Thomas Gabriel

Experience Thomas Gabriel at Shank Hall in Milwaukee, WI.

Thomas Gabriel is about to give fans of Outlaw Country thealbum they have been waiting to hear for years. Produced bythe multi-GRAMMY-winning-icon, Rodney Crowell, the lyricsare raw, raucous and real, the delivery is awash in passion andpurpose, and Thomas Gabriel has lived every word of it. Its analbum that took a lifetime to create and it is, right on time. Thistimeless piece of music could easily stand tall next to the Giantsof the 1970s Outlaw scene and will be equally at home ontodays playlists spinning between Superstars Chris Stapleton,Sturgill Simpson and Cody Johnson.While it is yet to be released, the album has already caught theattention of Hollywood insiders landing Thomas his first synchplacement with the albums opening song, Born Behind TheWheel. The track will be showcased in a new Netflix film duethis holiday season. Thomas has also been tapped to join astar-studded cast in his silver screen acting debut.The album which has now been mastered, is scheduled forrelease later this year. Produced by legendary songwriterRodney Crowell, its filled with songs of rebellion andredemption. It takes the listener on a rollicking journey throughlifes hard knocks, the struggle of addiction and the hope of abetter tomorrow. Driven by Gabriels powerful and earth-shaking vocals, the lyrics envelop the listener in vivid scenesthat evoke universal emotions, audiences the world over canrelate to.Gabriel was born into a family of legends in Ventura, Californiato Kathy Cash (daughter to Johnny Cash and his first wifeVivian Liberto Cash). Thomas spent much of his youth touringwith grandparents Johnny and June. Growing up part time onthe road had a deep and lasting impact on Thomas, as did hisgrandfathers nurturing and steady encouragement for Thomasto explore his talents and musical roots.After years battling substance abuse, Gabriel hit rock bottomwhile serving time in prison. The solitude of prison provoked asense of urgency for Thomas to reflect and lean into his faithas well as his songwriting. A journey that had begun in hisyouth was suddenly providing him with a much-needed outletto funnel his hopes, fears and dreams into the written word andsongs.After his release from prison, Gabriel had a strong sense ofpurpose in his new found sobriety. He found his footing as afather, a son, a man of faith and as a prolific songwriter. Notonly has he poured his mistakes and dreams into songs, hehas dedicated himself to sharing his story weekly with fansduring his ever growing Monday Motivational sessions, inwhich Thomas serves his fans and a community of people byencouraging others not to slide down the slippery slopes ofaddiction. Be it during a Monday Motivational online, or fromcenter stage on tour, Thomas is channeling the pain of his pastinto his purpose. more...