Maria Woodford – Powerhouse Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist fusing Blues, Trad Folk, Jazz, and Antifolk; accompanied by Mike Frank & Friends featuring Mike Frank, Bob Noble, and Steve Farrel

Maria Woodford brings her genre-bending sound to Godfrey Daniels for a powerful night of music!

A pioneering voice in the antifolk movement, Maria is known for her unforgettable vocals and fearless interpretations. She’ll be joined by her powerhouse backing band, Mike Frank & Friends, featuring Mike Frank on lead guitar and backing vocals, Bob Noble on upright and electric bass, and Steve Farrel on drums. Experience this dynamic ensemble up close in the warmth of our Live Music Listening Room—your backstage pass to an unforgettable night.

Maria Woodford
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Maria Woodford is a powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music fuses blues, traditional folk, jazz, and antifolk with raw emotion and masterful musicianship. A forerunner in the 1990s antifolk movement, she has built a reputation for both her electrifying performances and her habit of working with the very best innovative musicians available. 

Her album Bad Dog Blues featured a standout cover of Nina Simone’s Do I Move You—a rendition so powerful that Simone’s daughter personally called Maria to grant her the rights, refusing to take payment, making her one of only two artists ever approved from countless applicants. 

With a voice that lingers long after the last note, a habit for collecting innovative players with blistering musicianship, and a presence that commands the stage, Maria Woodford is an artist you won’t forget.

Maria will be accompanied tonight by her brother band, “Mike Frank & Friends”, featuring Mike Frank on lead guitar and backing vocals, Bob Noble on bass & backing vocals, and Steve Farrel on drums.