Name: Leslie Mendelson
Start: 2026-04-23T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-23T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Caffe Lena

Leslie Mendelson

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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Grammy-nominated songwriter Leslie Mendelson live at Caffè Lena with her soulful, heartfelt, and profoundly moving songs.

With her enchanted voice and emotionally resonant songwriting, Leslie Mendelson has earned the admiration of devoted fans and legendary peers alike. Jackson Browne praises her work as “timeless,” citing echoes of Burt Bacharach and Carole King, while Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers notes, “Voices like Leslie’s can get away with almost anything… she has few, if any, peers.”A Grammy Award–nominated artist, Leslie’s music blends folk-rock, pop, and Americana, evoking the spirit of Laurel Canyon with the sharp wit and lived-in grit of Brooklyn, her home for more than two decades. “This record (After The Party) is an emotional journey,” Mendelson shares. “There are moments of fun where you can turn it up loud and sing along, and moments of reflection. I hope people can take that journey with me Leslie’s most recent album, After The Party, is a joyful and expansive collection born from collaboration and creative renewal. The album was recorded at Grove Masters, the famed studio owned by Jackson Browne, and produced by an extraordinary trio: the legendary Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt), in-demand producer Tyler Chester (Madison Cunningham, Sara Bareilles, Sara Watkins), and Mendelson’s longtime collaborator, three-time Grammy winner Steve McEwan.Joined by an all-star band—including guitarists Waddy Wachtel and John Jorgenson, bassists Leland Sklar and Derrick Anderson, and drummers Jim Keltner and Abe Rounds, Leslie crafted a record that balances sophistication with soul, nostalgia with immediacy. Producer Peter Asher sums it up best: “Leslie is one of these very rare singers who can combine elegant precision with deep emotional resonance. She has a remarkable voice—and one we need to hear.”<a href="https://youtu.be/sQ3Xr5Ni9Qg?si=5udiT03rtBXY76Tn" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SAMPLE SONG</a>Join us at Caffè Lena for an intimate evening of song and story with an artist whose voice and writing continue to move listeners deeply.Stream this show live at <a href="https://caffelena.tv/pages/subscribe" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CaffeLenaTV.</a> 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&#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>American Roots, Folk, Singer Songwriter

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