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02-19-2007, 07:23 AM
Caffe Lena
47 Phila St.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-583-0022
2007
Friday, October 26 • 8 PM Garnet Rogers
$18/15 With Special Guest The Bowmans
www.garnetrogers.com
www.thebowmansmusic.com
Canadian singer-songwriter Garnet Rogers is a man with a powerful physical presence, close to six and a half feet tall, with a voice to match. With his "smooth, dark baritone" (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is mighty fine singer. Combine his passionate, deeply purposeful craft with over-the-top humor and a lightening quick wit and you have a truly captivating entertainer.
Special guests the Bowmans are beautiful, harmonizing indie-folk singing twin sisters based in New York City.
Saturday, October 27 • 8 PM Bill Vanaver
$15/12
Bill Vanaver is a composer, folklorist, performer, and teacher who is currently in residence at Skidmore College. Along with his wife Livia he is the founder of the Vanaver Caravan Dance and Music Ensemble.
Bill is adept at a vast range of traditional folk styles from around the globe. Along with banjo, guitar and American folk classics, expect to hear unusual ethnic instruments such as the Bulgarian tambura, Greek lauto and much more. Bill always enjoys leading the audience in song, so get your pipes in order!
Sunday, October 28 • 7 PM Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart
$15/12 With Special Guest Josh Brooks
www.staceyearle.com
www.joshbrooks.bigheavyworld.com
This Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo has created a body of twangy, bittersweet country music delivered with beautiful harmonies and simple acoustic guitars. Stacey's unaffected southern charm and Mark's ace picking are irresistible and sweep audiences along on a ride that is part joy, part tears, part righteous hope.
Together they've won over audiences at major music festivals and in clubs coast to coast.
Talented young Vermont country-folk songwriter Josh Brooks will open the show.
Friday, November 2 • 8 PM Professor Louie and the Crowmatix
$18/16
www.myspace.com/professorlouie
This Woodstock quintet offers the most impressive credentials, the deepest hearts, and a genuine love of performing.
They've backed Vince Welnick of the Grateful Dead, Garth Hudson of The Band, and recorded an album with Rick Danko. Come enjoy a night of rootsy folk rock led by Professor Louie on keyboards and accordion, joined by Miss Marie on vocals and percussion, Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson, Graham Parker) on drums, Frank Campbell (Levon Helm, Asleep At The Wheel) on bass, and Josh Colow (Jesse Winchester, Livingston Taylor) on guitar.
It just doesn't get any better than this!
Saturday, November 3 • 6 & 9 PM Bob Warren Band
$15/12 With Special Guest Brittany Rivers
bob-warren.com
For more than 30 years singer-songwriter Bob Warren has brought his melodic, uplifting soft rock to audiences around the Capital District. During the past few years Bob has begun to tour outside the area, branched out into a fresh new soul sound, and has penned the score for two popular area musicals.
We always get the deluxe version of Bob's road show when he comes to Caffè Lena, with a full complement of bass (Tony Markellis), guitar (Don Warren), drums, cello and keyboard. Special guest Brittany Rivers of Greefield Center has a brand-new album out produced by Bob Warren.
Wednesday, November 7 • 7 PM Poetry Open Mic
$3 With Featured Reader Tim Verhaegen
Tim is a regular at this and many other local poetry events. His work has been published in the anthology Poetry Don't Pump Gas. Tim’s poetry often targets the intimate stories of his own life and the stories of the people closest to him.
Friday, November 9 • 8 PM Michael Cooney
$15/12
www.michaelcooney.com
"Few singers can convey the sheer fun of singing as skillfully as Michael Cooney... His style is personal, happy, easygoing. Like Pete Seeger, he can turn a whole auditorium into a living room." - The New York Times
Michael Cooney has been helping others to experience the beauty, power and humor of old and new songs for 47 years, and no two concerts are the same.
His set list might include everything from a Robin Hood ballad to Hoagy Carmichael, with gems of the folk and blues tradition in between. After an evening of Michael's delightfully simple entertainment you'll wonder why you ever invested in a television.
Saturday, November 10 • 8 PM Roy Book Binder
$16/14
www.roybookbinder.com
For decades Roy Book Binder has traveled the world as a "keeper of the flame" and ambassador of the blues. One of the finest fingerpickers working today, Roy has an eclectic repertoire that includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass and folk.
Roy learned his craft from the great Reverend Gary Davis and has performed with bluesmen and women like Homesick James, Pink Anderson, and Bonnie Raitt. He is also a gifted storyteller and has been a featured performer at the the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN.
Sunday, November 11 • 7 PM David Mallett
$16/15 With Special Guest Bernice Lewis
www.davidmallett.com
www.bernicelewis.com
This veteran folksinger's songs have touched the whole world. His career began in earnest when "The Garden Song" caught the attention of Pete Seeger. Pete became the first of more than 150 artists, from John Denver and Peter, Paul and Mary to the Muppets, to record this folk classic.
Today paints musical pictures of small town life and the loss of our nation's rural landscape, all sung in a deep, clear voice with the ease of a born storyteller and intelligent poet. Veteran folksinger Bernice Lewis will open the show with a set of songs from her new CD, She Undoes.
Wednesday, November 14 • 7 PM Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles
$5
Come enjoy a night of diverse jazz styles and inspiring talent as the music students of Skidmore College take the stage with their guitars, brass, reeds, keyboards, drums and vocals. They never fail to put on truly engaging show. This is a great one to bring your aspiring young music student to!
Rescheduled from Nov. 4
Friday, November 16 • 8 PM Laurel Massé
$15/14
www.laurelmasse.com
This statuesque redhead is equally at ease singing a capella or with an orchestra; equally spellbinding on an impassioned ballad, a Bach cello suite, or a swinging vocal improv. Laurel Massé, founder of Manhattan Transfer, is gifted with a four-octave range and what she calls "the good sense to know when and when not to use it."
She is a singer of rare intuition and taste, and possesses what what some critics have called "the perfect voice." In short, she is one of the premiere jazz and cabaret artists of her generation.
Saturday, November 17 • 8 PM Danny Kalb
$18/15 With Special Guest Annie Gallup
members.aol.com/silvastr/danny/danny.htm
www.anniegallup.com
Danny Kalb established himself on New York's seminal folk and blues scene in the '60s. In 1965 he founded the legendary Blues Project. After taking a break from music for several years, Danny Kalb's story is once again unfolding as he brings his luminous guitar talents to a new generation of students, musicians and fans.
His latest album, All Together, Now, features folk, blues and jazz standards and originals. Kalb is an important player who keeps alive the lore and sounds of the Folk Revival for those who missed it, or miss it.
Special guest Annie Gallup is a brilliant, imaginative, sensual songwriter and guitarist.
Sunday, November 18 • 7 PM Mary McCaslin
$15/12
www.marymccaslin.com
Mary McCaslin is a link between traditional and "new folk." She plays ballads of the old west, her own songs of the new west and beyond, and is known for haunting renditions of pop standards and rock classics. Her versions of "Blackbird" and "Pinball Wizard" are made unique by her clawhammer banjo accompaniment.
Her songs have been recorded by Tom Russell, Bill Staines, David Bromberg, Kate Wolf and many others. Regarded as a pioneer of open tunings, and known for her distinctive vocal style, Mary's influences can be heard in many of the younger folk performers.
Friday, November 23 • 8PM Paul Geremia
$16/14
www.paulgeremia.org
Since the '60s Paul Geremia has built a reputation as a first rate bluesman, songwriter, a "scholar" of early jazz and blues, and one of the best country blues fingerpickers around.
His tools are six and twelve-string guitars, harmonica, piano, a husky soulful voice, and an innate sense of the humor and drama of traditional blues.
"Geremia consistently manages to keep his repertoire fresh and compelling. He knows the ins and outs of country blues, yet he's not reluctant to put his own spin on them." - The Washington Post.
Saturday, November 24 • 8PM Rick Rourke & Lost Wages
$12/10
www.rickrourke.com
Troy, NY native Rick Rourke got hooked on the Animals and Bob Dylan as a young man and used their inspiration to create a body of rock, funk and blues songs. After decades of playing the rock circuit up and down the east coast, Rick's new, acoustic Lost Wages band features country and folk-flavored songs of a deeper, more political nature that ring with craft and honesty.
We were delighted with his Caffe Lena debut last spring.
Bandmates are Craig Thaler on violin, Larry Clyman on guitar, Leo Kachidurian on drums and vocals, and Lucas Ruedy on bass.
Friday, November 30 • 8 PM Gibson Brothers Trio
$22/20
Genuine country boys from the farthest northern reaches of New York State, the Gibsons grew up on old-time music. In their teens they began playing at church and it's been a steady ascent ever since.
Their songs reflect the elegance of Emmylou Harris, the country harmonies of Buck Owens and Don Rich, and the picking of Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers. After ten years of touring they made their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2003 and have released a record a year since then. With their most recent, Red Letter Day, released on Sugar Hill last year, "Eric and Leigh take their place among the bluegrass elite." -David McGee, Barnes & Noble
The brothers will be accompanied by their long-time bass player, Mike Barber.
47 Phila St.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-583-0022
2007
Friday, October 26 • 8 PM Garnet Rogers
$18/15 With Special Guest The Bowmans
www.garnetrogers.com
www.thebowmansmusic.com
Canadian singer-songwriter Garnet Rogers is a man with a powerful physical presence, close to six and a half feet tall, with a voice to match. With his "smooth, dark baritone" (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is mighty fine singer. Combine his passionate, deeply purposeful craft with over-the-top humor and a lightening quick wit and you have a truly captivating entertainer.
Special guests the Bowmans are beautiful, harmonizing indie-folk singing twin sisters based in New York City.
Saturday, October 27 • 8 PM Bill Vanaver
$15/12
Bill Vanaver is a composer, folklorist, performer, and teacher who is currently in residence at Skidmore College. Along with his wife Livia he is the founder of the Vanaver Caravan Dance and Music Ensemble.
Bill is adept at a vast range of traditional folk styles from around the globe. Along with banjo, guitar and American folk classics, expect to hear unusual ethnic instruments such as the Bulgarian tambura, Greek lauto and much more. Bill always enjoys leading the audience in song, so get your pipes in order!
Sunday, October 28 • 7 PM Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart
$15/12 With Special Guest Josh Brooks
www.staceyearle.com
www.joshbrooks.bigheavyworld.com
This Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo has created a body of twangy, bittersweet country music delivered with beautiful harmonies and simple acoustic guitars. Stacey's unaffected southern charm and Mark's ace picking are irresistible and sweep audiences along on a ride that is part joy, part tears, part righteous hope.
Together they've won over audiences at major music festivals and in clubs coast to coast.
Talented young Vermont country-folk songwriter Josh Brooks will open the show.
Friday, November 2 • 8 PM Professor Louie and the Crowmatix
$18/16
www.myspace.com/professorlouie
This Woodstock quintet offers the most impressive credentials, the deepest hearts, and a genuine love of performing.
They've backed Vince Welnick of the Grateful Dead, Garth Hudson of The Band, and recorded an album with Rick Danko. Come enjoy a night of rootsy folk rock led by Professor Louie on keyboards and accordion, joined by Miss Marie on vocals and percussion, Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson, Graham Parker) on drums, Frank Campbell (Levon Helm, Asleep At The Wheel) on bass, and Josh Colow (Jesse Winchester, Livingston Taylor) on guitar.
It just doesn't get any better than this!
Saturday, November 3 • 6 & 9 PM Bob Warren Band
$15/12 With Special Guest Brittany Rivers
bob-warren.com
For more than 30 years singer-songwriter Bob Warren has brought his melodic, uplifting soft rock to audiences around the Capital District. During the past few years Bob has begun to tour outside the area, branched out into a fresh new soul sound, and has penned the score for two popular area musicals.
We always get the deluxe version of Bob's road show when he comes to Caffè Lena, with a full complement of bass (Tony Markellis), guitar (Don Warren), drums, cello and keyboard. Special guest Brittany Rivers of Greefield Center has a brand-new album out produced by Bob Warren.
Wednesday, November 7 • 7 PM Poetry Open Mic
$3 With Featured Reader Tim Verhaegen
Tim is a regular at this and many other local poetry events. His work has been published in the anthology Poetry Don't Pump Gas. Tim’s poetry often targets the intimate stories of his own life and the stories of the people closest to him.
Friday, November 9 • 8 PM Michael Cooney
$15/12
www.michaelcooney.com
"Few singers can convey the sheer fun of singing as skillfully as Michael Cooney... His style is personal, happy, easygoing. Like Pete Seeger, he can turn a whole auditorium into a living room." - The New York Times
Michael Cooney has been helping others to experience the beauty, power and humor of old and new songs for 47 years, and no two concerts are the same.
His set list might include everything from a Robin Hood ballad to Hoagy Carmichael, with gems of the folk and blues tradition in between. After an evening of Michael's delightfully simple entertainment you'll wonder why you ever invested in a television.
Saturday, November 10 • 8 PM Roy Book Binder
$16/14
www.roybookbinder.com
For decades Roy Book Binder has traveled the world as a "keeper of the flame" and ambassador of the blues. One of the finest fingerpickers working today, Roy has an eclectic repertoire that includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass and folk.
Roy learned his craft from the great Reverend Gary Davis and has performed with bluesmen and women like Homesick James, Pink Anderson, and Bonnie Raitt. He is also a gifted storyteller and has been a featured performer at the the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN.
Sunday, November 11 • 7 PM David Mallett
$16/15 With Special Guest Bernice Lewis
www.davidmallett.com
www.bernicelewis.com
This veteran folksinger's songs have touched the whole world. His career began in earnest when "The Garden Song" caught the attention of Pete Seeger. Pete became the first of more than 150 artists, from John Denver and Peter, Paul and Mary to the Muppets, to record this folk classic.
Today paints musical pictures of small town life and the loss of our nation's rural landscape, all sung in a deep, clear voice with the ease of a born storyteller and intelligent poet. Veteran folksinger Bernice Lewis will open the show with a set of songs from her new CD, She Undoes.
Wednesday, November 14 • 7 PM Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles
$5
Come enjoy a night of diverse jazz styles and inspiring talent as the music students of Skidmore College take the stage with their guitars, brass, reeds, keyboards, drums and vocals. They never fail to put on truly engaging show. This is a great one to bring your aspiring young music student to!
Rescheduled from Nov. 4
Friday, November 16 • 8 PM Laurel Massé
$15/14
www.laurelmasse.com
This statuesque redhead is equally at ease singing a capella or with an orchestra; equally spellbinding on an impassioned ballad, a Bach cello suite, or a swinging vocal improv. Laurel Massé, founder of Manhattan Transfer, is gifted with a four-octave range and what she calls "the good sense to know when and when not to use it."
She is a singer of rare intuition and taste, and possesses what what some critics have called "the perfect voice." In short, she is one of the premiere jazz and cabaret artists of her generation.
Saturday, November 17 • 8 PM Danny Kalb
$18/15 With Special Guest Annie Gallup
members.aol.com/silvastr/danny/danny.htm
www.anniegallup.com
Danny Kalb established himself on New York's seminal folk and blues scene in the '60s. In 1965 he founded the legendary Blues Project. After taking a break from music for several years, Danny Kalb's story is once again unfolding as he brings his luminous guitar talents to a new generation of students, musicians and fans.
His latest album, All Together, Now, features folk, blues and jazz standards and originals. Kalb is an important player who keeps alive the lore and sounds of the Folk Revival for those who missed it, or miss it.
Special guest Annie Gallup is a brilliant, imaginative, sensual songwriter and guitarist.
Sunday, November 18 • 7 PM Mary McCaslin
$15/12
www.marymccaslin.com
Mary McCaslin is a link between traditional and "new folk." She plays ballads of the old west, her own songs of the new west and beyond, and is known for haunting renditions of pop standards and rock classics. Her versions of "Blackbird" and "Pinball Wizard" are made unique by her clawhammer banjo accompaniment.
Her songs have been recorded by Tom Russell, Bill Staines, David Bromberg, Kate Wolf and many others. Regarded as a pioneer of open tunings, and known for her distinctive vocal style, Mary's influences can be heard in many of the younger folk performers.
Friday, November 23 • 8PM Paul Geremia
$16/14
www.paulgeremia.org
Since the '60s Paul Geremia has built a reputation as a first rate bluesman, songwriter, a "scholar" of early jazz and blues, and one of the best country blues fingerpickers around.
His tools are six and twelve-string guitars, harmonica, piano, a husky soulful voice, and an innate sense of the humor and drama of traditional blues.
"Geremia consistently manages to keep his repertoire fresh and compelling. He knows the ins and outs of country blues, yet he's not reluctant to put his own spin on them." - The Washington Post.
Saturday, November 24 • 8PM Rick Rourke & Lost Wages
$12/10
www.rickrourke.com
Troy, NY native Rick Rourke got hooked on the Animals and Bob Dylan as a young man and used their inspiration to create a body of rock, funk and blues songs. After decades of playing the rock circuit up and down the east coast, Rick's new, acoustic Lost Wages band features country and folk-flavored songs of a deeper, more political nature that ring with craft and honesty.
We were delighted with his Caffe Lena debut last spring.
Bandmates are Craig Thaler on violin, Larry Clyman on guitar, Leo Kachidurian on drums and vocals, and Lucas Ruedy on bass.
Friday, November 30 • 8 PM Gibson Brothers Trio
$22/20
Genuine country boys from the farthest northern reaches of New York State, the Gibsons grew up on old-time music. In their teens they began playing at church and it's been a steady ascent ever since.
Their songs reflect the elegance of Emmylou Harris, the country harmonies of Buck Owens and Don Rich, and the picking of Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers. After ten years of touring they made their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2003 and have released a record a year since then. With their most recent, Red Letter Day, released on Sugar Hill last year, "Eric and Leigh take their place among the bluegrass elite." -David McGee, Barnes & Noble
The brothers will be accompanied by their long-time bass player, Mike Barber.