Reopening on April 4, 2026 for Live Music & Dinner
Since 2005, Lydia’s Cafe has earned the reputation for bringing top-tier jazz musicians in from around our area and NYC every Saturday night, presented in an intimate, friendly environment.
Lydia’s is also Cannabis friendly, meaning we don’t dispense, we enjoy. Our outdoor cannabis lounge (located next door at our private residence) is the perfect place to hang between sets and our outdoor dining patio provides a place to schmooze with friends without disturbing the listening audience.
Menu items also feature Pan Seared Salmon, Grilled Pizza, Sirloin & Vegan Burgers, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes, Homemade Soups & Desserts.
Reservations are recommended and instead of a Cover charge, we suggest a minimum $20 donation.
2026 MUSIC CALENDAR
Saturday, April 4, 7-10pm
The Jones Factor Lite
Jones Factor Lite: A Power House of Jazz, Soul & Serious Funk!
The Lite, Sextet Version, of The Popular 10 Piece the Jones Factor! Performing The Hottest Jazz With A Serious R&B, Soul And Funk Edge. Same Full Flavor With Only 1/2 The Calories!
Featuring:
John Fumasoli, Trombone, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader (Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Diana Ross, John Tropea)
Bill Harris – Saxophones, Flute (Paul Shaffer, The Temptations, Patti Labelle, Sam Moore)
Ben Kibbey – Trumpet, Flugelhorn (Colbert Show, The Cue, Memo Acevedo, Chico Pinheiro)
Rob Aries – Piano (Average White Band, Bill Evans, John Scofield, Liza Minelli)
Lou Pappas – Bass (Dave Liebman, Michael Brecker, Clare Fischer, Steve Turre)
Tyger MacNeal – Drums (Average White Band, Rosemary Clooney, The Four Tops, Jose Feliciano)
Saturday, April 11, 7-10pm
Pete Levin Trio
In a diverse music career spanning several decades, keyboardist/arranger Pete Levin has performed and recorded with hundreds of Jazz and Pop artists – including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Lenny White, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Robertson and John Scofield – receiving critical accolades for his work during a 15 year association with the legendary Gil Evans, and his 8 year stint with jazz icon Jimmy Giuffre.
Saturday, April 18, 7-10pm
Laura Evans Quartet
Join Laura Evans and her quartet for an evening of eclectic jazz — familiar tunes creatively rearranged and reimagined in Laura’s unique style, alongside her original compositions. With expressive piano, warm vocals, and creative arrangements, Laura reinterprets familiar music through her signature jazz lens. She’ll be joined by an outstanding group of musicians — a dynamic lineup bringing deep groove, musical interplay, and years of experience to the stage. • Vincent Leggiere on bass, • Paul Rossman on drums, • Steve Horowitz on trumpet
Saturday, April 25, 7-10pm
Todd Anderson's Smalltet
Saxophonist/arranger Anderson has assembled a veritable who’s who in this small big band performing a mix of originals and jazz standards.
Todd Anderson – saxophone/arranger
Dale DeMarco – saxophone
Sam Ryder – saxophone/flute
Ron Horton – trumpet
Chris Pasin – trumpet
Deborah Weisz – trombone
Lew Scott – bass
Bram Kincheloe – drums
Jeff Ciampa – guitar
Travis Shook – piano
