Newsletter Archive

Arlo Guthrie once called Caffe Lena “a bridge between the generations.” That’s a great compliment, and certainly something we aspire to. Folk music is tenacious–and fragile. There’s nothing apart from ... April 28 – May 04

Every type of art is ignited by the human experience. Folk music, with its union ballads and civil rights anthems, songs of struggle and defiance, is especially called upon to document our unfolding ... April 21 – April 27

Here’s your Monday morning promise of a good week to come. If you’re looking for a couple hours of respite in a happy place, you’ll find it here with the music you ... April 14 – April 20

Good news for you on this rainy spring day: Sing In the Streets Festival returns on May 18! Once again, we’ll shut down Phila Street and enjoy music on multiple stages throughout ... April 07 – April 13

Yes, this is your Monday morning newsletter arriving on Wednesday morning. I’m just returning from a few days in the folk music mecca of North Carolina, home of bluegrass, Appalachian ... March 31 – April 06

We’re just coming down off a truly remarkable weekend that did no end of good for all those in search of a spirit-lift. It started with a recital by our young ... March 24 – March 30

“We need to build community and bring people together.” So many of you have been saying something along these lines when you come to visit. Folk music is music to create and enjoy ... March 17 – March 23

All of us here at Caffe Lena–on stage, in the seats and behind the scenes–are big believers that Small Is Beautiful. Thanks to the long legacy and great reputation of ... March 10 – March 16

Happy March! It’s been good to have a winter that behaved like a real winter, but it’s nice to know that spring is coming our way. I have a hunch ... March 3 – March 9

Hannah and I spent the last few days at the folk world’s flagship conference, Folk Alliance International, in Montreal. We were scouting talent, taking workshops, and networking with other venues, ... February 24 – March 2