Jim Gaudet and his Railroad Boys have a legendary live show. They're as entertaining as they are amazingly proficient performers. 

Tonight, a performance from last year as the Stay Home Session at Caffe Lena's YouTube channel. Hear Jim and I talk about music he finds solace in. We also learn he has new music coming.

We recently checked in with our dear friends Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti of Local 518 band SIRSY to see how they are doing. The duo average over 60,000 miles per year criss-crossing America.  But amid COVID-19, these road warriors, like many others, have parked their van and begun performing virtual concerts as a way to stay connected with their fans, providing a sort of musical comfort food for all of us.

Known for their tight vocal harmonies, often a cappella, plus their inventive arrangements and lively humor-filled performances, they were favorites with audiences in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions for years. 

This is episode 21 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thank you to Sarah for her work in compiling the list of artists for this feature. 

Joe Jencks started as a touring musician in 2000. For 20 years, he has made a name for himself as a folk singer with a special voice.  His latest album, "Poets, Philosophers, Workers & Wanderers" is a magnificent work of storytelling. He tells our stories.

Joe dropped by on his way to play an Old Songs concert. He played us some new songs, and discussed a bit about his career.

Growing up in Brooklyn didn't keep our singer who played at Caffe Lena in 1979 from wanting to be a cowboy when he grew up.

This is episode 20 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thank you to Sarah at the Caffe for compiling the list of artists and songs for this feature.

They were known for their "unusual" and "rich" harmonies, quirky lyrics, and casually comedic stage performances.

This is episode 19 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thank you to Sarah at the Caffe for compiling the list of artists and songs for this feature.