Songs that fill a room without raising their voice.
Thom Powers has spent over a decade playing bars, breweries, and listening rooms across Upstate New York and New England — solo, on a 1981 Martin M-36, with a voice listeners have compared to Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, and Rob Thomas.
“His musicianship and discriminating song choices suggested this might be an extraordinary listening experience.”
— Jeff Mo'rad, EQX Radio
A decade of rooms, one guitar.
Thom Powers performs solo — vocals and a 1981 Martin M-36 — playing a mix of originals and thoughtfully chosen covers built for rooms that want music, not noise. He's spent over ten years working bars, restaurants, breweries, and farmers markets across the Adirondacks, Saratoga region, and Upstate New York, and released his debut album Rockin' Soul in 2023 with his full band, Thom Powers & Friends.
He's now taking the solo show further out — building a regional New England summer tour and looking for new rooms, not just repeat ones.
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What a night with Thom sounds like
“OMG.... he is the best... he got tears in my eyes...”
My wife and I were recently in a local bar that almost exclusively features musicians who play covers. Thom Powers, performing solo and unknown to us, immediately caught our attention … his musicianship and discriminating song choices suggested this might be an extraordinary listening experience. Then a ways into his set Thom introduced an original song and our heads literally turned; he had our complete attention. He solicited requests several times during the evening and each time the couple sitting next to us joined us as we bellowed “PLAY ANOTHER ORIGINAL.” Fortunately, he abided, and we became instant fans. We have seen him several times since with three masterful sidemen whose effortless craftsmanship adds layers of texture, as well as a frisson, to the work.
Powers’ 2023 debut album Rockin’ Soul features a range of styles from the reflective “Sing For Love” to the funk of “Gimme” and “Every Time I See Your Face” to “Rockin’ Soul,” which could be mistaken for a lost track from The Band. This is rock and roll that will soothe your soul all the way down to your toes.
From the rooms he's played
“Great voice, very nice single performer, not too loud, great background music for a bar or restaurant.”
— Diane Whitten“Love his vocals and lyrics, my wife and I very much enjoyed his singing and playing.”
— RS“Thom came in with his music equipment and was sooooo awesome!!! Love his music and energy. Such a great night.”
— Marilyn Martin, Bound by Fate“Absolutely amazing performance. I hope to see him perform again.”
— Matthew Harenchar“Such a great addition to our Saratoga farmers market! Thom's music always brings all the dance moves and all the sales to the vendors. Great covers and great originals.”
— Gretchen Tisch“Always enjoy. Ask for his originals. Solo or with his bandmates, very entertaining. Try it, you will like it.”
— John Griffith
Built for restaurants, breweries, and rooms in between
A set that reads the room — low enough to sit under conversation, dynamic enough to hold a crowd's attention when they want to listen. Full PA provided; sets of 1–3 hours, solo or with the band.
Performing regionally for over a decade, including
- Fenimore's @ Queensbury HotelGlens Falls, NY
- The Inn at SaratogaSaratoga Springs, NY
- Cooperstown DistillerySaratoga Springs, NY
- Bound by Fate BrewerySchuylerville, NY
- Hank Hudson Brewing Co.Mechanicville, NY
- Eastwind HotelWindham & Lake Placid, NY
- Powers Inn & PubClifton Park, NY
- Adirondack WineryQueensbury, NY
Now booking winter 2026 & 2027.
Open dates December through February, with 2027 booking underway too. Planning a New England run — Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and beyond. Get in touch to talk dates, sets, and rates.
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