Third Annual Acoustic Blues Fest
Caffe Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
For the third year running Caffe Lena sets aside a full day to celebrate one of its most popular styles of music, acoustic blues. In a room that has hosted some of the genres best known players, including Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Honeyboy Edwards, Dave Van Ronk and John Hammond, blues fans will get a chance to participate in workshops and hear new and old blues songs in a round-robin style concert.
The festivals featured performers are:
[Mark Tolstrup] Mark specializes in bottleneck Delta blues and sings both classics and new blues songs with a powerful, soulful voice. He has sold out many concerts at Caffe Lena and now tours regularly along the east coast.
[Thomasina Winslow] - Thomasina spent her childhood performing and touring with her father, renowned bluesman Tom Winslow. Now a mature talent in her own right, Thomasina blends classics with her own deep originals.
[Beaucoup Blue] - This Philadelphia father-and-son duo offer arrestingly soulful songs based in blues tradition. They play a handsome range of instruments and blend voices like only family members can.
TO FIND OUT ABOUT BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOPS, visit www.caffelena.org/Cal-spring-2008/blues-2008.htm
Note: Caffe Lena is an all-ages listening room that does not serve alcohol. Desserts, light fare, and organic fair-trade coffee are offered at all shows.
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Caffe Lena |
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January 29, 2008 |
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
Tickets may be available at the door starting a 1/2 hour before showtime. Tickets purchased at the door cost $2 more. To find out if the show has sold out, please call the venue at 518-583-0022 after 12:30 PM on the day of the show. |
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| Start: | Saturday Mar 22, 2008 8:00 PM | | End: | Saturday Mar 22, 2008 10:30 PM |
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Caffe Lena
47 Phila Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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