Newsletter Archive

I don’t have data to prove this, but careful observation leads me to believe that nothing motivates an Upstate NY audience to turn out for a show like bad weather. ... May 19 – May 25

Every other little venue from that music scene so beautifully depicted in the recent Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, either closed or stopped being a folk club–except one: Caffe Lena in Saratoga ... May 12 – May 18

While we always keep the music fresh, and we have a staff and stage full of energized young people, you may agree that Caffe Lena feels like it lives outside the ... May 05 – May 11

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