Caffe Lena – Top Picks for June 2024
AMERICAN ROOTS • JAZZ
PLAYWRIGHT’S JAM
PRIDE MONTH TOUR: SINGER SONGWRITER DRAG QUEENS
INDIE FOLK/POP
All events are at Caffè Lena unless otherwise noted
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Kyshona
Genre: American Roots
Date: Thursday June 13, 7 p.m.
What: The soulful voice and poignant lyrics of Kyshona’s music resonates with raw emotion and unwavering honesty, blending folk, soul & gospel.
Sample song: https://bit.ly/4bl4MAi
Press quote: “One of the most compassionate and uplifting young voices in Nashville today.” – NPR Music
“…organic, rocking, soulful groove” – The Nashville Scene
Tickets: bit.ly/49EbjVL
OPEN STAGE: JAM SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Playwright’s Jam
Date: Sunday June 2, 1:00 p.m.
Link: https://www.caffelena.org/playwrights-jam/
What: A monthly meetup hosted by Caffè Lena for local writers, actors and directors.
MUST SEE
The Rachel Z Trio featuring Omar Hakim on drums &
Jonathan Toscano on bass
Genre: Jazz
Date: Sunday June 16, 7 p.m.
What: Accomplished contemporary jazz pianist Rachel Z is known for her innovative compositions and virtuosic performances.
Sample tune: https://bit.ly/3JTPWVJ
Press quote: “A jazz pianist of remarkable completeness.” –The Guardian
Tickets: bit.ly/48vLcQ7
LIKELY TO SELL OUT
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with opener Jenna Nicholls
Genre: American Roots
Dates: Friday June 7, 8 p.m., Saturday June 8, 8 p.m.
What: This small venue appearance is a rare opportunity to see American Roots heroes Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams play fan favorites & covers. Their impressive resumes include seven years in Levon Helm’s band, eight years in Bob Dylan’s band (Larry), singing backup for Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris and Phil Lesh (Teresa).
Sample song: https://bit.ly/4abfMiO
Press quote: Their latest studio album, All This Time, is “the best yet, a rousing and romantic testament to the power of love both forever and fleeting.” – AP News
Tickets: bit.ly/3I5rorJ
INTERSECTIONAL VOICES
Flamy Grant & Taylor Abrahamse: Last Week of Pride Month Tour!
Genre: Singer Songwriter / Drag
Date: Tuesday June 25, 7 p.m.
What: For fans of Brandi Carlile, Trixie Mattel, and Dolly Parton, Flamy Grant is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and acclaimed drag queen.
Sample song: https://bit.ly/4b6anuH
Press quote: “Her vocals are not post-production magic … her strong voice helps carry sincere lyrics.” – San Diego Union-Tribune
Tickets: bit.ly/3xYmhIf
PICK OF THE MONTH
The Arcadian Wild
Genre: Indie folk/pop & American Roots
Date: Thursday June 20, 7 p.m.
What: Their captivating indie folk/pop songs sound like an invitation to come and see, to find refuge and rest, to journey and wonder, to laugh and cry, to share joy and sing along. They blur the lines between chamber folk and progressive bluegrass, drawing on everything from country and classical to pop and choral music with lush harmonies and dazzling fretwork.
Sample song: https://bit.ly/3QBH7DO
Quote: “Any time we take the stage, there’s a room full of people who all converged on that show from different backgrounds and with different stories, and we want to make sure they all know they have a place there with us.”
Tickets: bit.ly/3ODpNx4
