The big 100

Sofia Talvik is doing her 100th gig on the tour tonight
Sofia Talvik is doing her 100th gig on the tour tonight
Sofia Talvik is doing her 100th gig on the tour tonight

Today May 29th I’m doing the 100th gig on the Drivin’ & Dreaming tour! We’ve had such a journey, been all through the deep south, in Texas for SxSW and back to the east coast, and now we’re hitting number 100 in New York City tonight at Pianos (7pm).

The tour has been amazing so far. I’ve experienced so much and met so many wonderful people. But it’s by no means over. We’re fully booked until August in NY, MA, ME, CT, PA, OH, IL and IA and we will keep on trucking towards the west coast. I hope to see so many more friendly faces and keep spreading my music like a wildfire over the US. If you haven’t got my new album yet there’s a limited amount of physical CDs for sale here!

Tonight only there will be free Drivin’ & Dreaming t-shirts for everyone (first come first served) so don’t miss out on celebrating my 100th gig with me at Pianos in NYC!

Here’s a selection of what people has said about my shows so far:

[quote] Of all the voices – and man, they seem to issue them at birth to Swedish women – Talvik has the most faith in hers in an “I don’t need a theatrical gimmick” kind of way.” [/quote]

– Austin Chronicle

 

[quote] Listening to her music, an otherworldly edge, surprising twists and powerful, haunting vocals make her much more than just another pretty folk-pop-acoustic performer.”[/quote]

– Atlanta Retro

 

[quote] Sofia Talvik is absolutely freaking gorgeous, and her charming stage presence drew me in, all the more. Not only is she a great singer, she fingerpicks her acoustic flawlessly, reminiscent of the steady subtle perfection of Nick Drake’s Pink Moon. [/quote]

– RVA Magazine, Richmond, VA

Last minute Baltimore show!

Come to Cyclops in Baltimore on Wednesday!

I just landed a last minute show in Baltimore, MD this Wednesday May 16th. I’m playing at Cyclops (30 West North Ave.) with Baltimore band American Folklore and NYC singer/songwriter Anthony DaCosta. After that I’ll be heading up to Philadelhia, PA for a show at Connie’s Ric Rac on Thursday. I hope to see a lot of friendly faces on the shows!

Come to Cyclops in Baltimore on Wednesday!
Come to Cyclops in Baltimore on Wednesday!

 

RVA Magazine hearts Sofia Talvik

Sofia Talvik Live - photo by Tyler M. Conta

RVA Magazine in Richmond did this nice write up about my gig there last week. The gig was put together by the guys behind Radio Rubber Room so that made the gig extra great! I hope I get to come back to Richmond, VA for some more gigs in the future!

[quote] Despite being a solo act, Talvik’s technical assistant/husband worked wonders for her already perfected sound, providing well-placed vocal harmonies, doublings, and effects. Sofia Talvik is absolutely freaking gorgeous, and her charming stage presence drew me in, all the more. Not only is she a great singer, she fingerpicks her acoustic flawlessly, reminiscent of the steady subtle perfection of Nick Drake’s Pink Moon. Talvik announced with assurance that she would “perform the rest of her set naked if everyone was quiet.” I must wave an incredulous finger at those who did not find this compelling enough. Come on people! Sigh… maybe next time. [/quote]

Dan Mulrooney, RVA Magazine

Sofia Talvik Live - photo by Tyler M. Conta
Sofia Talvik Live - photo by Tyler M. Conta

Drivin’ & Dreaming Episode 2

Sofia Talvik live at White Horse Black Mountain
At Fresh 96.1 with Jess and Jeff
At Fresh 96.1 with Jess and Jeff

Thanks for watching the first episode of my Drivin’ & Dreaming show. This is the second episode of the show and we’re going through the Smoky Mountains, the RV breaks down, we show up one day early for a …  well watch it and you’ll see. Please keep sharing to keep viewings up. I’ll keep doing the show as long as I have enough viewers 🙂

Big thanks to everyone in this episode White Horse, Black Mountain, The Acoustic Coffee House in Johnson City, TN 202 Market in Roanoke, VA and Beliveau Estate in Blacksburg, VA. You can see pictures from all my shows on my Facebook page here!

As usual all music in the episode can be found here! Help me keep the “Drivin’ & Dreaming Tour” on the road. Donate Gas, Food and Beer – Click this link and follow the instructions http://pic.twitter.com/7dEothYK

 

The Drivin' & Dreamin Tour took us to the mountains in Virigina
The Drivin' & Dreamin Tour took us to the mountains in Virigina
Sofia Talvik live at White Horse Black Mountain
Sofia Talvik live at White Horse Black Mountain
White Horse Black Mountain
White Horse Black Mountain

 

“A thing of spectral acoustic beauty”

Connect Savannah Noteworthy
Connect Savannah Noteworthy
Connect Savannah Noteworthy

I’m tracking my footprints, or rather tire tracks, back towards the east coast and will be re-visiting a few of my favorite concert venues and exploring a couple of new ones along the way. So it’s extra nice when Connect Savannah gives me this “welcome back” in their latest edition:

 

[quote]

Sofia Talvik’s newest collection of songs, The Owls Are Not What They Seem, sounds like it could have been recorded in the early 1970s, when singer/songwriters were prized for their eccentricity, and the striking colors they brought as individuals to commercially-viable acoustic balladry. (…)

On this album, she is clearly in her element. It is a thing of spectral acoustic beauty, and this Monday night performance is highly recommended by us jaded fools here at Connect.

[/quote]

 

Here’s some upcoming dates on my tour that you don’t want to miss, visit my gig page for all listings:

Alabama: The Gnu’s Room April 7th (Auburn)
Georgia: The Sentient Bean April 9th (Savannah)
North Carolina: Bottega Art Bar and Gallery April 12 (Wilmington)
Playhouse 211 April 13 (Southport, buy tickets here)