My Christmas singles in the press

Amelia Christmas

Every year I release a Christmas single, and sometimes it takes a while for them to become a Christmas classic 😉 but you know they have when Sweden’s biggest women’s magazine Amelia writes about them in their Christmas edition.

Amelia Christmas
Amelia Christmas

 

“Christmas eve 2012  turned out exactly like we had hoped. A day filled with candlelight, great Christmas music (Michael Bublé’s album “Christmas” and Sofia Talvik’s Christmas single “Snowy White River” played on repeat), excited children, happy parents, good food. (…)” Editor Jenny Oscarsson writes in her column. 

This year’s Christmas single is just released but some blogs have already picked it up, amongst them German blog “Lie in the sound“. “One of the most beautiful Christmas tradition for us is the annual Christmas single by Sofia Talvik .” they write, and the blog Christmas A Go Go! seconds by writing “Leave it to German blog Lie in the Sound to cherrypick the bestest new Christmas releases. Like this beautiful track by Sofia Talvik“. 

Stubby’s House of Christmas writes:

“Swedish singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik offers up a free Christmas song every year. And pretty much every year, I declare that “this is her best yet” or that “this is my absolute favorite.” Well, “A Berlin Christmas Tale” is Sofia’s best Christmas song yet and my absolute favorite. Sofia has explored a lot of different musical styles in the past, but “A Berlin Christmas Tale” returns Sofia–with the enrichment of all her musical experimentation and time on the road–to the Sofia I was originally drawn to…the Folk Pop artist who paints pictures with her music, words, and voice–pictures so clear and alive that you experience them yourself.”

Last week to order the BOOK & LIVE ALBUM!

Dear Friends!
 
I’m nearing the end of my book. In fact, I’ve already written everything that is going to be in there ( … I think … I keep remembering new funny stories all the time). Now I’ll have to do the less fun work of proof reading and editing, but I’m very lucky to have my friend Jenny help me with the proof reading.
 
I’m also in the process of deciding which songs will be on the live album. It’s going to be amazing. The sound is so great, just like you were there in the room.
 
  • IMPORTANT: The Book can only be pre-ordered and will NOT be available after July. It’s a limited edition print so it will only be printed in as many copies as ordered. So be sure to order your copy today.
It’s been quite the learning process to write a book, even though there are many pictures I’m now on page 293. I started out just writing the stories and then it was like I found my voice and I had to go back and rewrite most of the stories in the first part of the book.

Sometimes I’ve been banging my head against the wall, especially when I have a great story and no great picture. In those cases I just decided to let the story speak for itself, even though pictures speak a thousand words. I’m so happy that I will get my printer sent down from Sweden this week so that I can print the pages. I feel like you never see the stuff you did wrong until you see it on a printed page, it’s just so easy to miss stuff on a computer screen.

A huge thank you to all of you that have contributed to this project!

Please spread the word and let your friends know that they can get the acoustic download “There’s A Man In A Smiling Bag” for just $5 up till August 1st. Oh by the way, if any of you missed it, the book is a pre-order only. That means that you won’t be able to buy it after the Kickstarter project closes on August 1st, so if you want a copy you should get it now.

 
xoxo
 

Ocean Springs interviews

I played Elvis old hang-out in Ocean Springs last night and here’s two interviews with me in the local newspapers. Unfortunately neither Ocean Springs Gazette nor Ocean Springs Record have a very reliable online presence so I’ve tried to post pictures big enough to read if you click them. Thanks to all who came out to see my show at the Julep Room!

Interview in Ocean Springs Gazette
Interview in Ocean Springs Gazette

Sofia Talvik in Ocean Springs Record
Sofia Talvik in Ocean Springs Record

 

Southern concerts coming up!

Sofia Talvik at Red Rock Theatre, Colorado
Sofia Talvik at Red Rock Theatre, Colorado
Sofia Talvik playing live in the South

I’m touring my way back to FL in January and February and these are my upcoming gigs along the way. I hope to see you at these, my last concerts on my Drivin’ & Dreaming tour, who knows when I’ll be back in the US again. Check out my gig page for more info about tickets and addresses. Note that you might have to get tickets or sign up/make reservations for a few of the gigs.

Wednesday, 01/23 Austin, TX
J. BLACK’S
Time: 7:15 pm.

Thursday, 01/24 Houston, TX
The Oak Room at Stag Head’s Pub
Time: 8:00 pm.

Friday, 01/25 New Orleans, LA
Banks Street Bar & Grill
Time: 9:00 pm.

Saturday, 01/26 Ocean Springs, MS
The Julep Room
Time: 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, 01/29 Tallahassee, FL
Midtown Filling Station
Time: 8:00 pm.

Saturday, 02/02 Tampa, FL
The Refinery
Time: 10:00 pm.

Friday, 02/08 Sarasota, FL
WSLR concert @ Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center
Time: 7:30 pm.

Saturday, 02/09 North Port, FL
Warm Mineral Springs – Cafe Evergreen
Time: 5:30 pm.

Sunday, 02/10 Bonita Springs, FL
Flamingo Island Flea Market
Time: 2:00 pm.

Wednesday, 02/13 Miami Beach, FL
Van Dyke Cafe Upstairs
Time: 10:00 pm.

Friday, 03/01 Gainesville, FL
Civic Media Center
Time: 8:00 pm.

Happy new year! See you in the South!

Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

2012 has been an amazing year. My tour has taken me to 35 states and I’ve done over 200 shows. I’ve met wonderful people and made new friends all over the US. In January and February I’m wrapping up my Drivin’ & Dreaming Tour here in the US before moving it to Europe. I’m touring my way back to Florida where it all started over a year ago and by that I’m completing the circle around the US. You have all been such a big support this year, helping me through flat tires and new releases. I have a bunch of shows booked in the Southern States in January and February and I hope to see both new as well as familiar faces on the shows. Here’s a list of my upcoming shows, more dates to come, see all details on my GIG page. Happy New 2013!

Thursday, 01/03 Kingman. AZ
The Cellar Door
Time: 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, 01/09 Flagstaff, AZ
Mia’s Lounge
Time: 8:00 pm.

Thursday, 01/10 Phoenix, AZ
The Lost Leaf
Time: 9:00 pm.

Saturday, 01/12 Phoenix, AZ
Obscura (Rips)
Time: 9:00 pm.

Thursday, 01/17 Las Cruces, NM
High Desert Brewing Company
Time: 8:00 pm.

Friday, 01/18 Roswell,
NM Pecos Flavors Winery, with Secret Circus
Time: 7:00 pm.

Monday, 01/21 San Antonio, TX
Fralos art of Pizza

Wednesday, 01/23 Austin, TX
SACC Austin Midwinter Cocktail with Sofia Talvik
Time: 6:00 pm. tickets: BUY HERE

Thursday, 01/24 Houston, TX
The Oak Room at Stag Head’s Pub
Time: 8:00 pm.

Friday, 01/25 New Orleans,
LA Banks Street Bar & Grill
Time: 9:00 pm.

Saturday, 01/26 Ocean Springs, MS
The Julep Room
Time: 9:00 pm.