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Welcome!  I'm Thomas Johnston, an Americana singer/songwriter from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, USA. Please enjoy the site, especially the music.  

I am so happy to announce the release of my 6th (5th full length) solo album, "The Troubadour"!  It contains 14 original songs, all recorded at SonDad Studios (founded by myself and my son, Stephen)!  You will find the album and tracks for download in the MUSIC section of this site.  Physical CD's can be purchased in the STORE section (and I'll sign them for you).  These are exciting times, especially coming off the success of 2021's "Traveling Companions"!

My original songs are influenced by classic Americana, classic Country, classic Rock, and Irish music.  All six of my CD's are available on this site, and they are also on CDBaby, ITunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and, of course, at my shows.  You can listen to individual tracks in the MUSIC section.

After playing 105 shows in each 2016 and 2017, I had the great fortune of playing around 300 shows from 2018 thru 2019!  COVID has restricted the number of venues I could play in 2020 and 2021, but I was fortunate to have a busier show schedule in 2022.  And 2023 has been VERY busy; heck, I played 20 shows in September alone!  I am on pace to break my record for shows in a year!

Please check my shows schedule on the site, and join the email list.
Thank you so much for your support...Slainte!!!

Here's What's Happening

Work Has Ramped Up on "The Troubadour"! 

The writing is almost finished for my upcoming 5th full-length studio record, "The Troubadour"!  I am very excited to get back into our SonDad Studios in the second half of September to begin recording.  My son, Stephen, will be back at the board handling the recording, while I will handle the mixing and mastering.  I have a real good feeling about this one!  The goal has always been to make the next record better than the last, and we've succeeded each time.  We are targeting a release just in time for the holidays!  More updates to come.  Thanks you for your support! 

More Shows! 

The show schedule is beginning to fill in!  Please check the calendar of events to see where I'll be playing next.  Thank you for your support!

HUNTERDON COUNTY NJ's FAVORITE ENTERTAINER!!! 

Well, how about that!  Today I found out I was voted "Hunterdon County NJ's Favorite Entertainer" in a poll conducted by Hunterdon Happening Magazine!

My heartfelt thanks to all who voted for me.  I am so happy to know there are a bunch of people who enjoy the music I do!

New Video! 

I put a new video up on the site.  It is an introduction to my upcoming single, "The Effect You Have on Me".  Enjoy!

 

Heading Back to the Studio! 

It is time to head back to SonDad Studios to begin recording the upcoming single of my new song, "The Effect You Have on Me".  I've played this song at a few shows, and the audience response has been extremely positive!  My son and co-producer, Stephen, will be at the board.  After the success and great reviews of my last album, "Traveling Companions", I am very excited to return to recording, mixing and mastering!  Once it's finished, you'll be able to hear it on this site!  Thank you for your support!

Plans for 2022! 

Scheduled for 2022:  My 6th record, "The Solitary Troubadour".  To be recorded at our own SonDad Studios!

A Wonderful Review for "Traveling Companions"!!! 

Many thanks to Chip Mergott, an awesome singer/songwriter/musician from Hunterdon County NJ, for his great review of "Traveling Companions".  Chip was discovered in the late 1970's by none other that Bonnie Raitt!  Here's what Chip had to say about my new record:

"I've been listening with avid appreciation...It's a great CD with lots of good songs...Well produced, well performed...Check it out; a local singer/songwriter makes good".

Much appreciated, Chip!

 

A Return to Old York Cellars Winery!!! 

YAY!!!  I am thrilled to be returning to the beautiful Old York Cellars Winery on Saturday, June 19th!  Terrific wines, amazing staff, and a lovely setting.  I'll be performing from 12 Noon to 6:30PM!

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