# Event Details - **Event Name**: Matheson Music Festival Kickoff Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The 2026 Matheson Music Festival kicks off at Eastern Arizona College with a concert featuring nationally recognized bluegrass artists.About this EventThis family-friendly performance launches a celebration of American roots music in Safford, Arizona. While the full festival continues February 14–16 at the Graham County Fairgrounds, this one-night concert at EAC sets the tone with four outstanding acts.Proceeds from the concert support student scholarships at Eastern Arizona College.Featured artists:Edgar Loudermilk BandA seasoned performer with a powerful voice and masterful upright bass skills, Edgar Loudermilk blends traditional and contemporary bluegrass with soulful, Southern storytelling.? edgarloudermilk.comPhoebe Hunt & Dominick LeslieThis dynamic duo brings together virtuosic fiddle and mandolin playing with poetic songwriting. Dominick Leslie, a Grammy Award-winning mandolin player, is widely recognized for his innovative approach and deep roots in traditional music. Their performances span folk, jazz, and Appalachian traditions — thoughtful, passionate, and profoundly moving.? phoebehuntmusic.com | dominickleslie.comHoney BucketsA high-energy bluegrass trio known for single-mic performances, infectious enthusiasm, and tight harmonies. Their shows are both fun and musically rich — perfect for fans of punchy acoustic music.? honeybuckets.bandMuddy Mountain WestArizona’s own Americana-bluegrass powerhouse with a big-hearted sound and a magnetic stage presence. Their music is foot-stomping, heartfelt, and rooted in mountain music traditions.? muddymountainwest.comTicket types:VIP Orchestra Box (Yellow) - $75 ($81.75)Includes 5:30 p.m. Meet and Greet with the bands.Row A (Orange) - $50 ($55.09)Orchestra - Row B-K (Green) - $35 ($39.11)Accessible Spot Row K (Pale Pink) - $35 ($39.11)Lower Section - Row E-K(Green) - $25 ($28.45)Please note:Accessible spots (Pale Pink) do not have physical seats. They include spaces for those with mobility devices.This is a nonrefundable event. All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges on completed orders. Please be sure you have selected the proper event and seat locations prior to completing your order.Ordering seats:Order tickets by clicking "Buy on Map." Click on the seats you want to purchase. Different colored seats represent different ticket types and prices. Please double-check your order before you check out.Tips:When ordering tickets using the Eventbrite map, use the plus and minus buttons in the corners for zooming. In the grey area, click and drag your mouse to move the map around after you have zoomed in. If you accidentally click on the wrong seat, click on it again to remove it. If a seat is grey, it means it is taken and cannot be purchased.-Questions about ticketing?Call (928) 428 - 8228Or email mprticketing@eac.eduhttps://youtu.be/VfSKBB7VJ8o?si=Mt5xVweMgJDZLGYNhttps://youtu.be/y1qRyjgb1SE?si=kHFkdfXKHqyLLIw1https://youtu.be/8FwTsh2H6Co?si=rEgIOtWqfNsTf8lBhttps://youtu.be/2wW9BAf0bUM?si=k9IbIurdV04lp9HSAgenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMVIP Ticket Meet and Greet?: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMMatheson Music Festival Kickoff Concert - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, music-festivals, concerts, festivals, meet-and-greet, performances, art, nonprofit, meetups, jazz, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmatheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert-tickets-1978007758452 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.45, max: 81.75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Thatcher - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: EAC Fine Arts Auditorium - **lat**: 32.8416238 - **long**: -109.76345 - **full address**: EAC Fine Arts Auditorium, 390 North College Avenue, Thatcher, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Eastern Arizona College (https://allevents.in/org/eastern-arizona-college/18858389) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/749ee43f8c992b790b9d0597655f8be1388f5588e2467718093efde58f070aa7-rimg-w1200-h605-dc502872-gmir.png?v=1766273318 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Matheson+Music+Festival+Kickoff+Concert&date=11+Feb ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** EAC Fine Arts Auditorium, 390 North College Avenue, Thatcher, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 28.45 up to 81.75 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Eastern Arizona College - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** entertainment, music, music-festivals, concerts, festivals, meet-and-greet, performances, art, nonprofit, meetups, jazz, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Matheson Music Festival Kickoff Concert ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Matheson Music Festival Kickoff Concert", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/749ee43f8c992b790b9d0597655f8be1388f5588e2467718093efde58f070aa7-rimg-w1200-h605-dc502872-gmir.png?v=1766273318", "startDate": "2026-02-11", "endDate": "2026-02-11", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "EAC Fine Arts Auditorium", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "390 North College Avenue", "postalCode": "85552", "addressLocality": "Thatcher", "addressRegion": "AZ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.8416238", "longitude": "-109.76345" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The 2026 Matheson Music Festival kicks off at Eastern Arizona College with a concert featuring nationally recognized bluegrass artists.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-11", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "28.45", "highPrice": "81.75", "price": "28.45", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452", "price": "81.75", "name": "Ticket Type" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452", "price": "55.09", "name": "Ticket Type" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452", "price": "39.11", "name": "Ticket Type" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452", "price": "39.11", "name": "Ticket Type" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/thatcher/matheson-music-festival-kickoff-concert/100001978007758452", "price": "28.45", "name": "Ticket Type" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Eastern Arizona College", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/eastern-arizona-college/18858389", "description": "Two-year, public community college located in Thatcher, Arizona, offering associate degrees, certificates, and personal interest courses. 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