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June 19 – 25

June 19 – 25

Inspired by Otis Redding, Snarky Puppy and Steely Dan, they combine soul melody and funk rhythm with captivating lyrics regarding love, loss, and the war in Syria, telling the story of Bassel Almadani’s experience as a first generation Syrian-American. They’ve been featured on PRI, Al Jazeera, Reuters, Paste Magazine, Huffington Post, NowThis, and others. “With a powerful message, Bassel & The Supernaturals bring fans on a soulful journey that is brilliant in every way.” (Huffington Post)

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June 12 – 18

June 12 – 18

Juneteenth, Pride Month, Jazz Week, Bright Series . . . it feels like the party never ends! From the soulful Louisiana blues-rock of Joe Louis Walker and his band, to opera with Carl DuPont, and the gorgeous folk harmonies of The Wildwoods, Caffe Lena is going to be the place for exciting new music this week. Surprise yourself with something fresh and see how it gets your brain thinking and your mood soaring!

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June 5 – 11

June 5 – 11

Sister Kate makes a triumphant return with a seasoned, lived-in, bluesy voice, marking her renewed embrace of music-making. Taylor’s return from a long hiatus of making music and touring “basks in a radiant glow that finds Taylor as effusive and excited as a teen releasing a first record.” (American Songwriter) Like her brothers James and Livingston Taylor, she’s a charismatic, gracious performer.

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June 1 – 4

June 1 – 4

Balladeer and song poet since the ’60s, Eric Anderson’s cinematic songs (Thirsty Boots, Violets of Dawn) are timeless. His artful blend of love, despair, hope and stirred memory has earned him the admiration of artists ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Lou Reed and Bob Dylan. He returns to our stage on Friday, June 2.

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May 22 – 28

May 22 – 28

Grammy-winning folk musician Dom Flemons reflects the Black experience in rootsy, banjo-based songs. In addition to his Grammy, his work has been recognized with two Emmy nominations, a USA Fellowship Award, and inclusion in the Country Music Hall of Fame. His new album is original Black country music that reflects our culture, environment, and values while still sounding rooted in tradition.

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May 8 – 14

May 8 – 14

Mexican guitar virtuoso Gil Gutiérrez is joined by Dave Rodriguez (Grammy & Emmy-nominated upright bassist) and Bob Stern (violinist for Laura Brannigan, Jerry Miller and others) for an evening of vibrant Latin-influenced jazz and classical music. Gutierrez leads Doc Severinsen’s San Miguel 5, and you will hear some of those gorgeous compositions this evening.

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May 1 – 7

May 1 – 7

May’s Bright Series features The Sweet Lillies from Colorado this Sunday. Guitar, bass & viola come together with ethereal vocal harmonies to create music with an old-time soul and powerful narratives. Social justice, self exploration, and evolution of the spirit are the themes of their new record. They’ve evolved from folk-and-bluegrass into a genre-bending powerhouse that might even throw in a string band take on ’90s hip-hop . . .

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April 24 – 30

April 24 – 30

Gentle, genial, gospel-influenced blues musician John Hurt (July 3, 1893 – November 2, 1966) might have lived and died in obscurity if it hadn’t been for the folk music revival that also gave birth to Caffe Lena. Hurt had been working as a farmer for over 35 years when a scholar followed the trail laid down in Hurt’s song “Avalon Blues” and found him in Avalon, MS. Hurt was weary . . .

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April 17 – 24

April 17 – 24

Pop to folk to old-style jazz, with lyrics that find fresh, incisive ways to address life gone good and bad. Cliff Eberhardt’s bittersweet songs and engaging storytelling are the product of a mature and tested performer with the highest level of craftsmanship. He has been an important voice in New Folk for four decades and he’s our pick for this month’s Folk Heritage Series concert.

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April 10 – 16

April 10 – 16

In 2021, the International Bluegrass Music Association awarded top prize for an emerging bluegrass band to Colorado’s Stillhouse Junkies. The band went on to become two-time Telluride Bluegrass band contest finalists. This fast-rising trio plays a delirious, head-spinning mixture of original roots, blues, funk, swing, and bluegrass music and is a perfect fit for our Bright Series!

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