Old-Time music is the real thing: music the way it is supposed to be, played for the sheer joy of swapping songs and having a good time. Come to our own back porch session and bring your guitar or banjo, fiddle or mando, bones, what have you. Just for the fun of it!

Socrates’ Café will be back next month. Questions, questions, questions. They disturb. They provoke. They exhilarate. They intimidate. Welcome to Socrates’ Café. Join us for a philosophical dialog in the tradition of Socrates. This is philosophy for everyone; just bring the courage of your convictions and the courage to have your convictions challenged! November’s topic: How close are we (as a country, as a world) to the collapse? Many modern thinkers are comparing our stage in history to be reminiscent of Rome before the collapse.

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Hailed by everyone from Dave Van Ronk to Doc Watson, from the Washington Post to downbeat, Dakota Dave Hull’s guitar style spans a wide musical geography to create an infectious, uniquely personal blend of jazz, ragtime, folk, blues, Western swing, and vintage pop. Most of all, Dakota Dave’s music is great fun. As Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky puts it, “There is an imp within Dave Hull that always expresses itself on the fret board; a witty, intelligent yet respectful imp who frolics in his music, an imp Dakota Dave simply absorbs into the heart of his style.”

Dave Van Ronk served as a mentor and friend during Wallace’s formative years as an artist and introduced him to the music of Leadbelly, Furry Lewis, and Charlie Patton. Somewhere along the way, Wallace’s personal lyrics merged with the lives of lonely fictional characters – the unlucky, the heartbroken, blue collar joes who drank too much, smoked too much, loved too much for their own good. "Wallace has emerged as one of the most exciting additions to our roster in recent years. Discovering his 'old school' whiskey-and-cigarette voice, vintage guitar, and unforgettable lyrics is pure heaven for anyone serious about American roots music." – Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY

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Mike Cross has been returning to Godfrey's for many years and we relish his wonderful talents as an entertainer and storyteller. As a solo performer, Mike simply wraps up himself and his audience in a truly joyous evening of rollicking fun. Bounding from Irish fiddle tunes to 12-string bottleneck blues to fast flat-picking bluegrass, Mike sings and cavorts with the audience so easily, you'd think you were sitting with him on his porch in North Carolina. It’s an awfully good time!

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The spawning ground for new artists! Open Mike features a grab bag of regional talent. During each 3-song/15-minute set, you may hear anything from guitar pickers and budding singer-songwriters to pianists, fiddlers, comedians, poets, and storytellers. Many a notable act started here. Watch history in the making! Sign-up is just before 7:00 p.m.

Godfrey’s is pleased to present storytelling. Join us and the Lehigh Valley Story Telling Guild for this special night. Bring a story to tell.

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Following the success last May of On the Road…In the Round, and based on The Writers Night format which originated at the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville, the EPA-NSAI is bringing some qualified fine songwriters to our stage. Jackie Tice is no stranger to Godfrey’s; Ryan Asher and Perry Artese will be featured songwriters "In the Round" at the EPA-NSAI Writers Night.
EPA-NSAI is the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (NSAI), offers monthly workshops, networking and performance opportunities to songwriters throughout the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg areas.

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Eric Andersen's songs, voice, and guitar have created a career, spanning over 30 years, that includes 21 albums of original songs, and numerous tours of North America, Europe, and Japan. His songs have been recorded by artists all over the world, including Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, Peter Paul and Mary, Rick Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead, and Francoise Hardy. Eric is continuously releasing new work, and his newest CD, Blue Rain is Eric’s first ever live album. This is a rare visit for Eric Andersen to Bethlehem and we know we're thrilled to have him back on our stage one more time.

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Deemed a “folk rock goddess” by New Yorker Magazine, Catie Curtis is a strong woman making strong music along the lines of Sheryl Crow, Michelle Shocked, and Shawn Colvin. With a string of CDs and much FM airplay, Catie has charted an indie course through the field of songwriting that has made her both controversial and popular, as her early hit Radical shows. This is music with an ear to the human condition, not lightweight fluff, rocking urban music with a punch. Pick up Catie's latest release, Long Night Moon, at the concert! "(Producer Lorne) Entress has skillfully fashioned and burnished a classic Catie Curtis song collection." - FolkWax

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Swing is back - big! This is the night: Western swing, big band Dixieland, and more. Bring sheet music. All instruments welcome.

As part of our new "Jazz at Godfrey's" series, we are proud to present the Dave Roth Trio. Dave, a 1985 graduate of Moravian College, has been performing in and around the Lehigh Valley for many years. He is a versatile pianist who performs regularly in both classical and jazz settings, and is a member of the artist/ lecturer faculty at Moravian College. He will be performing this evening with his trio, Paul Rostok on bass and Glenn Davis on drums. They will be accompanied by guest trumpeter, Alan Gaumer. With its intimate space and fantastic natural sound, Godfrey's is perfect for Jazz. Come try something new and exciting, we know you will love it!

Peter’s history at Godfrey’s goes back to the night in the 1990s when Chris Smither brought young Peter along on tour to introduce him to his audience, and we are so grateful. Years later, Peter stands on his own, rigorously touring from Ireland to Alaska, continuing to refine his craft and soak up the juju of masters past and present. Like Chris, Peter continues to best himself, illustrated with his latest release Knuckleball Suite, his ninth album and another produced by kindred spirit David “Goody” Goodrich. Live performance is what defines Peter’s work and is where he shines. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Peter on his return to our humble stage.

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Peter’s special guest this evening is Kerrville Folk Festival’s new song winner Antje Duvekot. Having recorded and written with the legendary Celtic group Solas, Antje’s debut album Big Dream Boulevard was produced by Seamus Egan and released to critical acclaim. Pick one up after the concert!

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The spawning ground for new artists! Open Mike features a grab bag of regional talent. During each 3-song/15-minute set, you may hear anything from guitar pickers and budding singer-songwriters to pianists, fiddlers, comedians, poets, and storytellers. Many a notable act started here. Watch history in the making! Sign-up is just before 7:00 p.m.

A low-volume get-together for swapping songs and riffs with other blues players. Hosted by Tavern Tan featuring Doug Ashby, Tom Axcel, Andrew Brubaker, and Dave Joachim.

Bill Morrissey plays a peculiar brand of New England Blues, sprung from the backwaters of the Northeast — and New Hampshire in particular. While he has made his name through the circuit of coffeehouses around the country, his music stands alone in the folk world for its detail, clarity, and literary insight. His niche as a singer and songwriter has been established through perseverance and sheer strength of talent. "They call Morrissey a folksinger, but to me, he is New England's own bluesman — not hot and humid Delta blues, but deep snow and sharp pine blues.” – Robert Olmstead.

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Emerging from the thick of the traditional Canadian music scene, the fiddling of Ottawa’s April Verch is a breath of fresh air. She has a repertoire of traditional and contemporary music ranging from French Canadian to Appalachian, Bluegrass to Celtic, and Brazilian to old-time, not to mention her own colorful compositions and her high energy virtuoso step dancing. EnRoute Magazine says “April’s strings burn with energy, whether she is playing waltzes, airs, reels, or polkas.” April will be fronting her four-piece band with guitar, bass, and percussion. Diabolical and dynamic, soothing and soaring, April Verch will invigorate you, calm you, and charm you.

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Godfrey's is delighted to welcome back our special friends Robin and Linda Williams and their Fine Group, frequent guests on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" (the radio show AND the movie!). Robin and Linda, joined by Jim Watson on bass and the incredible Jimmy Gaudreau on mandolin, bring a warm and wonderful joy to their homespun, heartfelt music. You like hot pickin'? You got it! You like songs sweet and tart? For sure! You want the finest harmonies on planet earth? Come down to Godfrey's intimate little listening room and join your friends, both on stage and off, for the evening. See why Robin and Linda Williams are one of our longest lasting, most endearing musical legends.
Please note that this show starts at 7 PM.

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Join a friendly group of Songwriters in the Round, be inspired and turn your works in progress into polished gems. If you're an experienced writer or have just always wanted to write a song, come share the craft of songwriting. Hosted by Steve Walker.
 

What can be better than scary stories on Halloween! Probably all the parades and all the trick-or-treating will take place on days that aren’t Halloween, but this is the REAL DEAL. Members of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild will pull out their most eerie stories for the whole family’s enjoyment. There will be no avoiding ghosts and ghouls and long-legged beasts and things that go bump in the night! This night of scary stories is the Guild’s longest running annual event since our creation in 1998 and a favorite. Come join us if you dare.

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