Thea The Band is Cosmic American Music from the Heart, for the Soul

Thea The Band is Ramona based singer-songwriter Thea Tochihara. The original sound is self-coined "Cosmic American," being a blend of lyric driven folk, emotive blues, and tap your toes rock.

Thea The Band is a diamond in the rough singer/songwriter with a sound that is indeed ‘Cosmic American.’ A blend of country/folk honest lyrics, emotive shades of soul/blues, and textures of indie rock. With a peppered history in relation to her strict Catholic upbringing, the theme of God, the devil, and the many vices that struggle can lead to often find their way into her songwriting. Otherwise, love, heartbreak, and the magic of both are lifeblood. Revealing that inside the beauty of our differences is also where we find our commonalities is the gift the listener receives from a Thea The Band live performance. A Denver, Colorado native who found her songwriting voice later in life, and about 1,000 miles west in San Diego, these songs have the magic that comes from having lived them. Love, hope, and honesty are timeless, palpable, and palatable with Thea The Band. There is always a silver lining.
Whether playing a solo intimate setting sharing more personal stories about where the songs came from and what inspired them, or riding the musical waves when playing full band, the unadulterated desire to connect in a most intimate way is a constant. The belief that we want to be loved means we must also allow people to see who we truly are. After all, isn’t that what we’re here for?

Look for her much anticipated 2024 release, ‘Whiskey Revival’


2023 SDMA Nominee - Best Country/ Americana Album ‘American Honey’

2024 SDMA Nominee - Best Folk/ Acoustic Song ‘Hitchike To Heaven’