Save Our Stages Initiative Has Congressional Support
#SaveOurStages is a recently launched movement initiated by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), whose mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues and promoters throughout the United States. Newly formed in the midst of the impact of the COVID pandemic, NIVA currently includes nearly two thousand venues in all […]
Buskin & Buskin – A Family Affair at Caffè Lena
The love David and Sophie Buskin have for one another was apparent on the stage at Caffè Lena Thursday night. The father-daughter duo performed together as part of Caffè Lena‘s monthly pride series. The dichotomy between the two generations was visually present in Sophie’s use of electric guitar and David’s acoustic. David Buskin made jokes […]
Doc Severinsen Brings Big Band Sound to Caffè Lena Late August
When Doc Severinsen plays, each note holds a bit of American nostalgia. Well known as the leader of the big band who played on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for over thirty years, Doc has become a familiar face on television screens nationwide. Since Carson’s retirement in 1992, Doc has continued to hone his […]
Mipso Double Down at Caffè Lena
On Aug. 11, Mipso will be performing two shows at Caffè Lena. Hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the quartet is known for its blend of folk and modern-alt sounds. Rolling Stone recently named them an “Artist You Need to Know,” which is fitting given their ability to create songs that are fragile in narrative […]
Buskin & Buskin: Two Generations of Talent, One Show
Perhaps musical talent can be inherited. At least, that seems to be the case with David and Sophie Buskin, who will be performing as part of Caffè Lena’s Pride Series on Thursday, August 1. David, known for his background in folk-rock, is part of the duo Buskin & Batteau, and the band Modern Man, which […]
Erin McKeown Bares All at Caffè Lena
Erin McKeown had confidence that seemed unshakable on the stage at Caffè Lena Thursday night, June 20. Erin began her set speaking about how she has to do a lot of self-work and self-building to get where she is. She spoke of how she had been outed at a young age, and her parents weren’t […]
Bright Series Illuminates Margaret Glaspy’s Clear Musical Talent and Emotional Courage
Folk and indie-rock musician Margaret Glaspy’s clear voice rang out Saturday night at Caffe Lena’s Bright Series. Glaspy’s appearance was after an NPR Tiny Desk appearance, and word certainly appears to have travelled about her beautiful voice. The listening room was almost full, with fans eagerly anticipating Glaspy’s newest songs. Initially appearing nervous, Glaspy took some time to warm up […]
Kaia Kater Looks Back and Moves Forward at Caffe Lena
Grenadian-Canadian banjo singer and vocalist, Kaia Kater, returned to Caffe Lena on Thursday, June 6 to promote her folk album, Grenades. The 2018 album highlights Kater’s lush, tenor voice to tell the story of her father’s immigration from Grenada after the US invasion in 1983. The talented Kater, whose velvety voice and traditional use of […]