Alex Radus Quartet, with Special Guest Joe Cirotti –Genre Whiplash, Inventive Songwriting, and Exceptional Guitar Work

Expect the unexpected when Alex Radus and his quartet take the stage with special guest Joe Cirotti. Known for his signature “genre whiplash,” Radus combines whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, folk, swing and blues. A 2024 Falcon Ridge Folk Fest Emerging Artist and 2025 Main Stage “Most Wanted” selection, he earned a spot in the #10 position on the FAI Folk Radio charts with his latest release, Where Liberty Lives. His quartet features Daniella Fischetti on fiddle, Daniel Manchester on upright bass and Charlie Heim on drums. Joining them is Cirotti, whose guitar skills and effortless musicality have made him one of the region’s most in-demand musicians. Catch these accomplished players up close at Godfrey Daniels for an evening of inventive songwriting, musical variety and exceptional guitar work.

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Alex Radus is hailed as a “versatile crooner” and “skillful fretman”, but his songwriting takes center stage. Known affectionately for his unique brand of “genre whiplash”, Alex pairs whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk and more. John Gorka calls him a “remarkable artist…worth going out of your way to hear.” Alex was voted a 2025 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Most Wanted Emerging Artist and was selected for a coveted formal showcase at the 2026 NERFA Conference. His most recent release, Where Liberty Lives, reached #10 on the FAI Folk Radio charts. Alex regularly shares the stage with national artists such as Livingston Taylor, John Gorka, Ellis Paul, and Darrell Scott. 

Alex’s Quartet features the very talented Daniella Fischetti (fiddle), Daniel Manchester (upright bass) and Charlie Heim (drums). The Quartet will be joined by special guest, Joe Cirotti, whose jaw dropping guitar chops and effortless musicality have made him one of the most in demand musicians in the region.