[Cover photo credit to Bob Adamek]

Singer/songwriter Andy Thomas has released new single “Dirty Work”. Written after being wronged by a boss for the last time, Thomas called it “A spite song for that old greedy bastard.”

He says about the song:

For everyone tired of being overworked, underpaid, mistreated, or taken advantage of,‘Dirty Work’ is an anthem for you. It’s a self warning to never let your guard down, know your worth, and don’t take any shit from anyone. 

The Trongone Band frontman, and guitarist for the Americana act Yarn, Thomas worked with Producer and fellow Virginian Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) on the song.

“Dirty Work” is the latest in a string of singles from Thomas, who is shifting focus toward a new avenue of solo work. Thomas found sobriety in recent years, which has been “a deep source of stability and motivation to seek out long-held dreams once thought to be too far beyond the horizon.”

He says:

I’m still navigating [sobriety] every day, but once I got into the thick of it, after a few months, I was able to find new things to replace ‘all that’. I was able to refine my love for music, and why I did it. I’ve got a story. I know I have a purpose on this earth, and I need that to translate into my music—if I can beat this, I can do anything.

Thomas will be hitting the road around his adopted home of south Florida in the new year. See below for tour dates, and please visit andythomasmusic.com/tour for more information.

Andy Thomas On The Road: 

Jan. 27 – Sugarshack Downtown – Bonita Springs, FL 

Jan. 28 – Terra Fermata – Stuart, FL 

Jan. 29 – The Funky Biscuit – Boca Raton, FL 

Jan. 30 – Green Parrot – Key West, FL 

Jan. 31 – Green Parrot – Key West, FL 

Feb. 1 – Green Parrot – Key West, FL