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Annie & The Hedonists
caffe lena 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAnnie & the Hedonists transport us back to an age when heartache, boozing, and all sorts of romantic mayhem amounted to one big stylish adventure. From the gospel-rock of Sister Rosetta Tharpe to the irresistible swing of Fats Waller, the torchy, honey voice of Annie Rosen takes center stage, with super-tight, expert backing provided by husband Jonny Rosen on guitar, Peter Davis on clarinet, tenor guitar, piano, and vocals, Don Young on bass and vocals and Jerry Marotta on percussion/drums.
Mary Fahl – Formerly of October Project
caffe lena 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesFahl first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC-based chamber-pop group October Project, a band known for their lush harmonies, sweeping melodies and Fahl’s unique and powerful vocals. After two records on Epic, Fahl went on to pursue her own muse, whether that meant writing and recording songs for movies (including the theme for the Civil War epic “Gods and Generals”), singing arias and medieval Spanish songs for Sony Classical or releasing a unique album-length take on “Dark Side of the Moon."
More recently, Fahl launched her own label, Rimar Records, and her pop releases have garnered an Indie Acoustic Award for Best Live Album for Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (filmed for PBS) and a 2020 Independent Music Award for her holiday album, Winter Songs and Carols.
Her latest release is Can’t Get It Out of My Head, a look back at her greatest inspirations: Pink Floyd, George Harrison, Moody Blues, ELO, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young and others. For Mary, this is a tribute to the music that defined her as an artist, and for fans it's a way to hear these foundational songs with new ears.
Mindy Smith
caffe lena 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United States“Smith’s best songs sound like little miracles.”– USA Today
Join us for a night of heartfelt music and storytelling as acclaimed singer-songwriter Mindy Smith graces the stage at Caffè Lena. Known for her deeply vulnerable lyrics and genre-defying vocals, Mindy has carved a unique path in the Americana and folk world.
This performance celebrates her latest album, Quiet Town, a stunning reflection on love, loss, connection, and renewal. With six studio albums and collaborations with legends like Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, and Matraca Berg, Mindy’s career spans two decades of crafting music that resonates deeply with listeners.
Her hauntingly beautiful rendition of Parton’s "Jolene" was declared by Dolly herself as her favorite version of the iconic song, and Mindy’s signature blend of emotional honesty and musical grace continues to captivate audiences.
Others might struggle against or dismiss vulnerable thoughts and feelings, but Smith has built a career out of expressing the most human of vulnerabilities. In doing so, she lets listeners know it’s normal, and even healthy, to fully experience such fundamentally human feelings.
“I write for one purpose,” she’s been quoted as saying, “and that’s to figure out how to live in the world I am in."
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Americana’s most celebrated voices.