Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at The Drake Hotel

“Highly Recommended…five stars”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Americana Music Association

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International Acoustic Music Award winner, Canadian Folk Music Award nominee and East Coast Music Awards “Entertainer of the Year” nominee Robert Thomas is a natural storyteller.

With an energetic and welcoming voice, he musically highlights the stories of our lives with empathy, energy and humour. Thomas has written for artists across many genres including Bonnie Raitt, The Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers and Mister Mister, as well as for corporate advertising.

Robert’s creativity is ably matched by his acoustic duo, the sessionmen - Ray Legere and Jon Arsenault. Legere (fiddle, mandolin, vocals) may be the most renowned and prolific acoustic musician in the Maritimes. He has performed with Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, Natalie MacMaster, The Chieftains and a host of others. Arsenault (guitar, keyboards, percussion, vocals) is a superb multi-instrumentalist and captivating performer.

Together, Robert Thomas and the sessionmen weave all-original songs into a highly entertaining musical biography of Robert’s long career as a published songwriter with Capitol/EMI. Their sound melds East Coast Traditional, Springsteenesque acoustic folk, southern rock and Appalachian bluegrass into signature songs that have connected deeply with Canadian, American and European audiences.

With a string of 76 standing ovations since 2022 and a recent album release produced by JUNO award winner Catherine MacLellan, Robert Thomas and the sessionmen are excited to be taking their unique talents across North America in 2026.
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What people are saying:

"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

“...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
"...I felt the presence of a true arrow songwriter and unbelievably talented musicians..."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Hugh Christopher Brown | The Barenaked Ladies

Info: Wonderful stories, songs and humour from 40 years in music publishing and on the long and winding musical road. Clapping, questions, singing and dancing along welcome!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada

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