My Blog: Life & Music
My Journey of Faith
You guys, I have never really shared the story of my faith in much detail. After wanting to share more for so long, I spent some time reflecting on my journey, and yesterday, I shared it at our church.... and I'm excited to share it with you! It was a wild morning...
New Christmas Album OUT December 3!
You guys! It’s been SUCH a whirlwind few weeks. I’m so excited to share finally, a preview of a BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS ALBUM! Recorded with Toronto based Harpist Chantal Dube (known for her work with Drake) we recorded in two different cities (when I was 8 months...
Pavlo Shows!
Hey you guys! I had a blast playing with Pavlo on the Alberta leg of his recent tour! Check him out if you haven't already! www.pavlo.com Pavlo produced my album The Journey, and also appeared in the music video for the title track. What do you guys think - should we...
My inspiration for Unvanquished
Hey everyone! So last year, I changed my stage name, which many of you know. Some of you guys still know me as Sophie Serafino and that’s cool, I used that name for a long time. In changing my name back to my maiden name - my birth name of Armstrong (Scottish), I...
Langley Summer Series!
Hey you guys! We had a blast last night performing at the Langley Summer Series! I absolutely loved coming back here again. Great audience, and we LOVE all the little cafes and cute spots downtown. We will have to come back! I just gave away a free track of one song I...
Water Lantern Festival, Calgary Alberta Canada
Happy Friday everyone! As we head into the weekend, I have a little something to share with you. This video is something different! The Water Lantern Festival is a beautiful community event, where I was lucky to be able to perform and also shoot this music video. I...
A new video: The Abbotsford Tulip Festival, British Columbia Canada
Hey you guys! I'm so exited to share this video with you shot just two weeks ago! You all know how often I used to travel around the globe, and now, we're trying this out with three little ones in tow! You know what? It was super busy but it was awesome! We headed to...
My Top 5 Cities I’ve visited
Hey guys! The last few days, Dionysius and I have been planning the next few months, and which gigs to do or not do, and whether we take the entire family... and it started a huge conversation about which cities we'd love to visit with our kids! It also got me...
Merry Christmas!
Dear friends & fans, Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones! I look forward to sharing new music with you in 2019! Sophie xo Follow my blog with Bloglovin
New addition to the family has arrived!
Hey guys! We are thrilled to announce that Baby #3, a little girl we have named Olivia, arrived safe and sound last Monday! All is well. I'll be taking some time off until March. Hugs all around! Sophie, Dionysius & family xox
Music for the little ones!
Hey everyone! Our home is full of music as you might imagine... and as a musician, you probably think that of course I would be an advocate for music education, and that's true! I absolutely believe in music education because of the benefits I have received from my...
At work in the studio & a new video!
Hey friends, the last few weeks have been crazy busy! I have recorded a new album, almost done recording a new single and we've done a bunch of videos that are coming out one by one coming up... The crazy thing about pregnancy is that I have so many ideas, and things...
It’s a GIRL! + Some new inspiration
My dear friends & fans, most of you have probably noticed that I have baby #3 on board... and today I'm so excited to share that it's a GIRL! We can't wait to meet the newest addition to our family! Motherhood has been one of the most amazing and craziest journeys...
Social Media, Email & Skype- Impersonators
Hey everyone! It has come to our attention that there are a few Sophie impersonators out there online. So, to make things clear, I use only ONE email. I have only ONE Skype account, and on social media this is where you can find me: www.facebook.com/sophieplaysviolin...
Live in Banff! The highest altitude my violin has ever been….
Hey guys! Last night, I performed at the top of the Banff Gondola, and wow, was it an amazing experience! I arrived for a special event, and wow was the ride up the mountain beautiful and a little scary at the same time! I have to admit, my violin didn't love the air...
Name Change!
I'm changing my stage surname! It's not a stage name anymore. It's my maiden name. I’m excited. It's a bright new chapter in my life personally and artistically, I'm owning who I am and choosing to share who I am, the woman I was born to be. I’m no longer Sophie...
Family of 4!
Thank you everyone for your well wishes and messages since the birth of our daughter. We are adjusting to being a family of four! I will see you out there at one of my shows soon! xo .
Upcoming shows & Baby #2!
Today my family and I are off to visit the city I grew up in- Sydney Australia! I will be doing some performances, and spending time with family and friends in the beautiful Aussie summer! Coming up in January, I'll be performing back at home in Calgary, Alberta...