Blake Thomas is an award-winning songwriter, performer, playwright, producer, and educator based in Duluth, Minnesota. A longtime presence in the region's arts community (Take It With You, among other things), he performs original Americana and folk music while teaching guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, and ukulele. His work—on stage, and behind the scenes—is rooted in craftsmanship, curiosity, and a love of connecting people through music.