Poor Man’s Gambit – Vibrant Irish-American Music With Captivating Melodies, Footwork, And Multi-Instrumental Flair | with our guest, Colin Cutler

Poor Man’s Gambit brings Irish-American music into sharp focus with a performance rooted in tradition and shaped by exploration. Formed in 2015 and based in the Philadelphia area, they blend fiddle, button accordion, bodhrán, song, and dance into a constantly shifting live experience. With multiple instruments rotating throughout the set and energetic footwork woven into select reels, their music moves effortlessly between Irish foundations, provincial influences, and original compositions. Their latest album, Land of Sunshine, reflects that balance—spirited tunes paired with thoughtfully delivered songs—making this a compelling night of music in the intimate setting of Godfrey Daniels.

POOR MAN'S GAMBIT
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"Great renditions of traditional tunes and recent compositions" ~ Folk World

Poor Man's Gambit was formed in 2015 and hails from the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania, USA. They have released 3 albums, completed two international tours, and have been noted as an increasingly popular Irish-American group.

Featuring Fiddle, Button Accordion, Guitar, Bodhran, Whistle, Cittern, Flute, Vocals, and Dance, they bring together diverse musical backgrounds that complement the other's musical styles both on stage and in the studio. With two multi-instrumentalists in the line-up, PMG has been noted for their ability to change instrumentation many times over the space of a performance, and offer several levels of musical depth to listening ears. The addition of Corey's flashy footwork on the occasional reel adds an extra punch of energy for audiences already enraptured by the music. 

The latest album 'Land of Sunshine' showcases a carefully selected offering of spirited tunes balanced with an equal number of expressively performed songs. Most of the repertoire is rooted in Irish traditions, but some pulls from other provincial influences including England, Brittany, and Scotland, in addition to several original compositions also included in the collection.

Colin Cutler (with Billie Feather)
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An Army veteran who traded in his rifle for a banjo and guitar, Colin Cutler is a Greensboro, North Carolina-based songwriter, folk musician, poet, and storyteller.  Whether solo or with his band, Hot Pepper Jam, he is a wide-ranging performer whose musical roots span the breadth of American folk music—from Appalachian old-time to blues to gospel to country to rock’n’roll—to form what No Depression has described as “one magnificent tapestry of roots music.”