Events & Classes
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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
3 events,
LOJOBROWN feat.Logan Richardson, Joe Sanders & Justin Brown
LOJOBROWN feat.Logan Richardson, Joe Sanders & Justin Brown
LOJOBROWN: Three jazz visionaries, boldly pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Experience the future of jazz—live!
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
2 events,
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
F-tuning for Clawhammer BanjoLevel: Intermediate. Must be able to bum-diddy.A music theory course disguised as a banjo lesson. We'll explore the beautiful F tuning for clawhammer banjo. A rather uncommon tuning amongst old time jammers, but oft-heard on both source recordings and by modern clawhammer artists. In the process we will examine just what it means to 'know' a ... Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
Jazz at Caffè Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Wallace Roney, Jr.
Jazz at Caffè Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Wallace Roney, Jr.
World class jazz right in Saratoga's favorite listening room. You don't need to travel to NYC to see great jazz!
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
Skidmore Jazz Ensembles Community Concert
Skidmore Jazz Ensembles Community Concert
A free night of diverse jazz delivered by Skidmore students.
3 events,
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
Pat McGee and Friends
Pat McGee and Friends
Pat McGee brings melodic, guitar-driven songs that blend the heart of singer-songwriter storytelling with the energy of a jam band.
3 events,
Peak Jazz Series : Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet
Peak Jazz Series : Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet
Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet fuses jazz mastery with classic songs & reimagining them in a thrilling new way!
1 event,
2 events,
Skidmore Songwriters
Skidmore Songwriters
A free community concert by students in Skidmore Senior-Artist-in-Residence Joel Brown’s semester-long songwriting workshop.
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
2 events,
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
F-tuning for Clawhammer BanjoLevel: Intermediate. Must be able to bum-diddy.A music theory course disguised as a banjo lesson. We'll explore the beautiful F tuning for clawhammer banjo. A rather uncommon tuning amongst old time jammers, but oft-heard on both source recordings and by modern clawhammer artists. In the process we will examine just what it means to 'know' a ... Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : “Fleetwood Mac”, aka their “White LP”
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : “Fleetwood Mac”, aka their “White LP”
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : “Fleetwood Mac”, aka their "White LP"
1 event,
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
3 events,
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
The April Fools: Christine Lavin, Buskin & Batteau, John Forster &Carla Ulbrich
The April Fools: Christine Lavin, Buskin & Batteau, John Forster &Carla Ulbrich
The April Fools bring razor-sharp wit & top-tier musicianship for a night of folk & laughter!
1 event,
65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Dan Berggren
65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Dan Berggren
Join Adirondack songsmith Dan Berggren for an evening of heartfelt stories...
1 event,
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged
Step behind the curtain with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged, raw...
0 events,
1 event,
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
F-tuning for Clawhammer BanjoLevel: Intermediate. Must be able to bum-diddy.A music theory course disguised as a banjo lesson. We'll explore the beautiful F tuning for clawhammer banjo. A rather uncommon tuning amongst old time jammers, but oft-heard on both source recordings and by modern clawhammer artists. In the process we will examine just what it means to 'know' a ... Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
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
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
3 events,
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
3 events,
Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly
Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly
Best known as a part of Americana trio Red Molly, MacAllister brings her soulful
1 event,
Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine
Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine
Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine bring high-energy flatpicking, fiery fiddle & stellar harmonies for a night of stellar folk & bluegrass.
2 events,
Online School of Music: Gretchen Peters Songwriting Intensive
Online School of Music: Gretchen Peters Songwriting Intensive
A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters
“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.
2 events,
The Michael Mills Magic Show
The Michael Mills Magic Show
“Through the two-hour show I probably spent about one hour laughing and about one hour being utterly amazed” -Saratoga Living Magazine
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
F-tuning for Clawhammer BanjoLevel: Intermediate. Must be able to bum-diddy.A music theory course disguised as a banjo lesson. We'll explore the beautiful F tuning for clawhammer banjo. A rather uncommon tuning amongst old time jammers, but oft-heard on both source recordings and by modern clawhammer artists. In the process we will examine just what it means to 'know' a ... Online School Of Music: Old Time Banjo with Benny Bleu
2 events,
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.
3 events,
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
Tannahill Weavers
Tannahill Weavers
Bagpipes, fiddle & fierce harmonies–The Tannahill Weavers blend Celtic tradition with modern fire.
3 events,
Joe Louis Walker
Joe Louis Walker
“Legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues” (NPR) Joe Louis Walker once again takes the stage for an evening of extraordinary music.
1 event,
Little Folks Series featuring Deb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine
Little Folks Series featuring Deb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine
Deb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine bring folk music and all kinds of interactive fun to a Saturday afternoon Little Folks Show.
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