Event Listing - Music, Gay

Wed Jul 23

For The Love Of Candye

Candye Kane Benefit

Location	Date and Time
El Rio 3158 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110 map cross street: Cesar Chavez Ave district: Mission	Wed Jul 23 (7-10pm)

Description

On July 23rd friends and fans of Candye Kane will come together to stage a benefit at El Rio to help raise much-needed funds for Candye's medical bills and treatment.

Candye Kane may still be a well-kept mainstream secret but in most underground circles, her diva status is legendary. She has been making music professionally for over two decades and toured worldwide since 1992, performing for amazingly diverse audiences. Playing at the French Embassy in Rome for the President of Italy, headlined the Rhythm Riot, a rockabilly and R&B festival in the UK, and belted it out alongside Ray Charles at the Cognac Blues Festival. Also, Candye is an activist for several causes such as: queer rights, sex worker rights, size/body/fat acceptance, health care, and has worked with United By Music.

On April 18, 2008 Candye Kane underwent surgery to remove a Carcinoid tumor, which is a rare type of pancreatic - neuroendocrine cancer. As an artist Candye Kane doesn’t have health insurance. All proceeds will go to the Candye Kane Cancer Fund for the mounting medical bills to lighten the financial burden. As a tribute to Candye Kane all performers will be performing songs by Candye Kane.

Scheduled to perform at The El Rio on July 23 to raise funds For The Love of Candye are Mr. Lucky with special guest Ralph Carney, Joshua Raoul Brody and Veronica Klaus. Also, artists Annie Sprinkle, Kitten on the Keys, Trauma Flintstone, Alotta Boutte, King TuffNStuff, Diamond Daggers Burlesque, Leslie Presley, Velvet Siren, and Dottie Lux will be amongst the phenomenal list of 25 performers and contributors. Lady Monster and Dr. Carol Queen are the MCs.

All Candye, All Night –BBQ Pit! Bake Sale! Raffle Items! Drink Specials!