About this Event
Robbie Fulks has spent more than three decades following his curiosity wherever it leads.
A Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist, Fulks first came to national attention in the 1990s as one of the artists helping define what would become known as Americana. Since then, he has written and recorded music that moves comfortably between bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and rock, always with an ear for strong songs and carefully observed characters.
His latest album, Now Then, reflects on growing older with honesty, humor, and a clear-eyed perspective. The songs explore long marriages, changing landscapes, family histories, and the passage of time, finding meaning in ordinary moments without sentimentality. Throughout, Fulks writes with the attention to detail of a novelist and the economy of a seasoned songwriter.
Before beginning his solo career, Fulks played bluegrass with Special Consensus. He has since collaborated with artists including Lucinda Williams, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Alison Brown, Sierra Hull, and Steve Martin, while his songs have been recorded by musicians including Sam Bush, Andrew Bird, John Cowan, Old 97's, and Hiss Golden Messenger.
As a performer, Fulks is as engaging between songs as he is during them. His concerts move naturally between thoughtful storytelling, understated humor, and exceptional musicianship, creating an evening that feels both relaxed and deeply considered.
SAMPLE SONG
Whether he's playing an old-time tune, a country ballad, or one of his own songs, Robbie Fulks brings the same qualities that have defined his career: curiosity, craftsmanship, and a genuine respect for the traditions that continue to shape his music.
Opening the evening is Henry Ferland, an extraordinary young fingerstyle guitarist from New York’s Hudson Valley who plays melody, rhythm, bass and percussion simultaneously, often while singing. You may have seen him as he was an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox this year.
A 2024 Berklee College of Music graduate and 2025 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Grand Champion, Ferland has already performed with guitar greats Tommy Emmanuel and Stanley Jordan and opened for jazz legend Martin Taylor. Drawing from Americana, jazz and country alongside his own compositions, he’s a remarkable emerging player and one well worth arriving early to hear.
Sample Song
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Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, United States
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