The State Theatre & C.F. Martin & Co. Present GUITARMANIA TO BEATLEMANIA Tonight

Featuring a concert performance by renowned two-time Grammy Award-winning, guitar virtuoso Laurence Juber, Guitarmania to Beatlemania showcase's America's oldest and most revered maker of acoustic guitars - C.F. Martin & Co from nearby Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

The State Theatre & C.F. Martin & Co. present GUITARMANIA TO BEATLEMANIA: THE EVOLUTION OF THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR tonight, March 25 in the Acopian Ballroom. The show time is 7:00 PM and is sold out. Proceeds benefit the FREDDY© Awards program and the show is sponsored by Comprehensive Wealth Strategies

Dick Boak, archivist for Martin Guitar, will present an interactive history of the 178-year-old guitar company, showcase an array of historically significant guitars that trace the instrument's evolution, and highlight the succession of famed guitarists that have contributed to American musical culture. An employee since 1976, Boak has held many positions at C.F. Martin & Co. During his time with the company, he initiated their highly visible signature edition guitar program that has produced artist models for more than 100 legendary musicians. He currently manages the company's museum and archives.

Laurence Juber will also discuss his work composing, recording, and performing as the lead guitarist with Paul McCartney's band Wings, as well as his prolific work as a solo instrumentalist.

Also performing that evening will be special guests Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyk. Thatcher and Van Wyk have been performing together as both a duo (guitar/violin) and as members of the Craig Thatcher Band since 2008. As a duo they've released two CDs; "From The Valley to the World" and "Passion, Spirit & Strings" and have traveled for performances throughout the country as well as tours in Italy and Ireland. Craig is also a guitar clinician/artist for C.F. Martin & Co. and in that capacity travels worldwide performing concerts and making presentations for enthusiasts of the iconic Martin brand.