Caffe Lena Presents Concert Sharing the Impact of Arts & Social Services

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A young woman builds her life back after a stroke. Two friends start a music shop in Haiti. A daughter finds peace and fulfillment in her final days with her mother. A woman moves forward after homelessness. Each of these previously untold redemption stories involves a local non-profit organization, and each will be told in words and songs at Caffe Lena.

On Nov. 12, these stories and more will be presented on stage as part of TrueSongs: Lyrics of Life. The annual event shines a spotlight on the positive impact of local nonprofit organizations.

TrueSongs was created in 2019 by the Saratoga Springs music venue Caffe Lena to show how arts and social service organizations can work together to create a healthy, whole community. Now in its third year, TrueSongs will give five community members the chance to share their personal story with a live audience. Each storyteller has been working with a songwriter who will follow the story with a compelling new song meant to bring out the emotional heart of the experience.

The diverse pool of songwriters includes Michael Eck, Jeff Brisbin, Mel Guarino, John Dillon and Hold on Honeys. 

For many of the storytellers it will be the first time sharing their experience in public. For the songwriters, singing TrueSongs will open a new window of expression. 

TrueSongs: Lyrics of Life will take place 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Advance Tickets: $20 general public, $10 students. At the Door: $22 general public. $5 student rush tickets will be sold at the door with valid ID. The concert will also be available to live stream for free on Caffe Lena’s YouTube channel. Information and advance tickets are available at www.caffelena.org.