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    Concert Review

    Kyshona brings her healing magic to lena’s stage

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 21, 2021
    Kyshona Armstrong is living proof that music heals, and on August 20th, she brought her audio medicine to Caffe Lena.As a volunteer there, I have the…
    Concert Review

    The Streets are Alive with the Sound of Music!

    Sarah Lajeunesse May 21, 2020
    You couldn’t ask for better birthday weather. Thursday was sunny and mid-70s, barely a cloud in the sky. It was the kind of day that made you itch to be…
    The Scene & The Biz

    Rockin’ & Rollin’ Through the Streets – Caffe Lena Throws her Own Parade

    Sarah Lajeunesse May 18, 2020
    Caffe Lena, a music staple located in Saratoga, is known for its cozy intimate space. The walls are lined with plush couches, the tables etched with quotes…
    Wellness

    A Cheeky New Hiking Challenge with a 2 Ply Purpose

    Sarah Lajeunesse Apr 28, 2020
    Spending time in nature is scientifically proven to be beneficial to your mental health. Life is burgeoning all around us with the coming of Spring, and if you…
    Food

    Iron Roost Celebrates 8 Year Anniversary

    Sarah Lajeunesse Apr 22, 2020
    It’s a rough time to have a birthday. It’s hard to celebrate when you can’t be with the people you value the most. This past weekend, Iron Roost in Ballston…
    Upcoming Shows

    Your Invite to a Sean Rowe Show: Dancing not Required, but Encouraged

    Sarah Lajeunesse Mar 26, 2020
    We’re living in strange times, but in these moments of uncertainty, it’s been remarkable how people have been willing to offer what they can to help others.…
    Culture

    A Snowstorm Couldn’t Stop These Trains

    Sarah Lajeunesse Dec 2, 2019
    On December 1st, the Empire State Convention Plaza housed a miniature world of wonder for train enthusiasts no matter their age. All of their eyes were…
    First Listen

    Oshima Brothers are ‘Lost at Sea’ with New Single

    Sarah Lajeunesse Nov 23, 2019
    The folk, acoustic-pop siblings from Maine, Oshima Brothers, dropped their new single "Lost at Sea," Friday, November 22. Inspired by the vastness of the…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: The Oshima Brothers @ Caffe Lena, 11/7/2019

    Sarah Lajeunesse Nov 9, 2019
    The Oshimas just want to make you dance.When you are in a band of two, you have to get creative with your sound. Jamie and Shawn Oshima have made it seem…
    Culture

    50 Years Strong – The Great Train Extravaganza Rolls into the Capital District on December 1st

    Sarah Lajeunesse Nov 7, 2019
    Started 50 years ago, the Great Train Extravaganza is the largest model train showcase in eastern New York and is currently run by the Hudson-Berkshire…
    Upcoming Shows

    The Oshima Brothers Coming to Caffe Lena November 7

    Sarah Lajeunesse Oct 24, 2019
    The Oshima Brothers bring a certain charm to their performances. They are reminiscent of the boys you grew up with, humble and easy-going, relaxed and carefree…
    Culture

    Witches Will Enchant Ballston Spa on October 25th

    Sarah Lajeunesse Sep 24, 2019
    Every year a gathering of witches casts their spell on Ballston Spa - and they do it for a good cause.  The first time the witches congregated was in 2005,…
    Culture

    Tech Valley Game Space – Making Games and a Difference in the Troy Community

    Sarah Lajeunesse Sep 8, 2019
    Video gaming has become an ever-changing frontier with new advances to engage users. It's become a means to engage with virtual worlds and augmented reality…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Wallis Bird’s “Woman” – A Journey in Self-Exploration

    Sarah Lajeunesse Sep 2, 2019
    Wallis Bird's upcoming album, "Woman", is both a rebellious act of self-advocacy and a call to action. Wallis Bird is an accomplished musician from Ireland…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Wallis Bird: Breakin’ Strings and Mendin’ Hearts at Caffè Lena 8/22/2019

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 26, 2019
    There is something incredibly charming about an artist who is as humble and as talented as Wallis Bird. "I've had a lot of fun. I'm very lucky,"…
    Miscellaneous

    Wallis Bird’s Brutal Honesty at Caffe Lena August 22

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 19, 2019
    Wallis Bird brings her visceral energy to Caffe Lena on Thursday, August 22.Wallis Bird's performances are high energy, they come at you with a whirlwind…
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    Marcia Ball bringing Swampy, Rockin’ Blues to Caffè Lena on August 30th

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 16, 2019
    Hailing from Vinton, Louisiana, Marcia Ball will be bringing her unique sound to Caffè Lena on Friday, August 30. USA Today described her music as being a…
    Miscellaneous

    Local Spotlight: Zan & the Winter Folk

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 11, 2019
    Zan Strumfeld's voice holds a note of melancholy as she weaves her spell on Zan & the Winter Folk's new album, How To Be Alone. The band, an eclectic…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Foy Vance’s “To Memphis” Harkens to Americana Roots

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 9, 2019
    To Memphis has a similar origin story to Vance's From Muscle Shoals album, released earlier this year. Whereas that one was made up of a collection of songs he…
    Miscellaneous

    Doc Severinsen Brings Big Band Sound to Caffè Lena Late August

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 8, 2019
    When Doc Severinsen plays, each note holds a bit of American nostalgia. Well known as the leader of the big band who played on The Tonight Show with Johnny…
    Miscellaneous

    Mipso Double Down at Caffè Lena

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 5, 2019
    On Aug. 11, Mipso will be performing two shows at Caffè Lena. Hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the quartet is known for its blend of folk and…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Buskin & Buskin – A Family Affair at Caffè Lena 8/1/2019

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 4, 2019
    The love David and Sophie Buskin have for one another was apparent on the stage at Caffè Lena Thursday night. The father-daughter duo performed together as…
    Miscellaneous

    Album Review: Foy Vance Gets the Muscle Shoals Treatment on “From Muscle Shoals”

    Sarah Lajeunesse Aug 2, 2019
    Within the first few notes of Foy Vance's album "From Muscle Shoals", the mood is set. The throaty overtones of Vance's voice combine with the gentle strumming…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Jonatha Brooke’s Naked Performance at Caffe Lena 7/18/2019

    Sarah Lajeunesse Jul 22, 2019
    "So, I have a new EP out," Jonatha Brooke said to the crowd gathered at Caffè Lena on Thursday night. The news was received with warm applause. "And I'm naked…
    Miscellaneous

    Jonatha Brooke Continues Pride Series at Caffè Lena

    Sarah Lajeunesse Jul 11, 2019
    Caffè Lena will continue their Pride Series with a performance by Jonatha Brooke on July 18th at 7:00 pm. Jonatha has an extensive music resume. She has…
    Concert Review

    Erin McKeown Bares All At Caffè Lena

    Sarah Lajeunesse Jun 27, 2019
    Erin McKeown had confidence that seemed unshakable on the stage at Caffè Lena Thursday night, June 20. Erin began her set speaking about how she has to do a…
    Miscellaneous

    Erin McKeown to Kick Off Pride Series at Caffè Lena

    Sarah Lajeunesse Jun 12, 2019
    Erin McKeown will be the first show that starts a new tradition at Caffè Lena this month. Caffè Lena has been proud to promote an inclusive environment and…
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