Lovers of traditional Country music are in for a real treat when The Cramer Brothers Band hits the stage.

The band is scheduled to perform from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday on the main stage at this year’s Palmerton Community Festival held in the borough park.

The band consists of Ray Cramer (lead vocals, rhythm guitar); Randy Cramer (fiddle, vocals); Michael Carr (lead guitar, vocals); Bill Matlack, (drums); Roy Peterman (pedal steel guitar); Allen Roth (bass guitar, vocals); and Marc Young (keyboards, vocals).

Randy and Ray Cramer said the band’s favorite songs to perform are “any and all traditional country.” Their favorite artist is Merle Haggard.

They said the band’s most requested songs are “Farmer’s Daughter,” “A Place to Fall Apart,” “Ramblin’ Fever,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “Houston Solution,” “Orange Blossom Special.”

Randy and Ray explained what it is they enjoy most about performing at the festival.

“We enjoy the beautiful park setting, and the welcoming we receive to perform the best show we can for the many lifelong fans that are a big part of our success, and to welcome any new fans through this event that have not been to any of our shows,” they said.

The late Ron Cramer, the proud father of Ray and Randy, originally formed the Cramer Brothers Band. Ron, who played fiddle and sang, passed his country music talent on to his two sons, Ray and Randy, who began performing with him when Ray was 12 and Randy was 10. Ray and Randy spent many years performing with their father, and soon became the Pocono Mountains’ most in-demand country band.

Along the way, Randy went off to win three Pennsylvania State Fiddle Championships before he was 14. Randy had previously been offered to tour with Aaron Tippin, Faith Hill and Ray Price.

The brothers then went on to help form the band, “Shucks.” They spent several years with Shucks, performing all over Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The group recorded several albums, and received worldwide radio airplay. When Shucks disbanded in the early ’90s, the brothers decided to re-form the Cramer Brothers Band for Ray and Randy to show off their vocal and instrumental talents.

These days, the Brothers are one of the premiere acts in country music, and have opened shows for just about every major country artist, including Merle Haggard, George Jones, George Strait, Willie Nelson, Gene Watson, and many others. They are also the backing band of choice for second generation legends such as Marty Haggard, Dion Pride, Georgette Jones, and others when they are in the area.

The CBB have been providing great music for people at country music clubs, fairs, festivals, concerts, and private parties for over 25 years. The band is available for any function that requires a musical organization, which displays professionalism, enthusiasm, talent and charisma.