Jim Weider, former member of the legendary group The Band, produces an unbelievably high-energy mix of blues, jazz, rock and funk he calls ProJECT PERCoLATor. It’s loud, it’s raucous, and it’s a whole lot of fun. The band features Jim Weider on guitar, Rodney Holmes (a total and complete MAD MAN!) on drums, Mitch Stein on guitar, and Steve Lucas on bass. Anyone who heard them at Musikfest last summer can attest to the fact that these guys ROCK! The band has become our traditional year-opener, and easily sold out last year so get your tickets (or advance seats) early. Tapers welcome. Always glad to have Jim and his band back to Godfrey’s.

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We love Red Molly! A trio combining the talents of singer/instrumentalists Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner, and Carolann Solebello, Red Molly has been steadily gaining a following all around the area and are regular guests at Musikfest and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, where they were voted “Best New Artists”. Weaving their voices in harmony over a myriad of strings - guitar, banjo, mandolin, and Dobro - Red Molly's repertoire includes carefully selected original and cover material, ranging from Appalachian ballads to 20th-century pop/country standards and contemporary folk. Resting on the belief that great songs shine with minimal handling, Red Molly digs down to the root of a song with simple, uncluttered arrangements, leaving plenty of room for three voices to carry it skyward. Lovely!

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Jason Spooner's writing style continues to emerge as a crucial strength that sets this Portland, Maine-based artist apart from the fray. Jason hovers in a unique space between the literal and the psychological. As a writer, he often provides enough detail to ignite the listener's imagination while enabling them to deliver some personal experience to the equation. Jason was a finalist in the 2007 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest held in New York City.

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This is the start of our Children's Series, which will continue through March of 2008 on the first and third Sundays at 2:00 P.M. Today we feature Karen Maurer. Look for our ten-day Storytelling Festival at the very end of March. To keep tabs on our activities, go to our web site at:

www.geocities.com/lvstorytellers

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.

www.geocities.com/lvstorytellers

Irish button accordion wizard David Munnelly brings new excitement and depth to traditional music while drawing for inspiration on past masters including the Roaring ´20s Flanagan Brothers. With their unique West Mayo style of playing - a style as wild, free and awe-inspiring as the rugged West Coast of Ireland -David and his band are making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. Formerly in the bands The Chieftains and DeDanaan, David is a two-time winner of 2004 Composer of the Year Award. Accompanied by fiddle, guitar, banjo, mando, keyboards, percussion, vocal, and dance, David brings an uncanny energy to performance that keeps his audiences moving. "They are a creative force at the true epicentre of Irish traditional music." (liveIreland.com)

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Pianist, composer, and Bucks County native Eric Mintel leads one of the country’s finest straight-ahead jazz quartets. Eric is especially known for his improvisation, arranging, and composing skills. Dave Brubeck describes the quartet as “gifted and talented individuals.” Their extensive repertoire consists of Eric’s melodic compositions and time-honored classics. Eric has recently been named a prestigious “Yamaha Artist,” and has played at the White House, Kennedy Center and Kimmel Center. The quartet is completed by Nelson Hill on sax, Dave Antonow on bass and Dave Mohn on drums. Come on out for an evening of terrific music that is sure to lift your spirits.

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Learn the fundamentals of storytelling. Our workshops are meant for beginning adult tellers. This session is a telling family stories workshop with Charles Kiernan. Learn how to tell a story and avoid the common pitfalls of storytelling.

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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.

Watch out! Here come those Canadians again! - Tanglefoot, a thunderous live band with a reputation for spectacular vocal harmonies and instrument fireworks, are also a band of adept songwriters who specialize in portraying the Canadian experience. Intelligent, well-written folk-influenced songs played with hell-bent, rampaging abandon… that may be why Tanglefoot was once described as "Stan Rogers meets Van Halen." And after more than twenty years of performing, this Canadian roots institution is stronger than ever with an impressive recent addition of Sandra Swanell’s violin and viola. The lads (and lassie) of Tanglefoot  always make Godfrey's a stop on their southern tour, warming up the club on a cold January night...or two! They sold out last year, so instead of squeezing two shows into one evening, we are giving you a choice of nights this time around, Thursday or Friday.

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Watch out! Here come those Canadians again! - Tanglefoot, a thunderous live band with a reputation for spectacular vocal harmonies and instrument fireworks, are also a band of adept songwriters who specialize in portraying the Canadian experience. Intelligent, well-written folk-influenced songs played with hell-bent, rampaging abandon… that may be why Tanglefoot was once described as "Stan Rogers meets Van Halen." And after more than twenty years of performing, this Canadian roots institution is stronger than ever with an impressive recent addition of Sandra Swanell’s violin and viola. The lads (and lassie) of Tanglefoot  always make Godfrey's a stop on their southern tour, warming up the club on a cold January night...or two! They sold out last year, so instead of squeezing two shows into one evening, we are giving you a choice of nights this time around, Thursday or Friday.

www.TanglefootMusic.com/  -  Listen to sound clips

Eilen Jewell and her band first wowed us when WXLV brought her to Emmaus for a members’ concert early last spring, around the release of her second album, Letters From Sinners & Strangers. Her music transported us back in time about 50 years, to a black-and-white world near the roots of true Americana. Yet 27-year-old Eilen’s (rhymes with feelin’) voice is new, and timeless. Nothing about roots is retro in her universe. Her lyrics are original yet feel immediately familiar, lived-in, knowing. And the melodies — expertly performed by a first-rate band — carry an easy, memorable groove. Eilen’s band – drummer Jason Beek, Jerry Miller on electric and steel guitar, and Johnny Sciascia covering the low end on upright bass – are always seconding, but never detracting from, her hushed vocals. The Boston Globe said, “… will remind some of Gillian Welch. Also like Welch, her writing is both intimate and vivid, classically framed and closely observed.” You’ve heard her compelling songs on the radio. Don’t miss this chance to catch Eilen Jewell live on our humble stage.

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This is the continuation of our Children's Series, which will continue through March of 2008 on the first and third Sundays at 2:00 P.M. Today we feature Larry Sceurman, The Magic Storyteller. Look for our ten-day Storytelling Festival at the very end of March. To keep tabs on our activities, go to our web site at:

www.geocities.com/lvstorytellers

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.

Two-time W.C. Handy Award winner Duke Robillard has been thrilling audiences world-wide for more than three decades. From his conception of Roomful of Blues in 1967 to his work with the Fabulous Thunderbirds and the current Duke Robillard Band, Duke has earned a solid reputation as one of the world's finest blues guitar slingers. Come see why The New York Times names Duke, "... a soloist of stunning force and originality," in a rare Thursday evening appearance on our stage.

www.DukeRobillard.com/ 

Jeffrey Gaines has become a rare item on the folk scene today. He has redefined the solo guitar and voice as a powerful pop sound that defies ordinary limitations. Raised in Harrisburg, PA, the teen-aged Gaines played guitar in garage bands covering The Who, The Kinks, and The Jam. He soon set out on his own, releasing his critically acclaimed, self-titled, first album, garnering four stars from The Philadelphia Inquirer, describing Gaines as “…an ethereal soul...insistent, impassioned, full of self-knowledge.” Four albums since have solidified his reputation as a true artist. The Boston Globe declared that “Gaines’ soulful, wounded vocals make a case for his being one of pop’s finest singers…an artist who deserves far more attention than some of his more hyped, yet less talented peers.” Mojo noted, “This established soul-folkie’s sexy growl has an underlying edge, making it a memorable album. Heartfelt, unpretentious.” Jeffrey’s spontaneity on stage has gained him (pun intended) a wonderfully loyal following, and we welcome him back to Godfrey’s. Don’t miss it!

www.JeffreyGaines.com/ 

Terry Garland hails from Johnson City, Tennessee and this master acoustic slide guitarist is hot! Growling, howling, rocking and sliding, with influences of Robert Johnson, Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf, with a dash of Elvis, Keith Richards and J. J. Cale thrown in. Terry is more than just a blues man, he is a consummate performer. With his country and delta influences and percussive style and stomping foot, Terry is celebrating the release of his fifth album Whistling in the Dark, all original honky-tonk, blues, folk and gospel. Terry's song, When You See Their Eyes, is on Neil Young's Living With War Today song list.

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"Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence", a speech given by Rev. Martin Luther King one year before his assassination, will be delivered by actor Bob Weick and others. The program includes a sing-along including spirituals, hymns, and protest songs of the civil rights era, led by Grace Adele and the Peace Singers. Sponsored by the LePoCo Peace Center, the reading of Dr. King's speech has been presented every January for the past seven years. It honors Dr. King's courageous anti-war stand that rings as true now as it did then.

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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.