San Luis Obispo Blues Society Upcoming Events Saturday March 10 Candye Kane also appearing Shotta KAVA Blues SLO Vets Hall 801 Grand Avenue 8PM  Members $15 / General Admission $17 April 14: Sugar Pie DeSanto May 12: Andrew "JR. BOY" Jones

BLUES SHOW REVIEW. On Saturday, March 10, the San Luis Obispo Blues Society hosts Candye Kane, self described plus-sized, bisexual, ex-sex worker, and six time winner of the San Diego Music Awards for Best Blues Band.  Shotta KAVA Blues opens the show.  The show starts at 8:00 pm at the San Luis Obispo Vets Hall, 801 Grand Avenue. Tickets are $15 for Blues Society members and $17 for the general public.  All tickets are sold at the door (21 and over please).  Call 805/541-7930 for more information or to volunteer.

CANDYE KANE
Up and coming blues recording artist Candye Kane has long been a legend in underground circles.  By her mid-twenties, Kane had been a gang member, single mother, exotic dancer, and punk rock musician, when she was discovered and then dumped by a major record label in the same year.  In the late 80’s, she started a new life when she moved to San Diego, got married, become a Women’s Studies major, and discovered the blues.  The blues was an inspiration to Kane – an art form in which a woman with a colorful past and plus-sized body could sing about her life experiences and be accepted. Kane sings in the tradition of Big Mamma Thornton, Etta James, and Bessie Smith; and dresses in feathers and sequins.  Her songs combine humor, civil rights, and sexuality.  A live performance is “Mississippi by way of Las Vegas with a quick stop in San Francisco.”  Come and hear this blues diva celebrate sexuality, shatter stereotypes, and give us a great time on the dance floor.

Since her first CD Home Cookin’ in 1992, Candye has recorded 7 CDs.  Her newest recording, Guitar’d and Feathered (RUF Records), is scheduled for release on April 22.  The music ranges from delta blues to rockabilly and soul.  The list of contributing performers is awesome, including Bob Margolin, Sue Foley, Dave Alvin, Junior Watson, Papa Chubby, Kid Ramos, Bob Brozman, and Ana Popovic, along with Candye’s regular band and one of her sons.  Candye believes this recording is her bluesiest, complimented by plenty of sexy, soulful singing.

SHOTTA KAVA BLUES
Shotta KAVA Blues features vocalist Valerie Johnson, Al B. Blue on guitar, bassist Andy Kulikowski, Karen Garman on drums, and Bob Brenman on reeds.  The group plays a variety of blues covers, taking full advantage of Al’s skillful slide guitar and Valerie’s vocal talents on selections made famous by Koko Taylor, Janis Joplin, and Robert Johnson.  Shotta KAVA will have their first CD on sale at the show.

VOLUNTEER
Your Blues Society is run entirely by volunteers. Besides a sense of accomplishment, volunteers get into the shows for free and receive a couple free drink tickets.  We could use your help, so call 541-7930 (our voice mail number) and volunteer to work a shift at the show.