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2 events,
“A Joyful Noise!” Sunday Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
“A Joyful Noise!” Sunday Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
Sunday Dinner and soul-cleansing music by soulist Garland Nelson & Friends.
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
1 event,
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
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 Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar WorkshopLevel 1 and 2Cost $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 ... Guitar Workshops 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.
1 event,
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.
2 events,
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.
Kyran Daniel
Kyran Daniel
Kyran Daniel’s masterful fingerstyle guitar and cinematic compositions create a rich, immersive sound.
3 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
The Resonant Rogues
The Resonant Rogues
The Resonant Rogues blend dark Appalachian folk with road-worn stories & deep roots.
3 events,
Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples ... Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
1 event,
Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Stephanie Bandosik
Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Stephanie Bandosik
Stephanie Bandosik is a Mohawk Valley storyteller known for sharing heartfelt and inspirational stories. Stephanie began telling Haudenosaunee stories while serving as an Educator at the Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave, NY and quickly became active in the Capital District InterFaith Storytelling Community. Stephanie’s approach to work and life is to focus on improving ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Stephanie Bandosik
4 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
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Musicians interested in playing Irish dance music and open to learning by ear are invited, melody and chord players alike. We will learn and arrange Irish dance melodies, experimenting with adding chordal and harmonic accompaniment. Instruments commonly used to play Irish traditional music such as fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions, concertinas, tenor banjos, mandolins, guitars, bouzoukis, harps, ... Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
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 Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar WorkshopLevel 1 and 2Cost $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 ... Guitar Workshops 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
Angelina Valente
Angelina Valente
Indie Folk with Heart & Soul: Angelina Valente’s award-winning soulful singer/songwriter folk & honest lyrics captivate audiences.
1 event,
1 event,
House of Hamill
House of Hamill
Celtic folk trio House of Hamill blends fiery fiddle, lush 3-part harmonies & irresistible energy.
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
Drank the Gold
Drank the Gold
Upstate NY based duo, soaring vocal harmonies, fiddle, guitar/banjo, Irish & American old-time tunes & songs, contemporary traditionalists.
3 events,
Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples ... Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
1 event,
JAZZ at Caffè Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio With Special Guest Camille Thurman
JAZZ at Caffè Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio With Special Guest Camille Thurman
World class jazz right in Saratoga's favorite listening room. You don't need to travel to NYC to see great jazz!
4 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
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Musicians interested in playing Irish dance music and open to learning by ear are invited, melody and chord players alike. We will learn and arrange Irish dance melodies, experimenting with adding chordal and harmonic accompaniment. Instruments commonly used to play Irish traditional music such as fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions, concertinas, tenor banjos, mandolins, guitars, bouzoukis, harps, ... Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
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 Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar WorkshopLevel 1 and 2Cost $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 ... Guitar Workshops 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
Singing Through the Hard Times: A 90th Birthday Celebration for Utah Phillips
Singing Through the Hard Times: A 90th Birthday Celebration for Utah Phillips
Celebrate Utah Phillips’ 90th with songs, stories & tributes from incredible folk artists—honoring his legacy of music, justice & activism.
1 event,
Don Armstrong
Don Armstrong
Caffè Lena mainstay Don Armstrong, hailed as “a folk treasure,” returns to Saratoga with his beloved, lived-in songs
2 events,
Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar with Lyle Brewer
Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar with Lyle Brewer
This class will cover the basics of solo Fingerstyle guitar. We will work through pieces such as “Freight Train” and “You Are My Sunshine” as well as several of my original songs. Whether you are an experienced solo guitarist or brand new to the style this clinic will help you refine your technique, sound and ... Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar with Lyle Brewer
Bettye LaVette
Bettye LaVette
Experience the unparalleled talent of Bettye LaVette, one of the greatest voices in American soul and blues, live at Caffè Lena.
2 events,
Sing in the Streets
Sing in the Streets
Join us for Sing in the Streets, Caffè Lena’s beloved outdoor music festival celebrating 65 years of live music, community, and connection!
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
3 events,
Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples ... Bluegrass Duets with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
1 event,
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : R.E.M. “Document”
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : R.E.M. “Document”
Explore R.E.M.’s "Document" album. Released in 1987, it was a watershed album for the band and alternative music.
4 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
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Musicians interested in playing Irish dance music and open to learning by ear are invited, melody and chord players alike. We will learn and arrange Irish dance melodies, experimenting with adding chordal and harmonic accompaniment. Instruments commonly used to play Irish traditional music such as fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions, concertinas, tenor banjos, mandolins, guitars, bouzoukis, harps, ... Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
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 Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar WorkshopLevel 1 and 2Cost $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 ... Guitar Workshops 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
I Draw Slow
I Draw Slow
Irish folk band I Draw Slow combines traditional Irish influences with a contemporary Americana sensibility.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
Renowned singer/songwriter, musician, artist & novelist Josh Ritter weaves poetic lyrics & keen wit into thoughtful, impressionistic music.
1 event,
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
Renowned singer/songwriter, musician, artist & novelist Josh Ritter weaves poetic lyrics & keen wit into thoughtful, impressionistic music.
1 event,
Peak Jazz Series : The Levin Brothers
Peak Jazz Series : The Levin Brothers
The Levin Brothers blend 1950’s cool jazz, soulful originals & reimagined classics by Gabriel, Steely Dan & more.
4 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
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
Musicians interested in playing Irish dance music and open to learning by ear are invited, melody and chord players alike. We will learn and arrange Irish dance melodies, experimenting with adding chordal and harmonic accompaniment. Instruments commonly used to play Irish traditional music such as fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions, concertinas, tenor banjos, mandolins, guitars, bouzoukis, harps, ... Irish Music Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
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 Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
Guitar WorkshopLevel 1 and 2Cost $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 ... Guitar Workshops 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 65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series : Roy Book Binder
The 65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series : Roy Book Binder
Ambassador of the blues and one of the finest fingerpickers working today, Roy Book Binder has been a Caffè Lena favorite since 1968.
1 event,
Bright Series: Jenny Owen Youngs
Bright Series: Jenny Owen Youngs
Jenny Owen Youngs returns to her own voice after a stunning, raw, and deeply...
1 event,
Annie & The Hedonists Album Release Concert
Annie & The Hedonists Album Release Concert
Celebrate the new album Live at Caffè Lena with Annie & the Hedonists—blues, jazz & Americana magic, right where it was recorded!