Lucy Fitzgerald 
MJT is stepping into a busy and important run this spring, with a slot on Creed’s Summer of ’99 Cruise and two headline-grabbing shows in New York and Long Island that could mark a real turning point for the band. The New York trio, made up of brothers Matt, David, and Jordan Godfrey, has been building momentum the old-fashioned way: constant touring, sharp live sets, and a sound that pulls from progressive rock, soul, blues, jazz, and indie rock without feeling boxed in. That grind is starting to pay off. This week, MJT joins the lineup aboard the Norwegian Joy for Creed’s cruise, sharing space with acts including Collective Soul, Daughtry, Living Color, and Creed. For a band that has spent years earning fans show by show, the cruise appearance feels less like a lucky break and more like the next logical step. MJT has already built a reputation as a live act worth seeing, and this kind of stage puts them in front of a much wider audience. That momentum continues on May 16, when MJT returns to New York City for a show at Groove. The night is set to include appearances from members of TAUK, bassist Jonathan Maron, guitar standout Brandon “Taz” Niederaurer, and fellow NYC act Strawberry Sun. The band is also releasing its new single, “Past Present,” the same day, giving the show the feel of more than just another stop on the calendar.
Less than a week later, on May 22, MJT heads to The Warehouse in Amityville for what may be its biggest Long Island show of the year. Joined by Mr. Rooster and Dystfunktone, the band is treating the performance like a major hometown statement. According to the release, it will be MJT’s first Long Island appearance of 2026 and their 40th show of the year. That pace says a lot about where the band is right now. MJT is not waiting around for a moment to happen. They are trying to force one. Their story has always carried more weight than the average bio. The Godfrey brothers first drew national attention in 2009 after leaving a homeless shelter to compete in — and win — Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. What could have been a one-time headline became the start of a long, self-built career shaped by resilience and serious musicianship.
Since then, MJT has shared bills with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Living Color, Alter Bridge, Sevendust, TAUK, and lespecial, while also appearing at festivals including Pilgrimage Music Fest, Great South Bay Music Festival, Blue Point Brewery’s Shakedown, and Wimbash. Their latest album, Mr. NoOne, Pt 2, arrived in September 2025, and recent songs like “Daydreamer,” “Hopeless,” “Here We Go,” and “Man in the Static” have helped show the range in their songwriting. There is more ahead, too. MJT is also slated to perform at Friendly Gathering in Vermont this July, while drummer Jordan Godfrey is set to join Onyx for festival dates in Germany and Bosnia.
Still, the story right now is the one unfolding over the next few weeks. The cruise appearance brings visibility. The New York and Long Island shows bring pressure, opportunity, and the chance to turn growing buzz into something lasting. MJT has been pushing toward bigger stages for a long time. This run looks like one of the clearest signs yet that they are getting there.
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