Some nights just hit different... the show Saturday night at The Rink Studios in Sacramento was one of those nights with a sold-out ticket and a crowd that knew every word to every song. From the moment Jeffery Goldford stepped onto the stage, the energy of the space was alive and soulful. I haven't seen a room packed like that in such a long time - what an honor to witness!

A performer plays acoustic guitar and sings on a dimly lit stage, captured in black and white photography.
Silhouetted musicians perform on stage with keyboards and microphones against a backlit backdrop at dusk.
Musician performs on stage in a striped knit sweater under dramatic blue lighting at a concert venue.
Black and white concert photo of a performer on stage singing and playing acoustic guitar in front of a crowd.
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Musician performs on stage with an Arturia keyboard synthesizer in a colorful blue-lit performance setting.
Musician in striped shirt performs on stage with acoustic guitar and microphone in dramatic lighting.
Musicians perform with acoustic guitar while standing near microphones on a dark stage in black and white.
Musician in a striped shirt performs on stage with drum kit and musical equipment under blue lighting.
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One of the most favorite moments? When he split the crowd down the middle to sing “Let the Light In” , I quickly grabbed my cell phone and hit the voice recorder. Yes, I was there to take photos so my phone wasn't top priority but the audio ended up too beautiful not to share. (Check out the audio from this part of the show here) There is something truly special about those moments where collectively the music comes alive through each of our voices singing together at the same time.  

A drummer performs on stage wearing a striped shirt in dramatic blue lighting at a live music performance.
Concert audience bathed in purple lighting watches a performance with expressions of joy and excitement.

To be honest, the sweetest part of the night wasn’t just the music—it was witnessing Goldford connect with the people who showed up for him. After the set, he made time for each and every person who stood in line to meet him, get their posters signed & share stories about why they were there! It is such a beautiful thing when musicians remain in their humanness and to witness the awe as they meet the people whose lives have been touched by the music they shared. It was the sweetest thing when he turned to me and in essence said I SEE YOU and thank you for coming to take photos tonight.

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A person holds a protest sign while standing in a crowd wearing blue and plaid clothing.
Two musicians interact energetically onstage during a performance with dramatic lighting.
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Check the dates for the GOLDFORD shows on The Orange Blossoms Tour fliers below - and if they are coming through your town, make an effort to go. You wont regret it. A beautiful experience to say the least.


And here are a couple of videos from the Sacramento show to tide you over :)

Tour poster for Goldford's Orange Blossoms 2023 shows concert dates across Western US cities against a desert landscape backdrop.
Goldford Orange Blossoms 2023 Tour poster featuring desert landscape and list of upcoming concert dates at various venues.
Two people embracing and smiling warmly together in a dimly lit room wearing casual attire.

Pictured : Jeffrey Goldford & Courtney Rae of Bright Side Photography Co. // Thank you for having me