Artist Profile

Name: Anna Thomas
Label: Indie
Location: Dallas TX

Biography:

Anna began singing in church musicals at the age of 8 and at that age realized she really enjoyed singing and making music. She continued to sing in church and would make up songs to entertain herself, her friends, or her family.

In 2008 Anna met Matt Gaskins, a multi-instrumentalist University of North Texas graduate who began giving Anna voice, guitar, and piano lessons. Shortly after these lessons began, Anna started bringing original compositions to her lessons to share with Matt. She would have lyrics for verses, chorus, bridge and a melody for all of the parts. Matt began to play guitar and develop arrangements for her music. Anna continues to write and co-write with Matt and they have developed a great partnership for creating amazing music.

At the end of 2008, Matt Gaskins and Kelly Thomas (Anna’s aunt) opened the Neighborhood Arts and Music School (NAMS) of Frisco TX where Anna continued taking lessons and had access to a studio to record her music.

Many of Anna’s original songs have been featured on various indie radio shows including Indies Top 10 and Mevio Radio and several college radio stations. She also has had several songs in the Top Ten Pop and Rock charts on Broadjam, including the song “Trace of Light” at number one.

Anna continues to write music and is currently working on a full CD project. She and Matt also perform acoustic shows regularly and bring unique arrangements of music by artists such as the Beatles, Sarah Bareilles, Radiohead, and yes even a very unique arrangement of an Ozzy Osbourne classic! Using a loop station and a lot of creativity you don’t want to miss these two when they are performing their unique blend of covers and originals.

Stay connected to Anna and keep in touch through her facebook and myspace pages.

Background Information

Date Started Playing: 08/01/2008
Number of Members: 1
Gender of Members: Female

Band Members / Instruments:
Anna Thomas: Piano, keyboard, Guitar

Musical Influences:
Jesus
the beatles
Switchfoot
Kerli
Lenka
Bethany Dillon
Ingrid Michaelson
Superchick
radiohead
Ella Fitzgerald
Jon Foreman
Mute Math
Fiona Apple
The Police
The Hush Sound
A Fine Frenzy
And many many more...
“I've been a working musician/producer for over 20 years and have never come across a young talent as formidable as Anna Thomas.
Salim Nourallah
Artist/Producer (Producer of the Year)
“The first time I heard Anna Thomas I knew she was something special. One thing that has become increasingly rare in today's mus
Brent Bradley
MevioRadio.com
“What a beautiful voice! So fresh, unique and current.”
Becky Hyden
KHYI/KXEZ
Hyden Entertainment
"Anna Thomas is not only a great voice but possesses song craft beyond her years. This young musician has a great future ahead
Pete Harris
harrisradio.com
“Anna Thomas is only 13 years old and that makes her rather mature voice a pleasant surprise.”
Indie Update

Other

Venues Played:
HOUSE OF BLUES
Poor David's Pub
Bill's Records
The Door
Club DaDa
The Listening Room
Landon Winery
Lone Star Wine Cellar
Urban Dog Coffee
It's a Grind
White Rock Coffee
City of Frisco 4th of July Celebration

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