tag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2022-03-30T06:13:59-04:00Joe Godfrey Pianofalsetag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/69356822022-03-30T06:13:59-04:002024-01-19T16:05:19-05:00Not an April Fool's Joke!<p>Good Morning Friends, </p><p>I am excited to be playing solo at Rhody Roots in Warren this Friday 9pm-12am. Jazz, pop, classical, and R&B. They have an allergen free menu that specializes in American cuisine.</p><p>Rhody Roots<br>511 Main Street<br>Warren, RI 02885</p><p>Best, </p><p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/62479722020-03-13T12:04:15-04:002024-01-19T16:05:19-05:00Michelle Cruz Trio Gig @ Paquette's Cancelled :(<p>Hello Friends,</p><p>Due to unforeseen circumstance, tonight's gig has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future music dates@</p><p> </p><p>Best,</p><p> </p><p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/58274382019-07-17T12:35:15-04:002022-09-10T11:21:03-04:00Upcoming Public Gigs (July 2019)<p>Hello Friends!</p>
<p>Upcoming Public Gigs: </p>
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<p>Solo Piano @ Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI) </p>
<p>Saturday 7/20- 7pm-8:30pm </p>
<p>Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! Board at Casey's Marina. </p>
<p>https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-07-20/ </p>
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<p>Solo Piano @ Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI) </p>
<p>Thursday 8/1- 7pm-8:30pm </p>
<p>Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! Board at Casey's Marina. </p>
<p>https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2/</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/58058332019-06-27T10:33:17-04:002023-03-25T08:43:38-04:00End June with a helping of music!<p>Upcoming Public Gigs: </p><p>Solo Piano @ Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI) </p><p>Friday 6/28- 7pm-8:30pm </p><p>Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! Board at Casey's Marina. </p><p>https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-06-28/ </p><p> </p><p>Leland Baker Quartet @ The Parlour (Providence, RI) </p><p>Saturday 6/29- 9pm-12am </p><p>I'll be filling in in Leland Baker's Quartet. We play a wide variety of jazz, soul, and R&B tunes.</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/57911942019-06-13T22:49:47-04:002021-10-15T09:14:20-04:00Upcoming Public Gigs (June 2019)!<p>Hello Friends!<br>As summer comes upon us I am playing outdoors more frequently and in more public events! A few chances to catch me this month:</p>
<p>6/15 @ 7pm </p>
<p>Newport Dinner Cruise </p>
<p>Casey's Marina (Newport, RI) </p>
<p>Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! </p>
<p>https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-06-15/ </p>
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<p>6/19 @ 9pm </p>
<p>Leland Baker Quartet </p>
<p>Acacia Club (Providence, RI) </p>
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<p>6/27 @ 7pm </p>
<p>Newport Dinner Cruise </p>
<p>Casey's Marina (Newport, RI) </p>
<p>Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! </p>
<p>https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-06-27/ </p>
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<p>6/29 @ 9pm </p>
<p>Leland Baker Quartet </p>
<p>The Parlour (Providence, RI)</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/57385982019-05-01T08:43:48-04:002023-03-25T08:43:54-04:00Duets with Joe Parillo!<p>Hello Friends!<br><br>Next Friday (5/10) I'll be playing in a very special concert. I am joining my college piano teacher and mentor Joe Parillo in the final concert of the Spring series at the Music Mansion! We will be playing several piano duets of original music, jazz piano trio with his band, and some tunes with flutist extraordinaire, Wendy Klein! This will be a memorable event. Music starts at 7:30pm. I hope to see you there! </p><p>Music Mansion </p><p>88 Meeting Street </p><p>Providence, RI 02906</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/55485972018-12-10T22:37:09-05:002022-09-10T11:22:21-04:00Front page of Projo!<p>Hello Friends!</p>
<p>This past Wednesday I played with Leland Baker, Matthew Passeroni, and Randy Cloutier at the Acacia Club in Providence. The Providence Journal was on hand and featured us on the front page of today's paper! Pretty cool!</p>
<p>http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20181209/providences-acacia-club-represents-long-history-of-community</p>
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<p>Best,</p>
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<p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/53387412018-07-10T08:58:23-04:002022-09-10T11:22:54-04:00Noon Tunes Tomorrow (7/11)!!!<p>Hello Friends,</p>
<p>Tomorrow at noon I will be joining Michelle Cruz and Matthew Passeroni for "Noon Tunes". Food Trucks are nearby to enjoy a nice lunch while listening to us play music that celebrates African American contributions to music literature. Come grab a blanket and join us!</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/52929622018-06-13T10:14:34-04:002022-07-27T14:42:04-04:006/13 "Noon Tunes" has been postponed!<p>Hello Friends,</p>
<p>Due to our rainy forecast, "Noon Tunes" has been postponed. Stay tuned for rain date!</p>
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<p>Best,</p>
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<p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/52772292018-06-05T14:55:44-04:002022-08-24T14:07:57-04:00June Music!<p>Hello Friends, </p>
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<p>For the month of June I have several public shows upcoming! Whether you are looking for music for dancing, music for thinking, or music for the soul, I have you covered! Stay tuned for more dates! </p>
<p>6/10/18 @ 2pm- Is This Jazz? Showcase at Burnside Park (Providence, RI) - As a part of PVDFest, I will be joining Ben Shaw and other musicians as we play original jazz music. FREE to attend. </p>
<p>6/13/18 @ 12pm- Michelle Cruz Trio at Burnside Park (Providence, RI) - In celebration of Black Music Month, I will be joining Michelle's band for "Noon Tunes". We play a variety of music by African American composers. FREE to attend. </p>
<p>6/28/18 @ 6pm- Solo Piano at Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI)- A wonderful blend of jazz, classical and pop for your listening pleasure! Tickets can be purchased at http://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-turf-dinner-cruise-2018-06-28-2/. $100.00 </p>
<p>Legacy Shows: </p>
<p>6/9/18 @ 9pm- Ciara Restaurant and Lounge (Johnston, RI). No cover charge. </p>
<p>6/15/18 @ 9pm- 39 West Restaurant and Lounge (Cranston, RI). No cover charge. </p>
<p>6/16/18 @ 8pm- Platforms Dance Club (Providence, RI). No cover charge. </p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support! I look forward to seeing you! </p>
<p>Best, </p>
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<p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/51469332018-03-25T06:53:13-04:002023-05-27T13:04:09-04:00Flaming Pianos!<p>What's better than a piano (trick question: nothing ?)? How about two of them?!? I'll be joining Thomas White for some piano duet goodness today at Purple Cat Vineyard and Winery from 1-4pm. This is a rare event to see people setting fire to the pianos (maybe, literally :)) What will we play? Find out this afternoon!</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/49840262017-12-19T08:09:45-05:002019-03-22T11:48:12-04:00Legacy is back! 12/23/ Contact me for tickets!<p>Legacy returns with a beautiful set of holiday tunes with a funky flair added to our set! Combine a few great originals with the funky R&B tunes you know and love and you get an unforgettable night of music! <br>I have a few tickets available. Contact me for tickets! Only $10! </p>
<p><br>401-588-9804 <br>jgodfrey83@hotmail.com <br>www.facebook.com/joegodfreypiano</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/48768642017-10-04T12:29:36-04:002019-03-22T11:48:43-04:00Dinner and a Festival!<p>Hello Friends! </p>
<p>Upcoming Gigs: </p>
<p>Fri 10/6 @ Tavolo (Providence) 7pm-10:30pm- Matt and I are playing three sets of jazz and blues. Fine music to go along with a fine Italian dinner! </p>
<p>Sun 10/8 @ St. John's Park in Federal Hill (Providence) 6pm-10pm- Legacy takes the stage for Federal Hill's Columbus Day Festival! We have the funk- do you have your dancing shoes?</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/48358002017-09-02T18:04:15-04:002019-03-22T11:49:14-04:00Cape Verdean Club Tickets!<p>Hi Friends,</p>
<p><br>I currently have a limited amount of tickets for the CV Club show on September 9th. If you would like them ($10/person), contact me at 401-588-9804.</p>
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<p>Best,</p>
<p><br>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/48256372017-08-25T11:11:53-04:002021-12-22T15:39:45-05:00Return to Hillside Country Club, Festivals, and Legacy!<p>Hi Friends,</p>
<p>I will be joining the High Frequency Jazz Band at the Hillside Country Club (Rehoboth, MA) on Sunday (8/27) from 2-5pm. Come join us at the Tiki Bar overlooking the gorgeous fairway for an afternoon of great music and great food! Hint: Try the pizza! Joining me are Brandon Widdell on drums and Matt Passeroni on bass.</p>
<p>Legacy has two upcoming shows: September 8th @ Ciara (Johnston, RI) and September 9th @ the Cape Verdean Club. We have a lot of new material that we can't wait to play for you (including originals!).</p>
<p>10:2 (piano/bass duo) returns on September 17th for the Fall Out of Summer Festival. We will be playing your favorite standards and more!</p>
<p>More to come soon. Stay tuned! As always, thank you for your support. I am grateful for you.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/42672712016-07-07T09:27:43-04:002019-03-22T11:49:57-04:00Cassarino's Time Change<p>Hello Friends! </p>
<p>Tonight Bryan and I will be playing from 7-10pm, not 6-9pm. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. </p>
<p>Best, </p>
<p>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/37834462015-07-19T14:22:46-04:002019-03-22T11:50:32-04:00NEW MUSIC!!!! <p>Matt Passeroni and I have a bass/piano jazz duo project that is taking off! We have four tracks that you can hear in the music section of this page, labeled "10:2". It is great music and you'll be happy that you clicked on the tracks to hear them!<br>http://www.joegodfreypiano.com/music<br><br>Also, if you like what you hear and want to hear more of me and know what I am doing, please sign up for my mailing list at the top right of the home page. I will update you on new music, shows and anything interesting happening in my musical life.<br><br>Cheers,<br><br>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/37751902015-07-12T19:34:09-04:002015-07-12T19:34:09-04:00Rhumbline date changeIf you were coming to Rhumbline on Friday to hear me play, I am now playing Saturday (7/18). Come out and hear great music and have a wonderful meal!<br>http://www.rhumblinebistro.com/menu.htmlJoe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/37498952015-06-22T00:11:07-04:002019-03-22T11:50:57-04:00More Music on the Website!<p>Hello Friends!<br><br>I have posted a new track: a very relaxing classical composition by Johannes Brahms (Intermezzo in A Major). I will soon be posting more songs to showcase the variety I have in my repertoire. Expect some more jazz tunes, some wedding ceremony music and a few show-off pieces!<br><br>I will be playing at Rhumbline again this Saturday (6/27) from 6:30-10pm. Come out and hear some great live music!<br><br>If you have any friends that appreciate the music I play, please pass the word along. I love what I do and I love sharing it with new people!<br><br>Best,<br><br>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/37114582015-05-21T12:24:06-04:002015-06-10T08:35:13-04:00Upcoming Shows!!!Do you like music? Do you like eating? Then you'll LOVE enjoying scenic Newport and Rhumbline Bistro with tasty meals and exquisite music! <br>Do you like enjoying Friday evenings or Saturday evenings? <br>Whichever one you like, I will be playing at Rhumbline on Friday (5/29) AND Saturday (5/30)! Pick your date up and enjoy a great meal and enchanting music! 6:30-10pm.Joe Godfrey Pianotag:joegodfreypiano.com,2005:Post/36772542015-04-25T21:57:28-04:002021-02-19T08:00:28-05:00Website is up!<p>Hello!<br><br>Thank you for visiting my site. It is my sincere hope that you enjoy the music that you hear. This website is less than a day old (!), so it is still rather crude. Please excuse the construction, as there is plenty more to come! I am glad you have joined the ride!<br><br>Best,<br><br>Joe</p>Joe Godfrey Piano