May 2009
Sonia and her husband Chris welcom Baby Alex to their family, born May 8th, weighing in at 6 lbs 7 oz!
March 2009
While seven monthes pregnant, Sonia performed a small tour at three treatment facilities in the West Palm Beach and Palm Springs Florida area: The Palm Beach Institute, The Orchid, and The Hanley Center. She did workshops and shared her story-in-song with the patients there.
2008 News:
Sonia is featured in the Summer 2008 issue Hazelden's newsletter, "Voice".
Read the article on-line at: http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/08sumwhsonialee.page
Sonia’s song, “Beautiful Mistakes,” co-written with Gospel recording artist Misty Freeman was released as a single and is receiving airplay around the country. If you would like to hear a song sample, here’s a link to Misty’s MySpace page – just scroll down to find “Beautiful Mistakes” after you go to this link: CLICK HERE.
April - December, 2008
Hazelden “Women Healing” Conferences
I will be sharing my story-in-song in several cities throughout the U.S. as part of Hazelden’s addiction and recovery conferences designed expressly for women. For more info, visit http://www.hazelden.org/web/go/womenhealing
April 28, 2008
"The Next Generation of Dual Diagnosis - 21st Century Integration of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment" conference presented by Foundations Associates.
I’ll be performing in a concert sponsored by Sunlight of the Spirit Music at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For more info, visit http://www.foundationsevents.com
2007 In Review
This past year, I was honored to perform at several recovery treatment centers:
Hazelden Treatment Center invited me to share my recovery story and perform for patients and staff at Hazelden’s beautiful facility in Minneapolis, MN.
I gave an acoustic performance during a reception at the Men’s Healthy Spirit Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL –just before their firewalk!
While at the Men’s Healthy Spirit Conference, I was invited to share my story and sing my songs for the women at the Orchid Treatment Center in Palm Springs, Florida.
Earlier in the year I sang at the “Recover From The Holidays” party presented by Foundations in Memphis, Tennessee.
Also, thank you to Discovery Place and Cumblerland Heights, where I have had the opportunity to perform on a regular basis. They feel like family!
And it’s always an honor to be a part of the Woman-to-Woman (Dickson, TN) and Ladybug (Savannah, GA) Retreats! I truly love meeting other women on a spiritual path.
I also had the privilege of performing songs at several Unity Churches in Tennessee and Ohio. Thanks to the following for their support:
Spiritual Living Center of Franklin (Franklin,TN)
First Church Unity (Franklin, TN)
Unity Church of Christianity (Chesterland, OH)
Unity Church For Positive Living (Old Hickory, TN)
Christ Unity Church (Chattanooga, TN)
Bookstores and Listening Rooms where I was heard playing my music this past year included –
The Bluebird Café (TN)
Douglas Corner (TN)
Koffeeokee (FL)
Davis-Kidd Bookstore (TN)
Borders Books & Music (TN and MD)
AND – the biggest event of the year was when my husband, Chris, and I welcomed our son, CJ, into the world on June 8th. He heard mom perform many times and he patiently waited for her to get home to Nashville after performing for patients and staff at Hazelden - - just before he was born.
"Chance to Start Over" party rocked!
Sonia's "Chance to Start Over" release party at the Bluebird Cafe was a big hit -
standing room only. On guitar was Todd Sharp (Rod Stewart, Delbert McClinton)
and on upright bass was long time Jimmy Buffett bass player, Jim Mayer. Backing her
up was Jenn Williamson. Sonia is grateful to everyone who came to the show and
helped to make it a huge success.
The Nashville Tennessean published this article following Sonia's release party. (Click here to read)
"Chance to Start Over" reviewed in the Nashville Scene. (Click here to read)
Announcing the arrivial of Sonia's new CD, "Chance to Start Over"!
Available now in Sonia's store page.
"Sonia's new CD, Chance to Start Over, is full of messages of peace, hope and metamorphosis.
Sonia intimately speaks of the multitude of emotions that one goes through when moving through a
life changing transformation - grief, fear, faith, joy and ultimately a new found sense of peace.
Her beautifully written songs leave you feeling inspired and wanting to hear more."
- Debbie Carroll
MusiCares, Executive Director
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Sonia Lee song on Montel Williams MS Foundation CD
"Good Intentions", from Sonia's 'True' CD, has been selected to be a part of the MS Music Fest 2006 Compilation CD!
All proceeds from the sales of this CD benefit the Montel Williams MS Foundation.
For more information, visit www.msmusicfest.com.
Critics: "True" love
Read the reviews for Sonia's CD, "True".
Kerrville Festival Award
Sonia was selected as one of the 2006 New Folk Finalists at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Click Here to read the press release.
True
Sonia's CD release parties were a success - both in Nashville at the world famous Bluebird Cafe, and in her hometown of Rochester, NY at Daily Perks.
Chance to Start Over
Sonia is recording a new CD of "recovery" music. Please check back for news about its release date.
Trail of Light, a song from Sonia's upcoming recovery music CD "Chance to Start Over" can be heard at www.recoveryfest.net by clicking on the slideshow.
From the Heart
From the Heart... features 11 popular Ukrainian folk songs sung with a passion that reaches into one's soul... "It won't be long before we'll be reading and hearing more about this gifted singer and songwriter."
-Oleh G. Pawluk Ukrainian Federal Credit Union Quarterly, Rochester, NY Holiday Issue 2004
October 2005
Sonia appeared on Channel 4 - The Noon Show - in an interview about her Chick Singer Night performance at the Bluebird Cafe.
September 2005
Sonia's on her way to Ukraine for a visit with her mother and brother, Andy. While there, she'll have the opportunity to visit the high school that her grandfather attended, and sing a few songs for them. When she returns, there'll be more photos to share!
August 2005
In August, Sonia performed at Ukrainian Fest in Chicago. The festival had excellent weather, just like last year. Sonia got to visit with some of the people she met last year and also made many new friends.
July 2005
The Tiki Bar at Soyuzivka Ukrainian Resort (upstate NY) welcomed Sonia for an evening of music in July. Guests had a great time as they joined in on the sing-a-long portion that evening. We enjoyed a happy hour that went well beyond an hour! Stay tuned for more fun from Susy-Q in the future.
Sonia was honored to perform at Verkhovyna's Annual Ukrainian Festival in Glen Spey, NY on July 16 and 17, 2005. It was an exciting time to celebrate the Orange Revolution. Other performers included Mariya Burmaka from Ukraine, and Vasyl Popadiuk (violinist), and The Hromovytsia Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Chicago IL.
November 2004
The Ukrainian Federal Credit Union Quarterly (Rochester, NY) recently featured an article on Sonia called "Sonia - Our Voice In Nashville."
Click here to download and read the entire article!
September 2004
Sonia received great reviews at the Ukrainian festival in Chicago, IL and at the 37th Annual Ukrainian Day Festival in Stamford, CT, on Sunday, September 12th.
June 2004
Sonia "wowed" the crowd at the 19th Annual Ukrainian Heritage Festival in Yonkers, NY, which ran from June 18-20, 2004. "Sonia was a wonderful addition to the Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival in Yonkers, NY. Her beautiful voice was a huge crowd pleaser and we hope to have her perform again next year!"
-Slawko Palylyk
Entertainment Chairman
Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival
