Studio Album:2005 "Acousticous Eruptous" artist:"The Michael E. Thomas Band"

Sept. 2005 The Coleraine Times, runs write up with photo by Paul Nash.

Studio Album:2004 "Ruby In The Dust" artist: "The Michael E. Thomas Band"

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May 2005 issue of Classic Rock Magazine "Thomas mines an often pleasing seam of gutsy melancholic Americana. The powerful "And Then The Rains Came" the wry Rock N' Roll Man, Ryan Adams-esque alt. rock of Shadows and, best of all, the Phil Spector-goes-country The Actress, Paul Ging(Classic Rock Magazine)

Run out and get a copy before they run out to read the rest. It's always a sell-out!

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"High intensity, blues fused leads"(Rock N' Roll Man)

"The seven minute opus "Flyin" offers "wah-inflicted solo sections over the aggressive,alcohol-soaked groove."

"This is the kind of rock that is best enjoyed at a ripping loud volume", It'll take you back and bring you forward again." Guitar Nine Records, April 2005

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"A wonderful album.", Dave Tallent (KRFC radiofree Colorado)Jan.2005

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Studio Album:1999 "When Bullets Fly" artist: "The Michael E. Thomas Band"

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"He has fine musical imagination, Thomas used excellent judgment in bringing this group of musicians together. Pop/Rock fans will find it's definitely worth buying a copy."(The Trentonian,USA)

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"Great straightforward rock and roll, along with some twists and turns."(East Coast Rocker,USA)

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"When Bullets Fly", stayed in the top 10 for 5 weeks, voted Favorite New Artist,( Broadband Talent Net)

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"I'm listening to your CD and I must say some of your tracks are gorgeous! You certainly can play." J.Tyson,NYC

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"I just wanted to let you know that I have been enjoying listening to your CD. Your cover design is really cool. You've many different styles,from pure rock,to soul,to the Funkadelics and even to Monster Magnet." L.K. Concert promotions,USA

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"After listening to your music via real audio, I was very impressed."

J.Kearney/Sony Music Entertainment,NYC

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"I went to the Broadband Talent and Amazon websites to check out your album-it's great music, I wish you lots of success." Bath,England

For more reviews check out www.amazon.com

Live Shows:

NEW REVIEW DECEMBER 22,2004

Michael E. Thomas brings us his unique acoustic take on old rock classics Monday nights at the Anchor Bar, Portstewart. I guarantee you that you'll be singing along at some point, whilst you're not picking your jaw up from the floor, this guy can REALLY play. (by Anthony Wright, The Coleraine Times,N.Ireland)

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"Powerful performance", (Shoreview,USA) on his solo acoustic show.

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"His style is incendiary, featuring sizzling blues runs and a screaming Strat attack." (The Chronicle,UK) on his live band.

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Review-Monday 30th September-The Michael E. Thomas Blues Band-at The Black Nun Folk Club,Edgewater Hotel,Portstewart

The band's appearance had been postponed from the week before, due to a technical hitch, but boy were they worth the wait. A crowded Black Nun rejoiced in Michael's virtuosity,& revelled in his tales from back home, of his musical encounters with some of the living legends of Blues music around New York.

Michael has played the club before, but not on his own account. Our local Blues Guitar magician, Henry McCullough, asked Michael up to jam through the second half of his last gig at the club, & what a night that was. We all new then that we just had to get Michael back to do his own night. The guys certainly didn't disappoint us either, with Michael's mesmerizing talents on Strat, & great solid cushion work from the rest of the band;Andy on bass and Greer on drums.

The last time Michael graced the stage of the club, he had done so in the company of another living legend, sadly living no more, our recent guest Tim Rose, who had invited Michael up to share the four or five numbers he treated us to that night, as an encore. Michael told of his thrill at being asked to share the stage with this wonderful musician & composer, & of his sadness upon hearing of his sudden, & recent untimely death.As a tribute to Tim, Michael sang, probably Tim's most famous song, "Hey Joe", & made a great job of it too.

We only saw Tim once at the club, but anyone who was fortunate enough to attend that night, certainly won't forget his warmth, humour,musicianship&seemingly endless musical tales. He calmly took the best part of 40 minutes to get organized for his encore, but despite it being late, nobody moved, I think we all sensed we were in the presence of someone really special. He'll be singing "Hey Joe" with Jimi now.

So thanks to Michael and His band, for a terrific night thoroughly enjoyed by one & all, convincing us, if we needed it, that Blues is here to stay, & posing the question-"Why the hell don't we have more Blues at the club?" We must get those guys back!

Dick Glasgow,Causeway Music