Folk Heritage Series: Eric Andersen Acoustic Duo with Steve Addabbo

Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

Caffe Lena | Saratoga Springs

Caffe Lena
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Folk Heritage Series: Eric Andersen Acoustic Duo with Steve Addabbo
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Legendary songwriter Eric Andersen brings decades of poetic folk to the Lena stage—intimate, powerful, and not to be missed.
About this Event

Eric Andersen is a towering figure in the world of folk music—a songwriter, poet, and performer whose words have stirred hearts and shaped the genre for over five decades. Emerging from the vibrant Greenwich Village scene of the 1960s, Andersen quickly became known for his deeply literate, introspective songs and striking stage presence.

He’s the writer behind iconic tracks like “Thirsty Boots,” “Violets of Dawn,” and “Close the Door Lightly When You Go”—songs that have been recorded by artists including Judy Collins, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan. Over the years, he’s collaborated with musical giants like Joan Baez, Lou Reed, Townes Van Zandt, and Joni Mitchell, forging a path that bridges folk, rock, and poetic songwriting with elegance and emotional power. 

With more than 30 albums to his name, Andersen’s body of work is as rich as it is enduring. He continues to evolve as a performer and storyteller, bringing new depth and insight to every stage he graces. 

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Eric is joined by multi-talented musical polymath Steve Addabbo – singer, songwriter, musician, producer, engineer, and studio ace extraordinaire–on lead guitar for this tour. Steve worked on four of Eric’s albums, namely Ghosts Upon the Road (1989), Stages (1991, the ‘lost’ album follow-up to 1972’s Blue River), Memory Of the Future (1998), and You Can’t Relive the Past (2001, with Lou Reed.) Eric on Fender Rhodes, appears on Steve’’s first solo album Out of Nothing.

Join us for an evening with one of the most influential singer-songwriters of our time—a rare chance to witness a living legend up close at Caffè Lena.

Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming, two week access to recent shows, and Caffe Lena's video archive. 

Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.




Tags

American Roots, Folk, Singer Songwriter

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, United States

Tickets

USD 22.92 to USD 45.81

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