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International Women’s Day 2020!

International Women’s Day 2020!

by | Mar 7, 2020 | ,

Happy International Women's Day everyone! Today is a very special day for two big reasons! Firstly, I want to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful daughter Victoria. Three years ago today, people were asking why I wasn’t as vocal as I usually am on this important day,...

A Royal High Tea!

A Royal High Tea!

by | Feb 6, 2020 | ,

You just can't help but be impressed when you walk in to the Royal Suite at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary. It’s located on the eighth floor and boasts some pretty decent views of Calgary. The Chandelier, private dining room (fit for six) and kitchenette, the...

My Journey of Faith

My Journey of Faith

by | Nov 25, 2019 | ,

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!

New Christmas Album OUT December 3!

by | Nov 3, 2019 | , ,

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!

Pavlo Shows!

by | Oct 7, 2019 | ,

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...

Shooting Unvanquished in Scotland

Shooting Unvanquished in Scotland

by | Oct 2, 2019 | ,

You guys!! I just had the three most magical, and challenging days here in beautiful Scotland. I should always start to expect the unexpected, because I could never have guessed how this was going to go. I had in my mind, that we were going to film an epic music...

My inspiration for Unvanquished

My inspiration for Unvanquished

by | Sep 25, 2019 | ,

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...

My violin!

My violin!

by | Aug 22, 2019 | ,

Hey you guys! Some of you have been asking me a lot... and ALL the time at my shows, about the instruments I play, and which is my favorite. So this blog post is entirely about my #1 violin! I have played this instrument since 2005. It was made in 1820 in London, by...

Langley Summer Series!

Langley Summer Series!

by | Aug 2, 2019 | ,

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...

Music Video Shoot at the Bonneville Salt Flats!

Music Video Shoot at the Bonneville Salt Flats!

by | Aug 1, 2019 |

Hey you guys! So… this was an interesting shoot you guys! I was so excited to shoot here on the pristine salt flats with the beautiful backdrop of the mountains. The Bonneville Salt flats are one of the largest salt flats in the world- it is the largest of many salt...