The 5-piece Nella Thomas band embraces the familiar sounds of Midwestern living in their own unique blend of alternative folk music. Singer and songwriter, Nella Thomas, is an Iowa native who debuted in 2015 with her album, "Yonder Woods," and has since released singles on her own and in collaboration with her husband and fellow artist, William J Locker. Their music video for "1871" was featured in Iowa Public Television's Film Lounge series in 2018. Nella has performed on the main stage for the Des Moines Arts Festival, for local fundraisers, and the live music venues in Des Moines and surrounding communities. Others may recognize Nella Thomas from her annual Christmas show which she has hosted for five years in the city of Des Moines or as the lead singer for the June bugs. Nella is currently workng on a new album with a release date coming soon.
