Craig Thatcher
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Craig Thatcher is a highly accomplished guitarist, band leader, and international clinician and ambassador for C. F. Martin & Co., known for his versatility across rock, blues, jazz, and fingerstyle acoustic guitar. As the leader of the Craig Thatcher Band, he has been entertaining audiences since 1992, performing throughout Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley region and abroad. Craig also leads tribute shows honoring music legends like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, and more.
A longtime ambassador for Martin Guitar, Craig has performed at events for the company since 2004 and has been traveling globally since 2009, often alongside Chris Martin IV, to share the rich history of Martin Guitar and showcase new models. His career has seen him perform with and open for countless iconic musicians such as Jorma Kaukonen, G.E. Smith, Bill Kirchen, and Laurence Juber. He has performed in one capacity or another in nearly every U.S. state and over 40 countries.
Craig is also the creator and host of the PBS show Behind the Guitar, where he interviews world-class guitarists in front of live audiences. His musical expertise and passion have earned him numerous local and regional awards throughout his career.