Caffe Lena

The streets of downtown Saratoga Springs will once again come alive with the sound of music this spring as Caffè Lena marks an impressive milestone — 66 years of continuous operation — with the return of its beloved Sing in…

On Sunday, May 24, Caffe Lena will celebrate the 85th birthday of Bob Dylan with a special evening of live music honoring one of the most influential songwriters ever. Hosted by Michael Eck, the respected roots musician and longtime…

Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis and William Lee Ellis - three all well-established roots, blues and folk artists have been performing together for more than 30 years. The trio will bring traditional, original and select covers, as well as songs…

If you love raw harmonies and heartfelt Americana, The Wolff Sisters are a band you don't want to miss. Gritty and soulful, this Boston-based sister trio is bringing their rich sound to Caffé Lena in Saratoga Springs on February 5th. The…

In Janaury, Caffè Lena and Putnam Place will present a special Jazz at Caffè Lena performance featuring pianist Chuck Lamb with The Dylan Perrillo Orchestra. The Tuesday, January 13 show takes place at Putnam Place, and will feature a full…

On Friday, Caffè Lena announced an extraordinary $1 million gift from an anonymous donor, by far the largest contribution in the organization’s 65-year history. The donor, who has attended performances at the revered Saratoga…

Newly formed Capital Region bluegrass group, The Millstone Rounders, return to Caffe Lena on Friday, November 28. photo by Toni Nastasi The band is fronted by Louisville, KY, native James Gascoyne on mandolin and fiddler Oona Grady…

On Saturday, October 4, Caffe Lena will partner with Saratoga Performing Arts Center to host “Caffe Lena @ SPAC”. This day-long festival will feature five bands that explore genres of bluegrass, pop, and indie-folk, taking place on the…

Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs announced they will host a film screening of the documentary Gospel, taking place on Sunday, September, 7 at 2:00 P.M. In addition to the screening of the movie, the evening includes a Q&A with…

In an alternate reality, Jake Xerxes Fussell would be the unassuming face of Americana music. In place of omnipresent beards, false bravado, antiquated wide-brimmed hats, whiskey-soaked vocals, and reheated lyrics about an America…