Celebrate 50 Years of Godfrey Daniels with Upcoming Listening-Room Shows (Jan–May 2026)

It’s the 50th year of a Lehigh Valley absolute treasure, and this is the year you go if you haven’t been.

Since opening on March 19, 1976, Godfrey Daniels has built a national reputation with great artists, a quiet room, and an audience that prioritizes listening.

The club began as a coffeehouse in a former doughnut shop on Bethlehem’s Southside, founded by Dave Fry and Cindy Dinsmore, and it has been nurturing live music ever since. It became a nonprofit soon after, helping keep the focus where it belongs, on the performers and the shared experience in the room.

There is nothing quite like this intimate Southside Bethlehem listening room, where the whole point is to show up, listen closely, and leave with a new favorite artist.

Learn more at GodfreyDaniels.org

Where: 7 E. Fourth St, Bethlehem
BYOB: Beer or wine welcome
Season: 50th Anniversary
Tip: Shows here are more intimate and you may hear many stories as well!

January 2026

At Whit’s End

Sat, Jan 3 (8pm) | At Whit’s End

Acoustic trio blending originals, swing, and Americana.

Warm storytelling, strong harmonies, and the kind of local flavor that feels made for Godfrey’s. This one has become a New Year’s tradition.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/at-whits-end-january-3-2026

Low tickets
$25.59 advance | $30.78 day of

Hurlock & Hinton

Sat, Jan 10 (8pm) | Hurlock & Hinton (with Emme Drago)

Cinematic dream folk, close harmonies, and songcraft that lingers.

Heather Hurlock and Brad Hinton bring a new duo project built for a quiet room. Emme Drago opens with a fresh, genre-blending set.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/hurlock-and-hinton-january-10-2026

$25.59 advance | $30.78 day of

Big Lazy

Fri, Jan 16 (8pm) | Big Lazy (with guests from Sun Bus)

Instrumental cinematic guitar from NYC with jazz-noir and surf twang.

If you like your live music to feel like a film soundtrack, circle this date. Big Lazy brings the mood, and Sun Bus guests set the tone.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/big-lazy-january-16-2026

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

Professor Louie & the Crowmatix

Sat, Jan 17 (8pm) | Professor Louie & the Crowmatix

Rockin’ Americana, roots, and blues with serious Woodstock history.

A roots-driven night with a band that knows how to tell stories through songs. Expect energy, craft, and a room that is fully locked in.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/professor-louie-and-the-crowmatix-january-17-202

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

Songcraft in the Round with Alex Radus and Joe Flood

Thu, Jan 22 (7pm) | Songcraft in the Round (Alex Radus with Joe Flood)

Quarterly songwriter series with in-the-round performances.

For fans of lyrics, structure, and the stories behind the songs. This is a listening-room staple for a reason.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/songcraft-in-the-round-january-22-2026

$25.59 advance | $30.78 day of

Danielia Cotton

Fri, Jan 23 (8pm) | Danielia Cotton

Rock, soul, gospel, jazz, and powerhouse vocals.

One of those performances that changes the temperature of the room. If you like big voices in a small space, do not miss this.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/danielia-cotton-january-23-2026

$29.75 advance | $34.94 day of

David Bennett Cohen Trio

Sat, Jan 24 (8pm) | David Bennett Cohen Trio

Founding member of Country Joe & The Fish, rooted in blues and rock history.

Six decades of musicianship and the kind of stories that make a listening room feel like a time machine.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/david-bennett-cohen-january-24-2026

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

Sun, Jan 25 (7pm) | Todd Snider Tribute Night (various artists)

Community tribute night celebrating songs and stories.

Suggested donation: $10. Details and donation link TBA.

Donation-based
Link TBA

Dave’s Night Out with Jack Murray

Wed, Jan 28 (6pm) | Dave’s Night Out with Jack Murray

“Travelin’ Man” and the pull of the road through folk, blues, and country.

Part concert, part conversation, and always a good time with Dave Fry and company.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/daves-night-out-with-jack-murray-january-28-2026

$17.28 general admission

Thu, Jan 29 (7pm) | Lehigh Valley Charter Arts Poetry Night

An evening with Literary Arts students.

Tickets: $10.50 general admission | $5.50 students. Details and ticket link TBA.

Link TBA

Fri, Jan 30 (8pm) | Frank DiBussolo Jazz Connection Series with Swing Theory

A jazz night built for close listening.

Tickets: $25.59 advance | $30.78 day of. Details and ticket link TBA.

Link TBA

Sat, Jan 31 (7pm) | Annual Robbie Burns Night and guided whisky tasting

A classic Godfrey’s tradition with a guided toast.

Details and ticket link TBA.

Link TBA

February 2026

John Gallagher Jr.

Thu, Feb 5 (7pm) | John Gallagher Jr.

Emo folk rock from a Tony Award–winning stage and screen actor.

Sharp songwriting, dry humor, and a solo set that fits the room perfectly.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/john-gallagher-jr-february-5-2026

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

April Verch & Joe Newberry

Sat, Feb 7 (8pm) | April Verch & Joe Newberry

Masters of tradition spanning fiddle, banjo, guitar, step dance, and song.

Two world-class musicians trading tunes, stories, and old-time magic.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/newberry-and-verch-february-7-2026

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

Amy Speace

Thu, Feb 12 (7pm) | Amy Speace

Contemporary folk and Americana storytelling at its finest.

A songwriter’s songwriter, in the kind of room where every lyric lands.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/amy-speace-february-12-2026

$25.59 advance | $30.78 day of

What Would Jerry Do?

Fri, Feb 13 (8pm) | What Would Jerry Do?

A fresh take on the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band, with surprises.

Equal parts tribute and community gathering, built for deep listeners.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/what-would-jerry-do-february-13-2026

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

Corinne

Sat, Feb 14 (8pm) | Corinne

Valentine’s Day with pop songwriting, jazz harmony, and bossa nova.

Romantic, cinematic, and tailor-made for an intimate night out.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/corinne-valentines-day-february-14-2026

$30.78 advance | $35.98 day of

Frog Holler

Sat, Feb 21 (8pm) | Frog Holler

Neo-hillbilly energy meets alternative country-rock.

A high-charge band with a loyal following and the kind of live set that keeps the room buzzing.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/frog-holler-february-21-2026

Low tickets
$27.67 advance | $32.86 day of

Chris Kasper

Sat, Feb 28 (8pm) | Chris Kasper

Americana, blues, folk, and rock with a timeless, genre-blurring style.

Seven albums deep and built for the stage. A smart pick if you like soulful guitar work and strong songs.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/chris-kasper-february-28-2025

$26.63 advance | $31.82 day of

March 2026

Poor Man’s Gambit

Sun, Mar 8 (7pm) | Poor Man’s Gambit

Vibrant Irish-American music with melodies, footwork, and multi-instrumental flair.

Tradition with momentum. Expect a lively set that still rewards close listening.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/poor-mans-gambit-march-8-2026

$25.59 advance | $30.78 day of

Blackwater

Fri, Mar 20 (8pm) | Blackwater

Annual St. Patrick’s Day concert with high-energy Celtic music.

If you want the “everyone leaves smiling” show of the spring, this is a strong bet.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/blackwater-st-patricks-day-concert-march-20-2026

$27.67 advance | $32.86 day of

The Electric Farm

Sat, Mar 28 (8pm) | The Electric Farm

Soft pop that wanders into folky space rock territory.

Melodic, adventurous, and deeply rooted in decades of East Coast live-room history.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-electric-farm-march-28-2026

$25.59 advance | $30.78 day of

High Horse

Sun, Mar 29 (7pm) | High Horse

Progressive-acoustic stringband with bluegrass, old-time, and folk drive.

Fast hands, tight arrangements, and the kind of acoustic power that sounds even bigger in a quiet room.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/high-horse-stringband-march-29-2026

$26.63 advance | $31.82 day of

April 2026

Gráinne Hunt & Jules Stewart

Fri, Apr 17 (8pm) | Gráinne Hunt & Jules Stewart

Bi-continental queer folk duo, sponsored by Culture Ireland.

Close harmonies, emotional clarity, and a duo format that feels like it was designed for Godfrey’s.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/grainne-hunt-and-jules-stewart-april-17-2026

$26.63 advance | $31.82 day of

Howe & Freebo

Sat, Apr 25 (8pm) | Alice Howe & Freebo

Harmony-driven acoustic songwriting from two acclaimed artists.

Focused, warm, and beautifully played. If you love crafted songs and real chemistry, this is your night.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/alice-howe-and-freebo-april-25-2026

$29.75 advance | $34.94 day of

May 2026

Danny Schmidt

Sat, May 9 (8pm) | Danny Schmidt

Poetic, sharply crafted songwriting from a modern-day troubadour.

Just voice, guitar, and a writer who knows how to land a line. A strong capstone for the spring run.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/danny-schmidt-may-9-2026

$27.67 advance | $32.86 day of

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