Just posted a new video on this site, a live performance of my new song, “I Am Here for You”! This song and none others will appear on my upcoming new album. “Moving Forward”. The performance was on June 6, 2026 at the Cary's Music Room, New Hope Inn & Suites, New Hope PA, during my “My Songs and the Stories Behind Them” show! Please enjoy!
Welcome
Welcome! I'm Thomas Johnston, an Americana singer/songwriter from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, USA. Please enjoy the site, especially the music.
WELCOME TO 2026! While 2025 was extremely challenging with the death of my little sister, Anna, the music sustained me. The healing power of music is amazing!
I am so grateful for the success of my 7th (6th full length) solo album, "Whiskey Road"! It contains 10 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. These are exciting times, as I continue to play a lot of shows, and I am looking forward to playing new venues this year.
My original songs are influenced by classic Americana, classic Country, classic Rock, and Irish music. All 7 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 was VERY busy with 171 gigs; heck, I played 20 shows in September 2023 alone! The years of 2024 and 2025 were busy as well!
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
Cary's Music Room - New Hope Inn & Suites - 06/06/2026!
Before you know it, this epic show will be here! So excited to be performing at Cary's Music Room at the New Hope Inn & Suites in New Hope PA on Saturday, June 6, 2026! The show is called “My Songs, and the Stories Behind Them”; I'll be playing original songs from my seven (soon to be eighth) albums in this amazing 80-seat cabaret room. Doors open at 7:00PM, and the show starts at 8:00PM. Please see the link below to get your tickets. Thank you so much for your support!
FIVE IN A ROW!!!
AMAZING! For the 5th year in a row, I was voted Hunterdon County NJ's Favorite Entertainer in the Hunterdon Happenings Magazine!!! My heartfelt thanks to all who voted!
MY GIG FOR 03-28-2026!
Tonight, I will be playing the amazing Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA (6PM-9PM)! A wonderful setting with a riverside view. Delicious menu items, and a top-shelf staff. Always a treat to perform at Playhouse Deck!
NEW DATE FOR CARY MUSIC ROOM SHOW!
The date for my solo debut at the Cary Music Room at the New Hope Inn & Suites has been changed to Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 7:00PM, with the show running from 8:00PM to 9:30PM. For tickets and information:
Thank you for your support!
SO EXCITED FOR THIS SHOW!
I am SO EXCITED to have booked a show at the Cary Music Room in the New Hope Inn & Suites in New Hope PA!!! The Cary Music Room is a beautiful 80-seat cabaret room with amazing sound! I will be playing there on Saturday evening, May 30, 2026! Here is the link for information and tickets:
Thank you for your support!
SHOWS THIS WEEK!
I am very much looking forward to performing the following gigs!
Fri 9/26: Pittstown Inn, Pittstown NJ (6:30PM-10:30PM)
Sun 9/28: Asbury Coffee Mill, Asbury NJ (11:00AM01:00PM)
Please stop by and support these awesome venues!
RECORD RELEASE EVENT IN JULY 2025!!!
My new album, “Whiskey Road”, is being released in JULY 2025!!! There will be an amazing RECORD RELEASE EVENT at the beautiful BENEDUCE VINEYARDS in Pittstown NJ on Friday, July 11th (6:00PM-8:30PM)!!!
MY NEW RECORD, "WHISKEY ROAD", COMING IN JULY 2025!
My 7th studio album, “Whiskey Road”, is scheduled for release in July 2025!!! This Country album is inspired by some of the Classic Country artists I listen to. I am very excited for this upcoming release!!!
ALL CD PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MY SISTER ANNA WHO IS BATTLING CANCER!
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!
Here's Where I'm Playing Next
Previous events
Thomas Johnston Plays the Cary Music Room
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Cary's Music Room at the New Hope Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope PA
So excited to be making my solo debut at the amazing Cary Music Room at the New Hope Inn & Suites in New Hope PA! This is a wonderful 80-seat cabaret room with awesome sound and atmosphere. Tickets and information can be found at:
Another return engagement at the amazing Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA!
Thomas Johnston Joins Ed Jankiewicz at the Bernardsville Library
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Bernardsville Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville NJ
A return engagement for ol' pal Ed Jankiewicz and myself at the Bernardsville Library in Bernardsville NJ!
The residency continues at the Pittstown Inn in Pittstown NJ!
Excited to be playing a Mother's Day gig at the awesome Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes NJ!
Ol' buddy Ed Jankiewicz and I will be bringing our "Simon & Garfunkel Plus" show to the amazing Beneduce Vineyards in Pittstown NJ!
The residency continues at the great Pittstown Inn in Pittstown NJ!
I'll be splitting the two hours with George Baier and Mike Ventura at the great Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ!
Another return engagement at the amazing Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA!
The residency continues at the great Pittstown Inn in Pittstown NJ!
The residency continues at the great Pittstown Inn in Pittstown NJ!
A return engagement at the amazing Beneduce Vineyards in Pittstown NJ! Last July I had my record release show for "Whiskey Road" at Beneduce. A beautiful setting, great wines, top-shelf staff. And if the weather is good, it will an outdoor show!
Another return engagement at the amazing Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA!
The residency continues at the great Pittstown Inn in Pittstown NJ!
Another return engagement at the amazing Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA!
I'll be sharing the two hours with George Baier and Mike Ventura at the great Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown NJ!
Another return engagement at the amazing Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA!
Another return engagement at the awesome Playhouse Deck at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope PA!
The residency continues at the great Pittstown Inn in Pittstown NJ!
I'll be joining George Baier and Mike Ventura as we each do 45-minute sets at the great Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown, NJ!