Hey folks! Looking for an awesome stocking stuffer? How about an EP of original holiday songs? Check out the STORE section for the new EP, "On This Christmas Day". Downloads are now available. Physical CD's will be available by December 8th. Thanks for your support, and enjoy your holidays!
Welcome
Welcome! I'm Thomas Johnston, an Americana singer/songwriter from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, USA. Please enjoy the site, especially the music. My original songs are influenced by classic Americana, classic Country, classic Rock, and Irish music. All three of my CD's are available on this site, and they are also on CDBaby, ITunes, Amazon, Spotify, and, of course, at my shows. You can listen to the single, "I Hope You Know", right here on the site.
2019 was another fantastic year! After playing 105 shows in each 2016 and 2017, I had the great fortune of playing around 300 shows from 2018 thru 2019! Although COVID has restricted the number of venues I can play in 2020, I am still booking outdoor gigs. Please check my shows schedule on the site, and join the email list.
In 2020, I am not only planning to release my fourth CD, "Traveling Companions", I am also planning the release of a Christmas EP, "On This Christmas Day"! I have also opened my own recording studio, SonDad Studios, with my son and producer, Stephen Johnston. Despite the COVID, It's going to be a busy 2020!
Thank you for listening to my music...Slainte!!!
Here's What's Happening
"On This Christmas Day" Release News!!!
YES!!! I'm set to take pre-orders for physical copies of "On This Christmas Day" right here on the site!!! Simply go to the STORE section. The physical EP's will be available no later than December 8, 2020.
If you prefer downloads (full EP or individual tracks), you can purchase them NOW! Simply go to the MUSIC section.
Thank you so much for your support!!!
"On This Christmas Day" Pre-Orders
The files are all with the manufacturer, and we expect to receive the finished product during the first week of December!
I'll be setting up for pre-orders, right here on this site (store section).
Very excited to be releasing a holiday EP!!!
Thank you for your support!
On to the Manufacturer!
The master files and the cover and disc design files are heading to Disc Makers this weekend! Hoping to have the finished product by the first week of December. Stay tuned!
Cover Design for "On This Christmas Day"
The cover design work for my upcoming EP, "On This Christmas Day", has been completed, and it looks GREAT!!! BIG thanks to Anton Daub Design for the stellar work! Sending master files and cover design files to the manufacturer. Advanced sales opening very soon on this site! Thank you for your support!
There for You
My "breast cancer awareness" song, "There for You", is now available for download purchase! Please go to the Music section of the site. Half the proceeds will be donated to Evolve Pink, a non-profit supporting breast cancer survivors and their families. Thank you for supporting Evolve Pink!
Under the Mistletoe
So grateful for all the positive response so far for "Under the Mistletoe", the first single from my upcoming Christmas EP, "On This Christmas Day"! Meanwhile, the proofs for the cover will be coming in by Friday. It won't be long till the EP is avaialble! Thank you for your support.
The First Single from "On This Christmas Day"
So excited to announce that the first single from my upcoming Christmas EP, "On This Christmas Day", is now available for download, exclusively on this site! Check it out on the site-wide player. "Under the Mistletoe" is my "naughty" Christmas song! Enjoy, and than you so much for your support!
SonDad Studios
My son and producer, Stephen Johnston, recently opened our own recording studio, SonDad Studio! It is so exciting that the first recording project, "On This Christmas Day", is mastered! We'll be playing the songs on various players this weekend, and if all goes well (and so far it is), we'll be sending it out to be manufactured. We are shooting to have it available during Thanksgiving weekend!
The Mastering Is Done!!!
YAY! The mastering of my upcoming Christmas EP, "On This Christmas Day", has been completed! Working with my son and co-producer, Stephen Johnston, at our new SonDad Studios, we finished the mastering of the 7 songs last night. Sounds great! It will be made available very soon on this website!
Here's Where I'm Playing Next
Previous events
Thomas Johnston Plays The Rathskellar at The National Hotel
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The Rathskellar at The National Hotel, 31 Race Street, Frenchtown NJ
Another return engagement at the Ratheskellar Pub in the historic National Hotel in Frenchtown NJ!
Coo Coo Cachoo Plays the PACC
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Polish American Citizens Club, Kline Boulevard, Whitehouse Station NJ
Old buddy Ed Jankiewicz and I bring the music of Simon & Garfunkel to the Polish American Citizens Club in Whitehouse Station NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays Old York Cellars Winery
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Another return engagement at one of my favorite venues, the beautiful Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ! Contact the Winery for reservations.
Thomas Johnston Debut at Carlucci's Bistro
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Carlucci's Bistro, 653 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station NJ
My debut at this wonderful local spot! Great food, friendly staff, beautiful outdoor patio! Promises to be a pleasant evening!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Evolve Pink/Sphericality Fundraiser
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Sphericality, 124 Main Street (parking lot), Flemington NJ
I am honored to provide the music for this fundraiser for Evolve Pink, a non-profit supporting women and families affected by breast cancer, and Sphericality, a women's wellness center. Stop by and support these great groups!
Thomas Johnston Plays Old York Cellars Winery
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Another return engagement to the beautiful Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ! Contact the winery for reservations.
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Fire Department Parking Lot, Holland Township, NJ
Another return engagement at the small but mighty Holland Township NJ Farmers Market!
My regularly scheduled Sunday Supper Show at Six! Original songs, and maybe a couple of covers. Thank you for your support!
A Sunday Supper Show on a Saturday! Making up for last Sunday when I was performing at Old York Cellars.
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Fire Department Parking Lot, Holland Township, NJ
Another return engagement at the small but mighty Holland Township NJ Farmer's Market!
Thomas Johnston at Clinton Come Together
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Clinton Come Together Music Series, West Main Street, Clinton NJ
Another return engagement at the great Clinton Come Together Music Series in Clinton NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays Old York Cellars Winery
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Another return engagement to one of my favorite venues: Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Fire Department Parking Lot, Holland Township, NJ
Another return engagement at the small but mighty Holland Township NJ Farmers Market!
Coo Coo Cachoo at The National Hotel
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The National Hotel, Race Street, Frenchtown NJ
Ed Jankiewicz and I return to the historic National Hotel in Frenchtown NJ with the songs of Simon and Garfunkel, and others.
My debut at the amazing Wild West City in Stanhope NJ! I'll be playing 2 15-minute sets, one at 12 noon, the other at 1:15PM. I am representing the Skylands Songwriters Guild.
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Fire Department Parking Lot, Holland Township, NJ
Another return engagement at the small but mighty Holland Township NJ Farmers Market!
Coo Coo Cachoo Plays Asbury Coffee Mill
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Asbury Coffee Mill, 432 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ
Ed Jankiewicz and I bring the songs of Simon & Garfunkel (and others) to the amazing Asbury Coffee Mill in Asbury NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Fire Department Parking Lot, Holland Township, NJ
Another return engagement at the small but mighty Holland Township NJ Farmers Market!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Firehouse Parking Lot, Holland Township NJ
My 4th of 4 July appearances at the awesome Holland Township Farmers Market!
Another installment of my Sunday Supper Show at Six!