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Hello People of the inner light –
It’s amazing to remember where we were last August, isn’t it? And yet, with the buzz of being out again, I’m conscious of keeping the peace inside of me, the appreciation of quiet and air space that were some of the gifts of COVID. I hope and pray the variant doesn’t become a block to our thriving together in person as I get excited to see you on the road,
Hey there Sophie B. Hawkins Fans!
We have some confirmed concert dates to tell you about (and more on the way).
Spring Hill Arts Gathering/Pride in the Hills Festival, Washington, CT, July 31 https://www.springhillartsgathering.com/
Highly Caffeinated 5k + Music Festival benefitting the Make a Wish Foundation, Bethlehem, CT August 21 https://trimorebemore.com/5k/
Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg, VA, November 5 https://www.tallyhotheater.com/ (tickets on sale soon!)
Sophie is looking forward to seeing you in-person!
We Are Jesus – Unreleased Song Debut
Happy Easter, everyone. My friend Charles sent me pictures of The Cross being carried through Central Park on Good Friday. I am not “religious” in any trained way, my parents thankfully didn’t push the construct of religious belief on us kids growing up, yet, throughout my life, in my songs, dreams and paintings, appear powerful imagery from biblical stories and characters. I have tried to change the lyrics,
Friends –
Just a quick note to let you know that I have two shows coming up – just announced.
The first is in Westport, Connecticut, an outdoor socially distanced tailgate performance on Friday, April 23 at 7pm. Gates to parking lot open at 5:30pm. Check out https://www.westportwestonchamber.com/supper/ for more information. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 29 at 10am Eastern and they tell me that past events have sold out in as quickly as 15 minutes!
I had a realization when I was singing and playing Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, and that was this; I have also made a coat of many colors for my children, out of the small pieces of many colored goodwill I have been given. I stitch together whatever opportunities come my way with such love and hope for their “good luck and happiness” as Dolly says it.