INFORMATION:

Wielding a giant guitar with a big sound, Thom Catts effortlessly blends different styles of rhythm while weaving melody lines to make a musical tapestry. Mesmerizing audiences with a unique musical experience, he blends traditional and modern styles to create an intimate atmosphere and a unforgettable show.

Thom plays the touch guitar. A guitar with the octave range of a piano, which facilitates the performer in playing bass and guitar simultaneously by touching (or tapping) the strings. Exploration of this instrument led him to study with many exceptional musicians, who helped him find his sound and style.  

An alumni of the Hartford Conservatory of Music [Hartford, Connecticut], he additionally studied at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and the University of the Arts [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]. During his musical career he has performed solo across the United States, Europe, and the Republic of Ireland. He has also performed as a member/sideman/touch guitar-for-hire with numerous acts, and worked as a session studio player.