Ian Thomas performing solo, with accompaniment, or with his Band Of Drifters; draws on a variety of American roots influences, delivering a captivating raw live performance and distinctive sound from his original compositions on guitar, harmonica and kazoo. His latest release is a full-band album “Live in 2016” of 14 original songs that are deeply rooted in the classic country and American folk sounds.
He has shared the stage with The Avett Brothers, Taj Mahal, John Hammond, Cyril Neville, Corey Harris, Sam Bush, Shovels & Rope, The Wood Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Reverend Goat and Dr. John and more. Touring both here in the US and abroad, he has performed at festivals around the country, including Bonnaroo, Pickathon, Red Ants Pants and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Currently, he splits his time between Tennessee and Montana.
Full band shows are with his Band of Drifters, and as a member of The Bus Driver Tour.
For information on those projects, please visit www.BandOfDrifters.com or www.TheBusDriverTour.com
“I’ve seen Ian Thomas live several times and I don’t say it lightly when I
proclaim that one of those performances was the most powerful and awe
inspiring sets I have ever seen in my life.” – Urban Folk