Folk Heritage Series: Eric Andersen Acoustic Duo with Steve Addabbo | Caffe Lena
Concerts
Legendary songwriter Eric Andersen brings decades of poetic folk to the Lena stage—intimate, powerful, and not to be missed.
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. There is a full-length documentary about Eric Andersen
The Songpoet
(released 2019) and available for streaming on PBS.
Eric’s latest studio album,
Dance of Love and Death
(2025), features 17 new original songs. Released in October 2025, it marks his first album of new studio material since 2003 and features contributions from artists including
Steve Addabbo
(who is also the album producer),
Lenny Kaye, Larry Campbell
, and others.
SAMPLE SONG
HISTORY
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 has worked on many of Eric’s albums including
Ghosts Upon the Road
(1989),
Stages: the Lost Album
(1991) ,
Memory Of the Future
(1998), and
You Can’t Relive the Past
(2000) - the title track co-written and performed by Eric and
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
Folk, Singer Songwriter
Information Source: Caffe Lena | eventbrite
