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!!!
My little sister Anna is battling small cell lung cancer. I am raising money for her benefit (for medical expenses and major repairs to her small house).
PROCEEDS FROM ALL SALES OF MY CD'S (PLEASE GO TO THE “STORE” SECTION OF THIS SITE) WILL GO TOWARD HER BENEFIT! THERE IS NO SET PRICE; WHAT YOU DONATE IS UP TO YOU!
Thank you so very much for your generosity!
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”!
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!
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!
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!
My new record, “The Troubadour”, is being manufactured and will available very soon!
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!
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”.
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!
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!
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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.
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Polish American Citizens Club, Kline Boulevard, Whitehouse Station NJ
Old buddy Ed Jankiewicz and I bring the songs of Simon & Garfunkel (and others) to the great Polish American Citizens Club in Whitehouse Station NJ!
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
Another return engagement at the awesome Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ! I'll be doing a 40-minute set as I share the 2 hours with 2 other artists.
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Old York Cellars Winery, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ
Another return engagement at the great Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ!
A last-minute return engagement at my great neighborhood venue, The Rail!
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Grovers Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor NJ
I am so thrilled to return to the iconic Grovers Mill Coffee House in West Windsor NJ! GMCH was one of the first venues I played when I was starting out. This should be a lot of fun!
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Mama's Cafe Baci, 260 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown NJ
Thrilled to return to the amazing Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ! I'll be doing a 40-minute set as I share the 2 hours with 2 other artists.
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Old York Cellars Winery, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes NJ
Another return enggement at the amazing Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ. Great wines, friendly staff, and a beautiful setting!
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Clinton Come Together Music Series, West Main Street (next to Heartstrings), Clinton NJ
A return engagement at the wonderful Clinton Come Together Music Series!
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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 fabulous Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ! Great wine and food, awesome staff, and a beautiful outdoor setting! Come enjoy live music and wine!
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Holland Township Farmers Market, Firehouse Parking Lot, Holland Township NJ
My 2021 debut at the small by mighty Holland Township Farmer's Market!
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Clinton Come Together Music Series, Hunterdon Art Museum Pavillion, Clinton NJ
Old buddy Ed Jankiewicz and I bring our "Coo Coo Cachoo" Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show to the Clinton Come Together Music Series!
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Flemington Car Show, Main Street (in front of Main Street Bagels), Flemington NJ
Old buddy Ed Jankiewicz and I ("Coo Coo Cachoo") play the songs of Simon & Garfunkel (and others) at the awesome Flemington NJ Car Show!
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington NJ
Another return engagement at the great Stangle Farmr's Market in Flemington NJ! Come on out and support the awesome vendors, and catch some live music!
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Clinton Come Together Music Series, West Main Street (next to Heartstrings), Clinton NJ
So happy to be returning to the amazing Clinton Come Together Music Series in Clinton NJ. This is the 1st of 4 solo appearances.
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Asbury Coffee Mill, 432 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ
My old buddy Ed Jankiewicz and I bring our "Coo Coo Cachoo" Simon & Garfunkel Show to the amazing Asbury Coffee Mill!
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington NJ
Another return engagement at the awesome Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! Come out and support the amazing vendors while listening to live music!
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Stangl Factory Farmers Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Another return engagement at the awesome Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! Come out and support the amazing vendors while listening to live music!
A return engagement at the fabulous Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes NJ! Great wine and food, awesome staff, and a beautiful outdoor setting! Come enjoy live music and wine!