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 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 awesome Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! Stop by and support the amazing vendors while listening to some fine live music!
A return engagement to this great local venue, The Rail in Whitehouse Station NJ! Award winning burgers, terrific staff, and some fine live music!
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 awesome Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! Stop by and support the amazing vendors as you listen to some fine live music!
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 awesome Stangl Factory Farmers Market in Flemington 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 amazing Stangl Factory Farmers Market in Flemington NJ! So happy to be playing somewhere!
Thomas Johnston at Stangl Farmer's Market
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Stangl Factory Farmer's Market, Stangl Road, Flemington NJ
A return engagement at the great Stangl Farmer's Market in Flemington NJ! I'll be selling the new holiday EP, "On This Christmas Day"! Come on out and support the amazing vendors!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Ed Jankiewicz and I return to the historic National Hotel in Frenchtown NJ with the songs of Simon and Garfunkel, and others.