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SUMMARY:Musikfest 2026 Craig Thatcher Quintet-Liederplatz stage
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/musikfest-2026-craig-thatcher-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Musikfest 2026 Craig Thatcher Jazz Experience-Jazz Cabaret-Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/musikfest-2026-craig-thatcher-jazz-experience-jazz-cabaret-frank-banko-alehouse-cinema/
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SUMMARY:Musikfest 2026 CTB AmericaPlatz (Levitt Pavilion) Steel Stacks Campus
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/musikfest-2026-ctb-americaplatz-levitt-pavilion/
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SUMMARY:Upper Saucon Summer Concert Series at Hopewell Park\, Center Valley\, PA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nGet ready for a fun-filled summer evening at Hopewell Park on Friday\, August 14th 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. \n\n\n\nTonight’s show will be an acoustic event featuring: Cliff Starkey\, Chico Huff\, Joel Shimer\, Billy Wear & 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 \n\n\n\nThis 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! \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/upper-saucon-summer-concert-series/
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Chris Martin IV\, Martin Guitar\, & Craig Thatcher at Chicago Music Exchange\, Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Music Exchange\, 3316 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60657\, United States \n\n\n\nExperience an intimate evening with Chris Martin IV\, the 6th-generation owner of the iconic guitar manufacturer\, C.F. Martin & Co.\, as he shares his passion and stories from his over 35 years at the helm of the company. Founded in 1833 in New York City\, Martin Guitar has been crafting the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years. \n\n\n\nChris will share the remarkable history of C. F. Martin & Co. and the innovations that have shaped the acoustic guitar for nearly two centuries. Acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher will provide live musical examples\, showcasing how Martin instruments have inspired music legends and today’s most influential performers alike. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nTwo Centuries of History\, And We’re Just Getting Started. \n\n\n\nA Martin isn’t just a guitar. It’s playable history; part of a long line of legendary instruments stretching back to the company’s beginnings in 1833. Our guitars were strummed by Civil War soldiers around campfires\, helped shape the sound of modern music at the turn of the 20th century\, and were played by music’s first superstars like Jimmie Rodgers and Gene Autry. Decades later\, Martins floored the crowd at Woodstock\, then took center stage on MTV Unplugged\, and can be heard on countless classic and contemporary songs across all genres of music. Artists like Elvis Presley\, Joni Mitchell\, Bob Dylan\, John Lennon\, Kurt Cobain\, John Mayer\, Ed Sheeran\, and many others all played Martins\, creating much of the soundtrack of the last century. And who knows? With one of our instruments in your hand\, you could help write the soundtrack for the next century.
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/an-evening-with-chris-martin-iv-martin-guitar-craig-thatcher-chicago-music-exchange/
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SUMMARY:A History of C.F. Martin & Co. with Chris Martin IV & Craig Thatcher at the Fretboard Summit\, Chicago\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Old Town School of Folk Music\, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60625\, United States \n\n\n\nExperience an intimate session at Fretboard Summit with Chris Martin IV\, the 6th-generation owner of the iconic guitar manufacturer\, C.F. Martin & Co.\, as he shares his passion and stories from his over 35 years at the helm of the company. Founded in 1833 in New York City\, Martin Guitar has been crafting the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years. \n\n\n\nChris will share the remarkable history of C. F. Martin & Co. and the innovations that have shaped the acoustic guitar for nearly two centuries. Acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher will provide live musical examples\, showcasing how Martin instruments have inspired music legends and today’s most influential performers alike. \n\n\n\nTickets are required for this event and can be purchased here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOld Town School of Folk Music is hosting the Fretboard Summit at the Lincoln Square campus on Chicago’s northside\, just 9 miles north of downtown. Old Town School of Folk Music is located at 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60625.
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/a-history-of-c-f-martin-co-with-chris-martin-iv-craig-thatcher-fretboard-summit-chicago-il/
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Chris Martin IV and Craig Thatcher at Tobias Music\, Downers Grove\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Tobias Music\, 5013 Fairview Ave\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\, United States \n\n\n\nExperience an intimate evening with Chris Martin IV\, the 6th-generation owner of the iconic guitar manufacturer\, C.F. Martin & Co.\, as he shares his passion and stories from his over 35 years at the helm of the company. Founded in 1833 in New York City\, Martin Guitar has been crafting the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years. \n\n\n\nChris will share the remarkable history of C. F. Martin & Co. and the innovations that have shaped the acoustic guitar for nearly two centuries. Acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher will provide live musical examples\, showcasing how Martin instruments have inspired music legends and today’s most influential performers alike. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nTwo Centuries of History\, And We’re Just Getting Started. \n\n\n\nA Martin isn’t just a guitar. It’s playable history; part of a long line of legendary instruments stretching back to the company’s beginnings in 1833. Our guitars were strummed by Civil War soldiers around campfires\, helped shape the sound of modern music at the turn of the 20th century\, and were played by music’s first superstars like Jimmie Rodgers and Gene Autry. Decades later\, Martins floored the crowd at Woodstock\, then took center stage on MTV Unplugged\, and can be heard on countless classic and contemporary songs across all genres of music. Artists like Elvis Presley\, Joni Mitchell\, Bob Dylan\, John Lennon\, Kurt Cobain\, John Mayer\, Ed Sheeran\, and many others all played Martins\, creating much of the soundtrack of the last century. And who knows? With one of our instruments in your hand\, you could help write the soundtrack for the next century.
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/an-evening-with-chris-martin-iv-and-craig-thatcher-tobias-music-downers-grove-il/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
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SUMMARY:Craig Thatcher Band\, Heisler's Dairy Bar Summer Music Series\, Tamaqua\, PA"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/craig-thatcher-band-heislers-dairy-bar/
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SUMMARY:CTB-Miller Keystone Blood Center Event at Levitt Pavilion\, ArtsQuest SteelStacks Campus
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://craigthatcher.com/event/craig-cliff-private-event-2/
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SUMMARY:CTB Private Event
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