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CTB Private
2026-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

CTB "Das Awkscht Fescht, "Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:30
FOR OVER 62 YEARS

Hours: Fri & Sat – 6am-10:30pm; Sun – 6am-4:30pm

Show Cars enter at Gate #1 after 7:30am each morning

Admission: $10 – Adult; FREE for age 15 & under

Antique & Classic Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles

Arts, Crafts & Antiques

Kids’ Entertainment & Activities

Flea Market & Car Corral Sale Area

Toy Shows & Sale

7th YEAR… BEER GARDEN!!

Bingo

Das Awkscht Fescht has been a summer tradition for all ages. Offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors, it’s a perfect way for families to celebrate summer. In 2026, we celebrate our 63rd Annual Fescht, so come cruisin’ through 42 acres of fun at the Fescht – and enjoy the great things classic summers are made of. Admission includes all events, shows, and entertainment. The 2026 Fescht will showcase antique and classic race cars! The band features: Billy Wear, Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Joel Shimer, Billy Murnin & Craig.

Musikfest 2026 Craig Thatcher Quintet-Liederplatz stage
2026-08-02 21:00 - 23:00
Tonight we’ll be performing on the Liederplatz stage, behind the Sun Inn, which is located on Main Street, Bethlehem, PA. This show features Billy Wear, Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Joel Shimer and yours truly. We’ll play a variety of original, covers, blues, folk and even some jazz/funk. Always a great time in this beautiful, intimate venue. Show is FREE!

Musikfest 2026 Craig Thatcher Jazz Experience-Jazz Cabaret-Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema
2026-08-06 20:00 - 22:00
I’ve been wanting to be part of a jazz experience at Musikfest for quite some time as it’s quite different from our normal MF routine. We’ve performed similar shows for, “Jazz Upstairs,” at Miller Symphony Hall and finally, we have the opportunity to bring this show to Musikfest. This is part of the Jazz Cabaret series which is held at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema, located in the ArtsQuest Center, Southside, SteelStacks campus. This show features Chico Huff/bass; Billy Wear/drums; Cliff Starkey/keyboards; Nelson Hill/Sax and Craig on guitar. We won’t be playing straight ahead jazz tunes but we will be doing some original tunes along with some jazz standards and a lot of funky/bluesy/jazz tunes (think Crusaders) which is really fun to play. Hope you can join us for this intimate show.

Musikfest 2026 CTB AmericaPlatz (Levitt Pavilion)
2026-08-09 21:00 - 23:00
Here we are…my (Craig’s) 37th consecutive year of performing at Musikfest. Where did the time go? We close out the festival on Sunday night, August 9th and we’ll play from 9-11pm. Please note: we perform right thru the fireworks so there’s no downtime. Tonight’s show features: Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff, Billy Wear, Joel Shimer, Brett Andrew, Regina Sayles, Billy Murnin and Craig. I’m so blessed to be able to perform with such wonderful artists. Hope to see you at the FREE show!

Upper Saucon Summer Concert Series @ Hopewell Park
2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
Presented by Southern Lehigh Chamber of CommerceHopewell Park is located at 4695 West Hopewell Road, Center Valley Pa 1803, adjacent to the Southern Lehigh Hopewell Elementary School. The park is open to the public from sunrise to sunset daily.

Get ready for a fun-filled summer evening at Hopewell Park on Friday, August 21st as The Craig Thatcher Band brings the energy with a vibrant live performance that’s guaranteed to get you on your feet! Their upbeat sound and crowd-pleasing vibes make this the perfect way to enjoy a summer night with friends and family.

Tonight’s show will be an acoustic event featuring: Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff, Joel Shimer, Billy Wear, Billy Murnin & Craig. While the music kicks off at 6:30, a selection of food trucks will start serving at 6:00. We’re thrilled to welcome a delicious lineup of local favorites including Sugar Cycle & UNO Taqueria

This free event is open to all, so grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, and come ready to relax, dance, and soak up the season with your community. Whether you’re here for the music, the food, or just to enjoy a beautiful night outdoors—it’s going to be one to remember. So bring your lawn chairs/blankets, see you at the show!

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Craig Martin Guitar Events, Chicago, IL
2026-08-19 00:00 - 2026-08-24 23:59
Martin Guitar Events

Craig Thatcher Band, "Heisler's Dairy Bar, Tamaqua, PA"
2026-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
Not our typical venue, but promises to be really cool; plus they sell great ice cream!We’ll be appearing as part of a new Wednesday evening summer series being held at Heisler’s just outside of Tamaqua, PA. We’ll play from 7-9PM.I used to visit this place back in the early 60’s with my family as my grandparents lived in Tamaqua. It will be fun to go back all these years later.

CTB-Miller Keystone Blood Center Event @ Levitt Pavilion, ArtsQuest SteelStacks Campus
2026-08-27 00:00 - 23:59
Our second year of performing for this very successful blood drive, a most-worthy cause indeed! More info coming soon. For now, please save the date.

CTB Private Event
2026-08-29 00:00 - 23:59

Craig Martin Guitar Event
2026-09-01 00:00 - 23:59

Craig Thatcher Quintet-The Great Allentown Fair, Harvest Patio Stage
2026-09-04 18:00 - 21:00
Tonight we’ll be back at the Great Allentown Fair, at the fairgrounds which is located at 17th & Chew street, Allentown, PA. Band features Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Billy Wear, Joel Shimer & Craig.

There will be two 60-minute shows; one from 6-7pm and a second from 8-9pm.

Craig Thatcher Quartet-The Great Allentown Fair, Harvest Patio Stage
2026-09-05 18:00 - 21:00
Tonight we’ll be back at the Great Allentown Fair, at the fairgrounds which is located at 17th & Chew street, Allentown, PA. Band features Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Billy Wear, & Craig.

There will be two 60-minute shows; one from 6-7pm and a second from 8-9pm.

Coopersburg Community Day
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00
Today we’ll be a quintet with Billy Wear, Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff and Joel Shimer. More information posted soon. Billy Murnin (not pictured) will also be joining us today.

Nazareth Center for the Arts
2026-09-26 19:30 - 21:00
Craig Thatcher & Cliff Starkey will be appearing at Nazareth Center for the Arts,30 East Belvedere Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. This is a very cool listening room and sells out quickly so please purchase tix at your earliest convenience. Thanks so much for your continued support!

To purchase tix please visit:https://www.nazaretharts.org/events-1/concert-craig-thatcher-cliff-starkey

Craig & Cliff Private Event
2026-11-13 16:30 - 19:30

Music of Tom Petty presented by Craig Thatcher Band, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, PA
2026-11-21 19:30 - 22:00
State Theatre Center for the Arts: 453 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Buy tickets online here: https://www.statetheatre.org/show-information/page/2/ Tonight we’ll present our musical tribute to the music of Tom Petty at the beautiful State Theatre, Center for the Arts in Easton, PA. This is our third time playing this show in this fabulous venue, past two shows selling out rather quickly. We’ll have our full band for this show featuring:Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff, Billy Wear, Billy Murnin, Joel Shimer, Brett Andrew, Justine Williams, Craig Thatcher…plus several special guest artists TBA soon. This is such a fun night, such a legacy of wonderful music. Come celebrate the life and music of Tom Petty with us tonight in Easton, PA!

Not pictured: Chico Huff will be on bass guitar.
