About this Event
“Highly Recommended…five stars”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Americana Music Association
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"A vibrant fusion of John Prine's sharp wit and Lyle Lovett’s musicality ....Thomas and his stellar mates craft a fun, memorable musical experience that harmonizes storytelling with dynamic stage presence.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -The LA Times
International Acoustic Music Award winner, 2026 Kerrville New Folk Finalist and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee 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 radio friendly songs and his diverse repertoire reflects that.
After 30 years behind the scenes in music publishing, he is now touring his new and old catalogue of songs.
These are songs we can all connect with - memorable sing along melodies, ear friendly lyrics couched in an array of grooves - all introduced with a masterful, often humorous, repartee that harkens back to the unique story telling era of Mark Twain and Stuart Maclean.
Accompanied on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bass, keyboards and percussion by the “sessionmen” - Ray Legere, Jon Arsenault and Kaden Mattinson - whose credits in their own right include, Alison Krauss, Rita MacNeil, Doc Watson, Tony Rice and The Chieftains - Thomas delivers beautiful, energetic Folk/Americana mixed with a touch of Bluegrass that has captivated audiences across North America and Europe.
Grammy Winner Rodney Crowell sums up the songwriting of Robert Thomas and the sessionmen –
“These boys really know what they’re doing.”
Hugh Christopher Brown of the Barenaked Ladies sums up the Live artistry of Robert Thomas and the sessionmen –
"...I felt the presence of a true arrow songwriter and unbelievably talented musicians..."
It’s been quite a year for Robert Thomas and the sessionmen –
- An International Acoustic Music Award win
- Kerrville New Folk Finalists
- Nomination for a Canadian Folk Music Award Nomination for “Best New Artist” (Announcement in April) and selection to perform at the CFMA Gala
- Official Selections at the Hague, Folkstone and Bollywood Film Festivals for their video “The Way We Roll”
- 2 ECMA 2026 nods for “Roots Recording of the Year” and “Breakthrough Artist of the Year “
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What people are saying about Robert Thomas & The Session Men:
“...Blends compelling songwriting with impeccable acoustic musicianship and wonderful storytelling… not to be missed.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️– Lara Pallis, Subterranea, London
“Impressive musicianship… so clean, so solid, full of life and energy. I love ’em.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️– Barbara Cloyd, The Bluebird Café, Nashville
Event venue & nearby stays
First Baptist Church Amherst, 90 Victoria Street East, Amherst, Canada
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