About Sonya
Singer ~ Songwriter
" ... an absolutely tremendous voice ... Really good nights ... particularly rewarding - to work with her. " Malcolm Nicholls - Housmans Bar
" Beautiful & Haunting "
" Stunning and unique " Michaela Wylde -BBC Radio Presenter & Musician
" Sonya has a beautiful voice, full of soul and emotion. She is a tremendous song writer, and also a fabulous covers artist. "
The Crown
" Honey Sweet Blues "
" Voice of an Angel "
" Recommend this amazing singer songwriter for any venue"
Phil Hyde - Manager The Brick "
" Sonya Smith ... gave an incredible performance as part of this week's Songwriter's Showcase. " Albert & Co. Frankville, Shrewsbury
“ Sonya has a great ability to relate to audiences and soon establishes what works for them. Come and enjoy! “
John King - The Bull's Head Inn, Chelmarsh
Music
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Sonya accompanies herself on
Acoustic guitar, playing her own original material, and contemporary and timeless covers.
She draws on a wide repertoire of songs to create sets of music to suit each venue she plays - from intimate restaurants, friendly bars, performance venues, and festivals.
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Songwriter
Sonya’s song writing is influenced by the traditions of Blues, Country, Folk and Roots music, and the lyrically rich, storytelling tradition of writers like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Jackson Browne ...
She writes ballads, with soulful
blues & roots undertones, alongside soft rock & country songs with a drive and beat -
Where ...
Based in Mid Wales Sonya has performed at numerous festivals, bars, clubs and restaurants throughout Shropshire, North & Mid Wales for many years
Venues & Festivals
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​International Music Eisteddfod, Llangollen.
Ludlow Fringe
Housmans Bar, Church Stretton
Albert & Co. Frankville, Shrewsbury
Landed Festival
The Lion, Berriew
Bulls Head Inn, Chelmarsh
Radio Shropshire Sunday Folk Show
The Cornerhouse, Chester
Sweeney Hall, Gin Festival, Oswestry
​Last Inn, Newport.
The Left Bank, Hereford
Cross Keys, Llanfyllin
The Wheatsheaf, Shrewsbury
The Tilley Raven
Workhouse Festival, Llanfyliin
​Ty Pawb, Wrexham
​The Flaxmill Festival, Shrewsbury​
The Railway Inn, Forden
Acoustica @ Theatre Hafren.
Women’s Festival, Llangollen
Wilson's, Oswestry,
​Welshpool Festival of Music,.
​Eat at Eight, Shrewsbury.
The Old Mill, Llanidloes.
In Good Hands Music Café, Shrewsbury.
The Bay Tree, Welshpool
The Sun Inn, Welshampton
​Garthmyl Hall, Welshpool
​International Gig Fest, Oswestry.
Mid Wales Music Center, Newtown.
The Bull, Rodington,
The White Lion, Wem
Dog & Bull, Whitchurch
Palmers Music Rooms, Shrewsbury.
The Fox, Oswestry
The Griffin Inn, Oswestry
Frankville, Shrewsbury
The Grapes Restaurant, Shrewsbury
The Dolphin Inn, Shrewsbury
The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon.
Herbert Arms, Kerry
Ludlow Food Festival
The Grapes, Welshpool
Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury
​​Bricklayers Arms, Shrewsbury.
Canal Fest, Welshpool
Paradise Resort, Thailand
Barmouth Music
Shrewsbury Beer Festival
Cann Office, Llangadfan
​Workhouse Festival, Llanfyllin
​Swan Taphouse, Ironbridge
​The Smokey Cow, Beckbury
The Black Gate, Oswestry
Farmer Phils Festival, Shropshire
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