New Marketing & Communications Person for Caffè Lena

Caffè Lena announces they have hired Joanne Brown as their new Marketing & Communications person.

With a background in music which began with an internship at MTV, Joanne’s career has seen her working in the Publicity departments of A&M Records, Capitol Records, Milan Records, Windham Hill, Windham Hill Jazz, and High Street Records, as well as at the independent PR Firm, Kathryn Schenker Associates. She has also worked freelance on projects for artists such as the Saw Doctors, Bob Mould, and Gavin Friday.  As co-partner of the firm Trinity Eight, she contributed to projects like The Digital Origami Tigers, and The Streets of Afghanistan, among others.

Joanne’s also worked in fields including Book and Magazine Publishing, Biometrics, Robotics, Home Performance, SaaS, and Fire Protection.

Now returning to the music world, Joanne is excited to be with Caffè Lena, and looks forward to working with you soon and into the future.

Contact:  Joanne Brown, Marketing & Communications Manager, joanne@caffelena.org
Work Phone: (518)583-0022
Cell Phone: (518)495-4206
Joanne Brown LinkedIn Profile

Caffè Lena
MISSION: To provide music, connection and learning from a legendary venue.

Caffè Lena presents extraordinary music in an intimate setting steeped in history. It is widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States, having opened its doors in 1960. The Library of Congress calls Caffè Lena “An American treasure,” and it’s been recognized by The Grammy Foundation for its important contributions to the development of American music.

The Caffè Lena you see today operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In 2016 we began a $2 million renovation of our 19th century building in Saratoga’s historic downtown. The transformation, completed in 2017, guarantees a home for Lena’s celebrated programming for decades to come, creates 100% handicap-accessibility to our second floor performance space, and brings the listener and artist experience in line with the club’s international reputation.

Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, the Caffè has helped to launch many of America’s best loved songwriters, ranging from Bob Dylan in 1961 to Anaïs Mitchell (2008), Amythyst Kiah (2017) and Taylor Ashton (2021), with an amazing “who’s who” list in between. Upon the passing of founder Lena Nargi Spencer in 1989, Caffè Lena was converted to a non-profit institution supported by concert revenue, private and corporate donors, grants and bequests, and an ever-evolving team of volunteers.

In keeping with Lena’s devotion to presenting deserving talent regardless of fame, our diverse programming sets the stage for musical discovery year ’round. Whether you join us in-person or through live stream, Caffe Lena is a place where your faith in the power of music will be renewed. You’ll see a world-class performer up close; watch every movement of fingers on frets, and feel in your heart the foot tapping rhythm on the stage.