fbpx
Caffe Lena
Select Page

July 29 – August 4

Greetings – This week’s artists pour so much love into their music. From the riveting passion of Palmyra, the poignant tenderness of Kieran and Rayna, to the poetry of Laurence Juber’s intricate melodies. I’m always amazed that these artists can keep the doors to their hearts wide open while doing all the driving, the emailing, the pitching and strategizing that goes along with life as an independent musician. And then they stand on stage in a town they’ve never set foot in, in front of a crowd of folks they’ve never met, and they let us into their mostly dearly held beliefs, observations and memories. They trust their fingers to get the notes right, and if they bungle a riff, they trust us to roll with it. No wonder we feel so good after a show.

Please take a few minutes to listen through the songs and pick a show to come to. We have seats left for every night except Wednesday and I’d really love to share these musical discoveries with you.

See you at the show,
Sarah

– WEEK AT A GLANCE –
– HIGHLIGHTS –
Sample Song | In-Person Tickets | Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Hailing from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Palmyra fuses traditional instruments, 3-part harmonies, and earnest songwriting. Fans of Punch Brothers and the Avett Brothers need to check out this fast-rising band that was declared one of NPR’s top finds of 2024.

The Bright Series features bands playing our area for the first time. It’s made possible by a generous gift from Kevin & Claudia Bright.

Sample Song | In-Person Tickets Sold Out | Watch on Caffe Lena TV

A rare duo show with Louisiana slide guitar wizard Sonny Landreth and world-renowned steel guitar and dobro master Cindy Cashdollar. Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Landreth has collaborated with John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton. Cashdollar has worked with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart and Ryan Adams. Expect a virtuosic mix of contemporary and traditional blues and roots music.
Sample Song | In-Person Tickets | Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Roots and bluegrass with a hint of blues and Texas swing. Hailing from Durango, CO, they’ve gained major traction in the bluegrass world in recent years – including winning the IBMA Momentum Band of the Year award. Fans coast to coast are loving the band’s nuanced songcraft and soul-stirring harmonies.

Sample Song | In-Person Tickets | Watch on Caffe Lena TV

A Caffe Lena summertime favorite. “One part Woody Guthrie-esque ruminations on the modern world and one part transcendent stringband roots.” – Folk Alley
Americana veteran Kane (The O’Kanes) has penned songs for Alan Jackson, John Prine, Emmylou Harris. Gellert served as fiddler for hugely influential stringband Uncle Earl. Kane and Gellert’s grooving, old-timey playing and harmony singing is exciting, spirited and deep.
Sample Song | In-Person Tickets (FREE!) | Stream on YouTube

Introduce the kids in your life to the joy of live music. Wiggling, dancing and singing along are enthusiastically encouraged at Little Folks Shows! The show is one hour long and it’s Free, thanks to the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright.
Sample Song | In-Person Tickets | Watch on Caffe Lena TV

For fans of three-part harmony singing and wholesome fun, the Jamcrackers will be just what you’re looking for. Enjoy the lovely voice and soulful ballads of Peggy Lynn, the rich baritone and inspiring songs of Dan Berggren, and national champion hammered dulcimer player Dan Duggan. Their folk, gospel, dance tunes and activist anthems spark a rare chemistry and a guaranteed good time for all ages.
Sample Song | In-Person Tickets | Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Grammy-winning guitarist Laurence Juber is known for his virtuosic fingerstyle technique, bridging folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles. He was lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings.

“A stunning sense of space and fluidity…a truly wondrous sound”
– Guitar World