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Sophia is a San Diego native and has been singing her whole life. Her passion for music started with piano lessons at a young age and joining the church youth choir where she stayed for over 10 years! Her love of music continued through high school where she was part of the Madrigals choir. In college she joined the Point Loma Singers at Point Loma Nazarene University as well as their jazz ensemble. After taking a few years off, she got the bug to sing again. She wanted to stretch out and join a rock and roll band and found a home with Sonic Tonic! She hopes to rock all over San Diego and Southern California.

 

 

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Andrew hails from Newburgh, NY. Son of a Dixieland piano player, Andrew was exposed to music at a very young age. Andrew played trombone and would jam with his dad and friends during hours long music sessions at home. Andrew eventually started playing guitar and played in various bands in the Hudson Valley. The most successful band, The D.H.'s, managed a few gigs in various local college towns. After stepping away for years, Andrew decided to play again and was a member of both O.S.G and Nattie and The Casual Tease, here in San Diego. In March of 2015 Andrew, along with Rudy Manahan and Eyal Wigdor started a project that would become Sonic Tonic. Andrew switched over to bass in 2013 and has never looked back. Andrew has many musical influences rooted in the Alternative Rock scene, but also enjoys the Classic Rock he grew up on. Andrew is an avid fan of the New Jersey Devils and used to play hockey with Rudy in the 1990's!

Photo By Domenik Weinbrenner

Photo By Domenik Weinbrenner

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Like Andrew, Dave also comes from New York’s Hudson Valley. At about the age of about 12 he started to play guitar to all the 80’s metal bands he could fill his ears with. Dave had been playing in both original and cover bands in the NY area since the early 90’s (No Justice and Fractured had the most success). He had to leave his last band to move to San Diego in late 2012. After the move to SD, Dave didn’t play much until recently when he got bit by the music bug again mid to late 2022 and is now ready to rock with Sonic Tonic!

Tommy hails from San Diego, CA. Tommy is a very talented multi-instrumentalist who adds a whole new dimension to Sonic Tonic's sound. He plays both keys and guitar. Tommy grew up teaching himself to play guitar and piano along with his record collection and what ever popped up on the radio. When Tommy turned 19 he decided to study music academically. He began both guitar and drum lessons as well as music theory and ear training lessons along with playing in different ensembles through Mesa College, Mira Costa College and SDSU. When Tommy isn't playing with Sonic Tonic, he enjoys all that San Diego has to offer. Tommy is also a solo artist and can be booked at his website: www.tommychaconmusic.com

Photo By Hai Tran

Photo By Hai Tran

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Rudy Hails from San Diego, CA. Rudy is a classically trained Jazz drummer. He was the Drum Major and Drum Line Section Leader of his high school marching band as well as the drummer in his high school Jazz ensemble. He had a revelation one day when he discovered Iron Maiden and got hooked on 80's metal. In 1985 he joined a Heavy Metal band called Saint and played various parties around San Diego. For two years he was employed by the San Diego City School District to the Jr. ROTC Drum Corps program at his former high school which won two city titles during his tenure. In 1988, Rudy made the decision to step away from playing, a mistake he now regrets. In 2013, Rudy decided to play again and was an original member of O.S.G. and Nattie and The Casual Tease. In 2015, Rudy, along with Andrew and Eyal Wigdor formed Sonic Tonic. It's time to ROCK AND ROLL!!! \m/  \m/