# Event Details - **Event Name**: Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Award-winning folk storytelling and East Coast musicianship live at Reid's Concert Series — an unforgettable live show.About this Event“Highly Recommended…five stars”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Americana Music Association----------------------------------------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.----------------------------------------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 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4b832170-33dd-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h675-dc100c0f-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/CIaSZgg005s?si=PZU0tTk3yghnmp61Agenda🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PMRobert Thomas and the Session Men Host: Robert ThomasInfo: 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 URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/robert-thomas-and-the-session-men-live-at-reids-concert-series/100001986703777479 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, storytelling, performances, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.7, max: 23.7, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Reid's Distillery - **lat**: 43.65554119999999 - **long**: -79.34054760000001 - **full address**: Reid's Distillery, 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/787be29c0c4e3d5c56262d6bca5832d977b41a40fbdafe9e9485440b0267767d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc090906-gmir.jpg?v=1775716100 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series being held? - **A:** Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Reid's Distillery, 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series? - **A:** Tickets for Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series are priced at CAD 24 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 24 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series? - **A:** Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series is organized by Robert Thomas Songs LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Robert Thomas & The Session Men Live at Reid's Concert Series is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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His writing credits include, Kenny Rogers Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt and the Chicks, among others. Now, after a career writing for these major artists, Thomas is touring the original, as written, versions of his songs with a stellar band of his favourite co-writers - the sessionmen. The sessionmen (Ray Legere - fiddle and mandolin, Jon Arsenault – guitar / percussion / loops and backing vocals, and Maxime Forbes – keyboards and backing vocals) are a musical force in their own right, having supported the likes of Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Rita MacNeil, the Rankins, Natalie MacMaster and the Chieftains... \r\n \nWhile profoundly appreciative of the wonderful interpretations of his music by other artists around the world, Thomas is still very keen to share these memorable songs, brand new compositions and stories of how and why they were written with Folk/Roots audiences everywhere. In 2022, Robert Thomas and the sessionmen performed 25 shows to 24 standing ovations in Atlantic Canada, The United States, Germany and Austria. A master songwriter and entertainer at the peak of his craft, backed by a formidable band, this is a very special, act.... “not to be missed.” \r\n \nReviews:\r\n \n“An evening with Robert Thomas and the sessionmen blends compelling songwriting with impeccable acoustic musicianship and wonderful storytelling… not to be missed.”\r\n•\tLara Pallis, Subterranea, London, UK\r\n \n“Impressive musicianship, so clean, so solid and full of life and energy. I love ‘em!”\r\n•\tBarbara Cloyd – Host, The Bluebird Café, Nashville\r\n \n“Highly recommended.”\r\n•\tThe Americana Music Association\r\n \n“John Prine meets Harry Chapin meets Stan Rogers, wow. A special evening!\r\n•\tJorgen Gaute, Pur/Vinotek, Berchtesgaden, Germany\r\n \n\"If Stuart McLean could write songs and sing, this is what it would sound like...\"\r\n•\tPeter Gzowski, CBC Morningside\r\n " } ] } ] ```