Guitar Center and Martin Guitars to host “An Evening with Chris Martin | The Legacy of Martin & Co.” at Guitar Center Union Square in New York
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
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