Thomas Bryan Eaton (guitar/vocals/mandolin/pedal steel)
Folk/Country/Blues/Bluegrass/Rock
Thomas is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music instructor based out of Brooklyn, NY. He is the lead guitarist and singer of the country rock outfit Hobson's Choice as well as a member of The Crooners, where he sings and plays mandolin while holding down the role of bass stomp box player.
Thomas originally grew up in Albany, NY before taking up studies at Ithaca College to pursue a degree in music. While in Ithaca, he was a founding member of Cletus and the Barnburners, a high-energy bluegrass group who built a large local following and went on to release several albums and tour nationally before eventually disbanding. Post-Cletus, Thomas moved to New York City and became an in-demand side man to countless groups as well as instructor to a large roster of music students.
In 2010, Thomas released the four-song rock 'n roll EP "When You're Dancing" with Old Boy partner HCVS Records. He is currently playing a variety of band shows and solo shows in and around the New York City area as well as maintaining a rigorous touring schedule with a variety of groups including The Breedings, Miss Tess, the Basement Band and a host of others.