Meet Thatcher Horrocks
Event singer and guitarist in Los angeles, California
Hello, I'm Thatcher Horrocks and I provide premium, exceptionally crafted live solo acoustic music for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more.
My music has been featured on major networks such as CBS, Paramount, HBO, and Hulu, and my uniquely entertaining performances have led me to play for household-name brands, politicians, and luxury resorts like the Four Seasons Beverly Hills.
With every performance, my focus is on atmosphere, personalization, and connection. If you and your guests aren’t happy, neither am I. From inquiry to the final note, I deliver a seamless, headache-free experience that enhances the vibe of your event and delivers exactly what you’re looking for.
Music has been a part of my life since before I was born. I grew up in the most musical family in the neighborhood. My mother - a piano teacher, raised and home-educated us while supplementing my father’s income in our single-income household. She sand to me and had me listening to classics while I was still in the womb. As soon as I could talk (and even before I could talk properly), I was singing. At around 8 years old, she put me in a church choir, where I remained for many years. I attribute the roots of my love for performance to these years of my life.
Although my mom tried her best to teach me piano, I never fully connected with the instrument. I wrestled with the idea of learning music, dabbling in different instruments but never fully becoming inspired by any of them. That all changed the day my sister showed me a few guitar chords, I was instantly hooked.
Somehow, I always found hours in the day to practice, with sessions that often stretched to five or six hours at a time. Being home-educated even allowed me to study guitar with a tutor for school credit. My first performance accompanying myself was at a Guitar Center in Los Angeles, where I played a very rough rendition of “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayer, and I haven’t stopped since.
Everything shifted during my high school years. I started an indie-soul acoustic duo with my sister, Lily Horrocks, called Sunflower Academy, and we began gigging frequently at restaurants and bars throughout Los Angeles. Along the way, we also recorded music for licensing companies, which led to our songs being featured in major film and television projects on platforms such as Hulu, HBO, and Paramount.
When I transferred to public school in my junior year, I discovered an incredible community in the choir and theater programs that further deepened my love for performing. In theater, I earned the John Raitt Awards for Youth Broadway Artist Alliance Scholarship for my performance as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. That honor sent me to New York on a full-ride scholarship, where I studied with Broadway actors and music professionals.
During my senior year, I continued expanding my live performance experience both by expanding my chops at gigs and by joining a group of friends to compete in the school-wide Battle of the Bands as lead singer and guitarist. We went on to win with a resounding vote from the judges.
After high school, I continued gigging with Sunflower Academy and was recruited by a brother duo as lead vocalist and guitarist. Together, we formed a rock group called The Spinouts. The band continues to grow rapidly, marked by the release of our debut single, “Gimme Your Love,” and opportunities to open for major acts such as Fitz and The Tantrums and Two Feet in Mammoth, California.
We perform frequently all over the South Bay at some of its largest music events, including BeachLife Festival, where we’re scheduled to perform on May 3, 2026, alongside artists such as James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, My Morning Jacket, and Peach Pit.
These days, much of my focus is on weddings and private events because I love providing music for life’s most meaningful moments. I’ve performed at hundreds of events, and I couldn’t be happier doing what I love. Music is what I eat, sleep, and breathe. I’ve been performing longer than I even knew what the word “performing” meant, and I bring that same passion to every stage and celebration I’m part of.
My Journey in music
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While music is the biggest part of my life, when the performance is over and I set down my guitar, I have plenty of other passions. You’ll often find me at the gym lifting weights, studying the stock and crypto markets, or diving headfirst into conversations about the mysteries of life with good friends. I love exploring new foods and spending time with great people. And fair warning - if you ever challenge me to a game of bowling, prepare to be humbled.
If you’re planning a wedding or event, I’d love to get to know you and find out how I can help make it even more special.
