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POSTPONED: “A Joyful Noise!” Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
POSTPONED: “A Joyful Noise!” Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
Dinner and soul-cleansing music by soulist Garland Nelson & Friends.
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1 event,
Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase hosted by Erin Harkes
Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase hosted by Erin Harkes
Fiercely popular musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts a monthly showcase...
2 events,
School of Music Slow Jam
School of Music Slow Jam
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam
2 events,
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Exploring the fundamentals of being a bass player in an ensemble setting
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Little Folks Series featuring FAB5
Little Folks Series featuring FAB5
FAB5, a project of Mostly Modern, brings the magic of music to life for kids...
Caleb Klauder + Reeb Willms Country Band
Caleb Klauder + Reeb Willms Country Band
Driving dance tunes, winning originals, and enduring dedication to the tradition
2 events,
1 event,
Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Mary Murphy
Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy is a writer and a storyteller. She has performed at the National Storytelling Festival and other state and regional festivals. Mary’s stories have been published in anthologies and magazines. She coaches children and adult storytellers and has recently edited “I Remember: Stories from an Easton Library Memoir Project”. In 2023 Mary performed on an episode ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Mary Murphy
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Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love ... Folk Club Kids
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Guitar Workshops 10-12:15
Guitar Workshops 10-12:15
Guitar Workshops: Thursdays, Jan. 9 through March 13Max students per class 8, $175 for 10 classesGuitar I - Beginner/Intermediate (10- 11 AM)This class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain ... Guitar Workshops 10-12:15
School of Music Slow Jam
School of Music Slow Jam
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam
2 events,
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Exploring the fundamentals of being a bass player in an ensemble setting
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit & Friends
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit & Friends
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 returns to Caffe Lena for a very special evening!
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1 event,
3 events,
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
This class is for the beginner; folks who are interested in playing the mandolin
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Learn how to create mandolin solos by ear for 12 bluegrass songs
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JAZZ at Caffe Lena: The Chuck Lamb Trio with Cliff Lyons
JAZZ at Caffe Lena: The Chuck Lamb Trio with Cliff Lyons
World class jazz right in Saratoga's favorite listening room. You don't need...
1 event,
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love ... Folk Club Kids
2 events,
School of Music Slow Jam
School of Music Slow Jam
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam
3 events,
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Exploring the fundamentals of being a bass player in an ensemble setting
DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha
Pricing: (inclusive of fees)PL Tier 1 - $61.75ADA - $61.75PL Tier 2 - $51.75PL Tier 3 - $46.75Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and Caffè Lena will co-present DakhaBrakha, the groundbreaking quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine known for their hypnotic blend of folk traditions, dub, hip-hop and global influences to make what The Rolling Stone has called ... DakhaBrakha
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Bright Series: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Bright Series: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Blending Appalachian tradition w/ fresh innovation, delivering dynamic SEE BELOW
1 event,
3 events,
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
This class is for the beginner; folks who are interested in playing the mandolin
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Learn how to create mandolin solos by ear for 12 bluegrass songs
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Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : Joni Mitchell’s “Court & Spark”
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : Joni Mitchell’s “Court & Spark”
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : Joni Mitchell's "Court & Spark"
2 events,
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love ... Folk Club Kids
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the ... Bluegrass Jam
2 events,
School of Music Slow Jam
School of Music Slow Jam
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam
2 events,
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Upright Bass with Dylan Perrillo
Exploring the fundamentals of being a bass player in an ensemble setting
3 events,
C.L.U.E! Caffè Lena Ukulele Ensemble
C.L.U.E! Caffè Lena Ukulele Ensemble
C.L.U.E! Caffe Lena Ukulele Ensemble led by Ron Gordon.Starting March 22 finishing on May 31 with an open Ukulele Brunch & Open Mic!Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am. $95Our ensemble’s goal is to improve musicianship while having a great time! We'll work on having different parts, and using the diverse ukulele sounds (soprano, concert, tenor, ... C.L.U.E! Caffè Lena Ukulele Ensemble
Momentum Series: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Momentum Series: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
South Africa's Grammy award-winning choral group melds indigenous Zulu songs...
Momentum Series: Ladysmith Black Mombazo
Momentum Series: Ladysmith Black Mombazo
South Africa's Grammy award-winning choral group melds indigenous Zulu songs and dances with acapella singing.
2 events,
3 events,
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
This class is for the beginner; folks who are interested in playing the mandolin
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Learn how to create mandolin solos by ear for 12 bluegrass songs
1 event,
3 events,
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love ... Folk Club Kids
10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles
10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles
Through our after school program, children aged 7 - 14 can study fiddle, guitar, ukulele, banjo, tin whistle, mandolin, bass, percussion and more. Each session consists of 10 weekly 45 minute lessons. Teachers Oona Grady and James Gascoyne will be leading the students in an ensemble format. Ensemble instills the camaraderie that is at the center of the ... 10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles
Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase hosted by Erin Harkes
Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase hosted by Erin Harkes
Fiercely popular musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts a monthly showcase of emerging & established songwriters from the Capital Region.
2 events,
School of Music Slow Jam
School of Music Slow Jam
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam
Peak Jazz Series: Giacomo Smith
Peak Jazz Series: Giacomo Smith
Saratoga-born jazz artist Smith leads with verve, running London’s Kansas...
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Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour
Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour
Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member
2 events,
4th Annual Pancake Breakfast
4th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Join us for our 4th annual pancake breakfast! This event is a fundraiser for our School of Music here at Caffè Lena.
1 event,
“A Joyful Noise!” Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
“A Joyful Noise!” Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
Dinner and soul-cleansing music by soulist Garland Nelson & Friends.
3 events,
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein
This class is for the beginner; folks who are interested in playing the mandolin
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein
Learn how to create mandolin solos by ear for 12 bluegrass songs
1 event,
3 events,
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids
Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love ... Folk Club Kids
10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles
10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles
Through our after school program, children aged 7 - 14 can study fiddle, guitar, ukulele, banjo, tin whistle, mandolin, bass, percussion and more. Each session consists of 10 weekly 45 minute lessons. Teachers Oona Grady and James Gascoyne will be leading the students in an ensemble format. Ensemble instills the camaraderie that is at the center of the ... 10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles
4 events,
Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Level 1Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Level 211:15am-12:15pmCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
School of Music Slow Jam
School of Music Slow Jam
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam
2 events,
Little Folks Series Featuring Evie Ladin & Keith Terry
Little Folks Series Featuring Evie Ladin & Keith Terry
Get ready for a high-energy, interactive performance that will spark creativity and rhythm in every child (and grown-up!).
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Roots in both the bluegrass and classical worlds plus true-blue singer-songwrite
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The Chatham Rabbits