Kyshona brings her healing magic to lena’s stage
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…
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The Streets are Alive with the Sound of Music!
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…
Rockin’ & Rollin’ Through the Streets – Caffe Lena Throws her Own Parade
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…
A Cheeky New Hiking Challenge with a 2 Ply Purpose
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…
Iron Roost Celebrates 8 Year Anniversary
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…
Your Invite to a Sean Rowe Show: Dancing not Required, but Encouraged
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.…
A Snowstorm Couldn’t Stop These Trains
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…
Oshima Brothers are ‘Lost at Sea’ with New Single
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…
LIVE: The Oshima Brothers @ Caffe Lena, 11/7/2019
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…
50 Years Strong – The Great Train Extravaganza Rolls into the Capital District on December 1st
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…
The Oshima Brothers Coming to Caffe Lena November 7
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…
Witches Will Enchant Ballston Spa on October 25th
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,…
Tech Valley Game Space – Making Games and a Difference in the Troy Community
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 Review: Wallis Bird’s “Woman” – A Journey in Self-Exploration
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…
LIVE: Wallis Bird: Breakin’ Strings and Mendin’ Hearts at Caffè Lena 8/22/2019
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,"…
Wallis Bird’s Brutal Honesty at Caffe Lena August 22
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…
Marcia Ball bringing Swampy, Rockin’ Blues to Caffè Lena on August 30th
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…
Local Spotlight: Zan & the Winter Folk
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 Review: Foy Vance’s “To Memphis” Harkens to Americana Roots
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…
Doc Severinsen Brings Big Band Sound to Caffè Lena Late August
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…
Mipso Double Down at Caffè Lena
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…
LIVE: Buskin & Buskin – A Family Affair at Caffè Lena 8/1/2019
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…
Album Review: Foy Vance Gets the Muscle Shoals Treatment on “From Muscle Shoals”
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…
LIVE: Jonatha Brooke’s Naked Performance at Caffe Lena 7/18/2019
"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…
Jonatha Brooke Continues Pride Series at Caffè Lena
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…
Erin McKeown Bares All At Caffè Lena
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…
Erin McKeown to Kick Off Pride Series at Caffè Lena
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…