My new single, “Baby Bird”, is now on he website! My nephew, Michael Forrest, showed me this poem he wrote, and I turned it into a blues songs. This song will appear on my upcoming Blues EP. Please enjoy “Baby Bird”!
Welcome
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
"THE TROUBADOUR" IS HERE!!!
Yes, it is!!! You can find it in the STORE section of the website. No charge for shipping. Purchase a CD and I'll get it right out to you. Enjoy “The Troubadour”! Thank you so much for your support!
"THE TROUBADOUR" IS ARRIVING TODAY!!!
My 6th studio record, “The Troubadour”, is all finished and arriving TODAY! Thanks to Discmakers for putting them all together. Thanks to Anton Daub once again for his awesome graphic design work. Thanks to my sister Anna Johnston for the beautiful artwork for the front cover. SO EXCITED to get this new album out to the world!
"The Troubadour" Available for Pre-Order!
My new record, “The Troubadour”, is available for pre-order in the STORE section of the website! The album will be available by November 1, 2023 (most likely sooner). Thank you for your support!
THE TROUBADOUR RELEASE COMING SOON!
My new record, “The Troubadour”, is being manufactured and will available very soon!
"The Troubadour" is Almost Finished!
All Lead vocal and acoustic guitar tracks are in! Ten of the fourteen songs have been mixed and mastered! Hoping to have everything wrapped up by the end of the week! Thanks to my son Stephen for his great work in our SonDad Studios! Release date coming soon!
The Recording of the New Song "A Man Most Blessed"!
With my son and co-producer Stephen at the board, we recorded acoustic rhythm guitar and vocals for the new song “A Man So Blessed”, a tribute to my Bronx buddy Colin Casey who is battling cancer. Tonight, I will add an acoustic lead guitar track. Hope to have it mixed and mastered by mid-week! This song will be on the upcoming new album, “The Troubadour”.
A New Song...And A New Video
I just finished a most heartfelt song, “A Man So Blessed”, written for my dear friend, Colin Casey, who is battling cancer. Colin and I grew up together in the Bronx, NY. After my family moved to New Jersey, it took 45 years for us to reunite. Please keep Colin in your prayers as he faces this great challenge.
I recorded a video of me playing the song. It is here on the website!
TONIGHT"S SHOW
This evening, I'll be playing the beautiful Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes, NJ! I'll be on from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Wine, paella, and live music…a winning combination!
COUNT 'EM! 17 SHOWS IN JULY!
The hard work is paying off! Seventeen shows scheduled in July 2023! I am so grateful to all the venues for all the opportunities! Please check the show schedule, and thank you for your support!
Here's Where I'm Playing Next
Previous events
Thomas Johnston Plays Dickens Days
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In Front of Christie's, Corner of Main and Leigh Streets, Clinton NJ
The second of 2 appearances at the wonderful Dickens Days Festival in Clinton NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays Dickens Days
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In Front of Christie's, Corner of Main and Leigh Streets, Clinton NJ
The first of 2 dates performing holiday songs at the wonderful Dickens Dats Festival in Clinton NJ!
Thomas Johnston Returns to Mama's Cafe Baci
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
I'll be sharing the stage with two other fine artists, each doing 45-minute sets at the great Mama's Cafe Bacin in Hackettstown NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Stangl Factory Farmers Market
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Another return engagement at the great Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ!
Another return engagement at the beautiful Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Stangl Factory Farmers Market
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Another return engagement at the great Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ!
Another return engagement at the beautiful Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Rigoes Grange Holiday Market
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Ringoes Grange #12, 1101 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ
I'll be playing holiday tunes (including songs from my Christmas EP) at the Ringoes Grange #12 Holiday Market in Ringoes NJ!
Thomas Johnston Returns to Mama's Cafe Baci
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
I'll be sharing the stage with two other fine artists as we each do 45-minute sets at the great Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Stangl Factory Farmers Market
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Another return engagement at the great Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! The market is open from 9:00AM to 3:00PM.
Thomas Johnston Returns to Mama's Cafe Baci
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
I'll be joining 2 other players as we each do 45-minute sets at the amazing Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Stangl Factory Farmers Market
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Another return engagement at the great Stangl Farmer's in Flemington NJ! The market is open from 9:00AM - 3:00PM.
Thomas Johnston Returns to Mama's Cafe Baci
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
I'll be joining 2 other players as we each do 45-minute sets at the amazing Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Stangl Factory Farmers Market
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington NJ
Another return engagement at the great Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! The market is open from 9:00AM - 3:00PM.
Thomas Johnston Returns to Grovers Mill Coffee House
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Grovers Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor NJ
Another return engagement at one of my favorite venues ever: Grover's Mill Coffee House in West Windsor NJ!
Thomas Johnston Returns to Mama's Cafe Baci
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
I'll be joining 2 other players as we each play 45-minute sets at the amazing Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ!
Another return engagement at the fabulous Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ!
Another return engagement at the fabulous Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ!
Thomas Johnston Plays the Holland Twp Farmers Market
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Firehouse Parking Lot, Holland Township NJ
Another return engagement at the small but mighty Holland Township Farmers Market.