SONiA
notes by Rick ShubbWe first met Sonia in 2005 at the summer NAMM show in Indianapolis . No, I haven't forgotten her last name — Rutstein — but as a performer she's opted for the simplicity of just Sonia. SONiA, actually, if we're being case-sensitive.
At Frankfurt Musikmesse 2006 year we ran into Sonia again, playing at the Santa Cruz Guitar booth. She graciously offered to come over and sing a few songs at our stand, as well. She sang at our booth each of the four days, and during those days I came to appreciate what a major talent she is.
One of the things about this business that I love is when I meet someone who uses my products, and whose music I enjoy, AND who turns out to be someone I just like to hang out with. So it was with Sonia; a very talented and delightful lady, and now a good friend.
Rick Shubb, SONiA, Gary Mobley
Indianapolis, 2005
Sonia uses her Shubb capo quite a lot as she transitions quickly and smoothly from song to song, and I've discovered that she is fiercely loyal to Shubb. It's the only capo she will use, and she's anxious to tell anyone about it! As you might imagine, this immediately endeared her to me.
When we returned from Germany, I emailed Sonia to thank her for making our show so enjoyable. The following is her response, which I think is pure poetry.
(not an exerpt, the dots are hers)
dear Rick,
Thank you...the pleasure is mine...I am honored to use the Shubb..my goal always is to make the song happen in the special moment of live music ... and have the best combination of good tuning, strings, guitar, transducer, and of course the capo...as all of these support my sound...when this is all together then the magic happens ... fireworks or hopping over puddles or earthquakes or deserts under big middle eastern skies or wherever the song wants to go...a trip to anywhere...I appreciate your creation...it works for me ... let's me be the pilot with my hands on the wheel and not the bug heading for the windshield.
warm regards,
sonia
Since then SONiA has visited us at many of our trade shows, favoring us with a few songs at the booth, and has come to feel like part of our family. At Frankfurt we have presented her on Musikmesse's acoustic stage, where she has made many new fans and friends, and now tours Europe regularly.
SONiA's latest CD, Tango
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