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Son of Kane / Singing The Blues
BY BART MENDOZA © MUSICSCENESD // MUSICSCENESD.COM
NOVEMBER 2021
It’s rare for a musician to switch focus and musical aspirations midcareer, but that’s precisely what Evan Caleb Yearsley has done. Most recently known as drummer with Casey Hensley’s band, his new project is Son of Kane, where he takes the role of frontman, singing a mix of originals and heartfelt covers. Active since November 2021, he has just released the first Son of Kane single, “Cry For You.” It’s a bit of a family affair, recorded at Thunderbird Analog Studio by Thomas Yearsley (The Paladins), the recording includes Caleb’s regular backing musicians, Anthony Cullins (guitar), Justice Guevara (Bass) and Danny Campbell (drums). Is Son of Kane a solo project or a band? “It’s my project,” Yearsley said. “I also will have as many members as the gig can afford,” he continued good naturedly. “So, sometimes it’s a duo, trio or four piece.” Which does he prefer – frontman or drummer? “I love them both,” he said. “I’m having a great time getting out from behind the drums and singing. It’s been a great experience for me, everyone is really digging the show.” He plans to continue drumming for other bands, but for now he’s enjoying the change. “I do love drumming,” Yearsley said. “It’s been a huge part of my life and has made it possible for me to play and be a part of so many bands, recordings and friendships over the years. It’s been an amazing ride, but now that I’m fronting my own show I get to rock out with whoever I hire to play the drums on the gig, so it’s been a blast! It’s nice to be able to move around on the stage, as simple as that may be. With drums you’re stuck on the throne, so it’s nice to be able to dance and have fun up front.”
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Yearsley is the son of blues singer Candye Kane, a big source of inspiration for this new project. “My inspiration for this musical entity has definitely been my mother,” Yearsley confirmed. “I intend to carry on her legacy by making music that comes from the heart.” His family’s life in music has had a major impact on his life. “Growing up as a kid watching mom, and The Paladins, along with all the other amazing acts that were playing shows at the time, there was always amazing music being played either live or coming off the turntable, at house parties. It’s been one huge inspiring journey.” While the band is only month’s old, Son of Kane has already received notable encouragement. “I did one of my first shows this past November and after the gig I got a message from Dave Alvin, who is a great friend of the family, saying that he loved the name, saw the live video online and to ‘keep it up man, mom would be proud of me!’ The support means a lot to me.” As for the band name? “It’s obviously from being the son of Candye Kane. I had a couple @LocalUmbrellaMedia
of other choices, but a couple of other friends mentioned this as well. It’s a perfect choice. It keeps mom’s name going and in the conversation now.” Upcoming plans for Son of Kane include recording a full album and touring Europe as well as Australia. In the meantime, Yearsley is simply having a great time making music. “My favorite thing about Son of Kane would be just getting to let it all hang out there, sing it out, jam it out with my homies, share some laughs and cheer each other on. Making music is so much fun!” Yearsley is well aware that as a musician he is carrying on the family tradition. “As a kid I grew up around all of it; amazing shows, people like Country Dick Montana sleeping on the floor while I ate cereal before I walked to school in the morning.” It was inevitable that he would become a musician. “I started playing drums around the age of 16 with a bunch of friends one of who was Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless / The Black Crowes). All the time we would be practicing after school in the garage. I’d get phone calls from mom saying, “my drummer is stuck in traffic, you have to come to the Belly Up right now and start the show, so hurry up and get over here!” Trial by fire is what mom called it. Good memories for sure.” Sometime after high school Mitchell also joined Kane’s band. “We toured all over the world together for many years. It was fun rocking around the world with some of my best friends. I really cherish all the memories we had together, so for me to be fronting my own show now, finally, means the world to me. I am very honored to carry on the legacy,” he said. “That’s what life is all about.” www.sonofkane.com
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