Newsletter Archive

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

Wow, what a bunch of weather we’ve been having! The folk repertoire has songs for every ocassion. I’m sure you’ve all heard “The Show Must Go On.” Well, sometimes travelling just isn’t ... February 17 – 23

If you need a break from all the . . . #!%# this week, come on over to Caffe Lena and take a seat at any one of the shows ... February 10 – 16

Lena’s volunteer servers, ushers and kitchen crew work hard to make you feel welcome and taken care of. (It’s always fun when your server turns out to be your cardiologist, or ... February 3 – 9

These days you’ll see more bands on Lena’s stage than once was the case. But this week is all about the solo singer-songwriter. From the new voices of Wednesday’s Lena ... January 28 – February 2

Folk music is an impossible-to-define style of music. In the corporate music world, if it’s a singer-songwriter playing an acoustic guitar, it’s folk music. Among scholars, folk comprises songs of unknown source ... January 20 – 26

Maybe you’ve been coming to Caffe Lena tor years, but imagine coming for the very first time. The feeling of history, the rich colors and natural wood, the buzz of ... January 13 – 19

While we know there are still a few checks in the mail, Caffe Lena’s all-important ANNUAL FUND DRIVE is nearly a wrap and . . . we are Completely Astounded by your enthusiasm, faith ... January 6 – 12

On January 1, Caffe Lena will enter it’s 65th year. Reaching that milestone has a lot to do with great music that stands the test of time. But just as important ... December 30 – January 5