Caffe Lena brings live music to Saratoga Springs, New York with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 85. Opened in 1960, the café has helped to launch many of America's best loved songwriters, including Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Ani DiFranco and many more. Shows are held Thursday-Sunday nights with most Mondays and Wednesdays being reserved for open mics. Artists working in Acoustic, Americana, Classical, Folk, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter fit Caffe Lena’s stated range. Caffe Lena accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Caffe Lena has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. A pitch to Caffe Lena should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.
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Thirsty Owl Saratoga — Wine bar and bistro with live music every Friday and Saturday in the tasting room. Bookings skew toward Acoustic, singer-songwriter, folk, pop, local music, which gives performers a clear read on the audience. The room favors performers who can make diners pay attention when it counts while still respecting the pace of service.
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Singer-Songwriter
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- Address
- 184 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, United States
- Venue phone
- 518-587-9694
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