Sophie B. Hawkins News

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Bergen Performing Arts Center will present Grammy Nominated and critically acclaimed singer, Sophie B. Hawkins as Janis Joplin in "Room 105" on Saturday February 23, 2013 at 8PM. Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston's ROOM 105-a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins-is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin.

I am not really sure where to begin with my praise for Sophie B. Hawkins after seeing her commanding performance as Janis Joplin in Gig Gaston's new musical 'Room 105 - The Highs and Lows' which ended its 4-month run tonight at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. I will start by saying that Hawkins is not playing Janis Joplin - she IS Janis from the moment she literally crawls onto the stage and belts out her first number.

In Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin - Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins channels Janis Joplin in this raucous new rock 'n roll musical retrospective on Joplin's turbulent life. Check out the video below!

In Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin - Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins channels Janis Joplin in this raucous new rock 'n roll musical retrospective on Joplin's turbulent life.

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Bergen Performing Arts Center is proud to present Grammy Nominated and critically acclaimed singer, Sophie B. Hawkins as Janis Joplin in ROOM 105 on Saturday February 23, 2013 at 8PM. Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston's ROOM 105-a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins-is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin.

Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston's ROOM 105 - a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins - is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin. The show is a humorous, engaging, bittersweet, intimate and honest musical confessional. Janis brings the audience into her world and her life, and teases viewers about aspects of modern day pop culture, of which she is privy. A modern-day retrospective on Joplin's turbulent life, telling a story that reveals the iconic singer's thoughts on love, sex, fame and belonging. The show will premiere tonight, October 4, the very night of the anniversary of Janis Joplin's death, at the Macha Theatre-- blocks away from Barney's Beanery where she had her last drink before her untimely death, joining the infamous 27 club.

Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston's ROOM 105 - a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins - is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin. The show is a humorous, engaging, bittersweet, intimate and honest musical confessional. Janis brings the audience into her world and her life, and teases viewers about aspects of modern day pop culture, of which she is privy. A modern-day retrospective on Joplin's turbulent life, telling a story that reveals the iconic singer's thoughts on love, sex, fame and belonging. The show will premiere on October 4, the very night of the anniversary of Janis Joplin's death, at the Macha Theatre-- blocks away from Barney's Beanery where she had her last drink before her untimely death, joining the infamous 27 club.

Lightyear Entertainment, in association with Trumpet Swan Records, has announced the release of the new studio album from Sophie B. Hawkins, entitled 'The Crossing'. Release is set for today, June 19.

Lightyear Entertainment, in association with Trumpet Swan Records, has announced the release of the new studio album from Sophie B. Hawkins, entitled 'The Crossing'. Release is set for June 19.

New addition Marc Ribot's Really the Blues closes out an all-star February at The Iridium, leading into a March full of guitar heroes. Check out the highlights, including members of The Allman Brothers Band and New Riders of the Purple Sage, plus Andy Timmons, Stanley Jordan, and more.

New addition Marc Ribot's Really the Blues closes out an all-star February at The Iridium, leading into a March full of guitar heroes. Check out the highlights, including members of The Allman Brothers Band and New Riders of the Purple Sage, plus Andy Timmons, Stanley Jordan, and more.

Trumpet Swan Entertainment & Rocket Science announce the release of Grammy nominated and platinum selling artist Sophie B. Hawkins's new album -- THE CROSSING - nationwide on 10.11.11.

Trumpet Swan Entertainment & Rocket Science announce the release of Grammy nominated and platinum selling artist Sophie B. Hawkins's new album -- THE CROSSING - nationwide on 10.11.11.

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world's first child protection agency, will honor Vice Chairman of Lazard, Steven J. Golub and Emmy-award winning journalist and Dateline NBC correspondent, Chris Hansen with the Strength of Our Society Award at its 2010 Gala on November 18 at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. Mr. Golub also serves as a Managing Director in the Banking Group of Lazard and serves on the New York Management Committee. Mr. Hansen is being honored for his groundbreaking investigative reporting into on-line child predators.

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world's first child protection agency, will honor Vice Chairman of Lazard, Steven J. Golub and Emmy-award winning journalist and Dateline NBC correspondent, Chris Hansen with the Strength of Our Society Award at its 2010 Gala on November 18 at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. Mr. Golub also serves as a Managing Director in the Banking Group of Lazard and serves on the New York Management Committee. Mr. Hansen is being honored for his groundbreaking investigative reporting into on-line child predators.

Ozone Entertainment today announced that Grammy nominated and Platinum selling recording artist Sophie B. Hawkins will be making her music game debut through the Rock Band Network with the release of the song 'Beautiful Girl.'

Grammy nominated and platinum selling artist Sophie B. Hawkins, best known for having the longest running hit single on the Billboard Chart -- As I Lay Me Down ( 67 weeks) - and the pop hit Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover, will be donating 100% of the net proceeds from her new single 'The Land, the Sea and the Sky' to benefit Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization of on-the-water advocates who patrol and protect more than 100,000 miles of rivers, streams and coastlines in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa.