Danielia Cotton – Rock, Soul, Gospel, and Jazz with Powerhouse Vocals

Name: Danielia Cotton – Rock, Soul, Gospel, and Jazz with Powerhouse Vocals
Start: 2026-01-23T20:00:00-0500
End: 2026-01-23T22:00:00-0500
Location: Godfrey Daniels | Live Music Listening Room

Fri, Jan 23, 8pm - 10pm EST

Godfrey Daniels | Live Music Listening Room

Bethlehem PA, United States

Godfrey Daniels

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Danielia Cotton returns with the kind of presence that makes a room sit forward. Known for her fiery voice and fearless blend of rock, soul, gospel, and jazz, she brings a career shaped by acclaimed performances and stages shared with Robert Cray, Bon Jovi, and Gregg Allman. Her latest work reimagines Charley Pride classics, adding classic country to her already wide-ranging palette. Critics from The New York Times to Country Universe and WXPN celebrate her power, versatility, and emotional force, making this a night that embodies everything a Godfrey Daniels audience treasures in a true Live Music Listening Room.

Danielia Cotton
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Danielia, the NYC-based singer/songwriter hailed by The New York Times as “soulful enough to fill a revival tent,” brings her distinctive, fiery voice and genre-blending style.

Danielia Cotton is a powerhouse who can do it all. She moves too fast to be pinned down. She’s a great composer and singer/songwriter who has shared stages with Robert Cray, Bon Jovi, and Gregg Allman. Her music is touched by genius and always comes straight from the heart. Cotton fuses rock, soul, gospel, and jazz, for a stunning performance. Her latest EP reimagines Charley Pride classics – yes, she’s tapped in to classic country as well.

"Soulful enough to fill a revival tent.” - NEW YORK TIMES

“Listening to Cotton sing is like watching Simone Biles tumble: You’re going to witness something you’ve not experienced before, and you won’t know what that is until it happens, and you’ll marvel at what seems like a metahuman skill.” – COUNTRY UNIVERSE

With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz, and soul — and with roots in gospel — New York-based singer Danielia Cotton draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to Mavis Staples and Etta James. - WXPN

"So few good woman rock singer/songwriter that kick ass with sound, energy and passion. Daniela Cotton is the top of the ladder. ” - S BROWN

"Danielia's music has the swagger of 'Let It Bleed'-era Rolling Stones. Her singing has the raw emotional power of Janis Joplin. Her songwriting places her among the top new musical storytellers." - PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS

"Danielia Cotton has not had it easy. But lucky for us, she channels her pain and suffering into kick-ass musical creations we can all enjoy. - GUITAR WORLD

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The Lehigh Valley’s Original Live Music Listening Room Since 1976 – Where Every Ticket is a Backstage Pass!

Godfrey Daniels, a nonprofit live music venue known as a listening room located in the heart of Southside Bethlehem, PA, is renowned as one of the finest and the second-longest continuously operating listening rooms in the United States. It’s a cherished space where artists and audiences can come together to celebrate live, diverse music in a truly immersive and unforgettable setting that embodies the essence of music appreciation.

SO, WHAT IS A ‘MUSIC LISTENING ROOM’?

A music listening room is a dedicated space or venue designed to create an intimate and focused atmosphere for live music performances. It provides a setting where the primary focus is on the music and the experience of actively listening to it. Unlike traditional concert venues or bars, music listening rooms prioritize respectful attention from the audience, creating an environment where the music takes center stage and performers can connect with their listeners on a deeper level. The seating arrangement, acoustics, and overall ambiance of a music-listening room are carefully designed to enhance the listening experience, allowing for a more intimate and immersive encounter between the audience and the artists.

WHO HAS PLAYED AT GODFREY DANIELS THAT I WOULD KNOW?

Over the past five decades, Godfrey Daniels has had the pleasure of hosting numerous esteemed artists. Some of the notable names include Tom Paxton, Townes Van Zandt, members of The Roches, John Gorka, Rosalie Sorrels, David Bromberg, John Sebastian, Livingston Taylor, John Hartford, Susan Werner, Eric Andersen, Tony Trischka, Norman and Nancy Blake, Maria Muldaur, Red Clay Ramblers, Peter Rowan, Gamble Rogers, Nanci Griffith, Guy Clark, Peter Tork, James Cotton, Stan Rogers, Odetta, Ani DiFranco, Jim Lauderdale, Sonny Landreth, Richard Shindell, Chris Smither, and Bill Morrissey. We are honored to have had such talented performers grace our stage.