This Weekend at Caffe Lena

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, March 20, Caffè Lena welcomes Louisiana-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Joy Clark to its intimate concert space. Clark is a rising force in Americana and folk whose debut album “Tell it to the Wind” marks her arrival. Her sound blends the social consciousness of folk, the grooves of Southeast Louisiana, and the soul-rooted music she grew up with. Clark honed her craft in New Orleans, toured with Grammy-winner Cyril Neville, and later joined Allison Russell’s Rainbow Coalition, performing alongside Brandi Carlile, the Indigo Girls, and more. Opening for Clark is Upstate New York soul-rock songwriter Buggy Jive, who has previously performed at Saratoga’s New Year’s Eve festivities.

On Saturday, March 21, songwriter Andrea von Kampen will perform at Lena. Described by The New York Times as “a fine singer with guitar work reminiscent of the cult hero Nick Drake,” von Kampen’s songs are intimate and introspective, guided by graceful melodies and a calm, expressive voice. After a series of well-received EPs, von Kampen released her full-length debut “Old Country” in 2019, followed by “That Spell” in 2021. In 2022, she made her acting debut in the independent film “A Chance Encounter,” starring in the film and writing and recording its soundtrack. Her most recent studio album, “Sister Moon” (2024), marks a new chapter. Von Kampen’s music has amassed more than 55 million streams on Spotify.