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Greetings – Arlo Guthrie once called Caffe Lena “a bridge between the generations.” That’s a great compliment, and certainly something we aspire to. Folk music is tenacious–and fragile. There’s nothing apart from communities like this one to keep the grassroots music tradition going. Bringing children into the fold is a must. On one side of this week’s generational […]
Greetings – Every type of art is ignited by the human experience. Folk music, with its union ballads and civil rights anthems, songs of struggle and defiance, is especially called upon to document our unfolding story. A folksinger needs to comment on what’s happening, but also understands that the audience needs respite from the exhausting news cycle. It’s certainly an […]
Interview: JOZIAH LONGO & TINK LLOYD (The Slambovian Circus of Dreams) By: Rob Smittix Photo Credit: Rich P Russo RRX: How are you? JL: Pretty good, man. I’m happy to do this, I’m in an interview mood. I was just reading an Earl Slick interview, somebody sent me so… RRX: Nice. So we are in […]
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 […]
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