Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Joe Cocker’s “Mad Dogs & Englishmen”

On Tuesday, September 29th, Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe’ Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, to listen to, and learn about Joe Cocker's epic live album, “Mad Dogs & Englishmen”. 

Widely regarded as one of the greatest live bands in the history of Rock & Roll,1970’s “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” is hard to deny. Often chaotic but riveting in its precision, “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” stands out as one of the best live albums ever recorded. Joe Cocker, coming off a successful set at Woodstock, had to mount a band in 8 days for a 48-concert American tour. Enter Leon Russell. Doomed for failure “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” was a triumph of spirit receiving massive critical and commercial success. The album and subsequent movie were taken from two performances at Bill Graham’s Fillmore East. Rochmon culls down the original 79-minute album and fills the night with classic Cocker covers such as “Honky Tonk Women”, “Cry Me A River”, “Feelin’ Alright”, “The Letter”, “Delta Lady”, “A Little Help From My Friends,” and 5 more. Anchored by some of the best studio and live musicians at the time, Joe Cocker's band of Mad Dogs & Englishmen grabs your ears. Also of note, a young, uncredited recording engineer, Joel Moss, worked as an assistant on the concert recordings. A long and cherished friend of Caffé Lena, we take this opportunity to remember and thank Joel for his work in music, movies, and at Caffé Lena.

Doors open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7 pm with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon”. As always, Rochmon will have some surprises in store! These listening parties are designed to inform, engage, and help us hear familiar music in brand-new ways.

For Rochmaniacs at a distance, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV.  

By listening together, we experience the album not just as fans, but as curious explorers—rediscovering the art and intention behind every note. Whether you're a lifelong collector or simply love great music, you'll leave with a deeper connection to the record—and maybe a few surprises along the way.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

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.



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