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Godfrey Daniels, the Lehigh Valley’s original live music listening room, is celebrating its 50th anniversary season with a packed schedule of performances in SouthSide Bethlehem. Located at 7 E. Fourth Street, the nonprofit venue has long been known for its intimate atmosphere, where audiences come to listen closely and artists can connect directly with the room.
The upcoming lineup brings together nationally respected songwriters, roots musicians, folk voices, Celtic performers, and longtime favorites. Godfrey Daniels is a BYOB venue for beer or wine, and tickets are available now through the individual show links below.
July 2026 Shows
Jeffrey Gaines
Jeffrey Gaines
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $27.67 advance, $32.86 day of show
Jeffrey Gaines brings his soul-searching lyrics, powerful voice, and celebrated solo performance style to Godfrey Daniels. A Pollstar Best Live Solo Artist, Gaines has toured with major artists including Tom Petty, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks, Sting, and Eric Clapton.
Songcraft in the Round featuring Alex Radus and Doug “Ol’ Moose” Anderson
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $25.59 advance, $30.78 day of show
The quarterly Songcraft in the Round series, curated by Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter Alex Radus, returns with a family-centered edition featuring Doug “Ol’ Moose” Anderson. The evening offers original music, stories, and a close-up look at the craft behind the songs.
Crys Matthews
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $28.71 advance, $33.90 day of show
Crys Matthews brings people-centered folk music rooted in tradition, justice, and shared humanity. Matthews, whose song “Sleeves Up” won Song of the Year at the 2026 International Folk Music Awards, blends folk, country, Americana, blues, and bluegrass into music shaped by community and purpose.
September 2026 Shows
Iain Matthews & No Grey Faith: The Songs of Sandy Denny
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $33.90 advance, $39.10 day of show
Former Fairport Convention member Iain Matthews joins No Grey Faith for a tribute to Sandy Denny, one of British folk-rock’s most influential voices. The program draws from Denny’s catalog and select Fairport Convention material, offering a thoughtful acoustic roots performance for longtime folk fans.
Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $30.78 advance, $35.98 day of show
Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert return with roots-driven Americana built on understated songwriting, Appalachian old-time traditions, and years of creative collaboration. Their music is spare, warm, and deeply connected to the folk and stringband traditions that continue to shape Americana.
Glengarry Bhoys
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $27.67 advance, $32.86 day of show
The Glengarry Bhoys return for Godfrey Daniels’ annual Celtic Classic Preview Night Party. Taking the stage on the eve of Bethlehem’s Celtic Classic, the group brings high-energy Celtic music to one of the region’s most intimate listening rooms.
October 2026 Shows
Ellis Paul with Shanna in a Dress
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35.98 advance, $41.17 day of show
Ellis Paul, one of modern folk’s defining voices, returns to Godfrey Daniels with story-driven songs that turn everyday moments into vivid portraits of life, love, and resilience. Opening the evening is Shanna in a Dress, whose witty and heartfelt songwriting adds humor, honesty, and warmth to the night.
November 2026 Shows
Chris Smither Two-Night Residency
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $46.37 advance, $51.56 day of show
Chris Smither brings more than five decades of American roots music, poetic lyricism, rhythmic fingerpicking, and unmistakable baritone vocals to Godfrey Daniels for a two-night residency. Smither recently appeared in The Singers, winner of the 2026 Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Chuck Brodsky
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $26.63 advance, $31.82 day of show
Chuck Brodsky brings an evening of genuine, quirky, rootsy songs filled with warmth, wit, and carefully drawn characters. A master storyteller, Brodsky is known for songs that celebrate underdogs, oddballs, baseball lore, and the everyday people who make life interesting.
December 2026 Shows
John Gorka in December: Two-Night Residency
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $41.17 advance, $46.37 day of show
John Gorka returns to the room where his musical story began. A founding figure in the New Folk movement, Gorka first immersed himself in the Godfrey Daniels folk scene while studying at Moravian College. His rich baritone and masterful storytelling remain central to his enduring appeal.
Joe Jencks
Friday, December 4, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $26.63 advance, $31.82 day of show
Award-winning folk storyteller Joe Jencks closes out this preview with vivid songwriting, Irish roots, working-class influences, and a rich baritone voice. His songs bring together craft, tradition, and a deep sense of purpose.
Plan Your Visit
Godfrey Daniels is located at 7 E. Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The venue is BYOB for beer or wine and is known for its quiet, focused listening-room atmosphere. Seating is intimate, so advance tickets are recommended.
View the full schedule and learn more at
GodfreyDaniels.org.
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