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PRESS 
“With a unique, folky sound and a mature voice that speaks levels above this artist's current age, Sophia Rankin continues to bring joy to the Tucson area. Rankin’s music style is an Americana-like blend of folk, rock, and pop. With a collaborative mix of genres and a strong foundation in folk roots, Rankin’s band provides a unique blend of folk rock and alternative sounds to their original music.” ............ Click button below to read full article

— Live And Amplified

“Riptide is Rankin's coming of age album, showcasing a maturity to her songwriting.” .....Click button below to read full article

—Arizona Daily Star

“One of Tucson’s brightest rising stars….we’re sure she’s destined for bright lights and big stages.” ........Click button below to read full article

—Arizona Arts

 ​“smooth vocals, spiritual delivery and delicate guitar playing” .......Click button below to read full article

—Tucson Weekly

ABOUT SOPHIA

Sophia Rankin is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter with a diverse repertoire that spans the musical genres of folk, pop, rock, and Americana. Her two first solo CDs, released while attending the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, were positively received by press and promoters alike. She landed First-place awards at both the 2017 Tucson Desert Song Festival and the 2018 Stefan George Songwriting competition. She now leads her own band, Sophia Rankin & The Sound, with members Connor Rankin (drums), Eli Leki-Albano (bass), and Noah Weig-Pickering (lead guitar). Her latest album, Too Close to the Riptide was released last August, With songs venturing deeper into classic elements of rock, pop, and folk music alike, Too Close to the Riptide encourages Rankin’s creative wanderlust while staying true to her roots as a songwriter. Her expansion from a solo artist to a band leader pushes her to explore new sounds without straying far from her folk upbringing. Rankin’s music can be found on popular streaming and purchasing services. More information, as well as Sophia’s upcoming events can be found at www.sophiarankin.com. ​
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CONTACT 
WWW.SOPHIARANKIN.COM
​sophiarankin@sophiarankin.com 

INSTAGRAM: @sophiarankinandthesound
FACEBOOK: Sophia Rankin & The Sound
YOUTUBE: Sophia Rankin
TWITTER: @SophiaRankin_

DISCOGRAPHY
​-​Reverie
-Solace
​-Too Close To The Riptide

SINGLES
-​Warm
-​When You're High
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MUSIC PLATFORMS
ITunes/Apple Music
Spotify
YouTube
Facebook

SUPPORTER and OPENER SETS
-Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
​-The Black Moods
-Desert Fish
-Jake Owen
-Diamond Rio
​-Ryanhood
-Katie Haverly
-Carlos Arzate

VENUES and FESTIVALS 
-The Rialto Theatre
​-191 Toole
-Hotel Congress
-Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ
​-Dusk Music Festival '19, '21​
​-Tucson Folk Festival '15, '16, '17, '18, '19, '21, '22
-Tucson Desert Song Festival
-Tucson Festival of Books '22
-Downtown 2nd Saturdays 
-UA Spring Fling-UA Bear Down Music Festival '22
-Monsoon Music Festival
-SAACA Songwriter Series
-Barstool AZ Bowl NYE Bash '18, '19, '21
-Fourth Avenue Street Fair
-Pima County Fair '22
-Circus Mexicus Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers 2022

When she isn't writing and performing, Rankin is a piano and voice teacher. She is also Minister of Community Engagement and assists with music ministry at OSLC.

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Check Out Some of Our Videos

Sophia Rankin & The Sound
Performance at The Rialto Theatre
​Opening for Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers and Desert Fish 2022

Sophia Rankin & The Sound
Perform original, "Volcanic"
​Opening for Jake Owen and Diamond Rio 2022

Sophia Rankin & The Sound
Perform original,
​"Starting To Pray"
at University of AZ
​Final Bear Down 2022

Sophia Rankin & The Sound
Perform original,
​"The People I Have Known"
at Desert Botanical Gardens 2022

Sophia Rankin & The Sound
Perform original,
​"Cyclone"
at 191 Toole 2022

 Documentary by Megan Hurley:
​Behind the scenes of THE SOUND 2021

Meet the band, THE SOUND ........SCROLL OVER IMAGES FOR INDIVIDUAL BIOS

Eli Leki- Albano met Sophia shortly after moving to Tucson in the summer of 2020 and has been playing with the band ever since. Growing up in a music-rich environment in Chicago, he finds great joy in creating and performing with close friends. Between shows and rehearsals, Eli uses his time to exercise, adventure, and improve his cooking and leather-crafting. PC: Betty Hurd

Connor Rankin is a junior at the University of Arizona with a major in Film & TV. Connor first picked up the sticks in 2019 when his sister, Sophia, was in need of a drummer. He also plays piano and ukulele. Connor was a varsity basketball player in high school and spends his free time working out and designing logos for the band. PC: Betty Hurd

Since joining SRS in Fall of 2020, Noah Weig-Pickering continues to broaden his musical expression beyond the realm of classical music. Starting his musical studies in Albuquerque, NM, his passion and dedication led him to graduate as an award winning guitarist from the Bolton Guitar Studies Program at the University of Arizona. In addition to performing, Noah also teaches, composes, and produces music. PC: Rex Scofield

HI RES PHOTOS

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