31 May 09 Anna Thomas’ stunning first outing: Splash of Red
I’ve been following the development of North Texas performing songwriter, Anna Thomas, for almost a year now. She has just released her first EP, Splash of Red, a locally produced venture. I have to say, I’m completely impressed. Usually when you listen to a small regional release, you find yourself having to make a lot of excuses for shortcomings in the music, production and arrangement. Not so on this one,…
Posted by: Ryan Michael Galloway
Tags: Anna Thomas, Mathew Gaskins, Splash of Red
26 May 09 Anna Thomas – Matt Gaskins at Cafe Bohemia
Anna Thomas dazzled the audience at Café Bohemia in Plano, Texas on Saturday, May 23rd, with a selection of sultry jazz and lively pop standards and originals. Her originals highlighted songwriting capabilities that have come a long way in a short time. Thomas is only 13-years old. Of her originals, Thomas performed three notable songs, “Little Red” (a very sophisticated take-off on Little Red Riding Hood), “My Circle” (about comfort…
Posted by: John South
Tags: Anna Thomas, Matt Gaskins, NAMS, Neighborhood Arts and Music School
