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Our 4th Annual Fiddles and Foliage Fundraiser for the Caffè Lena School of Music!High Rock Park Saratoga Springs 12pm-4pmAdmission Free!Sponsored by Morcon INCCelebrate the Caffè Lena School of Music with our most important school fundraiser of the year! Sept 27th at the beautiful High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs, NYBring the whole family for an ... The 4th Annual Fiddles and Foliage Fundraiser for the Caffè Lena School of Music 
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Renowned singer/songwriter, musician, artist & novelist Josh Ritter weaves poetic lyrics & keen wit into thoughtful, impressionistic music. |
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Renowned singer/songwriter, musician, artist & novelist Josh Ritter weaves poetic lyrics & keen wit into thoughtful, impressionistic music. |
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Join us for an evening of deep listening and musical storytelling with Rochmon Record Club at Caffè Lena. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and ... Folk Club Kids 
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks starting September 30thUse these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson 
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Banjo, blues, folk, and fire – GRAMMY winner Dom Flemons, "The American Songster," brings the spirit of American music to Caffè Lena. |
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Maswick & Brown: close harmonies, original songs & intricate acoustic guitar in a collaboration shaped by two very different musical paths. |
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Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing?Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams!A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers, actors & directorsThe First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pmDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and ... Playwright’s Jam 
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Beloved Grammy-winning songwriter and folk artist Tom Chapin creates music that celebrates the joys & challenges of the human experience. |
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OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all ... Open Mic |
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Beth Sabo Novik has been telling folktales and sharing personal stories in Saratoga Springs for decades. Specializing in Jewish-themed stories that have the power to transform, she believes storytelling is one of the most profound forces for change in the world. With a warm, engaging presence and a gift for connection, Beth brings her stories ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Beth Sabo Novik |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks starting September 30thUse these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are Wednesdays Oct 7, 14, 28 and Nov 46 pm - 8 pm $195We live in a culture that relentlessly asks us to be optimized, efficient, and productive. In this constant drive toward "betterment," we often lose touch with the parts of ourselves that exist simply to experience, ... Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Songwriters Hall of Fame member Beth Nielsen Chapman shares unforgettable songs, stories, and a lifetime of hard-won wisdom. |
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Caffè Lena favorite Don Armstrong first attended a show at the legendary venue 63 years ago at age 15. Under the watchful eye of Lena Spencer, he learned through the graces of the performers passing through: Paul Clayton, Dave Van Ronk, Rev. Gary Davis, Bob Dylan, Hedy West, John Herald, Gil Robbins, Ian & Sylvia, ... Don Armstrong and the Whiskeypalians |
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I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am - 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens, pencils, instruments, thinking caps, favorite songs. January ... Songwriting Club |
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Shindell is a master storyteller whose richly drawn characters explore the human condition. |
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OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all ... Open Mic |
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NYC Quality Jazz right in Saratoga! JAZZ at Caffe Lena & Chuck Lamb bring the best players to our listening room. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks starting September 30thUse these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Two artists, two generations of American roots music, performing both on their own and together. |
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Award-winning banjo player and scholar Jake Blount Band reimagines Black folk traditions through powerful, boundary-breaking music. |
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Three-part harmonies, inventive indie folk, and theatrical storytelling from a subway-born trio with irresistible charm. |
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OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all ... Open Mic |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks starting September 30thUse these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne |
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This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Father-daughter duo Bob & Sarah Amos blend gorgeous harmonies, masterful guitar & award-winning songs rooted in folk, bluegrass & Americana. |
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Americana Artist of the Year Reese Fulmer returns home to Caffè Lena with his genre-bending, joy-filled Carriage House Band. |
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Cutting his teeth as house manager and co-hosting our monthly songwriting club right here at Caffè Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged as one of the Capital Region's most compelling songwriters and bandleaders. Described as writing "with a poet's sensibility rich with great storytelling and a healthy dose of irony" (Viv Nesbitt, Art of the Song), Fulmer has built ... Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band |
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OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all ... Open Mic |
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Chris McNally is the author of two poetry collections; Fragments of America Volume 1 and Fragments of America Volume 2 (Eye of the Falcon Press, 2016 & 2026). These poems explore personal trials, spiritual awakenings, and the search for integrity, moving from political critique to intimate reflections on love, loss, and what remains. With this ... Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and ... Folk Club Kids
After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne11 weeks starting September 30thUse these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various ... After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonLevel 1 9:15 am - 10:10 amLevel 2 10:15 am - 11:10 amLevel 3 11:15 am - 12:10 pmIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: [email protected] or [email protected] $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills ... Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an ... School of Music Slow Jam |
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Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For the September edition of the Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour, our playlist curator will be community member, Franklyn Whitney! The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian.All are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon ... Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour 
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Michael Jerling’s bluesy country/roots songscapes cover romance, whimsy, drama, death & celebration of the mundane, through keen observation |
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Maswick & Brown
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Don Armstrong and the Whiskeypalians
Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band
Jake Blount Band
Momentum Series: Bandits On the Run
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