Lehigh Valley-based bluesman and noted guitarist Craig Thatcher, along with bassist/vocalist Wayde Leonard and drummer Don Plowman, has put together an explosive Cream tribute show that will be at the Mauch Chunk Opera House at 8 p.m. Saturday.

The performance will include Cream's greatest hits like "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room," "Crossroads" and "Badge." The band also plays Cream's jams: "Spoonful" "I'm So Glad" and "Toad."They pay homage to the world's first blues/rock/psychedelic super trio with this spectacular show.Cream was formed in 1966 with Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. They introduced the concept of the power trio, which laid the foundation for the entire heavy rock genre. In their all-too-brief time together Cream changed the '60s music scene forever.Clapton, Bruce and Baker would not reunite to perform again until 2005.Thatcher has helped fill the void, especially poignant with the recent passing of bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce, by creating this stunning tribute. Relive the days of this rock supergroup.Future shows• 8 p.m. Friday, Ten Band, one of the nation's premier fan tributes to the legendary rock band Pearl Jam.• 8 p.m. Saturday, Craig Thatcher's Tribute to Cream, including all the band's greatest hits.• 8 p.m. Sunday, 40 Story Radio Tower with Bret Alexander, principle songwriter/producer/guitarist for The Badlees.• 8 p.m. March 4, Jorma Kaukonen, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music• 8 p.m. March 5, Kashmir, the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin on the modern national touring scene.• 8 p.m. March 11, Jane Lee Hooker, a band of five women from NYC who infuse the grit and attitude of their hometown into rock and the blues.• 8 p.m. March 12, Tartan Terrors St. Patrick's Weekend Celebration, featuring music, comedy and dance.• 8 p.m. March 18, Savoy Brown. Guitarist Kim Simmonds continues to challenge himself and his band to reach new heights and find higher ground.• 8 p.m. March 19, Cornmeal, heavily influenced by American roots and folk music, this band blends lightning-fast tempos and impeccable harmonies. Special guest Serene Green.• 8 p.m. March 26, Reverend Jefferson will perform the best of the two landmark Jefferson Airplane live albums, "Bless It's Pointed Little Head", and "Thirty Seconds Over Winterland," Reverend Jefferson pays tribute to two of the live albums that ushered in the era of the Jam Band.• 8 p.m. April 2, Cash is King, a tribute to Johnny CashThe opera house is located at 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe. Tickets are available online at

www.mcohjt.com, by visiting Soundcheck Records in Jim Thorpe or calling them at 570-325-4009. The opera house box office is open from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 570-325-0249. The facility is open from noon until 5 p.m. on show days.