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"Sonia Leigh is a 100lb sack of dynamite whose songs explode with a voice that is equal parts pain and pleasure." - Brad Evans, Publisher of Georgia Music Magazine
Thursday, February 8, 2007
"If you're NOT a fan of country-tinged, bluesy folk-rock from female singer-songwriters, stop reading now. If you can recognize talent in an artist like this and imagine all the incredible ways to market them, Sonia Leigh is worth a listen. She's 28, she's based in Atlanta, and we had a chance to catch her first ever Los Angeles performance a few weeks back -- super super good. Put this girl in front of KT Tunstall's fanbase...have her tour with Melissa Etheridge, hell, get her on a bill with a John Mayer or Ray LaMontagne and she'll win over all of their fans too! Check Sonia's MySpace page for gig listings and a couple of really well done songs."
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Forever a booster of Atlanta music, Leslie Fram (former 99x music programmer) then introduced the assembled media, record label reps and listeners to her latest find: singer-songwriter Sonia Leigh.
The petite vocalist and guitarist, who has drawn comparisons to Janis Joplin and the Indigo Girls' Amy Ray, performed a spirited two-song set before bashfully thanking the crowd and departing the stage.
Fram, who is credited with helping to break numerous acts during her 99X tenure (including Shawn Mullins), sidled up to us and said of Leigh: "Her writing is amazing, and she has an incredible connection with her audience. She's got that 'it' factor you always look for in a performer."
www.1fiveOatlanta.com.
- THE PEACH BUZZ RICHARD L. ELDREDGE ATLANTA JOURNAL -CONSTITUTION
WNNX, 99X Everything Alternative Atlanta, Georgia
Organic X Show hosted by Matt Jones
Live In-Studio Interview of Sonia Leigh
October 22, 2006
"I have seen Sonia Leigh in all kinds of settings and she can do it all...Sonia Leigh very much ROCKS!!"
- DJ Matt Jones host of Organic X, WNNX 99X Everything Alternative, Atlanta, Georgia
"Sonia Leigh is as good a singer/songwriter as they come. Her music is both raw and honest, but definitely with her own sound."
- Brad Evans, Publisher of Georgia Music Magazine, www.hummingbirdstageandtaproom.com
“Sonia was a fascinating presence on the stage...Love that rakish fedora. Her voice recalled both Amy Ray and Joan Jett at times with a tinge of Hank Williams Sr. I really liked her song about ‘walking backwards at the wrong end of a gun’. Her lyrics and delivery were the high points of the performance for me. Sonia Leigh's 'Meet Me at the Bar', a song for 'the alt. country set', seemed familiar but not at all cliched. It was a beautiful evening. I hope the Music Hall arranges more stuff like this soon.” - Maggie Large, Entertainment Writer, The Telegraph, Macon, Georgia, Amped blog
"Sonia Leigh's stage presence is amazing, her voice is amazing, and her music is inspirational. This girl is the best folk/rock artist in Hotlanta. Sonia Leigh is at the top of the list of Best Emerging Artist of 2006." - Mike Kraft, Mammoth Press
Emergenza Acoustic Hero Competition Atlanta 2006 Audience Award
"If this woman is not destined for fame, I don't know who is. Her songwriting was astounding and her guitar abilities just as mature. She had some of the strongest vocals and lyrics I have ever heard and the audience was dumbfounded as she sang of love, life and strife. Sonia was so popular among the audience that she gained enough votes to take home the Audience Award and the Takamine guitar. Well-done Sonia, you deserve it!" - Sophie Creole, Emergenza Acoustic Hero Competition 2006, www.acoustichero.com
"I stayed in Atlanta instead of moving to NYC because of bands like Trances Arc or Modern Skirts & Singer/Songwriter Sonia Leigh. The music was just too good to leave and not support." - WNYC Public Radio Soundcheck Interview with Lauren Aparicio, A.K.A. DJ L, Breakthruradio.com
Sonia, who has to date made big waves in a little pond is on the verge of creating a name for herself and has opened for acts as Cory Smith and Tisha mingo.Voted the best folk/ rock artist in Hotlanta by Mammoth Press, Sonia is on the verge of breaking out nationally. Having seen her perform before, I can only say this is a show you seriously don’t want to miss.
In this writers opinion, Sonia Leigh is a phenomenal talent.
- Feb. 2008 - Allie Small The Local Speak Easy thenooze.net
Discography
Run or Surrender
Angel on My Shoulder (Live at Eddies Attic)
Photos
Bio
Sonia Leigh is a singer/songwriter hailing from Atlanta, Georgia recently signed with Zac Brown's Southern Ground Records and currently touring nationwide with The Zac Brown Band on the Breaking Southern Ground Tour.Unlike so many other performers, Sonia easily and immediately establishes a bond with her audience by the sincerity of her haunting voice, soulful lyrics, excellent musicianship and sultry appearance. Although Sonia stands only 5’5’’, her powerful stage presence belies her petite stature.
Sonia Leigh’s roots are in country music (her grandfather and faher were musicians and songwriters) She learned to play guitar by listening to her father sing and play the guitar. As a toddler, Sonia banged away on his guitar. By the age of 10, her father taught her chords and strumming techniques. Sonia was drawn to artists from various musical backgrounds, including Willie Nelson, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Steve Miller, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams,Jackson Browne, Janis Joplin, CCR, The Eagles, Alabama, Melissa Etheridge, and Bruce Springsteen. This musical upbringing serves as the foundation that has become the unique sound of Sonia Leigh.
Sonia Leigh has written a diverse selection of music over the years. Her first song was recorded at the age of 14. A family friend asked Sonia to write a song and when he heard it immediately set up a recording session. By the age of 21, Sonia had recorded two albums. She has performed all over the United States headling and supporting acts including Sugar Land,Little Big Town, Kid Rock, The Zac Brown Band, Chris Knight, Caroline Aiken,Kristen Hall, Michelle Malone, Clay Cook (Zac Brown Band, Marshall Tucker Band), Ed Roland(Collective Soul),Jason Mraz, Meiko, etc...
A few highlights of Sonia Leigh’s performances during the last 12 months include:
Recently signing with Zac Browns record label Southern Ground Records and currently on a Nationwide Tour with The Zac Brown Band Breaking Southern Ground Tour
Touring and performing with The Zac Brown Band
The Rock Boat Cruise
Cayamo Cruise
Sharing the stage with Kid Rock, Little Big Town&Shawn Mullens
Live record release of Angel on My Shoulder
Opening for The Hotel Cafe Tour
Featured artists on Pastemagazine.com
Red Gorilla Music Festival Austin Tx. coming in march 09'
Durango Songwriters Expo
Performing at R&R in Los Angeles
Performing for Iron Works Studio's (Kiefer Sutherland and Jude Cole)
Peformer for NARRAS Atlanta Chapter showcase Georgia Concert Series
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Radio Play
Rock 100.5 Atlanta
92.9 Dave FM
KCRW Morning becomes eclectic with Nic Harcort
99X fm WNNX Everything Alternative, Atlanta, Ga.
Georgia Public Radio w/ George Jobin
Live 100.5 Reg's Coffee House Birmingham, Al.
WPSC 88.7 Fm New Jersey
KBCH radio- Long Beach State University
WUOG 90.5 Athens, Ga.
89.3 fm WRFG Radio Free Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia
88.5 fm WRAS Album 88, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
93.9 fm WNYC Public Radio Sound check, New York, New York
http://liveatlonradio.come2me.nl/ - The Netherlands
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