Jenna Nicholls & Chris Kasper Co-Bill – Bringing Cinematic Vintage Americana and a Rich Blend of Folk, Blues, Rock and Exceptional Songwriting

Two distinctive voices in Americana share one stage for an unforgettable evening of songwriting. Jenna Nicholls brings a cinematic blend of vintage American music, drawing inspiration from the American Songbook, classic country, and timeless storytelling. Her latest album, The Commuter, produced by three-time Grammy winner Larry Campbell, showcases the warmth and character that have earned her performances alongside artists including Ingrid Michaelson, Glen Hansard, Lucius, and Joan as Policewoman.

Joining her is Philadelphia-area songwriter Chris Kasper, whose music effortlessly moves between Americana, folk, blues, and rock. With seven albums and two decades of touring—including performances with Amos Lee and The Wood Brothers—Kasper’s latest release, Sunlight In An Empty Room, reflects a seasoned songwriter influenced by the great singer-songwriters of the 1970s. Experience both artists in the intimate setting of Godfrey Daniels, where every performance is up close, personal, and made for listening.

Jenna Nicholls
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“Her songs land like a freight ship into the harbor of hearts and ears… The air changes. Pure mastery.” —Glen Hansard

Jenna Nicholls is a genre-blending singer-songwriter whose music evokes the golden age of the American Songbook, laced with the spirit of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. With four albums under her belt—including a debut featured in film and television soundtracks—Jenna’s latest album, The Commuter, produced by three time Grammy-winner Larry Campbell, delivers vintage Americana with a fresh, cinematic feel. With Campbell’s masterful touch and Jenna’s unmistakable voice at the helm, the record is a modern classic—a love letter to American music in all its dusty, dreamy glory.

Hailing from the small town of Irwin, PA near Pittsburgh, after college Jenna set her sights east to test her wings as a songwriter and performer. Initially trying Boston, she ultimately gravitated to the creative hotbed of Manhattan’s Lower East Side forging lasting friendships with other like-minded artists and musicians. Her early albums revealed a restless muse and a theme that would be a constant for Nicholls: a love of vintage music – anything from classic music films like “Singin’ in the Rain” to Bessie Smith. 

A winner of the multiple songwriter competitions, Jenna has toured with Ingrid Michaelson, Glen Hansard, Lucius and Joan as Policewoman, performing at iconic venues including the Beacon Theater and Carnegie Hall. With every note, Jenna Nicholls invites you into a world where old souls speak, hearts break, and stories live on in song.

Chris Kasper
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Chris Kasper is an American songwriter who is currently based in the Philadelphia area. He’s been active in the local and national scene for the last 20 years. Over that time, he has released seven records and toured with acts like Amos Lee and The Wood Brothers. His music traverses the Americana, Blues, Folk, and Rock spectrums, blurring the lines between genres. Kasper’s evolution into a no-nonsense songwriter is heard throughout his latest album, Sunlight In An Empty Room, with nods to songwriters of the 70s like Bobby Charles, Lowell George, and Neil Young.