SOPHIE B. HAWKINS – WHALER – RE-EMERGING
New York-born powerhouse SOPHIE B. HAWKINS is set to reignite hearts around the world as she marks the 30th anniversary of her trailblazing album WHALER with a brand-new project, WHALER – RE-EMERGING, slated for release in October 2025. This milestone comes at a thrilling moment for the beloved artist, who will bring her singular blend of raw emotion and musical brilliance to the legendary Saskatoon Jazz Festival this summer, followed by an intimate performance at Seattle’s Triple Door on July 26.
Since first shaking up the airwaves with her platinum debut TONGUES AND TAILS and the provocative smash “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,” Hawkins has remained a fearless creative force. She made history on the Billboard AC charts with her timeless hit “As I Lay Me Down,” and over three decades and seven albums—including her latest, FREE MYSELF (2023), with the UK dance hit “Love Yourself”—has continued to evolve while staying undeniably herself.
Now, with WHALER – RE-EMERGING, Hawkins invites fans old and new to rediscover the songs that helped define a generation. “The songs on this album are some of the sweetest and ripest I’ve yet written. They fill me with hope and joy,” Hawkins shares. “WHALER was, and is again, a time of ‘True Romance’ in my life. We rehearsed these songs live in front of you on tour, just Seth and me. Soon after, we recorded the album in two days with Andrew Oedel at Ghost Hit Recording in Massachusetts. My voice is as raw as raw can be, no tuning or corrections, and I think the raw and unfiltered me is the best me. Please enjoy this wonderful and alive art. It’s a privilege to share it with you. I’m grateful you care about it.”
WHALER – RE-EMERGING breathes new life into classics like the soaring “Right Beside You” and the tender “As I Lay Me Down,” delivering them in their most authentic, soul-stirring form. Fans will experience these songs—and Hawkins’ unvarnished, powerful vocals—up close as she takes the stage at Saskatoon Jazz Festival, adding her name to a lineup that has hosted music’s greatest legends.
Beyond her chart-topping anthems, Hawkins’ influence stretches across film, television, and theater. She captivated audiences on shows like COMMUNITY, moved them with her acclaimed documentary THE CREAM WILL RISE, and earned rave reviews for her portrayal of Janis Joplin in the touring production of ROOM 105.
CANADA TOUR DATES
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 @ Club Regent Event Centre
October 25 – St. Albert, Alberta @ Arden Theatre
October 26 – Red Deer, Alberta @ Red Deer Memorial Centre
October 27 – Calgary, Alberta @ Bella Concert Theatre
October 29 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ Vancouver Playhouse
October 30 – Victoria, British Columbia @ McPherson Playhouse
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