Maria Woodford with John Fadem & Pete Lister – Blues Grit, Anti-Folk Storytelling, and Jazz Improvisation

Anti-Folk, Genre-Crossing Singer-Songwriter Returns!
Singer-songwriter Maria Woodford brings together the grit of the blues, the storytelling tradition of folk, and the spontaneity of jazz in music that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Emerging from the 1990s anti-folk scene, she has built a reputation for emotionally resonant performances and for collaborating with inventive musicians. At Godfrey Daniels, Woodford will be joined by John Fadem and Pete Lister for an evening that moves easily across genres while staying rooted in powerful songwriting. Recognized with honors including a 3rd place win in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and rare mechanical rights to perform Nina Simone’s “Do I Move You,” Woodford delivers performances that connect directly with listeners—perfectly suited to the venue’s intimate Live Music Listening Room atmosphere.
MARIA WOODFORD
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Singer-songwriter, Maria Woodford brings together the grit of the blues, the storytelling of folk, and the improvisation of jazz in music that feels both timeless and personal. Emerging from the 1990s anti-folk scene, Woodford has built a reputation for emotionally resonant performances and for surrounding herself with inventive, accomplished players.
With her soul-reaching voice, thoughtful songwriting, and dynamic live presence, Maria Woodford creates a live experience that’s both intimate and full of energy. Audiences can expect an evening of music that bridges genres and speaks directly to the heart.
Maria is a 3rd place winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song, "Travellin' On", a semi-finalist in the International Blues Competition, a Jim Beam Grant Recipient, and has the honor of being the first, and one of only two, artists to be granted mechanical rights to Nina Simone's "Do I Move You" which is given only to those artists hand picked by Nina Simone's daughter according to how well their rendition honors the original meaning of the song.