For the third year in a row, Reid rocking out a set at the United Fidelity Bank Community Day. Great crowd and biggest turn-out ever for the event. SHOUT OUT to Mr. Ed Burns Community President United Fidelity Bank for inviting Reid each year.
WOW! Reid performed at the Hahira Fish Fry (Historical Society) and really had a great show. The patrons were awesome and enjoyed his singing. Reid thoroughly enjoyed the fish dinner. Special thanks go out to Ms. Lana Hall who booked Reid for the event, Ms. Kathy who presented Reid a gift basket, Mr. Richard for his help, and Mr. Tim Coombs. We really appreciated their hospitality. Mr. Coombs asked us to look toward getting Reid back next year. We are already reserving that date. The following day Ms. Zakia Waters, Airfield Facilities Management supervisor Moody AFB, took Reid on a fabulous tour of the flight facilities at Moody AFB. Note Reid (photos above) on the 18 R(ight) runway and standing next to A10 aircraft at the air park. Thank you Ms. Waters.
Reid coating an elephant's toenails at the Myaaka Elephant Ranch near Bradenton FL. Reid spent the morning feeding, bathing and just enjoying 3 elephants. Memory Morning!!
NEWS
"Imagine the Possibilities," Reid's debut CD, is available for sale!
Check us out on iTunes, CDBaby,Amazon, Spotify or visit our Merchandise page for track samples and purchasing information.
New T-Shirts available at the Merchandise Tab.
T-Shirts read "The Sky is NOT the Limit" on the back, with the Autism Sings elephant on the front, in pink or blue.
Reid poses with partner Chase Sparks after they placed First in Doubles Pickleball at the Northwest Florida Area I Special Olympics Games.
Reid at the Pensacola Holiday Market at the Maritime Community Park. Reid sang a variety of selections including a number a Christmas favorites. The chilly weather didn't keep his Big Red Oneness from showing up. Also, the Clark and Walters families came by and listened to Reid. The two boys, Lucas and Samuel were especially interested in Reid and asked for his autograph.
Reid at work on the Farmer's Bank & Trust Stage during the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, in Hope AR. Reid had a great time rockin' out two sets. SHOUT OUTs to Ms. Christy Burns for booking Reid to the Festival and to Jerome of Night Hawk Productions for the super great sound work.
Congratulations!! Reid's dance performance of "Friday Night Lights" earned him a 1st place at the Emerald Coast Dance Competition held at the Sandestin Hilton Hotel. Pictured with Reid (left to right) are dance partners/instructors Kimalee and Sofiya, and Joe Trovato, General Manager Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Fort Walton Beach, where Reid takes his dance lessons.
CONTACT US TO BOOK REID FOR
YOUR NEXT EVENT
autismsings1985@yahoo.com 850 217 2317 or 850 865 7439
December 2024
Reid on The Harborwalk main stage in Destin during one of his summer weekly All American Thursdays Performances. Big SHOUT OUTs to Ragan for inviting him back each summer and Sean for the great sounds for the show.
Reid performing "Pure Imagination" at the FWB Chamber First Friday Coffee. The Pyramid Inc production of "Willy Wonka Jr. " is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th at the FWB civic auditorium.
Reid performed at the Omega Pepper Festival, Omega, GA. Reid has always been blessed with some pretty fantastic people and experiences throughout his life. Wherever he goes people just gravitate toward him and want to do things for him. Omega was no exception. From the food vendor (Vincent of Cat Daddy BBQ, Tifton, GA) who treated him to his favorite pulled pork to Crystal who gifted him a pair of drumsticks (she's the drummer of the Holy Smoke band who preceded Reid) and a wooden percussion instrument (sorry, don't know what it's called). Also special were the vendors (photo above) who also gifted him with the cutest autism gnome hanging decoration (and an Auburn one as well). They had the sweetest words to share with us. They said that it was such a blessing to see someone with autism "such a success story". Wow, that was a blessing to us... Special SHOUT OUT to Ms. La Donna Stripling who worked with her festival board to book Reid to sing at the Festival.
Left to right: Reid with Christie Sachse, owner/ operator of Apex Shows and Events. Ms. Sachse booked Reid to perform at three of her events in 2024. The Spring Milton Food Truck Fest is one of 14 events Apex has scheduled this year. The Rockstar getting a little nourishment at Wacked Out Weiner Pensacola before his three hour show. Great hat you've got there, Reido! Finally, Reid at work at the Food Truck Festival. Thank you Ms. Sachse and Patrick for your hospitality.
Scroll down to bottom right column see all currently booked engagements, or
Go to PRESS KIT tab to see previous bookings
Reid performing at the annual Harborwalk Village Memorial Day Ceremony, Destin Florida. Reid also performs a set for each of the Harborwalk Village AllAmericanThursdayCelebrations, 6:30 PM.
Reid presents a check to the Director of Fort Walton Beach Pyramid (Inc.) of $1,000 on behalf of Autism Sings, LLC to assist in sponsoring the production of their upcoming musical "Willy Wonka Jr."
Reid being recognized at the annual Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. Reid volunteered to ring the bell and collect donations at a Salvation Army Kettle community location over the holiday season. Photo left, Lt. James Milner of the Salvation Army, Ms. Rushing and Ms. Colon from Okaloosa UP (where Reid is completing a culinary certificate). Right is Ms. Beeman from the Salvation Army, Reid, and Lt. Milner. Well done Reid!!
A big believer of community service, Reid started his first of several shifts ringing the bell and collecting funds for the Salvation Army. Visit Reid's FaceBook page to find out when he s scheduled to be there over the next few weeks of this holiday season. Don't forget to be generous this Christmas.
EVENTS
2023 / 2024 performance schedule below.
See PRESS KIT tab (top of page) for previous Engagements / Bookings.
2023
6th - Hahira Honeybee Festival Fish Fry, 4:30 PM, Historical Society Building, Hahira, GA
November
9th - Veteran's Day Ceremony, 9AM, Silver Sands School, Fort Walton Beach, FL
11th - City Veteran's Day Ceremony, 11 AM, Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, FL
11th - Veteran's Day Celebration, 4 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin. FL
December
16th - Wreaths Across America, 9 AM, Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, FL
2024
March
9th - Spring Milton Food Truck Fest, 2:30-5:30 PM, Jernigan's Landing, Milton, FL
19th - Ladies Luncheon, 1130 AM, First Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach, FL
April
26th - American Cancer Society Relay For Life, 7 PM,Etheridge Stadium, Fort Walton Beach, FL
27th - Annual Anchor of Hope Awareness Festival, 11 AM, Day Spring Presbyterian Church, Forsyth, GA
May
17th - Starks Mayhaw Festival,5 PM, Highway 12 and Highway 109, Starks, LA
26th - Memorial Day Celebration, 4 PM, Main Stage Harborwalk Village, Destin
31st - City-wide Memorial Day Ceremony, 10 AM, Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, FL
June
2nd - Annual Washington Parish Balloon Festival, 2 PM, Washington Parish Fairgrounds, Franklinton, LA
6th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
13th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
14th - Family Cafe 2024, Two performances, Friday 14 June - 11AM and 2:30 PM, the Rotunda, Hyatt Regency Orlando, FL
20th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
27th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
July
4th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
11th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
18th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
25th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
August
1st - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village Main Stage, Destin, FL
8th - All American Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Harborwalk Village, Main Stage, Destin, FL
September
6th - Fort Walton Beach Chamber First Friday Coffee, 7 AM, Convention Center
28th – Pyramid FWB Production of "Wonka", 7 PM, Civic Auditorium, Fort Walton Beach, FL
October
4th - Hahira Honeybee Festival Fish Fry,TBD, Historical Society, Hahira, GA (Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene).
12th - Fall Milton Food Truck Fest, 11 AM - 2 PM, Jernigan's Landing, Milton, FL
November
11th - City Veteran's Day Ceremony, 11 AM, Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, FL
TBD- Veteran's Day Celebration, TBD, Harborwalk Main Stage, Destin, FL
19th-22nd, Tech week for Pyramid Pensacola Production, TBD, Ashmore Theater, Pensacola, FL
23rd - Pyramid Pensacola Musical Production, TBD, Ashmore Theater, Pensacola, FL
December
7th - Pensacola Holiday Market, 10 AM - 1 PM, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola, FL
14th- Wreaths Across America, 9 AM, Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach, FL
2025
May
3rd Weekend Starks Mayhaw Festival, TBD, Highway 12 and Highway 109, Starks, LA
Great News! Reid and his sister Joanna were selected for a great honor.
Congratulations! You have been selected to receive United Way Emerald Coast’s 2022 Emerging Leaders “40 Under 40” award — presented by Florida Power & Light! Our selection committee believes that you are excelling in the areas of leadership, community involvement, and professional accomplishment. It is obvious that you are making a difference in our community! (Photo left :Reid and sister Joanna Photo Right: Bernard Johnson, Florida Power & Light, Reid, and Sam Smith, chairman of the United Way 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Committee.
Reid sang the National Anthem at the Silver Sands School Veterans Day Celebration Event. A school employee is signing as Reid sings. Thank you Principal Wheat for inviting Reid to be a part of this great event.
Newest Booking: - Pyramid Inc. Production, The Headliners, 7 PM, November 23, 2024
Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola, FL
Page last updated on:
December 10, 2024 21:55 CST
After his stage performance, Reid takes a photo with some of the Washington Parish Balloon Festival royalty. From left to right, the queens are Aniston McKenzie-Balloon Festival Teen Queen, Maddie Adams-Balloon Festival Pre-teen Queen, and Carissa Mikelonis-Balloon Festival Miss Queen. (Photo by Kandace McKenzie).
BIG SHOUT OUT to the Balloon Festival committee members and to Tiffany and Troy Carney for their hard work in organizing and conducting the festival.
Reid with local restauranteur and patriot Tom Rice, and state representative /retired US Army BGen, Pat Maney prior to Reid's performance at the 2023 Wreaths Across America Ceremony.
Reid with (big fan) Florida District 1 US Congressman Matt Gaetz pose after Reid's performance of the National Anthem at the city Memorial Day Ceremony, Beal Cemetery.
Reid sings the National Anthem at the 2024 Bell Tribute Tower Memorial Day Ceremony , Beal Memorial Cemetery. (Photo by freelance photographer Mike Weaver)
Click Here to find us and LIKE the Autism Sings, LLC Facebook Page
Autism Sings T-shirts are available!!!
Specify Pink Elephant or Reidster Blue
Go to the MERCHANDISE tab
to buy yours!
For recording artist, actor, and performer Reid Soria, Autism Sings is the culmination of years spent overcoming the odds. Diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, Reid was never expected to be able to communicate or connect with the world around him. Now an adult, Reid has channeled his talents and sheer grit into an unprecedented story of hope. And in finding his own voice, Reid has found a new voice for autism and is communicating and connecting beyond what was once considered possible. Follow the story and become a part of the dream. When words fail, Autism Sings!
--Autism Sings, 2014--
WELCOME to Autism Sings !