BY TERESSA "BLUESBABE" BREWER
Blues Diva's from all over Oregon converged on Duff's Garage to show support for Candye Kane and her band, after Jay Horton's horrible preview appeared in Willamette Week magazine and my article countered his. The blues world is chock full of dedicated and devoted fans, friends and colleagues.
This show of support of Candye Kane, is notable despite a miscreants ignorance and disrespect. Kane's honesty as she speaks about her life is very funny and truthful. Regardless of how other more conservative people view her, you can't help but respect her honesty and love her voice. She's a free spirit and we love her for it.
Laura Chavez tears up a guitar without it falling apart. I heard other male guitarists ooing and aweing over her playing. Chavez truly earned their respect.
Laura Chavez tears up a guitar without it falling apart. I heard other male guitarists ooing and aweing over her playing. Chavez truly earned their respect.
Kane invited me, onto her stage as well as birthday girl Karen Lovely and Lucy Hammond. We were all on stage together, it was a rare performance and night to behold! A rare occasion that will remain in the memory of all those who attended and performed. Each of us a power house in our own right. The only thing I wish was that I had the opportunity to sing as my powerhouse blues sisters did. But it was not my show and I did not want to over step my welcome. Despite the amp problems I suffered using someone elses amp, it was a blast!
Candye Kane rocks the house and she is dearly loved, despite Horton's ignorance. He was invited by Kane herself to attend her show to learn. Obviously he doesn't care to do so. He did not show up. Regardless of Horton's ignorance, which does not even qualify as a preview or good writing, it was an awesome night!
Many other blues artists were also in attendance, mostly harmonica players. It was great to see the men there to support us. We love our blues brothers, despite one's bad attitude and rudeness when I introduced myself to him. His name will not be mentioned, but he knows who he is.
The Cascade Blues Association Board of Directors and supporters were also in attendance. They are such a great support system for blues artists and in preservation of THE BLUES and roots music.
Bravo to all of you! We simply must do this again sometime. It was a night I will never forget. Even some our adult kids were there to see it. One of mine for the first time. Wow! What a night! This is a great memory, which I will always cherish.
Thank you Candye! As you said, "Awesome girl power!" Indeed it was and when women unite, great things happen.
So from now on let this be known to all. If you dog my blues sisters, we will show up in droves to support her and you will face the wrath of the blues community and it's fans in writing.
I love you all! It was truly my honor to play with you and show my support. HAPPILY!
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