Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas & The sessionmen
Opneing Act: Wild Bloom
Live in the Green Sanderson Hal
at Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Avenue
Show at 8pm, Doors at 7pm
$35 advance / $42 door
$15 advance Arts worker/underemployed/student

2025 International Acoustic Music Award Winner Robert Thomas has crafted songs for legends including, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker and the Dixie Chicks. As a staff writer for music publishing, Thomas was tasked with writing hits and his diverse repertoire reflects that. He writes songs we can all connect with - memorable sing along melodies, clever, ear friendly lyrics couched in a wide-ranging array of rhythms - all introduced with a captivating, often humorous, repartee that is a throwback to the story telling era of Mark Twain, Garrison Keillor and Stuart Maclean. Accompanied on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, keyboards and percussion by the legendary “sessionmen” - Ray Legere and Jon Arsenault - whose credits in their own right include, Alison Krauss, Rita MacNeil, Doc Watson, Tony Rice and The Chieftains - Thomas delivers beautiful and energetic Folk/Americana mixed with a touch of Bluegrass that has captivated audiences across North America and Europe, and garnered Entertainer of the Year and multiple songwriter nominations from the East Coast Music Association.

One sentence from Rodney Crowell sums up the artistry of Robert Thomas and the sessionmen - “These boys know what they’re doing.”

Opener: Wild Bloom
Fiddle, folk and emotional three-part harmony is the essence of Wild Bloom. The trio was formed in Toronto, Ontario by musicians Becky Leigh, Brittany Iwanciwski, and
Alyssa Tess. With rich emotive vocals, lush harmonies, and captivating fiddle improvisation, Becky, Brittany, and Alyssa combine their years of musical expertise to
blend singer songwriter and fiddle styles to create beautiful and evocative music. Together, Wild Bloom weaves friendship and stories with their fem folk sound to share
music that speaks to the heart.

Sunday May 4.

 

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