Caffe Lena
Greetings – Yes, this is your Monday morning newsletter arriving on Wednesday morning. I’m just returning from a few days in the folk music mecca of North Carolina, home of bluegrass, Appalachian mountain stringbands, Piedmont blues, as well as more pollen than I’ve ever seen in my life. While I was away, two new show managers […]
Greetings – We’re just coming down off a truly remarkable weekend that did no end of good for all those in search of a spirit-lift. It started with a recital by our young School of Music students, who put on a bona fide toe-tapper of a show. Keep these kids playing music by coming to our Pancake Breakfast […]
Greetings – “We need to build community and bring people together.” So many of you have been saying something along these lines when you come to visit. Folk music is music to create and enjoy together. Here at Lena’s you can participate in that tradition from the seats, from the open mic stage, or in a circle of […]
Greetings – All of us here at Caffe Lena–on stage, in the seats and behind the scenes–are big believers that Small Is Beautiful. Thanks to the long legacy and great reputation of this room, we’re able to attract some pretty extraordinary talent to this teacup of a concert hall. But once in while there’s a band […]
Greetings – Happy March! It’s been good to have a winter that behaved like a real winter, but it’s nice to know that spring is coming our way. I have a hunch that someone will lead this old gem at this week’s Bluegrass Jam. If you clicked that link, you’ll know it’s the fiddle tune Maple […]
Greetings – Hannah and I spent the last few days at the folk world’s flagship conference, Folk Alliance International, in Montreal. We were scouting talent, taking workshops, and networking with other venues, all so we can fill the Caffe with wonderful music. As you can well imagine in a gathering of about 1,000 independent, musical […]
Greetings – Wow, what a bunch of weather we’ve been having! The folk repertoire has songs for every ocassion. I’m sure you’ve all heard “The Show Must Go On.” Well, sometimes travelling just isn’t worth the risk for the touring bands, the audience and the venue crew. It was disappointing that both the matinee and evening concerts this […]
Greetings – If you need a break from all the . . . #!%# this week, come on over to Caffe Lena and take a seat at any one of the shows we’ve lined up for you. Enter a world where people are making music, listening, giving their best effort, and creating beauty. Every one […]
Eastbound Jesus hosted a benefit show for Comfort Food Community at Caffe Lena and built up to a fabulous second set on Phila Street. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy …
In-person shows in Lena’s historic listening room in Saratoga Springs & streamed live to living rooms around the world! View this email in your browser Lee DeWyze returns to our stage with a new album. Some of you discovered his voice and songs when he won American Idol. His brand new album is impressive. Greetings […]
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