My Story
Thomas Johnston of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey has emerged as an acclaimed singer/songwriter and performer. He has gained a growing reputation for his high-quality, intricate finger picking style of guitar playing, along with vocals that range from delicate to powerful. His ability to converse with his audience and make them feel a part of the show while telling the stories behind the songs has led to his expanding fan base.
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, with Irish family roots in County Clare and Belfast, Thomas Johnston crafts his original songs by combining Americana and Country with an occasional touch of Irish music. His first three award-winning CD's, "Highway Signs and Highway Lines", "Table For One", and "More Songs to Sing", have all been well received and enjoyed by many. He is renowned for his ability to tell stories through songs with threads of truth and emotion that are relatable to his audience; big reasons he has been voted Hunterdon County NJ's Favorite Entertainer in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025!
Thomas Johnston plays a wide variety of venues, and, in addition to originals, performs a diverse group of classic country, classic rock, and Americana covers. He usually plays between 140 and 150 shows per year! But in 2023, Thomas played an amazing 171 gigs! In addition, he works with high school friend Ed Jankiewicz on "Coo Coo Cachoo", their Simon and Garfunkel Tribute Show.
Thomas Johnston continues to write great songs and make wonderful records. After releasing a holiday EP, “On This Christmas Day” in 2020, he released his highly acclaimed 5th solo record, "Traveling Companions", in June 2021. In 2023, Thomas released his 6th record, “The Troubadour”, with 14 new original songs! The latest album, “Whiskey Road”, with more of a Country feel, was released in July 2025. Work has begun on a hybrid Americana/Blues record with 10 original songs scheduled for release in 2026!
The future continues to shine brightly for this humble singer/songwriter. He has been compared to Jason Isbell, Harry Chapin, David Gray, Willie Nelson, Glen Hansard, Neil Young, and Van Morrison, and some of his songs have been called "John Prine-ish". Check this site for postings of new shows and other happenings. And thank you for supporting the music of Thomas Johnston!