Thomas Earl’s musical journey began in a small town in Michigan outside of Ann Arbor, in the late 1960s, playing in local clubs with then unknown and aspiring musicians such as Joni Mitchell, John Hammond, Jim Kweskin and Maria Muldaur.  He continued performing and writing, working both as a solo artist and with various folk, jug band and bluegrass groups.  

 

His experiences included a brief brush with commercial success with a group called “The Woolies”, releasing a cover of “Who do you Love?”  As with many struggling musicians who grow into their twenties, Thomas ended up leaving the music industry and moving into a more traditional career in the corporate world.  

 

Several years ago, Thomas moved back to the East Coast and became re-inspired to begin focusing again on his music.  The result was the CD, “Golddust Magic”.   He has been performing at New York area venues ranging from the John Street Jam in Saugerties, NY and the Postcrypt Coffeehouse at Columbia University in New York City to Yasgur's Farm at the 41st Woodstock Anniversary Concert.  

 

Thomas’ career has spanned nearly four decades. His music has been described “The real thing!” - classic acoustic folk music in the spirit of James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot with great vocals and his own unique finger picking guitar style.  His live performances include his original music, some classic covers from his favorite artists – ranging from James Taylor to Joni Mitchell and stories from his surviving the 1960s.

 

“Earl is a gifted poet that has the ability to set it all to music in a beautiful and unforgettable way that few artists have the ability or insight to accomplish in one recording.”  Golddust Magic is a, “…five star indulgence from start to finish.”  Review of Goldust Magic by Keith “Muzikman” Hannaleck.

 

 “An excellent, talented singer-songwriter…classic songs and performances in the spirit of James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot.”  Review by Liz Redwing, former A&R scout with Atlantic Records. 

 

“Golddust Magic glitters with years of musical talent…check out Thomas Earl!” – Darryl Cox – KSVR radio.

 

His CD “Goldust Magic” contains 11 original songs written and performed by Thomas.   The CD was co-produced and engineered by Joe Johnson, of Red Wally Music, who has worked with such artists as Keith Richards, Johnny Winter and Joan Jett.  Jerry Krenach, who has played with Chris Whitley, David Byrne and Darryl Hall, plays drums on the project.  Sean Dixon and Scott Sharrard, New York City based session musicians and producers, produced the CD and contributed guitar, bass, keyboard and percussion tracks.  One of the songs on “Goldust Magic”, Intermezzo, was named as one of the top ten finalists in the 3rd annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) competition. “Goldust Magic” is being played on radio stations ranging from Erin Radio 101.5 FM outside of Toronto Canada, to  FM 99.3 in Sydney, Australia. 

 

Thomas' new EP, "It's Never Too Late" has just been released.

 

Thomas now makes his home in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. 

 

MySpace: www.myspace.com/thomasearlmusic 

 

For further information, including booking, please contact Thomas Earl Productions at: 

 

ThomasEarlProductions@hotmail.com