Name: FRÄNDER
Start: 2026-01-15T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-15T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Caffe Lena

FRÄNDER

Caffè Lena presents extraordinary music in an intimate setting steeped in history. It is widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. The Library of Congress calls Caffè Lena “An American treasure,” and we have been recognized by The GRAMMY Foundation for our important contributions to the development of American music. Caffe Lena's programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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Sweden’s FRÄNDER blends Scandinavian and Baltic musical traditions with global folk-rock sensibilities, creating contemporary arrangements that feel both ancient and electrifyingly new. With seductive harmonies, heavy grooves, and a mesmerizing stage presence, FRÄNDER stands among the Nordic countries’ top roots music bands.Influenced by first-generation Nordic folk rock pioneers like Hedningarna, Garmarna, and Hoven Droven—as well as by Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, and Steeleye Span—FRÄNDER is rooted in heritage but driven by a bold, modern creative spirit.“This is not about tradition, this is about us, about today,” —Gabbi DluzewskiEven while performing exclusively on acoustic instruments, the band plays with the raw power and energy of a rock group. Their music is deeply tied to where they come from: the landscapes, legends, folklore, and ancient stories of Sweden and Estonia. FRÄNDER’s concerts often weave tales of their homeland—the forests and lakes near the old Viking stronghold of Håga, the cultural history they grew up in, and the myths that continue to breathe life into their sound.The band is a family affair:Gabbi Dluzewski – Swedish låtmandolaDaniel Dluzewski – bassNatasja Dluzewska – fiddleSäde Tatar – flutes (from Estonia, and Gabbi’s wife)Together, they infuse the music of their ancestors with modern intensity, crafting a soundscape where Viking-age echoes meet contemporary folk-rock fire.“Fränder delivers a fantastic, stellar set of masterful songs with engaging vocals, scorching fiddles, evocative flutes, and a powerful rhythm section.”—World Music CentralExpect an evening of soaring melodies, rich cultural storytelling, and boundary-pushing acoustic energy. This is world music at its most alive, dynamic, and deeply rooted.Join us for an unforgettable night with FRÄNDER — where tradition, myth, and modernity collide.<a href="https://youtu.be/gx-rwAuVwx4?si=Ma6H-pmjzAxzSjJG" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SAMPLE SONG</a>Stream this show live at. Live stream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on <a href="https://caffelena.tv" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CaffeLenaTV</a> benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming, two week access to recent shows, and Caffe Lena&#39;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.﻿ <h2>Tags</h2>Folk, Global

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