Robert Thomas and the sessionmen

Robert and the sessionmen (Ray Legere and Jon Arsenault) storm the Newhall Auditorium stage for a folknrolling night of brand new songs, stories and masterful all acoustic musicianship. International Acoustic Music Award winner Robert Thomas has crafted songs for legends including, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt and the Chicks, and his live performances are becoming legendary with 74 consecutive standing ovations in Canada and the US to date. As a staff writer for music publishing, Thomas was tasked with writing hits and his deep, diverse repertoire reflects that. Each of his songs is distinct and memorable from ear-worm up-tempo sing along hand clappers to laser focused political commentary and arresting, break out the Kleenex mass appeal ballads, all delivered in an easy repartee with his audiences. Performing with his legendary band, the sessionmen - Ray Legere [fiddle and mandolin] and Jon Arsenault [guitar, percussion, keyboards and backing vocals], Robert Thomas and the session men are one of the rare acts you don't not want to miss - Simply put - “These boys know what they’re doing.” - Rodney Crowell. A master songwriter and entertainer at the peak of his craft, backed by a terrific band, Thomas is a very special songwriter....“not to be missed.” Video: https://youtu.be/sIib5ncyMoo https://youtu.be/CIaSZgg005s https://youtu.be/le5eSmlynHE Reviews: Quotes for sessionmen tab:   “I love this man and his music. RT has never given me a bad song—he sets the bar around here.” ·      Don Grierson, VP/Head of A&R Capitol Records/EMI (Joe Cocker, Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers)   “A wonderful songwriter with great tunes that go in so many directions.” ·      Catherine Maclellan, Juno (Canadian Grammy) and Canadian Folk Music Award winner   “Highly recommended” ·      The Americana Music Association   “These boys know what they’re doin’” ·      Rodney Crowell   “Pretty Wicked” ·      Bill Roach, Host, The CBC East Coast Music Hour   “An evening with Robert Thomas and the sessionmen blends compelling songwriting with impeccable acoustic Mississippi ship and wonderful storytelling… Not to be missed.” ·      Lara Pallis, Subterranea, London, UK   “Impressive musicianship so clean, so solid and full of life and energy, I love ‘em.” ·      Barbara Cloyd, host the bluebird Café, Nashville   “Terrific songwriting…killer performers. Thomas has a knack for the perfect story to set up each song…a standing ovation well deserved.” ·      Hugh Smythe, The Lighthouse Café, Los Angeles   “Wow, Twilight is an absolutely gorgeous song and video” ·      Vanessa Vander Valk, Host, CBC Shift   “Robert’s songs always move me. If Stuart Maclean’s stories were set to music, this is what they would sound like.” ·      Peter Gzowski, Host, CBC Morningside   “Robert Thomas and the sessionmen are pretty wicked!” ·      Bill Roach, Host, CBC East Coast Music Hour   “John Prine meets Harry Chapin, meets Stan Rogers. Wow! A special evening” ·      Jorgen Guate, Pur, Berchtesgaden, Germany