BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T210000 DTSTAMP:20261011T031226Z CREATED:20261011T025559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T031226Z UID:10006584-1799002800-1799010000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Old Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned: Steckler\, Plaxico\, Ikawa & Lewis DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned: Matt Steckler\, Lonnie Plaxico\, Yayoi Ikawa\, Tony Lewis. Steckler / Ikawa / Plaxico / Lewis brings together four mighty jazz musicians with rich\, intersecting histories. Their project\, Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned (Skydeck)\, blends their considerable individual artistry into a collective voice through original compositions where personal prowess is set aside in favor of deeper collaboration. The result is a seamless\, emotive sound that resonates with listeners. Capital Region native Matt Steckler (Matty Stecks)\, described as “delightfully eclectic” by Downbeat and “inspired by greater artistic depth” by Jazz Times\, is a versatile performer and composer. Primarily a saxophonist and woodwind specialist\, he also incorporates vocals\, keyboards\, percussion\, and electronic media into his performances. Recognized for his work with groups like Dead Cat Bounce and Persiflage\, Steckler has performed at major festivals in North America and Europe\, always bringing a dynamic\, holistic approach to the stage. Pianist/composer Yayoi Ikawa\, born in Tokyo and raised musically in New York\, embodies creativity and empathy in her playing. Her 2004 release Angel Eyes showcased her talent in a straight-ahead jazz piano trio\, while her self-produced Color of Dreams highlighted her original compositions. Ikawa\, who has performed at festivals across the U.S.\, Japan\, Italy\, and more\, believes jazz is a social art form and strives to pass it on to future generations. Bassist Lonnie Plaxico integrates the rigorous technique of classical\, the improvisation of jazz\, and the rawness of funk. His career has seen collaborations with the likes of Sonny Sitt\, Alice Coltrane\, Stanley Turrentine\, Joe Sample\, Abbey Lincoln\, and Dizzy Gillespie. Plaxico has also released five albums as a leader\, each met with critical acclaim. Drummer Tony Lewis\, a South Bronx native\, has played with Little Richard\, Sting\, B.B. King\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Cyndi Lauper\, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob\, and several others. A graduate of NYC's famous LaGuardia High School of the Arts\, his wide-ranging career spans jazz\, blues\, and funk\, with music rooted in his deep connection to family and tradition. Sample Song Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Momentum Series: Heard\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 27 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/old-friends-beckoned-new-sounds-reckoned-steckler-plaxico-ikawa-lewis/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Old-Friends-BeckonedNew-Sounds-Reckoned-Matt-Steckler-Lonnie-Plaxico-Yayoi-Ikawa-Tony-Lewis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006399-1799089200-1799096400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play 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 attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Alash\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Jan 14 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T210000 DTSTAMP:20261011T034632Z CREATED:20261011T033011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T034632Z UID:10006585-1799348400-1799355600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Faux Paws DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What happens when you mix bluegrass\, Celtic fiddle tunes\, jazz saxophone\, old-time music\, folk\, and a healthy disregard for musical boundaries? You get The Faux Paws. And there's really nobody else quite like them. The Faux Paws are a band that defies description\, and they seem perfectly happy about it. Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand and multi-instrumentalist Dean Miller have spent more than a decade creating a sound that's entirely their own. It's wildly inventive\, rhythmically irresistible\, sometimes beautifully tender\, sometimes downright explosive\, and always full of surprises. The VanNorstrand brothers grew up playing traditional dance music in their family's band\, Great Bear\, developing an almost telepathic musical connection along the way. When they met Miller at Ashokan music camp in New York\, something clicked. His background in jazz\, bluegrass and Cajun music\, along with his extraordinary versatility on saxophone\, clarinet\, banjo\, dobro and more\, opened up a whole new world of musical possibilities. And what possibilities! Noah's fiery fiddling and remarkable Québécois-style foot percussion can make him sound like an entire rhythm section. Andrew's intricate guitar work provides the foundation\, while Dean's saxophone takes unexpected turns that might make you wonder how on earth it fits into a folk band. Somehow\, it all works brilliantly. But beneath the dazzling musicianship and playful experimentation are terrific original songs\, heartfelt lyrics\, tight three-part harmonies and the unmistakable chemistry of musicians who genuinely love making music together. Their self-titled debut album was named one of Folk Alley's 10 Best Traditional Albums of 2021\, and their 2023 Backburner EP reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Bluegrass Albums Chart. Their second full-length album\, No Bad Ideas\, released in 2024\, further established their reputation as one of acoustic music's most imaginative and exciting bands. They've also expanded their touring sound with upright bass\, frequently featuring Chris Felix Sartori of Twisted Pine and Peter Rowan's band. A Faux Paws concert can take you from a foot-stomping fiddle tune to a soaring saxophone solo\, from a beautifully intimate song to an exhilarating burst of improvisation\, sometimes all within the same piece of music. At Caffè Lena\, where musical traditions are treasured and adventurous artists are always welcome\, The Faux Paws are a perfect fit. Come ready for anything. You may not know exactly what to call the music\, but you'll know you had a great time hearing it. SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Momentum Series: Heard\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 27 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-faux-paws/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Faux-Paws-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T220000 DTSTAMP:20260919T193530Z CREATED:20260919T191934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T193530Z UID:10006546-1799524800-1799532000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mark & Jill Album Release Show DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Watching Mark and Jill\, there's no doubt they have a spiritual relationship to blues music and to each other. It's riveting to watch them and feel the music take over the room." – Sarah Craig Based in Upstate New York\, Mark & Jill blend New Orleans groove with Austin soul\, crafting a raw\, heartfelt acoustic blues sound all their own. With NY Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Mark Tolstrup on resonant slide and fingerstyle guitar\, and Texas-born vocalist Jill Tolstrup delivering soulful\, powerhouse performances\, this duo creates music that is gritty\, honest\, and timeless.Their chemistry is unmistakable. Over Mark’s haunting slide guitar\, their voices rise and intertwine\, channeling the earliest roots of the blues while bringing a fresh\, vibrant energy to the tradition. Their songs explore the hard edges of life and the deep joys of being alive—always with spirit and soul.Drawing from Delta blues\, gospel\, early roots\, and American folk\, their live shows move effortlessly from foot-stomping originals to reimagined classics. Whether on a festival stage or in an intimate listening room\, Mark & Jill bring an irresistible mix of heat\, harmony\, and emotional depth.Twice selected to represent the Northeast at the International Blues Challenge\, where they reached the semi-finals\, the duo has earned a devoted following among blues lovers\, guitar fans\, and roots-music audiences throughout the region.Don’t miss this electrifying duo as they return to Caffè Lena. Come hear where the Delta meets the Rio Grande—and feel the blues come fully alive. SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Alash\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Jan 14 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mark-jill-album-release-show/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mark-amp-Jill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T210000 DTSTAMP:20261021T190926Z CREATED:20261021T185322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T190926Z UID:10006594-1799607600-1799614800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Award-winning flatpicking\, powerhouse fiddle and banjo\, and a band that knows how to have a great time onstage! When musicians of this caliber get together\, you know you're in for something special. Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine bring a thrilling mix of bluegrass\, Americana\, country\, roots music\, and even a little swampy blues to Caffè Lena\, with dazzling musicianship\, terrific vocals\, and plenty of personality. At the center is Mark Cosgrove\, one of the country's finest acoustic guitarists and a winner of both the National Flatpicking Championship and the prestigious Doc Watson Guitar Championship. His remarkable technique and musical versatility have made him a sought-after performer\, including years spent playing alongside the legendary David Bromberg. Bromberg himself says\, “Mark Cosgrove uses a flat pick the way I've always wanted to do myself\, and that's just the beginning. It's a privilege to play with him.” And Cosgrove has surrounded himself with some equally impressive musicians. Fiddler Nate Grower\, another veteran of David Bromberg's Quintet and Big Band\, brings fiery playing and an adventurous musical spirit. Mike Munford\, an International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year\, adds his extraordinary picking to the mix. Berklee-trained bassist Nate Sabat anchors the sound\, while guitarist and vocalist Jon Sheldrick rounds out this formidable five-piece band. Together\, they move effortlessly between bluegrass favorites\, rootsy Americana\, country\, and blues\, with the kind of interplay that comes from musicians who are not only masters of their instruments but genuinely enjoy playing together. Expect lightning-fast picking\, beautiful harmonies\, unexpected musical turns\, and a whole lot of fun. Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine deliver exactly what their name promises: a healthy dose of great music! SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Momentum Series: Heard\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 27 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mark-cosgrove-good-medicine/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Mark-Cosgrove-amp-Good-Medicine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006400-1799694000-1799701200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play 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 attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Alash\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Jan 14 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-11/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T210000 DTSTAMP:20261023T154347Z CREATED:20261023T152755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T154347Z UID:10006595-1799953200-1799960400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Alash DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei)\, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this gifted trio from earlier generations of Tuvan throat singers is the subtle infusion of modern influences into their traditional music. One can find complex harmonies\, western instruments\, and contemporary song forms in Alash’s music\, but its overall sound and spirit remain decidedly Tuvan. They are also masters of traditional Tuvan instruments.  Trained in traditional Tuvan music since childhood\, the Alash musicians studied at Kyzyl Arts College just as Tuva was beginning to open up to the West. They formed a traditional ensemble and won multiple awards for traditional throat singing in international xöömei competitions\, both as an ensemble and as individuals.  Alash first toured the U.S. under the sponsorship of the Open World Leadership program of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then they have returned many times\, to the delight of American audiences. The Washington Post described their music as “utterly stunning\,” quipping that after the performance “audience members picked their jaws up off the floor.” Alash enjoys collaborating with musicians of all stripes. Since their early partnership with the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra\, they have joined forces with musicians across the spectrum—from country to classical to jazz to beatboxing. Alash appeared as guest artists on Béla Fleck & the Flecktones’ Grammy-winning holiday CD Jingle All the Way (2008). They joined Chicago’s innovative Fifth House Ensemble in a groundbreaking concert series called Sonic Meditations\, and later were part of a "global jam band" which recorded the soundtrack for the video game The Pathless. Most recently\, Bady-Dorzhu Ondar teamed up with beatboxer Shodekeh in a live recording of original Tuvan songs filtered through the creative artistry of hip hop musicians.  SAMPLE SONG Beyond performing\, Alash has a passion for teaching and promoting understanding between cultures. Their tours often include workshops in which they introduce Tuvan music to students in primary\, middle and high schools\, colleges\, universities\, and music conservatories. Children as young as 8 and 9 have learned to throat-sing. One inspired student exclaimed\, “Alash opened my eyes to a whole new world!” The Alash show is part of our Nordly’s Global Voices Series made possible by The Nordlys Foundation. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Momentum Series: Heard\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 27 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/alash-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006401-1800298800-1800306000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play 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 attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Alash\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Jan 14 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-18/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T220000 DTSTAMP:20261016T163442Z CREATED:20261016T142621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T163442Z UID:10006590-1800734400-1800741600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Cody Sisters DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you caught The Cody Sisters at Caffè Lena @ SPAC\, you already know. If you missed them\, here's your chance to find out what all the excitement is about! With dazzling musicianship\, beautiful harmonies\, and an adventurous spirit\, The Cody Sisters are among the most exciting young bands making acoustic music today. Rooted in bluegrass and traditional American music but never content to stay within the lines\, this Colorado-based trio brings together fiery bluegrass picking\, gorgeous vocal harmonies\, and original songs that venture well beyond traditional boundaries. This is where bluegrass is going. Sisters Megan Cody (guitar\, mandolin\, vocals) and Maddie Cody (guitar\, banjo\, vocals)\, joined by bassist Will Pavilonis\, bring an extraordinary combination of instrumental skill\, inventive songwriting\, and musical chemistry to the stage. Their lightning-fast picking and intricate arrangements are impressive enough\, but it's the warmth of their harmonies and the emotional depth of their original songs that make their performances so memorable. The band's self-titled 2023 EP marked an important turning point. Moving beyond their early identity as a family band\, Megan and Maddie emerged as confident\, imaginative songwriters with a musical vision entirely their own. Their latest project\, Archipelago\, continues that journey\, exploring new textures and influences while maintaining a deep connection to their bluegrass roots. With performances throughout the United States and the United Kingdom\, The Cody Sisters are building a following among listeners who appreciate both exceptional musicianship and songs that have something to say. Their recent appearance at Caffè Lena @ SPAC was a highlight of the festival\, winning over the crowd with their remarkable playing\, beautiful harmonies\, and infectious energy. One set at Caffè Lena @ SPAC simply wasn't enough. We had to bring them to Lena's for more! At Caffè Lena\, we've always taken special pleasure in discovering and championing artists whose music deserves to be heard. The Cody Sisters are exactly that kind of band\, and we couldn't be more excited about what lies ahead for them. Come hear The Cody Sisters now. We have a feeling you'll be hearing a lot more about them in the years to come. Sample Song Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Momentum Series: Heard\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 27 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bright-series-the-cody-sisters-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Cody-Sisters-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T220026Z CREATED:20261008T214426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T220026Z UID:10006580-1800817200-1800824400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Dave Gunning DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With more than two decades on the road\, 15 albums\, and a remarkable collection of awards to his name\, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has earned his place among Canada’s most respected and beloved folk singer-songwriters. A gifted storyteller with a quick wit\, a warm stage presence\, and a knack for finding the extraordinary in everyday life\, Gunning has a gift for turning everyday experiences into compelling songs filled with heart\, humor\, and humanity. One minute he’ll have you laughing at a perfectly delivered story\, and the next he’ll bring the room to complete silence with a song that gets right to the heart of something we all recognize. His music is deeply rooted in the working communities of Nova Scotia\, but the stories he tells about family\, resilience\, injustice\, kindness and belonging are universal. His latest album\, Field Notes\, recorded in Australia in 2025\, strips things back to what he does best: honest songwriting\, thoughtful observations and stories\, wonderful stories! If you love  songs that celebrate everyday heroes and hard truths\, delivered by someone who knows how to make an audience feel like old friends\, spend an evening with Dave Gunning. You'll leave with a few good laughs\, some beautiful songs to remember and probably a story or two you'll want to tell someone else. SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Alash\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Jan 14 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/dave-gunning/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Dave-Gunning.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006402-1800903600-1800910800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play 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 attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Momentum Series: Heard\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 27 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-25/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T210000 DTSTAMP:20261016T144009Z CREATED:20261005T192207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T144009Z UID:10006572-1801422000-1801429200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bright Series: Bronwyn DESCRIPTION:Global \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you love bluegrass played with breathtaking skill\, a little edge and the kind of energy that makes a room come alive\, Bronwyn is one to see. A Grammy winner and two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year\, Bronwyn is a dazzling instrumentalist\, but this show is about much more than virtuoso fiddle playing. Backed by a powerhouse band of Nashville pickers\, she brings together hard-driving bluegrass\, Americana and roots music with original songs\, strong vocals and the exhilarating interplay of musicians who know how to push each other. Her new album\, Rattlin’ Bones\, captures the sound of an artist stepping fully into her own. After years as a sought-after fiddler and a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway\, Bronwyn is now out front as singer\, songwriter and bandleader\, making music that feels rooted in bluegrass tradition without being confined by it. Expect fiery fiddle breaks\, lightning-fast picking\, beautiful ensemble playing and quieter moments when the song takes over. There’s plenty here for serious bluegrass fans to marvel at\, but you don’t need to know a thing about bluegrass to get swept up in it. Bronwyn says she wanted to make music “that you’d want to turn up so loud\, that it’d rattle your bones.” Come hear what she means. SAMPLE SONG The Bright Series is made possible by a generous gift from Kevin & Claudia Bright\, these monthly shows feature artists playing the venue for the first time. These are fresh\, contemporary roots-based bands that are making waves on the national folk scene\, getting strong radio play\, charting\, releasing albums\, developing a strong following on social media\, touring hard\, and selling out venues. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Farah Siraj\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 15 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Alash\n\n Global\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Jan 14 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bright-series-bronwyn-keith-hynes/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bronwyn-Keith-Hynes.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR