Santa Sophie Here!

 

******Just in!  Newsflash! ******

Santa's so tight, he's putting Mrs Clause up for rent, this year!

Ho, ho, ho!

Only jokin'!

Anyway, in other news, recently an agency were struggling find a Santa Claus character and upon my suggestion of well, how about a female dress up and utilise a deep voice etc. the discussion created or a female Santa instead option and this was put to the agent's client, apparently.  Thus I was requested to make an audition tape.

Because Actually Santa's Soooo busy this year, Really, he's sent Mrs Claus to do his yearly Grotto duties instead!

As I haven't written a blog for a little bit and to get into the Christmas spirit (everyone likes a good laugh, and here I go again, at my own expense, but hey, Ho! anything to remove the doom and gloom of covid civilisation, but not only this, an inspiration of mine, Abdu'l-Baha, a leader in the Baha'i faith, teaches this, to be happy, so as to make others happy, and this year, on my birthday, no less, this weekend, Bahá'ís remember the passing of Abdu'l-Baha from a 100 years ago, with his white beard, he even physically resembles Father Christmas! Anyway, for anyone interested, it is featured on This Morning LIVE this Sunday, 10.30am on BBC1. I, personally, will not be watching it, as I subscribe to none TV and anyway as a multi-instrumentalist I am always trying to practice an instrument, if I can, so I don't miss it, however, I digress, slightly) here's my video clip, enjoy!

(click on the video and/or link below):

https://youtu.be/fmNprB8MiNg

On a serious note, however, if there are any agencies/individuals looking for a (with costume/normal party dress) party host/dance teacher-childrens entertainer/singer/songwriter, Mother Christmas, dare I say Santa Sophie! all present and correct, is available to take bookings!  

Contact for hire price.  See this page for contact details:

(click on/copy and paste the link and scroll to Contact)

http://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2016/10/performance-artistteacher-miss-sophie.html

video subject to copyright c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2021

🎁🎅🤶🎄🌲🛷⛄☃️🎁

Gig On The Pier: War, war, what is it good for?! Absolutely nothing!

23.27/08/2021

 Hello World I'm Your Cherry Bomb!

UPDATE 

I've been stepping down, again, as an Artist, (by this, I mean, doing other jobs that I am also skilled in) to 'help the world' ** : 

my name, Sophie, is associated with the Greeks, but Greece, I am ashamed of you:-  how can you not help these people?!

Thankful that I have been granted opportunities to try to give something back to the hospitality industry, without which, some venues would not be able to provide work for musicians, artists, dancers etc., and have taken them, I am continuing to do so.

HOWEVER, Yes! I've done at least one gig since lockdown: 

Blackpool you were wonderful - too busy, focusing on providing only covers, as I normally sing original songs also, as a Multi-Instrumentalist, I suggested sax., and the Bar Manager said Yes! to provide my own photos/media, you'll have to, as my Mum, God rest her soul, when I was a little girl, quite often said, "make do" with this little beauty:

Blackpool *
Thank you Blackpool Pier!
'Gig On The Pier'

Although, I did get 'heckled' by a Scouser asking for more Singer/Guitar 'stuff' (no surprise there, being heckled by a Scouser! or was it a scallywag? not sure, apologies, my northern brothers and sisters of music appreciation that is soul sounds itself!), my solo sax playing went down a treat with folks singing along to my Fugees cover and my solo jammin' sesh, although I only designated about 20 mins. to it being appreciated by all of the audience as a, more or less, family quiz: name that tune style! and impressed I was with alot of the audience input and participation.

A pleasure to play Blackpool, maybe next time I will get to visit the Pleasure Beach etc. also!

NB The title of this blog references Joan Jett & The Black Hearts and does not instigate violence of any kind.

* Photo c. Copyright Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2021

 

** This does not mean, by any means, that I am unavailable as an Artist/Musician/Dancer/Music/Singing/Dance Teacher also however.

18/08/2021

A Blog By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

" there aren't no d'****' on the radio "

if there were, I would listen to it.

alot, more often !

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy 

I said this, and I mean it:

Welcome Afghanistan !

" You're filthy, and you're nasty " * 

* None of this means anything, I'm an Artist, remember !

"Blog Off!"

For personal family reasons I haven't written a Blog since my well-wishers one to the Queen (April 21st 2021).

I will continue to take some time to respect this reason and as an Artist and for my own personal development I think it is important to do so.

It has been fun creating superhero characters and I hope this and other aspects to my blog-writing has cheered folks up during the unusual lifestyle lockdown has brought about.

However, this decision to 'take a break' until further notice is imperative to my soul.

For, this Blog isn't paid and art in every aspect deserves the recognition that today's entertainment charges.

The title is ttongue--in-cheek, #just saying.

At Your Service Ma'am! by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

21/04/2021

Not busking, just want to give a shout out and three cheers!

Happy Birthday Your Majesty!

This week:

First Busk Back

Now with the lockdown lifting spotting only 2 instrumental buskers on the Monday, even though I hadn't planned to start again just yet, later on in the working week, I decided to make it vocal and personally dedicate my busk and pay my respects.

#R.I.P. Prince Philip    #RainbowColours-SupportTheNHS     #Artist    #StaySafe 

Relative Articles:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2021/04/god-save-queen-recording-blog-by-sophie.html?m=1

c. copyright S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2021

Horse Sport Today by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 Congratulations Rachael Blackmore!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/56724115

What an inspiration for women in sport!

[See aforementioned link.]

Although personally I am not a massive fan of racing this achievement of being the first female to win such a famous race is outstanding: Well done Minella Times!

Perhaps one day I shall have my own horse:

N.b. 

Pre-

lockdown pic. *(this year)*

Can anyone guess the store?!

Relative Articles:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-just-horsin.html?m=1

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/08/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-groom-voluntary.html?m=1

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/06/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-horsey-horsey.html?m=1

c. copyright S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2021

'God Save The Queen' recording Blog by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

I was sure I had already created a blog with this recording in: 'God Save The Queen' my playing the trumpet.  

Anyhow, I found it in my facebook posts and, having already played it live today a fair few times at home, I am reposting it today for the Queen:

Rest easy Prince Phillip

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3193167890705006&id=100000354790944

Relevant article:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42651950

Royal themed blogs:

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2017/02/congratulations-your-majesty.html?m=1

https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2018/12/sophie-cox-oshaughnessy-just-horsin.html?m=1

Hoppy Easter by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

So, Bunnylicious says: No photos, media Etc. Now she's a star!

Oh, this is My Other Pet.  As in, my other car..., Fnar, fnar !

Anyways, 

Happy Easter!

N.b.  Captain Bunny is otherwise engaged. As in, still in hibernation.  Coz, in the words of the end of a Tom Jones' song, starring/featuring Cerys Matthews,

"It's bl**dy freezin'"

**JUST IN!**

I did get a request/suggestion (same thing...) for a Captain Bunny appearance, just today. 

However she told me to tell you she will be available for bookings in 2022 - You know how it is, what with this lockdown lark!