CANDYE KANE
''COMING OUT SWINGIN' FEATURING LAURA CHAVEZ''
JUNE 24 2013
43:45
1 /Coming Out Swingin'
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 2:41
2 /Rock Me to Sleep
Benny Carter 2:41
3 /I'm the Reason Why You Drink
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 3:48
4 /When Tomorrow Comes
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 4:06
5 /Rise Up!
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 3:24
6 /Invisible Woman
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 4:11
7 /You Aint All That
Candye Kane 2:30
8 /I Wanted You to Walk (Right Thru That Door)
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 2:55
9 /Darling Baby
Lamont Dozier / Brian Holland / Eddie Holland 2:56
10 /Barbed Wire Mouth
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 3:02
11 /What Love Can Do
Rick Estrin 3:56
12 /Au Revoir Y'All
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 4:34
13 /Marijuana Boogie
Lalo Guerrero 3:01
Bill Caballero /Trumpet
Laura Chavez /Composer, Featured Artist, Guitar, Producer
Leo Dombecki /Organ
Casey Hensley /Vocals
Candye Kane /Composer, Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals
Sue Palmer /Piano
Fred Rautmann /Drums
Kennan Shaw /Bass
Jonny Viau /Saxophone
Billy Watson /Harmonica
April West /Trombone
Thomas Yearsley /Bass, Producer
REVIEW
by Thom Jurek
At some point in the life of every true artist, adversity becomes a crucible, shaping and developing her or his work, whether it's economically, emotionally, or physically. Sometimes the human being is defeated, but the art survives. More often, the artist fights back, going into the marrow of the survival instinct itself and delivering enduring works. Candye Kane has fought her share of battles for the last 30-plus years, and has consistently delivered top-flight records and fiery performances. Her current battle with cancer not only hasn't stopped her, it hasn't slowed her down, and has resulted in a resolve to further herself as an artist. The evidence is in her last three recordings -- 2009's Superhero, 2011's Sister Vagabond, and this one, Coming Out Swingin' -- which was recorded live in an analog studio. Kane freely acknowledges the gracious assistance she's received along the way from friends, artists, doctors, etc. But something else is at work on these three recordings; actually, it's someone: guitarist, co-writer, and musical soulmate Laura Chavez, whose name is prominently featured on the cover and whose guitar playing and musical direction are now a signature part of Kane's sound. Of the 13 songs here, the singer and guitarist co-wrote nine, and co-produced the record with Thomas Yearsley. Musically, Kane and her crack band have visited many of these territories before -- the hard swinging, horn-drenched title track, the vintage jazz blues of "Rock Me to Sleep," the hard Chicago strut of "I'm the Reason You Drink," the jump blues of "You Ain't All That," etc. But there is more. Check the fingerpopping optimism in the southern R&B that fuels "When Tomorrow Comes"; the Stax-tinged soul in the militant "Rise Up," the shuffling Texas twang in "I Wanted You to Walk (Right Through That Door)," and the backbone-slipping New Orleans' R&B in "Au Revoir Y'All." Kane's choice of covers is especially effective, whether it's in Holland-Dozier-Holland's "Darling Baby," which melds smooth Motown grooves with gritty roadhouse R&B; Rick Estrin's smoldering, sensual, souled-out "What Love Can Do," and the burning double-time read of Lalo Guerrero's "Marijuana Boogie." Since bringing Chavez into her band, Kane's musical reach has expanded considerably. She's pushed herself in terms of stylistic diversity, and her vocals have a more sophisticated, nuanced phrasing that doesn't sacrifice her emotional honesty. Chavez's brilliant guitar playing is a second "singing" voice, creating a multi-dimensional resonance in her sound. Coming Out Swingin' is by turns funny, resilient, bold, and heartbreaking. It wills surely delight fans, and it will more than likely astonish newcomers.
BIOGRAPHY
by Steve Leggett
Los Angeles native Candye Kane sings a sassy and showbiz-savvy blend of blues and soul that takes no prisoners of any persuasion. Kane has been a lot of things in her life, from a mother and serious student to a pinup girl and actress (both on-stage and in risqué movies), and she even did a stint as a serious, full-tilt punk rocker. She'd be just another fringe player in L.A. except for two things -- she can sing like nobody's business and she has a sexy, intelligent, and passionate musical vision to match her voice.
Born November 13, 1965 in Ventura, California, Kane spent her childhood, a difficult one by her own account, in the Los Angeles suburb of Highland Park, and music and theater were her passion and saving graces. A pregnancy at 17 put her in financial trouble and she turned to stripping to pay the bills, eventually appearing in dozens of videos with titles like Bra Breakers and Big Busty. After a brief stint in USC's junior opera program in 1976, she did a left turn into punk rock, starting several country-punk bands in the early '80s, eventually coming to the attention of CBS/Epic, who signed her to a developmental deal in 1985. The label figured they had a country singer on their hands, but dropped Kane when her stripper past surfaced, although not before a debut album, A Town South of Bakersfield, was released in 1986. Kane moved on, relocated to San Diego, married, had another child, and attended Palomar Community College, where she majored in women's studies. She also worked hard on her songwriting, and after discovering the recordings of classic women blues singers like Bessie Smith, Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, and Big Maybelle, she also began to form a vision of how she wanted to proceed as a singer and musician.
Kane self-released Burlesque Swing in 1991, and a year later in 1992 she signed with Antone's Records, which resulted in a pair of albums, 1994's Home Cookin' and 1995's Knockout. Moving to Discovery Records, Kane released Diva la Grande in 1997. Swango appeared from Sire/London a year later in 1998, followed by the impressive The Toughest Girl Alive on Rounder/Bullseye in 2000. Three albums with the German label Ruf Records, Whole Lotta Love (2003), White Trash Girl (2005), and Guitar'd and Feathered (2007), came next. In 2009 Kane signed with Delta Groove Records, and Superhero appeared from the imprint that same year. With her musical vision now firmly developed, Kane released a second album on Delta Groove, the very impressive Sister Vagabond, a searing set of blues and soul pieces, in 2011. Coming Out Swingin', featuring blues guitar goddess Laura Chavez, was issued on her Sister Cynic label via Vizztone in 2013.
''COMING OUT SWINGIN' FEATURING LAURA CHAVEZ''
JUNE 24 2013
43:45
1 /Coming Out Swingin'
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 2:41
2 /Rock Me to Sleep
Benny Carter 2:41
3 /I'm the Reason Why You Drink
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 3:48
4 /When Tomorrow Comes
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 4:06
5 /Rise Up!
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 3:24
6 /Invisible Woman
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 4:11
7 /You Aint All That
Candye Kane 2:30
8 /I Wanted You to Walk (Right Thru That Door)
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 2:55
9 /Darling Baby
Lamont Dozier / Brian Holland / Eddie Holland 2:56
10 /Barbed Wire Mouth
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 3:02
11 /What Love Can Do
Rick Estrin 3:56
12 /Au Revoir Y'All
Laura Chavez / Candye Kane 4:34
13 /Marijuana Boogie
Lalo Guerrero 3:01
Bill Caballero /Trumpet
Laura Chavez /Composer, Featured Artist, Guitar, Producer
Leo Dombecki /Organ
Casey Hensley /Vocals
Candye Kane /Composer, Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals
Sue Palmer /Piano
Fred Rautmann /Drums
Kennan Shaw /Bass
Jonny Viau /Saxophone
Billy Watson /Harmonica
April West /Trombone
Thomas Yearsley /Bass, Producer
REVIEW
by Thom Jurek
At some point in the life of every true artist, adversity becomes a crucible, shaping and developing her or his work, whether it's economically, emotionally, or physically. Sometimes the human being is defeated, but the art survives. More often, the artist fights back, going into the marrow of the survival instinct itself and delivering enduring works. Candye Kane has fought her share of battles for the last 30-plus years, and has consistently delivered top-flight records and fiery performances. Her current battle with cancer not only hasn't stopped her, it hasn't slowed her down, and has resulted in a resolve to further herself as an artist. The evidence is in her last three recordings -- 2009's Superhero, 2011's Sister Vagabond, and this one, Coming Out Swingin' -- which was recorded live in an analog studio. Kane freely acknowledges the gracious assistance she's received along the way from friends, artists, doctors, etc. But something else is at work on these three recordings; actually, it's someone: guitarist, co-writer, and musical soulmate Laura Chavez, whose name is prominently featured on the cover and whose guitar playing and musical direction are now a signature part of Kane's sound. Of the 13 songs here, the singer and guitarist co-wrote nine, and co-produced the record with Thomas Yearsley. Musically, Kane and her crack band have visited many of these territories before -- the hard swinging, horn-drenched title track, the vintage jazz blues of "Rock Me to Sleep," the hard Chicago strut of "I'm the Reason You Drink," the jump blues of "You Ain't All That," etc. But there is more. Check the fingerpopping optimism in the southern R&B that fuels "When Tomorrow Comes"; the Stax-tinged soul in the militant "Rise Up," the shuffling Texas twang in "I Wanted You to Walk (Right Through That Door)," and the backbone-slipping New Orleans' R&B in "Au Revoir Y'All." Kane's choice of covers is especially effective, whether it's in Holland-Dozier-Holland's "Darling Baby," which melds smooth Motown grooves with gritty roadhouse R&B; Rick Estrin's smoldering, sensual, souled-out "What Love Can Do," and the burning double-time read of Lalo Guerrero's "Marijuana Boogie." Since bringing Chavez into her band, Kane's musical reach has expanded considerably. She's pushed herself in terms of stylistic diversity, and her vocals have a more sophisticated, nuanced phrasing that doesn't sacrifice her emotional honesty. Chavez's brilliant guitar playing is a second "singing" voice, creating a multi-dimensional resonance in her sound. Coming Out Swingin' is by turns funny, resilient, bold, and heartbreaking. It wills surely delight fans, and it will more than likely astonish newcomers.
BIOGRAPHY
by Steve Leggett
Los Angeles native Candye Kane sings a sassy and showbiz-savvy blend of blues and soul that takes no prisoners of any persuasion. Kane has been a lot of things in her life, from a mother and serious student to a pinup girl and actress (both on-stage and in risqué movies), and she even did a stint as a serious, full-tilt punk rocker. She'd be just another fringe player in L.A. except for two things -- she can sing like nobody's business and she has a sexy, intelligent, and passionate musical vision to match her voice.
Born November 13, 1965 in Ventura, California, Kane spent her childhood, a difficult one by her own account, in the Los Angeles suburb of Highland Park, and music and theater were her passion and saving graces. A pregnancy at 17 put her in financial trouble and she turned to stripping to pay the bills, eventually appearing in dozens of videos with titles like Bra Breakers and Big Busty. After a brief stint in USC's junior opera program in 1976, she did a left turn into punk rock, starting several country-punk bands in the early '80s, eventually coming to the attention of CBS/Epic, who signed her to a developmental deal in 1985. The label figured they had a country singer on their hands, but dropped Kane when her stripper past surfaced, although not before a debut album, A Town South of Bakersfield, was released in 1986. Kane moved on, relocated to San Diego, married, had another child, and attended Palomar Community College, where she majored in women's studies. She also worked hard on her songwriting, and after discovering the recordings of classic women blues singers like Bessie Smith, Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, and Big Maybelle, she also began to form a vision of how she wanted to proceed as a singer and musician.
Kane self-released Burlesque Swing in 1991, and a year later in 1992 she signed with Antone's Records, which resulted in a pair of albums, 1994's Home Cookin' and 1995's Knockout. Moving to Discovery Records, Kane released Diva la Grande in 1997. Swango appeared from Sire/London a year later in 1998, followed by the impressive The Toughest Girl Alive on Rounder/Bullseye in 2000. Three albums with the German label Ruf Records, Whole Lotta Love (2003), White Trash Girl (2005), and Guitar'd and Feathered (2007), came next. In 2009 Kane signed with Delta Groove Records, and Superhero appeared from the imprint that same year. With her musical vision now firmly developed, Kane released a second album on Delta Groove, the very impressive Sister Vagabond, a searing set of blues and soul pieces, in 2011. Coming Out Swingin', featuring blues guitar goddess Laura Chavez, was issued on her Sister Cynic label via Vizztone in 2013.
2 comments :
Hello, I thought it was about time I put type to comment box and congratulate you on a superb music blog. Most artists covered are comparatively new to me being on the other side of the pond, but reading your article on Candye Kane enticed me to have a listen, and glad that I did too. Thoroughly enjoyed the album!
Sorry that I do not comment on a regular basis, but visiting so many active music blogs takes it's time.
Highest Regards and thanks again for your labour of love.
Bob
Hi boppinbob, I was pleased with his words that encourage me to continue on this path to bring great figures of music, and others that are coming. Thank you and we will always be together too.
Thank you.
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