Reese & his fluid collective of Carriage House Band players are the 2023 & 2024 Americana Artist of the Year Eddie Award winners." has become an award winning songwriter with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling, imagery and a healthy dose of irony. With The Carriage House Band he surrounds himself with a revolving […]
You hear both warmth & darkness in the music of UK folk troubadour John Smith as he weaves intimate tales of love, loss & human connection.The warm lived-in vocals, virtuosic guitar skills, and poignant lyricism of celebrated British folk singer-songwriter John Smith, earned him “the future of folk music” designation by Pentangle’s John Renbourn. His […]
Singer/songwriter/fiddler Sara Milonovich and Daisycutter deliver a heady harvest of heart-stopping original roots rock & alt-Americana gemsWrite what you know. Tell a story. Let the journey be your guide. There are some simple tools for making great, lasting songs. Humble devices that have served the finest songwriters for centuries well. Singer/songwriter/fiddler Sara Milonovich and Daisycutter […]
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ari Hest’s rich, gravelly, warm voice adds relatability, emotion, and poignance to his captivating songs.Ari Hest has been making music and touring the planet for about 15 years. What started out as an occasional creative outlet playing guitar in the hallways of high school became a way of life when he built a […]
Legendary folk icon Tom Paxton and Grammy-winning duo The Don Juans team up for an evening of musical magic and classic songs.Tom Paxton is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, folk icon, and Caffè Lena performer since 1960. For this show he'll be backed by the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter duo, The DonJuans – Don Henry and […]
With a wry sense of humor and sharp insight, Robert Ellis dissects complexities of relationships & existential thoughts through storytellingRobert Ellis’ music is a deftly crafted blend of folk, country, and Americana, marked by intricate guitar playing and deeply reflective lyrics. His new project, Yesterday’s News, is as stripped-down as it gets, with the celebrated […]
This dynamic group is led by versatile Canadian jazz vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow, known for her gorgeous, mesmerizing jazz arrangements“Her devastating chops let her zip through the changes like a trumpeter, hitting all the high notes with the clarity and accuracy of Dizzy Gillespie in full, glorious flight.” - Hamilton SpectatorCanada’s incomparable vocal jazz jewel Emilie-Claire […]
Highly acclaimed, soulful singer songwriter Jeffrey Gaines has been called “the voice of a generation” by Rolling Stone.Jeffrey Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice, guitar and considerable charisma, Gaines has captivated audiences around the world. Raised by soul-music-loving parents, he has an irresistible “soul-folkie’s […]
Caffè Lena mainstay Don Armstrong, hailed as “a folk treasure,” returns to Saratoga with his beloved, lived-in songs.Caffè Lena favorite Don Armstrong first attended a show at the legendary venue 60 years ago at age 15. Under the watchful eye of Lena Spencer, he learned through the graces of the performers passing through: Paul Clayton, […]
Folk singer songwriter Richard Shindell’s long-celebrated songs champion the downtrodden, skewer politics, and examine love from all angles.He has lived in a Zen Buddhist monastery, busked in the streets of Paris, opened for Joan Baez (who covered several of his songs), and collaborated with Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Elvis Costello). Shindell now makes […]
The Brothers Four were there from the beginning: defining the sound and spirit of the global Folk Era. Come sing-along with these legends!“Just thinking about their performance brings a smile to my face and a tear to my heart. The Brothers Four are a class act both on stage and off. – Brown Grand TheatreLegendary […]
A collaboration between folk fusion trio Skye Consort & Sweden’s Emma Björling results in an evening of polskas, reels, hymns & love songs.Canadian early music/folk fusion trio Skye Consort joins Swedish singer Emma Björling for an evening of whirling polskas, groovy reels, breathtaking hymns and passionate love songs from Scandinavia, Great Britain and the USA. […]
