Dave’s Night Out with David Cullen – A Chat with a GRAMMY Award-Winning Acoustic Guitarist

Name: Dave’s Night Out with David Cullen – A Chat with a GRAMMY Award-Winning Acoustic Guitarist
Start: 2025-10-22T19:00:36-0400
End: 2025-10-22T21:00:00-0400
Location: Godfrey Daniels | Live Music Listening Room

Wed, Oct 22 2025, 7pm - 9pm EDT

Godfrey Daniels | Live Music Listening Room

Bethlehem PA, United States

Godfrey Daniels

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Join us for a special evening of music and conversation at Dave’s Night Out with Grammy Award-winning acoustic guitarist David Cullen!

From Dave Fry, "This evening is anticipated to be one of the really good ones, folks!"

Known for his mastery across classical, jazz, and world music, Cullen has performed with renowned ensembles and released ten acclaimed albums. Hosted by Dave Fry, this interactive event invites audience participation as they explore Cullen’s remarkable career and swap stories from a life in music. Experience the warmth and connection of Godfrey Daniels’ Live Music Listening Room and enjoy Your Backstage Pass to a night of inspiration and artistry.

Dave’s Night Out is a monthly recurring series at Godfrey Daniels, curated by Dave Fry. Join us monthly for a delightful blend of music, humor, and thought-provoking conversations between Dave and his guests.

DAVID CULLEN
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David Cullen is a GRAMMY Award-Winner for Best Pop Instrumental Recording. He has performed with Will Ackerman, Samite, Tracy Silverman, Darol Anger, The DePue Brothers Band and Michael Manring. David also has played with The Jaco Big Band, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia , The Philly Pops and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

David Cullen has performed in a dazzling wide range of styles including Classical, Jazz, and World Music. David has performed throughout North America for Classical Guitar Societies, Jazz Festivals, and Performing Arts Series. He has released 10 CDs for the acoustic guitar label Solid Air Records. David Cullen’s recordings have been featured on NPR stations across America.

David Cullen earned his Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the Hartt School of Music. He performed in Masterclasses for Sharon Isbin and Manuel Barrueco.

David Cullen had a long teaching career, teaching Jazz Guitar, Classical Guitar and Guitar Skills for Music Therapy and Music Education Students at West Chester University (1990-1996, 2004 -2025), Elizabethtown College (1981–1983 , 1990–2025) , Millersville University (2014-2024), Albright College ( 1997–2014), Kutztown University (2004–2014), Bucknell University (1987-1990), and Susquehanna University (1988–1990).

Recording work also includes the Windham Hill Guitar Sampler and other Windham Hill Compilation CDs. David has released 2 books through Warner Brothers Publications: Jazz, Classical, and Beyond, as well as Grateful Guitar. His performance DVD Jazz, Classical and Beyond features multi-camera angles and lessons.

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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.