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
Laura T.
January 27, 2025Ruel is very talented and has an amazing personality. His music was perfect for our corporate Luau themed party.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Cheryl V. D.
April 23, 2024Nice mellow vibe, very talented!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Kevin L.
April 15, 2024Ruel was awesome. He can play everything, will take requests and sounds great. Super easy to deal with and I would 100% book him again
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Victoria S.
March 8, 2024We 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!!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Liz H.
February 9, 2024Ruel 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!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: $300 - $2500
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 700 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - COI Insurance
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
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)
I will provide my professional sound equipment for each gig! I can also control volume as needed!
Monday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Leander, TX
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Austin, TX
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Austin, TX
Thursday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cibolo, TX
Monday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
Friday
School Assembly
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Georgetown, TX
Friday
Nonprofit Event
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Georgetown, TX
Thursday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Wedding Engagement
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Dallas, TX
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Camp Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Kingsbury, TX
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Leander, TX
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 7:00pm
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Austin, TX
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Taylor, TX
Tuesday
Surprise
12:30pm - 12:45pm
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Lockhart, TX
Monday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Leander, TX
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Austin, TX
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
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
I have all the necessary equipment!
Singing Guitarist
