CANDYE KANE "SUPERHERO" Source: Columbus Blues Alliance | Blues Paper Date: 07/2009 Writer: Columbus Blues Alliance

Candye Kane: Superhero

Candye Kane “Superhero” is the name of Candye’s original song and the title of her soon to be released CD for Delta Groove Records.  It is also an apt description of the jump blues singer and songwriter from East Los Angeles who has earned this moniker the hard way.  Nominated for a 2008 National Blues Foundation Award for Best Blues Contemporary Female (the highest honor for blues artists) and beating down pancreatic cancer the same year, Kane is one tough cookie.

Kane’s tenth CD release, “Superhero” hit the streets June 17th on the premiere West Coast blues label, Delta Groove.  The CD was produced by Kane and 26 year old guitar virtuoso Laura Chavez who also plays in her live band.  It features guest performances by Kid Ramos, Dave Gonzales and Mitch Kashmar along with Kane’s’ rhythm section featuring eldest son, Evan Caleb on drums and bass veteran, Paul Loranger.  This newest effort is chock full of the songs of triumph and empowerment that have made Kane a favorite with enlightened congregations everywhere.