Sevi
SEVI is a Bulgarian rock band from Sofia. The current members are Svetlana Bliznakova AKA "Sevi" (lead vocals), Alexander Kirilov (lead guitar), Rally Velinov (bass guitar) and Pavlin Ivanov (drums, percussion). The band describes their music genre as heart rock, a name given to their style due to the emotional, heartfelt content and message of their songs.
Their debut album, What Lies Beyond, was released on June 14, 2012, in Bulgaria. There were four singles to the album, along with music videos, as the first two ("Can't Stand the Pain" and "Limited Edition") were released before the album, and the other two, "Victim" and "Speed Up" came a few months after the studio album. On April 23, 2014, Sevi released "On My Own", the first single to their second studio album The Battle Never Ends.
The band went on a national tour on June 27, 2012 in support of their debut album. The What Lies Beyond Tour ended on September 27, 2012. Soon after, the band started working on acoustic arrangements of their original songs, inspired in part by a performance they gave during a live session at Z-Rock Radio. This led to an acoustic concert that the band performed on November 30, 2012, in addition to the video debut for the third single from What Lies Beyond. The acoustic show was recorded on February 13, 2013, at the Sofia club “Backstage” and released as a full-length DVD/CD package called The Other Side of Sevi.
SEVI performs at a huge number of Motorcycle Events and Festivals in Bulgaria throughout 2013. They launched the opening of the bike riding season in Sofia, with a performance on a moving flatbed truck platform, while being followed by a motorcade of avid riders. The event was captured on video, footage of which became the single "Speed Up"
In January 2010 in order to develop her career and popularize her music Sevi formed a band also called "SEVI" Members of the band became five talented musicians. Valentin Nikolov – drums, Tania Apostolova – keyboards, Rally Velinov – bass guitar, Todor Todorov and Vladimir Donkov –guitars. In August 2010 the two guitar players left the band and as a new member joined the former guitar player of the alternative band AWAKE – Peter Bratanov
. They realised together the project "Can't Stand The Pain". In March 2011 lead guitar of the band became Ivan Angelov. The original soft rock style of the band impressed the public and media very fast and Sevi were presented in many radio and TV shows. The Late show "Denis & Friends " on the National TV, Chanel 3 , Tv Skat, Z Rock, The National Radio, Radio ORV etc. Since 01.10. 2010 the songs of SEVI are in the "Golden Archive " of the National Bulgarian Radio !
On 13.11.2010 Sevi band won first place award for original composition with the song "Figther For Happiness" at Sonic B.A.N.G competition Bulgaria! People can listen to Sevi on "Imradio", "Radio Sofia, Radio Plovdiv, ManyMore Radio",Rock Symphony Radio Peru, Reverbnation, Serdica Music, "Womens Radio", Radio 105.net Italy, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and many others. Оn 24.06.2011 SEVI released their first official single and video "Can't Stand THe Pain". It was the first video to be presented on cinema in Bulgaria. "Can't Stand the Pain" was also the reason SEVI were chosen for "Band of the week" in Lima ( Peru) .
Summer of 2011 was very succesfull for SEVI .They made a lot of trips in the country, playing on Festivals and other open stages. At the international Festival of Belozem they won the "Special award " prise!
On 11.11.11 SEVI released a second single and video to the song "Limited Edition".
In January 2012 they decided to organize a festival dedicated to the new rock bands. They called it "23 & 1/2h Rock it Marathon" The event took place at bar "Rock it" on 17 and 18 March same year and had a big success!30 bands in 2 days played on the scene of Rock it.
Since 30.05.2012 lead guitarist of the band become Bobby Zasheff.
On 14.06.2012 SEVI released their first official album “What Lies Beyond”
Right after the official promo in Sofia, the band made a National Tour to present it!
On 30.11.2012 with an amazing Acoustic LIVE performance, SEVI released their third video “VICTIM”
On 09.12.2012 Svetlana Bliznakova ( SEVI) presented a new project ( "Shocked" ) featuring Sugar Dj’s!
The band is now preparing the presentation of their first acoustic DVD.
Their debut album, What Lies Beyond, was released on June 14, 2012, in Bulgaria. There were four singles to the album, along with music videos, as the first two ("Can't Stand the Pain" and "Limited Edition") were released before the album, and the other two, "Victim" and "Speed Up" came a few months after the studio album. On April 23, 2014, Sevi released "On My Own", the first single to their second studio album The Battle Never Ends.
The band went on a national tour on June 27, 2012 in support of their debut album. The What Lies Beyond Tour ended on September 27, 2012. Soon after, the band started working on acoustic arrangements of their original songs, inspired in part by a performance they gave during a live session at Z-Rock Radio. This led to an acoustic concert that the band performed on November 30, 2012, in addition to the video debut for the third single from What Lies Beyond. The acoustic show was recorded on February 13, 2013, at the Sofia club “Backstage” and released as a full-length DVD/CD package called The Other Side of Sevi.
SEVI performs at a huge number of Motorcycle Events and Festivals in Bulgaria throughout 2013. They launched the opening of the bike riding season in Sofia, with a performance on a moving flatbed truck platform, while being followed by a motorcade of avid riders. The event was captured on video, footage of which became the single "Speed Up"
In January 2010 in order to develop her career and popularize her music Sevi formed a band also called "SEVI" Members of the band became five talented musicians. Valentin Nikolov – drums, Tania Apostolova – keyboards, Rally Velinov – bass guitar, Todor Todorov and Vladimir Donkov –guitars. In August 2010 the two guitar players left the band and as a new member joined the former guitar player of the alternative band AWAKE – Peter Bratanov
. They realised together the project "Can't Stand The Pain". In March 2011 lead guitar of the band became Ivan Angelov. The original soft rock style of the band impressed the public and media very fast and Sevi were presented in many radio and TV shows. The Late show "Denis & Friends " on the National TV, Chanel 3 , Tv Skat, Z Rock, The National Radio, Radio ORV etc. Since 01.10. 2010 the songs of SEVI are in the "Golden Archive " of the National Bulgarian Radio !
On 13.11.2010 Sevi band won first place award for original composition with the song "Figther For Happiness" at Sonic B.A.N.G competition Bulgaria! People can listen to Sevi on "Imradio", "Radio Sofia, Radio Plovdiv, ManyMore Radio",Rock Symphony Radio Peru, Reverbnation, Serdica Music, "Womens Radio", Radio 105.net Italy, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and many others. Оn 24.06.2011 SEVI released their first official single and video "Can't Stand THe Pain". It was the first video to be presented on cinema in Bulgaria. "Can't Stand the Pain" was also the reason SEVI were chosen for "Band of the week" in Lima ( Peru) .
Summer of 2011 was very succesfull for SEVI .They made a lot of trips in the country, playing on Festivals and other open stages. At the international Festival of Belozem they won the "Special award " prise!
On 11.11.11 SEVI released a second single and video to the song "Limited Edition".
In January 2012 they decided to organize a festival dedicated to the new rock bands. They called it "23 & 1/2h Rock it Marathon" The event took place at bar "Rock it" on 17 and 18 March same year and had a big success!30 bands in 2 days played on the scene of Rock it.
Since 30.05.2012 lead guitarist of the band become Bobby Zasheff.
On 14.06.2012 SEVI released their first official album “What Lies Beyond”
Right after the official promo in Sofia, the band made a National Tour to present it!
On 30.11.2012 with an amazing Acoustic LIVE performance, SEVI released their third video “VICTIM”
On 09.12.2012 Svetlana Bliznakova ( SEVI) presented a new project ( "Shocked" ) featuring Sugar Dj’s!
The band is now preparing the presentation of their first acoustic DVD.
