GRAMMY-Nominated Artist Sophie B. Hawkins Proclaims Canadian Tour Celebrating 30 Years of Whaler
New York-born powerhouse SOPHIE B. HAWKINS will grace the legendary Saskatchewan Jazz Competition this summer season, bringing her signature mix of uncooked emotion and musical virtuosity to one of many world’s most prestigious music occasions. This efficiency marks a triumphant return to the worldwide stage for an artist who has maintained a loyal Canadian following all through her three-decade profession.
The Saskatoon look coincides with the Thirtieth-anniversary celebration of her groundbreaking album, WHALER, and the upcoming launch of WHALER – RE-EMERGING in October 2025 – information that has notably excited Canadian followers who’ve lengthy championed Hawkins’ genuine artistry.
From her explosive debut with the platinum-selling TONGUES AND TAILS and its provocative hit “Rattling, I Want I Was Your Lover” – which dominated Canadian radio within the ’90s – to setting Billboard AC historical past with “As I Lay Me Down,” Hawkins has constantly pushed musical boundaries whereas sustaining an genuine reference to audiences throughout North America. Her journey spans three a long time of creative evolution, together with seven albums, along with her world affairs launch ‘FREE MYSELF’ (2023) proving her enduring relevance as “Love Your self” reached #3 on the UK dance charts.
“Whaler was an extremely adventurous time of my life,” Hawkins displays. “Making my second report in London, assembly my teenage inspirations – it was residing a dream I’d imagined since childhood. Bringing these songs to Canadian audiences looks like coming full circle, and I’m thrilled to be returning to Canada.”
The Saskatoon efficiency will showcase reimagined variations of WHALER classics, together with the chart-topping “Proper Beside You” and the long-lasting “As I Lay Me Down” – songs that turned staples on Canadian different and grownup modern radio – alongside alternatives from her intensive catalogue. This uncommon competition look presents followers a singular alternative to expertise Hawkins’ highly effective vocals and emotional depth in a setting that has hosted music’s most legendary performers.
Including to the joy, Sophie B. Hawkins will likely be making her first Canadian tour in years this Fall 2025, becoming a member of forces with fellow artist Paula Cole for what guarantees to be an unforgettable musical expertise throughout Canada.
Past her musical achievements, Hawkins has left an indelible mark throughout a number of inventive platforms – from memorable appearances on reveals like ‘COMMUNITY’ to her acclaimed documentary ‘THE CREAM WILL RISE’ and her transformative portrayal of Janis Joplin within the touring manufacturing of ‘ROOM 105.’
Canadian followers could have a number of alternatives to see Hawkins carry out, from the summer season competition look to the extremely anticipated fall tour with Paula Cole.
Don’t miss this historic efficiency as Sophie B. Hawkins brings her timeless artistry and the beloved songs of WHALER to the Canadian stage, marking one other milestone in an already outstanding profession.
Canada Tour Dates 2025
July 11 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan @ Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Competition
October 16 – North Battleford, Saskatchewan @ Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts
October 17 – Camrose, Alberta @ Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
October 18 – Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta @ Dow Centennial Centre – Shell Theatre
October 19 – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan @ E.A. Rawlinson Centre for The Arts
October 21 – Brandon, Manitoba @ Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
October 22 – Winnipeg, Manitoba @ Membership Regent Occasion Centre
October 25 – St. Albert, Alberta @ Arden Theatre
October 26 – Pink Deer, Alberta @ Pink Deer Memorial Centre
October 27 – Calgary, Alberta @ Bella Live performance Theatre
October 29 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ Vancouver Playhouse
October 30 – Victoria, British Columbia @ McPherson Playhouse