Thomas has been playing music ever since he can remember. He was born and raised in Arizona and attended the New School for the Arts. With a heart for songwriting he approaches music with an eye to the future and an ear to the past, creating new and old sounding material with creative and inventive lyrics and melody. His song "Teddy Bear Revival" can be heard on Doyle Lawson's album Light On My Feet, Ready To Fly. Numerous other artists have recently picked up songs from his catalogue as well. He has played with the Copper River Band for the last 6 years. Thomas has also played as a guest artist on mandolin for the Phoenix Symphony. His recently released solo project, Thomas Porter, has been aired across the world on bluegrass and gospel programs. You will be hearing much more from/about Thomas in the near future.

For more information about Thomas and his music please check out his website at thomasporter.com