Traditional Irish and Celtic music session.

Come join us for an evening of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and songs. All musicians, singers, dancers, and other lovers of Irish music welcome. Hosted by Ed Saultz and Fred Gilmartin.

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!

Most great guitarists would be grateful to create a legacy of classic recordings, stand-out performances and blistering technique, but US-born Preston Reed has gone much further by inventing an entirely new way of playing the guitar. Reed fuses chord-based grooves, soaring melodic runs and polyrhythmic percussion with his breathtaking two-handed style. The power and depth of Reed's original compositions are as unique as his execution, as blues, rock, funk and jazz meet, interlock and attack to create a sonic brew quite unlike anything you've heard before. Each piece is a symphonic tidal wave, yet Reed needs only one guitar and ten fingers to unleash it onto audiences across the planet. The phrase ‘has to be seen to believed’ has never been more true!

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$18.50 plus $1 processing fee, $2 more if purchased the day of show

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BC & Lea bring us back to life in our season opening weekend. Lea Gilmore was named one of the “25 Women Shaping the World” in Essence magazine. Bev Conkiln continues to receive accolades in awards for her singing and performance. These two accomplished singers are reuniting to tear up the place with their brand of blues, soul, and gospel. Lea’s gospel background combined with her powerful vocals are nothing short of going to church and testifying! By contrast, BC brings the house down with her sultry and impassioned vocals. They cover a variety of styles together; don’t miss it!

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$23.50 plus $1 processing fee, $2 more if purchased the day of show

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This years finale to the great Guitarist Concert Series At Godfrey Daniels Feature a trio of Steve Herberman and Mike Gellar along with Frank DiBussolo. These three jazz guitar masters promise an evening of great music, outstanding technique and some laughs to boot. You won't want to miss this end of season concert.

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As much as we focus on bringing you the best in live music from around the US, indeed, from around the world, sometimes we need look no further than our own back yard. Such is the case with Paul Thiessen. Paul came to our attention at our Open Mikes (sound familiar?). Originally from Philadelphia, young indie / folk rocker Paul has been writing songs and playing music for over ten years. Join us for an evening of acoustic music - joining Paul will be Joy Thiessen on keys and Peter Fritz on upright, and watch for surprise special guests. Featuring originals plus some tunes to honor Hank Sr on his birthday.

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Celebrating over 30 years of great blues, rock and roll, soul, and rockabilly, wrapped up in an unpretentious good-time vibe, The Nighthawks continue to wear the crown of "The World's Best Club Band". Powered by the blistering blues harp and 200-proof vocals of founding member Mark Wenner, the band churns through American roots music, shakin', rattlin', and rollin' the audience like no other. No wonder they're one of Godfrey’s favorites! Paul Bell on guitar, Johnny Castle on bass, and Mark Stutso on drums, plus Mark on harp make up the hardest working blues band on tour today!

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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.

Northern Irish singer Fil Campbell comes from the border village of Belleek in Co. Fermanagh and was brought up on the folk songs that were popular in Fermanagh and Donegal. Fil left her career as a music publicist and radio presenter for BBC Northern Ireland to return to full time performing in 1990s, and has returned to her roots for her 4th CD, Songbirds, which is a charming collection of Irish folk songs that formed the musical backdrop to Ireland of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Fil won’t be at the festival this year, and we are honored that she’s making a stop on our humble stage – don’t miss it!
 

www.filcampbell.com

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.

A low-volume get-together for swapping songs and riffs with other blues players.