CTQ "Private Event Arts Quest"
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Billy Wear, Bill Sharrow, Cliff Starkey & Craig

Martin Guitar Holiday Open House
2025-12-17 17:00 - 19:30
Tonight, Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff and I will be performing at Martin Guitar, 510 Sycamore Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 for Martin Guitar Annual Holiday Open House,open to everyone! Festivities will run from 5-7:30 with refreshments and music in the museum. This is always a wonderful event!

Craig solo Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00
This is a very cool little venue which shares the same parking lot as the Wooden Match. Food is also provided by the staff at the WM. For reservations (pretty much necessary) please call 610-813-2851.

This is a very cool little venue which shares the same parking lot as the Wooden Match. Food is also provided by the staff at the WM. For reservations (pretty much necessary) please call 610-813-2851.

Artisan Craig Solo, Acoustic
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00
This is a very cool wine bar/listening room located on the Wooden Match property in Bethlehem, PA. Reservations are necessary as this place fills up quickly. You can have dinner, enjoy some fine wine and music, very nice atmosphere.

NAMM Show
2026-01-20 00:00 - 2026-01-24 23:59
I’ll be with Martin Guitar doing various events in the booth and onstage all week in the Anaheim Convention Center. On Thursday, January 22nd, I’ll be performing on the Martin Stage at 4pm with my friend, Kenny Sultan. We’ll play an acoustic blues set together which I’m very much looking forward to. So if you’re in the SoCal area at this time, please stop by the Martin Guitar booth and say hello!

Sellersville Theatre Craig Thatcher & Tim Farrell
2026-01-28 20:00 - 22:00
Craig Thatcher & Tim Farrell

Craig Thatcher is a band leader (The Craig Thatcher Band), an International Clinician/Ambassador for C.F. Martin & Co. of Nazareth, PA, a guitar instructor & recording artist. He has performed with or opened for many great artists including: Simone, Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks, John Mayall, Jimmie Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vanilla Fudge, Charlie Musselwhite, Dickey Betts, Savoy Brown, Jorma Kaukonen, Roseanne Cash, Herman’s Hermits, Lenny Kaye, Steve Miller, Bill Kirchen, GE Smith and many other international artists.

With so many guitarists trying to make their mark these days, it’s not easy being a “trailblazer.” Yet, that perfectly defines Tim Farrell. His fingerstyle playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. Tim is a rare kind of musician, with the ability to both entertain an audience and inspire future generations of players. Tim Farrell is one of only four artists to be honored as one of the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists who have also won Best Instrumental in the International Acoustic Music Awards.

Doors @ 7:30pm, 8pm showtime.

The cabaret and through row D are reserved for Theater Members until one month before the show. If you are a Theater Member, select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the Membership box on the checkout page. To inquire about Membership, call our Box Office at 215-257-5808 or click here.

Artisan Craig Solo, Acoustic
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars (in the Wooden Match parking lot). Reservations strongly advised!, 55 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, Bethlehem, 18018

Costa Rica Blues Festival - CTB w/Joe Hrbek
2026-02-21 10:00 - 22:00 | Club Campestre, Alajuela Province, Grecia, Yoses,, Costa Rica
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11am — the heart of our 10th Anniversary Celebration! Enjoy a full day of world-class blues, delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and the best vibes around.

We’re back celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Costa Rica Blues Festival! After a long pause since our last gathering in 2020 due to COVID, the Costa Rica Blues Festival is thrilled to return in February 2026 with a fresh new vibe, a brand new location, and the same soul-stirring music we’ve all been missing.

The festival will take place in the beautiful town of Grecia, Costa Rica. Nestled in the lush Central Valley and just a short drive from San José, Grecia offers perfect weather, a warm and welcoming community, and the kind of relaxed, outdoor setting that’s made this festival a favorite for blues lovers near and far.

🌟 This year’s venue: Club Campestre Griego — a spacious, scenic country club surrounded by rolling green hills, offering the perfect backdrop for a weekend of great music, food, and fun. Get ready to soak in the blues beneath the open sky with comfort, charm, and style.

And that’s not all — there will be a full week of events leading up to the main show, with special performances, jam sessions, and community activities. The full calendar will be announced soon!

Over the years, the Costa Rica Blues Festival has welcomed blues legends from around the world — and our 10th anniversary edition will be no different. We’re also excited to invite sponsors and vendors to be part of this unforgettable celebration. From local businesses to global brands, it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with a vibrant, music-loving crowd and join in the joy of this milestone event.

🗓️ Mark your calendars.📣 Tell your friends.🪑 Bring your chairs and your dancing shoes..

The Costa Rica Blues Festival is back — celebrating 10 years of blues, community, and pure soul. We can’t wait to see you there!

Costa Rica Private Event, Potrero - CTB w/ Joe Hrbek
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00
Private sponsor event in Potrero, Costa Rica

Hotel Pasatiempo, Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Pasatiempo, 350 Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Hotel Pasatiempo: Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

Hotel Pasatiempo is the perfect small boutique hotel in Tamarindo Beach. A breezeway leads you past the reception area to our tropical pool and restaurant. Stone or wood pathways, dotted with lush vegetation, palm and mango trees, meander to the various bungalows, each with its own shaded patio with lounge chairs and/or hammock.We offer more than fair prices, and if you are looking for an intimate place, with abundant green gardens surrounding the pool, then we are the perfect choice. We are located at only 400 yards from the beach at Playa Tamarindo, the jewel of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.We are located in the quiet part of town yet just a 5-minute walk to the beach. Your room will be surrounded by nature, but within walking distance of everything in town. Relax at the pool, enjoy a cocktail or nice fresh meal at Monkey La-La our full service bar/restaurant or book an activity during your stay. Rooms feature high efficiency A/C, flat-screen televisions, orthopedic mattresses with divine pillow-top, private bathroom with shower and hot water, safe box, fridges in higher categories, and a little private terrace in front of your room.

Abriendo Mentes 5th Annual Fundraiser at Terrazas Event Center, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
2026-02-28 18:30 - 22:00
We look forward to this, our 5th Annual Fundraiser benefitting Abriendo Mentes, serving the Guanacaste community since 2009. Tonight’s show will feature the Bryan Sanchez Band taking the stage at 6:30pm followed by headliners, Craig Thatcher Band with Special Guests, Stephanie Waltrip and Joe Hrbek. The event takes place at Terrazas Event Center, Provincia de Guanacaste, Flamingo, 50308, Costa Rica. Food and drink available for purchase. Doors at 5:30pm; showtime is 6:30pm. Tickets are $25–can purchase at this link: https://givebutter.com/V3sd51 and are also available at Potrero Brewing Company, The Shack, or at the door on day of show. https://terrazasflamingo.com/Our heartfelt thanks to the following sponsors:Paul German PhotographyCasa MarlinTerrazasThe ShackBoomerang ToursTropical HomesPotrero Brewing Company Get Noticed — the Swell DealerVery special thanks to all of the wonderful Abriendo Mentes volunteers and staff who have helped make this event so successful, year after year. We also express our thanks to Mr. & Mrs.Charlie Hipp for providing beautiful accommodations for the band. Also a big shout out to Dan Sine, our main man in CR, manager and partner in this venture. Thanks so much for everything! And yes, this is a very important reason I/we travel to Costa Rica every year. I’m on the board of Abriendo Mentes. Raising funds for this organization is my main priority when visiting CR. Abriendo Mentes is a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children in rural communities of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, by providing free educational, social, and community development programs. They focus on empowering youth through English (ESL), technology, and art classes to improve their future opportunities. Thank you! Best,CraigT

Potrero Brewing Co. Playa Potrero, Costa Rica - CTB
2026-03-01 18:30 - 21:30 | Potrero Brewing Co., 100m Oeste de Bar La Perla, Ruta 911, Playa Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Bringing people together, one pint at a time

Some families you’re born into. Others you build along the way.

Potrero Brewing Company is the latter. More than a brewery, we’re a community hub, music venue, beer garden, and gathering place in the heart of Bahía Potrero. For over a decade, we’ve been crafting beers and beverages inspired by the flavors and rhythms of Costa Rica. From timeless classics to creative seasonal brews, our team makes the kind of beer we love to drink.

But what matters most to us is sharing it—with the friends, neighbors, and guests who become part of our extended family.

Whether you’re a longtime craft beer enthusiast or just getting curious about IPAs and stouts, there’s a pint here with your name on it. You might even fill it with homemade rootbeer or limeade! Whatever you choose, we invite you to stop in, kick back, and enjoy.

From our family to yours—cheers!

Private Event Cliff & Craig
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:30

Eric Clapton Retrospective - CTB at the Musikfest Cafe
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Musikfest Cafe in the ArtsQuest Center at Steelstax, 101 Founders Way Bethlehem, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18015, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18960
Tonight we’ll be presenting our Eric Clapton Retrospective at the Musikfest Cafe. Our friends and very special guests, AM Radio will perform an opening set from 7:30 to 8:15 and then we’ll hit the stage at 8:30 and perform to (at least) 10pm. This is going to be a great, fun night of music you won’t want to miss! Reserve your seats at the Cafe ASAP as this show will surely sell out quickly.

CF Martin Events
2026-03-15 00:00 - 2026-03-23 23:59

Godfrey Daniels - Craig Thatcher Quartet
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 East 4th Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015, United States
Lehigh Valley’s original venue for listening to live music, plus BYOB, coffee and snacks. Tonight, Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff, Billy Wear and yours truly will be appearing at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, PA. GDs is one of the finest listening rooms in the country, modeled after the way things used to be done in Greenwich Village. I’ve enjoyed performing in this venue for decades. Tonight will be a mix of electric and acoustic music. Join us if you can, but act soon as this venue has limited seating.Please call (610) 867-2390 for tix/reservations.

Bell Tower Cultural Center with Craig Thatcher Quartet
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Belltower Cultural Center, 2904 Church Road, Bangor, Pennsylvania, 18013, United States
We are very much looking forward to returning to this cool venue in Martins Creek, PA just a bit north of Easton, PA and close to Bangor, PA. Once again, please join Cliff Starkey, Chico Huff and Billy Wear and yours truly, as we play a set of electric and acoustic music in this wonderful room (was once a church) with great acoustics. Please click on this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-special-evening-with-craig-thatcher-tickets-1976192823934?aff=oddtdtcreator. so you can register for tix. We hope to see you at the show!

Belltower Mission Statement: * To preserve and share the area’s rich history, folklore, arts, and humanities of the past and present. *To preserve the integrity and importance of this historic landmark set beside a schoolhouse built in 1803 and a cemetery dating back to the Revolutionary War. The church is also a mere 100 yards away from the picturesque Delaware River.

Bell Tower Cultural Center is located in the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Located in Martins Creek, PA, very convenient to Easton, Bangor, and East Bangor

Craig solo private event
2026-05-15 14:00 - 18:00

Artisan, Craig solo acoustic
2026-05-29 18:00 - 21:00

Sellersville Theatre Jann Klose with Special Guest Craig Thatcher
2026-06-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Sellersville Theatre, 24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, PA, 18960, United States
Tonight Cliff, Chico, Billy and I will be performing an opening set for my friend, Jann Klose. We’ll probably play together as well, on each other’s set. Jann is a fine singer/songwriter and will be releasing his new album at tonight’s event. This promises to be fun show with a lot of great music going on! Hope you can join us–doors at 7:30pm. https://www.st94.com/events/jann-klose-album-release-with-special-guest-craig-thatcher/
