WHO: Guitar Center and Martin Guitars, hosting “An Evening with Chris Martin | The Legacy of Martin & Co.,” featuring Christian Frederick Martin IV, known as “Chris” (the executive chairman of the world-renowned C. F. Martin & Co.), in collaboration/conversation with artist and Martin brand ambassador Craig Thatcher.
WHAT: The event will showcase up to a dozen specially selected Martin Guitars from Chris’s personal collection at the Martin Guitar Museum in Nazareth, PA. Founded in 1833 in New York City, C.F. Martin & Co. has been making the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years. For this special talk in association with the Guitar Center, Chris will be sharing stories about Martin Guitar's deep history with New York’s music scene, as well as personal anecdotes from his 35 years at the helm of this iconic American brand. Audience members will get to hear the priceless instruments played by Martin clinician and singer/songwriter Craig Thatcher, along with Q&A and autograph signing.
A few of Martin guitars that Chris and Craig will be showcasing during the event include a Joan Baez 0-45JB, Eric Clapton 000-42, Paul Simon OM-42, D-18 DC David Crosby, D-28M Mamas & Papas, HD-740 Roger McGuinn 7-string and many more!
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. EST
WHERE:
Guitar Center Union Square
25 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
Contact media@guitarcenter.com to RSVP and for additional media queries.
More about the presenters:
Chris Martin
C. F. Martin, IV, or “Chris” as he prefers, is the Executive Chairman of the world-renowned C.F. Martin & Co. and the 6th generation of the Martin family to run the business. Martin acoustic guitars are prized worldwide for their exceptional tone, design, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Under Chris Martin’s direction, the Company has maintained its integrity and industry-wide respect while growing and prospering to unprecedented manufacturing and sales levels.
Martin Guitar was founded in 1833 and is headquartered in Nazareth, PA. (MartinGuitar.com)
Craig Thatcher
Craig Thatcher is an International Clinician/Ambassador for C.F. Martin & Co. of Nazareth, PA, a guitar instructor, and a recording artist. Thatcher has performed in over 35 different countries and has worked with and/or opened for many great artists, including John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks, Jonny Lang, Dicky Betts, Marty Stuart, Roseanne Cash, and Roger McGuinn. Craig is the originator and host of the PBS television series, Behind The Guitar, where he presents and interviews internationally-known guitarists in front of a live audience. http://www.craigthatcher.com/
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Clyne Media | pr@clynemedia.com
Guitar Center | media@guitarcenter.com
Martin Guitars | Katharine Richardson, Richlynn Group | kate@richlynngroup.com |