Bill Miller is the living tradition of the Native American singer-songwriter, and his music tells of his history and of the life and times of his people. Each of his songs is a story, each of his stories riveting. A consummate showman and a blazing guitar player, Bill also shines on flute, and his all-instrumental CD, “Cedar Dream Songs,” won a Grammy for Best Native American Music. As one of Godfrey’s favorite Musikfest ambassadors, he is at his absolute best in our intimate home venue.

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Bill Miller is the living tradition of the Native American singer-songwriter, and his music tells of his history and of the life and times of his people. Each of his songs is a story, each of his stories riveting. A consummate showman and a blazing guitar player, Bill also shines on flute, and his all-instrumental CD, “Cedar Dream Songs,” won a Grammy for Best Native American Music. As one of Godfrey’s favorite Musikfest ambassadors, he is at his absolute best in our intimate home venue.

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As part of our Jazz 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. 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!

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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.

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!

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

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Please join us to welcome Tret Fure back to Godfrey's. Tret's latest cd, True Compass, encompasses jazz, twang, heartache and politics along with affectionate happiness. Her songwriting transforms inaccessible and complex emotions into that which listeners can viscerally touch. And Godfrey’s intimate space turns a Tret Fure show into a personal experience. A fine singer songwriter who has worked with Spencer Davis, Yes, Poco, and the J Geils Band, Tret Fure is not to be missed.

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Since their first meeting in 1998, Ruth Ungar and Michael Merenda shared a special combination of writing, singing, and musicianship. Seven years on the international folk festival circuit with their folk-rock string-band, The Mammals, further honed their writing and instrumental talents. Today, it’s their new and original creations that hint at love, pain and earthly beauty, which are most captivating to their growing audience. Come see why!

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LisaBeth Weber and Maggie Marshall have been performing together for nearly the life of The Mammals. One night in a song circle, Maggie surprised LisaBeth by singing along with her in perfect harmony - on Every song. You may have heard LisaBeth’s songs on NPR’s Cartalk, Philadelphia Folk Festival and on WXPN. Her lyrics and catchy melodies capture life’s situations in all their humor, with Maggie keeping the beat on upright bass, enhancing the music with her stellar harmonies

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Lucky are we to add Bluegrass music to our monthly community jams! Join Fred Gilmartin and friends for a fine music circle in the tradition - bring your instruments and voice, or come just to listen and tap your feet.

A broad spectrum of music Americana, with a bit of "the old country" music thrown in for good measure, has made John McEuen known as America's instrumental poet. A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in summer of 1966, multi-instrumentalist McEuen’s music and other talents have appeared in television specials, film scoring, unusual award winning CDs and concert production. Onstage, John incorporates his vintage instruments with instrumental wizardry that keeps the audience entranced. His love for the history of acoustic music and his joy at being onstage is evident to all in his audience. John has recorded over 30 albums, including the platinum-selling Will The Circle Be Unbroken, which was instigated by John and conceived by the band's manager/producer (John's brother) Bill McEuen in 1971. Come out and welcome John in his return to Godfrey’s humble stage!

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Walt Michael and Company is all about crossing the borders among traditional, bluegrass, and classical and they have been doing it longer than most, with over twenty years of touring, still setting the standard with their gentle yet passionate music. Walt makes the hammered dulcimer sing and dance. He also proves his virtuosity on guitar. And with Alexander Mitchell on violin, guitar, and mandolin, Ralph Gordon on bass and cello and Rob Caswell on guitar and banjo, their music spins instrumental stories. It’s a pleasure to have them back.

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Godfrey’s is always proud to welcome the return of our friends Lou and Peter Berryman, masters of silly yet philosophical music! Accompanying themselves on guitar and accordion, they use melodies rooted in folk and Broadway styles to carry their incredibly clever poetry, which drips with satire and even-handed social commentary. Their songs of the perils that await kids who say the “F” word or don’t eat their vegetables, as well as other gems, have been enriching the repertoires of Anne Hills, Claudia Schmidt, Garrison Keillor, Michael Cooney, and others for years. And nobody does their songs better than Peter & Lou themselves!

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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.

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

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.

We were introduced to – and blown away by – Michael’s live performance when he accompanied our own John Gorka here last October. Hailed as the world’s leading solo bassist, Michael has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for over two decades. While his technical skill and innovations always make an impression, it is his ability to communicate on a profound emotional level that most touches listeners. Tom Darter, editor of Keyboard magazine wrote: "...The enlightenment came most from feeling (seeing, hearing) the joy Michael felt to be playing...his brand of transcendental chops and musical understanding...was all in the service of the final outcome, the joy of making music." Building on the conceptions of his teacher, the late bass legend Jaco Pastorius, Michael has developed a new approach to the instrument that includes unorthodox tunings, techniques and methodologies, garnering along the way two gold records, Grammy and Bammie nominations, a Berklee School of Music Distinguished Alumni Award, and numerous other awards. PS – following the John Gorka concert last year, Michael joined John and Susan Werner for a surprise appearance at our Open Mike – history in the making!

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We welcome back a phenomenal Italian acoustic guitarist, Beppe Gambetta, who is no stranger to Godfrey's or the American guitar scene. Beppe has collaborated with masters of the acoustic scene - Gene Parsons, Tony Trischka - on ambitious projects such as reviving and contemporizing the energy of the "brother" duets with guitar master Dan Crary, while drawing on traditional European and American guitar techniques to develop his own original style. An accomplished author and teacher, Beppe wrote the first Italian manual on flatpicking and recorded many instructional videos, as well as writing and publishing his own recipe book. Tonight will be a saucy and tasty night indeed!

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Fortune sometimes sends a true living legend our way; this
time...Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin. The magical
harmonies and depth of feeling found on Louvin Brothers recordings of
the 50's and 60's inspired a new generation of musicians, firmly
establishing the Louvins' stature as one of the most influential duos
in country music history. Octogenarian Charlie Louvin and his band on
Godfrey's stage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won't want to
miss!

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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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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 latest CD, Blue Rain is Eric’s first ever live album. We're thrilled to have him back on our stage one more time.

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A Vance Gilbert performance is: a spellbinding live show, a deliriously virtuosic voice, an accomplished guitarist, outrageous, edgy humor, and, oh, that songwriting! Gilbert has taken audiences across the country by storm. "With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god," wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He has been termed one of the quintessential musical poets of our times, and his stage persona is tremendously sparkling and fresh. We always look forward to Vance’s return.

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