“Rooted,” a 75-minute documentary about Bethlehem’s arts community, will make its broadcast debut on WLVT-TV PBS39 on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Godfrey Daniels adds October and November 2025 shows for its 50th anniversary season
Godfrey Daniels is keeping the music flowing through fall with an eclectic October and November lineup that spans folk, jazz, blues, Americana, and a lot in between.
From Grammy winners like Jim Lauderdale and David Cullen to local favorites such as Tavern Tan, Maria Woodford, and Roi & The Secret People, the 50th anniversary season brings something for every kind of listener.
Whether you’re drawn to storytelling songwriters, foot-tapping blues, or finely tuned harmonies, there’s no better place to experience it than Bethlehem’s legendary listening room.
If you’ve never been to one go hear what you’ve been missing.
From Roi and the Secret People to the California Guitar Trio: Fall 2025 Live at Godfrey Daniels
Since 1976, Godfrey Daniels has stood at the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside as one of the country’s most respected live music listening rooms.
It’s the kind of space that has to be experienced to be understood; where the focus is on the music and the stories, not on cell phones or background noise.
The venue continues its legacy this fall with a lineup spanning folk, roots, Americana, blues, and more.
From international performers to local songwriters, every show invites intentional listening and offers a rare connection where artist and audience meet on equal ground.
Rooted: 50 Years of Art, History, and Community in Bethlehem
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The SouthSide Film Festival is proud to present Rooted — a new documentary tracing 50 years of creative life in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
In this episode, George Wacker sits down with three of the artists featured in the film: Bill George of Touchstone Theatre, Doug Roysdon of Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre, and Dave Fry of Godfrey Daniels. Together, they reflect on what it means to create and collaborate in a post-industrial city shaped by both hardship and hope.
We talk about the early days of the Lehigh Valley arts scene, the personal and cultural challenges that defined their work, and how a community of artists helped transform Bethlehem from a steel town into a space for bold, grassroots creativity.
🎥 Rooted Screening: Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Baker Hall at Zoellner Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: Get them here
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Southside Film Festival Dates: June 10–14, 2025 (with a showing of Rooted on the 15th!)
📍 Locations: Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Touchstone Theatre, PBS39, and more
🎟️ Info & Tickets: ssff.org
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A Musical Conversation with Steve Brosky and Dave Fry at Godfrey Daniels | Lehigh Valley Music Legends
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In this episode we sit down at Godfrey Daniels in south Bethlehem to talk with Lehigh Valley music legends Steve Brosky and Dave Fry.
Both Brosky and Fry have been playing in the Lehigh Valley for decades, but have had different paths to get to where they are today. Learn about their respective journeys.
We talk about Fry’s founding of Godfrey Daniels in the 70s, Brosky’s memories of early gigs in Allentown, how they first met, and what both are up to today as they continue to play.
We’re also treated to a musical performance from the two about 3/4ths of the way in.
Steve Brosky Website: https://stevebrosky.com
Dave Fry Website: www.davefrymusic.com
Watch our video version of this episode below or at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyzI0sHaVpY
Carver Commodore / The Groove Merchants / Marc Douglas Berardo : Lehigh Valley with Love Music
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Lehigh Valley with Love Music co-host Phil Reese and I recently sat down with Carver Commodore, Marc Douglas Berardo, and The Groove Merchants to talk touring, music during covid, and plans for the future.
Please be sure to check all of the links below for more information on each artist and be sure to give them a listen or two! We have also included the individual live interviews with each artist as well, which can all be found on our YouTube Channel.
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Marc Douglas Berardo
Website: https://www.marcdouglas.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63HR11YTVLfZHvSvytkKBF?si=bznltArgRX21gONzoAeNuw
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mapsong
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcdouglasberardo
Carver Commodore
Website: https://carvercommodore.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JYBvQbg4xyCfKy1S5YGpU?si=Lr04Hh7gT1-kpl-yotLz0Q
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarverCommodore
The Groove Merchants
Website: https://www.groovemerchantsmusic.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wXo2yYq5uSA3oJ058me1Y?si=42Iq2JkuQq68KNOKIuPKtA
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYAPS6Ov1BzyTn0Rb66R2Q
Special thank you to Carver Commodore, argonaut&wasp and Blair Crimmins for allowing us to use selections of their songs for our opening, transitions and closing music. Please check out their music and give them a follow on Spotify and social media.
Opening Music
“Runner Up” and “Pathetic Again (Acoustic)” by Carver Commodore; “Pretend You Know” by argonaut&wasp
Transitions
“Tell Me What You Want (I Want It)” and “Can’t Stay Away” by Carver Commodore
Closing Music