Community Calendar

Celebrate the Winter Solstice / Christmas / Yule / Winter with a community party at Bethlehem's finest folk music gathering venue. We'll come together to sing your favorite Christmas carols (packets provided), invite local musicians to share a few lesser-known gems and play Celtic tunes & carols - bring your instruments!

Some WASSAIL (spiced wine) will be provided. Please BYOB if you'd like a little more to see you through the evening. The event is free and family-friendly! Environment is casual. Come and go as you need through the evening. Dress festive.

PLEASE RSVP! We overfilled last year so grab your spots! The hat will be passed for donations for Godfrey's & Hearthsong. Suggested give $5-$10 per adult.

Join us for Brightest & Best Christmas with The Druckenmillers & Norm Williams, a warm and joyful afternoon of acoustic holiday music. Tom and Betty Druckenmiller bring their love for old-time fiddle tunes, dance melodies, and parlor songs to the stage, joined by multi-instrumentalist Norm Williams on mountain dulcimer, guitar, and vocals. Together, they share stories, harmonies, and timeless Appalachian traditions that capture the true spirit of the season. Experience the beauty of live folk music in our intimate listening room—your backstage pass to a heartfelt Christmas celebration.

For over a decade, Godfrey Daniels has welcomed the New Year with a beloved tradition — the annual Hank Williams Tribute featuring Jack Murray & The Blue Tarp Wranglers. Now in its 14th year, this heartfelt homage celebrates the 73rd anniversary of Hank’s passing with a powerful set of timeless classics like Hey, Good Lookin’, Cold Cold Heart, and Jambalaya. Led by Jack Murray and joined by Alan Landes, Nick Franclik, Dave Van Allen, and Josh Kanusky, the band captures the spirit of Hank’s music with energy and authenticity. With special guests and an opening by Godfrey’s own Dave Fry, this evening offers a warm, communal start to the year in our In

At Whit’s End is an acoustic trio featuring Steve Whitaker on guitar, Ed Woomer on dobro, and Scott Russell on bass, with all three contributing vocals. Steve and Ed are Bethlehem natives, while Scott hails from the Chicago area.

Their performances blend original songs with popular swing and Americana selections, shaped by lively storytelling and moments drawn from the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

This show marks their third New Year’s appearance at Godfrey Daniels, where they’ve become known for filling the room with warm humor, engaging tales, and standout musicianship.

At Whit’s End has played locally at das Awkfest, the Blueberry Festival, and Celtic Fest, as well as festivals and venues throughout the Philadelphia region.

Godfrey’s remains their favorite stage, and they promise an evening of good vibes, fun, and terrific tunes to welcome a winter’s night and a New Year.

Heather Hurlock & Brad Hinton bring their new collaborative project to Godfrey Daniels, drawing on a decade of making music together. Heather Hurlock’s cinematic writing and ethereal voice pair seamlessly with Brad Hinton’s musical finesse and timeless approach to songcraft. Their harmonies—pure, effortless, and haunting—form the center of a sound rooted in dreamy folk melodies that linger long after the final chord. Both artists have deep roots in the Pennsylvania folk and Americana scene, from Heather’s early work with Tin Bird Choir to Brad’s many collaborations across the region.

Opening the night is Emme Drago, a Reading-based singer-songwriter whose genre-blending approach and fresh perspective offer a personal, resonant start to the show. Join us for an intimate evening in our Live Music Listening Room as they create an atmosphere that feels personal, transportive, and full of connection.

Grammy-nominated and twice-inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix bring their legendary Woodstock sound to Godfrey Daniels. Led by Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz—producer and collaborator for The Band—the group delivers a powerhouse mix of Rock, Blues, Gospel, and Americana. With 17 acclaimed albums, unforgettable performances, and deep roots in American music history, their shows connect audiences through stories, musicianship, and a spirit that’s equal parts jam and tradition. Don’t miss this night of pure, roots-driven energy in an intimate listening room setting.

“Amy Speace is a wonderful artist, a writer of songs, a performer who has beauty and transformation in her music and her writing. Amy Speace was one of the first people that I chose to sign to my label, Wildflower Records, and her songs have transformed my audiences as well as transformed my life.” — Judy Collins

Amy Speace brings her acclaimed songwriting and clear, compelling voice to Godfrey Daniels for a night rooted in story, craft, and connection. Recognized by Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, and The New York Times, she has become a defining presence in contemporary Folk and Americana. Discovered and championed by Judy Collins, Speace has earned major accolades, including AMA UK’s International Song of the Year and multiple chart-topping releases. With a new solo acoustic record on the horizon and a rich creative life spanning music, poetry, and teaching, she continues to shape the genre with depth and insight. Join us for an evening with an artist whose work resonates long after the last note.

Chris Kasper returns to the spotlight with the seasoned perspective of a songwriter who’s spent two decades shaping his sound on stages across the country. With seven records to his name and tours alongside Amos Lee and The Wood Brothers, he moves easily between Americana, Blues, Folk, and Rock, creating music that feels honest and grounded. His latest album, Sunlight In An Empty Room, nods to the classic songwriters of the 70s while carving out a voice that’s unmistakably his own. Join us for a night of authentic, genre-bending music.

The Electric Farm returns with their singular blend of soft pop, folky textures, and space-rock imagination—an approach shaped by the atmospheric beauty of Nick Drake, the emotional weight of Neil Young, and the off-beat storytelling spirit of The Kinks. Led by songwriter Joey Mutis, whose music has appeared across major television and film, the band has spent more than 30 years shaping its melodic identity on East Coast stages, from Godfrey Daniels to iconic rooms like CBGB and 40 Watt Club. With four studio albums and a history that includes collaborations with Peter Buck of R.E.M. and openings for artists as varied as The SunRa Arkestra, Strawbs, and Railroad Earth, The Electric Farm brings a night of musical adventure perfect for the intimate, welcoming setting of Godfrey Daniels.

High Horse brings their progressive acoustic energy to Godfrey Daniels for a show that highlights their inventive approach to Bluegrass, Old Time, and Folk traditions. With fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl Henry, guitarist G Rockwell, and bassist Noah Harrington, the Boston-based quartet draws on their roots at Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory to deliver crisp vocals, tight arrangements, and dynamic original compositions. Their debut album, produced by Jacob Jolliff and engineered by Dave Sinko, showcases the band’s virtuosity and adventurous spirit—qualities that shine in their live performances. Settle into the warmth of our Live Music Listening Room and enjoy an afternoon of intimate, high-caliber music making.