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Ruel Thomas
- Austin, TX
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 500 miles
- $300 - $2500
Overview
I'm a singer/guitarist from Austin, Texas and my live show includes familiar covers that are familiar, upbeat and engaging! I frequently play private events, cocktail parties, weddings, engagements, and other upscale gigs. I'm a perfect fit for your event!
Here are some familiar artists I'll include in my set: Jack Johnson, Fleetwood Mac, John Mayer, The Beatles, Eagles, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton, Pink Floyd, Ray LaMontagne, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, Otis Redding, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and any requests you have!
16 Reviews
First of all, I am in shock at the pure talent that is Ruel Thomas. Not only was he on time, so kind and professional, but he is PURE talent. He turned our small micro wedding into something that felt so much bigger due to his voice. We are so lucky that we had the honor of him being able to sing for us and be apart of our special day. If you are debating DONT. Book him NOW. So grateful we found him. Thank you so so much again.
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
Ruel is very talented and has an amazing personality. His music was perfect for our corporate Luau themed party.
Singing Guitarist
Nice mellow vibe, very talented!
Singing Guitarist
Ruel was awesome. He can play everything, will take requests and sounds great. Super easy to deal with and I would 100% book him again
Acoustic Band
We loved having Ruel at our elementary school! Both students and staff were entertained. Ruel was well prepared and very professional. He chose fun and appropriate songs for our event, and he had great engagement with the students. Thank you, Ruel!!!
Singing Guitarist
Ruel was amazing! He was professional, prompt and very friendly! All of our guests loved the selection of music he played, we can’t wait to have him back!
Singing Guitarist
Ruel was great very responsive and showed up on time. We kept him for another hour and he was perfect for our fireside concert.
Ruel will make your party THE party. His voice is incredible, he brings the right energy and is so friendly. I loved all of his song choices and Jack Johnson vibe. Acoustic guitar sounded great as well. He brought all his own equipment that was high quality. Not only is he a talented musician but he was incredibly professional. He communicated with me the week of the party as well as the day before. He was on time and listened to everything I asked of him. I don’t know why I’ve never hired him before but I wish I did. All of our friends can’t stop asking about him.
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Ruel is amazing! Hosted a group of CSuite with top customers and Ruel was the highlight of our evening. He is extremely accommodating and talented, while polite and on time. I cannot recommend him enough for an event, casual dinner or party. Would hire him again and again!
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
I feel so EXTREMELY blessed, to have met Ruel Thomas, at Mozarts a few weeks ago!! The moment my Husband and I, saw him playing guitar, and singing, we were so impressed with his talent, and he just had a way of making all the guests feel comfortable, and welcome!! I also noticed how sweet, and genuinely friendly he was, when guests approached him!! He has a kind presence, and he is fun!! I immediately knew that I wanted to hire Ruel, to play and sing at my home, for my Mother’s 71st Birthday celebration!! It was also my daughter’s 29th Birthday!! Ruel was SO ACCOMMODATING!! The day we originally planned it for, was rained out, and the weather was MISERABLE!! Ruel was compassionate, and understanding, and helped me select a different date.
On the day he played for us, he arrived right on schedule, and brought all his own equipment!! He was so nice, and down to earth, that we felt like he was a part of our family!! We were supposed to be having Ruel play in our backyard, but it was a little chilly, and my Mother was feeling the cold, so we had to take it inside for a bit. My living room is tiny, but Ruel is SO VERSATILE!! He just came right in, found a small area inside, sat on one of his speakers, and played for my family!! My mom has dementia, and I rarely see her bright, happy, and alert, but Ruel played, and smiled, and chose songs that she would find familiar, and the next thing I knew…. My 71 year old mom, was dancing, and having the time of her life!! Ruel engaged with all of my family!! They thoroughly enjoyed him!! Thank you, Ruel, for an UNFORGETTABLE celebration, and for making my Mom, and my daughter’s Birthdays, so special.
Singing Guitarist
As we set sailed through Lake Travis, we had the privilege of listening to some awesome tunes that Ruel provided. His set list was perfect for the occasion. His voice and guitar skills were the perfect add on to make the experience all that much better. On time, professional and talented. I would completely recommend him to any occasion you may need singing guitarist.
Singing Guitarist
We hired Ruel to play our wedding after seeing him perform at a local venue. He was easy to communicate with and he arrived early and was set up before the guests arrived. His song choices were perfect and he played and sang at just the right volume. Everyone loved his music and he was also personable and able to connect with the guests. He really did help make the night magical and we would highly recommend him!
Singing Guitarist
Ruel performed a private VIP night at Precision Camera and Video and did an excellent job! He set everything up all himself with no issues, was timely and put on a great set! Definitely set a nice vibe for the event and was friendly and had a warm presence. Would definitely recommend!
Singing Guitarist
Ruel is not only incredibly talented but very professional as well. He is always on time (usually early) & ready to go! He gives a great performance every time & always provides the chill vibes. We won’t hire anybody other than Ruel for our events!!
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Ruel has a beautiful voice and is a gracious entertainer. He planned ahead by asking who our favorite singers were and came completely prepared for the outside birthday party when it began to rain. We will definitely call him again! Very pleased!
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
While I'm sure Ruel would have preferred a few weeks notice we called him a day or two before an event we had because our previous talent came down with COVID last minute. Ruel came through quickly and was exactly what we needed. With great vocals, excellent guitar work and an added bonus of percussion, Ruel is uniquely able to be the best background music you could ask for, or he could step on the gas a little and steal the show. He's humble enough to serve the needs of the event, but excellent and confident enough to be the event if needed. If you're looking for some live music to take your party or event to the next level, stop looking and book Ruel!
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Booking Info
Price Range: $300 - $2500
Gig Length: 10 - 700 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
You can expect an upbeat acoustic show with a lot of familiar cover songs! Examples of my live show can be found on website.
Here's a list of songs that you can expect! I'm also happy to learn new songs for your event
John Mayer: Free Fallin, No Such Thing, Neon, Queen of California, Wild Blue, New Light
The Beatles: Get Back, Hide Your Love Away, Norwegian Wood, Blackbird, etc.
Eagles: Take It Easy
Neil Young: Harvest Moon, Unknown Legend, Old Man
Dave Matthews: Satellite, So Much to Say
The Lumineers: Ho Hey, Stubborn Love
Harry Styles: Watermelon Sugar, Adore You
Chris Stapleton: Tennessee Whiskey, I Was Wrong, Starting Over
Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
Ray LaMontagne: You Are The Best Thing
Johnny Cash: Folsom Prison Blues
Pearl Jam: Alive, Better Man
Paul Simon: Me and Julio, Graceland, etc.
Otis Redding: Sitting On The Dock of The Bay
About
Austin native Ruel Thomas didn’t flesh out his inner musician until he spent some time away from home. While living in Australia, Thomas soaked up the folky formulas of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Paul McCartney while shaping his own indie-adjacent sound on guitar (both electric and acoustic), vocals, and harmonica.
- Jack Anderson (KUTX)
Additional Booking Notes
I will provide my professional sound equipment for each gig! I can also control volume as needed!
Past Booked Events
January 22, 2025 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 25, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
April 20, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 15, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 16, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 08, 2024 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | School Assembly |
March 01, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 08, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Grand Opening |
December 16, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
December 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
November 04, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 07, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Camp Event |
July 15, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 19, 2022 • 3:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 04, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
August 09, 2022 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Surprise |
July 04, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 23, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Set List
John Mayer: No Such Thing, Who Says, Queen of California
The Beatles: Get Back, Hide Your Love Away, Norwegian Wood, Blackbird, etc.
Eagles: Take It Easy
Neil Young: Harvest Moon, Unknown Legend
Dave Matthews: Satellite
The Lumineers: Ho Hey
Chris Stapleton: Tennessee Whiskey, I Was Wrong, Starting Over
Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
Ray LaMontagne: You Are The Best Thing
Johnny Cash: Folsom Prison Blues
Paul Simon: Me and Julio, Graceland, etc.
Otis Redding: Sitting On The Dock of The Bay
Tom Petty: Free Fallin, American Girl
Bob Seger: Night Moves
Eric Clapton: Layla
Willie Nelson: On The Road Again
Bruce Springsteen: Im on Fire
James Taylor: Fire and Rain
Steely Dan: Dirty Work
JJ Cale: After Midnight
Lonestar: Amazed
Influences & Inspiration
Here are some familiar artists I'll include in my set: John Mayer, The Beatles, Eagles, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton, Pink Floyd, Ray LaMontagne, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, Otis Redding, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, and James Taylor
Setup Requirements
I have all the necessary equipment!