Poor Man’s Gambit – Vibrant Irish-American Music With Captivating Melodies, Footwork, And Multi-Instrumental Flair

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA | Bethlehem

Godfrey Daniels
Publisher/HostGodfrey Daniels
Poor Man\u2019s Gambit \u2013 Vibrant Irish-American Music With Captivating Melodies, Footwork, And Multi-Instrumental Flair
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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
poormansgambit.com
"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 each 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.
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