Craig Bickhardt Family & Friends Concert

On Saturday, April 27th at 7pm, Trinity's Spotlight Concert Series presents an unforgettable evening of music as acclaimed singer-songwriter Craig Bickhardt takes the stage for an exclusive full band concert event. The performance promises to showcase the captivating talent and soulful melodies of this Delaware County artist, bringing together his talented family and friends for an evening of heartfelt tunes and memorable experiences. Joining Craig on stage are his daughter Aislinn Landolt on vocals, Michael G. Ronstadt on cello, Tom Hampton on vocals and guitars, and Tommy Geddes on drums.

This eagerly anticipated concert will offer fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to witness Craig Bickhardt’s Musical mastery firsthand, as he performs selections from his extensive catalog of music. From intimate acoustic ballads to energetic anthems, the evening promises a diverse musical journey that will leave a lasting impression on all in attendance.

ABOUT THE MUSICIANS::

Craig Bickhardt is a critically acclaimed folk/Americana performing songwriter with major writing credits, a poet’s voice, a virtuoso guitar style and a veteran’s experience. His songs have found their way onto platinum and Grammy-winning recordings by legends such as Johnny Cash, Martina McBride, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Jonathan Edwards, David Wilcox, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea and Alison Krauss. Craig's voice and songs can be heard in the Academy Award-winning film "Tender Mercies," starring Robert Duvall, as well as the films "Switchback" and "At Close Range."

Website: www.craigbickhardt.com

Aislinn Teige has been performing with her father for many years. She has a beautiful voice that can be heard on many of Craig's albums. We look forward to welcoming her back to the stage.

Michael G. Ronstadt has been captivating audiences throughout North America for nearly two decades. A master at his craft, Ronstadt traverses a mélange of musical styles that range from anywhere between folk, jazz, classical, Americana and the wildly ethereal. He lends his talents to a broad range of projects, including solo work and a variety of small ensembles, as well as larger bands. He has appeared on more than 200 albums in the last 20 years. His versatile work has been tapped for studio and concert work by such artists as David Bromberg, Linda Ronstadt, Murial Anderson and Craig Bickhardt (SKB). He has opened up for artists like Ruthie Foster, Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane), Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Neil Young, Death Cab For Cutie, Smashing Pumpkins and Josh Groban..

Website: https://michaelronstadt.com

Tom Hampton is a multi-instrumentalist, sideman, session musician and singer/songwriter. In April 2020, he joined the country-rock band Poco as guitarist and vocalist. Hampton's abilities on an array of instruments (guitar, lap steel, pedal steel guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin) created a niche for him over the years as a first-call utility player for a number of notable artists - some of whom he tours and records with on a regular basis. Hampton has toured with Craig Bickhardt and Craig's band Idlewheel, which included Poco bassist Jack Sundrud. He has also toured and recorded with Hooters guitarist John Lilley, Dan May, J.D. Malone, and Cosmic Americana band Boris Garcia, folksinger Tracy Grammer, Craig Fuller of Pure Prairie League and Little Feat, and longtime personal guitar hero Paul Cotton of Poco. He has also backed and performed with Marshall Tucker Band, Pure Prairie League, Eric Andersen, Jonathan Edwards, Jim Photoglo, Vonda Sheppard, Don Henry, Julie Gold, Daryle Singletary and many others.

Website: https://tomhampton.com

The doors will open at 6:30 PM and the concert will begin at 7 PM. The concert is free, but a free-will offering of $25 per person is recommended. Please consider submitting your free-will offering electronically in advance at https://goo.gl/eLbtzH and fill in the amount on the "Spotlight Concert" line, and complete the rest of the submission form.

Trinity Presbyterian Church is located on Berwyn Avenue, 1 block south of Route 30 (Lancaster Pike) in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Parking is free. The GPS address for the main church parking lot is 51 Waterloo Ave, Berwyn PA, 19312.

Craig Bickhardt and his daughter Aislinn Teige have previously performed together at the Spotlight Concert Series. We look foward to their return for this special Spotlight Concert.

As an artist and musician, Tom Hampton’s journey has taken him across a multitude of landscapes over the course of his career - from fledgling drummer to taking up guitar to explore the craft of songwriting and recording, later finding his own niche as an in-demand session player and sideman - to becoming a member of the pioneering country-rock band Poco.

Musician Michael G. Ronstadt has traversed a wide range of musical styles from singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, classical, Americana to new age.