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Candace Bellamy

Rank #70 Austin, TX R&B/Soul / Pop / Soul

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Members: Candace Bellamy

Label: independant

Manager: Dirtbaglife

Bio: A physician by day and a soul singer by night, Bellamy took up singing as a hobby 10 years ago, paying dues in cover bands, musical theater (her role in an R&B version of “Porgy & Bess” impressed the New York Times), and with a one-woman show where she told stories of her life in between tunes.
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“Austin, Texas-based newcomer Candace Bellamy puts the “blues” in rhythm & blues on stellar debut “In My Lane.” After singing in her high school and college choirs, Bellamy put music on hold to study medicine. She operated a successful practice for several years, but music kept calling her back. So she moved to Austin and set about forging a new career path. This nine-track collection is a terrific first step, as Bellamy puts her powerful pipes to good use on standouts “Put Down the Foot,” “Like Honey,” “Johnny,” “Skies Are Grey” and “Sweet Sweet Soul.” I've got no idea what kind of doctor she was, but Bellamy has a bright future in the music business. ”

— Jeffrey Sisk, TribLIVE

“Delving into the submissions pile from record labels, a month ago, we listened to Candace Bellamy and we’re impressed! Considerably influenced by The Temptations, Roberta Flack and Aretha Franklin, Bellamy brings it on “In My Lane”. ”

— The Editor, Grungecake

“You’re going to feel good listening to her music. Truly. ”

— Christy Mannering, Scrink in Music

“In My Lane is an album by an artist who not only understands the path she has taken, but also knows of the interesting detours and off-ramps that she has the option of going towards, under her own rules. ”

— John Book, This Is Book’s Music

““Varied and intriguing, and one of the early winners of 2013. Highly Recommended.” – Soul Tracks ”

— Howard Dukes, Soul Tracks

“Candace Bellamy is an Austin based R&B singer that has been running in the same circles and collaborating with some of Austin’s elite. She has proved with her debut CD, “A Thousand Shades of Blue”, that those elitist were in good company. Candace has a voice that is an instrument all on its own. It has a crisp, clear and concise quality. She knows how to manipulate it to fit the mood of each song. The Title track, “A Thousand Shades of Blue”, is not only an incredibly well written song, but it touches your soul. This is the type of music you feel compelled to stop the world going on around you and demand every one to be quiet and pay attention; and it doesn’t take much convincing, the music speaks for itself. The production is a perfect music lesson in prosody. If you do not know what that means, listen to the CD and you will. There is an unimaginable brotherhood between Candace’s voice and the music. It feels as if you cannot have one without the other. ”

— Rebecca Hosking, Skope Magazine

“ Candace Bellamy left Tennessee and came to Austin following a dream that brings many folks to the Live Music Capital of the World: making music. Once in Austin, Bellamy started stumbling into the right people and - with the positive attitude that characterizes her - only good things could happen. Five years later "A Thousand Shades of Blue" is out, and it's one of the best records to hit Austin this year. The album is a beautiful mix of songs bursting with blues and happiness wrapped in amazing musicianship and delivered in Bellamy's incredible voice. ”

— Gabino Iglesias, Austin Post

“Candace Bellamy is an Austin based R&B singer that has been running in the same circles and collaborating with some of Austin’s elite. She has proved with her debut CD, “A Thousand Shades of Blue”, that those elitist were in good company. Candace has a voice that is an instrument all on its own. It has a crisp, clear and concise quality. She knows how to manipulate it to fit the mood of each song. The Title track, “A Thousand Shades of Blue”, is not only an incredibly well written song, but it touches your soul. So rarely can a musician stupefy me to the point I am left speechless. This is the type of music you feel compelled to stop the world going on around you and demand every one to be quiet and pay attention; and it doesn’t take much convincing, the music speaks for itself. The production is a perfect music lesson in prosody. If you do not know what that means, listen to the CD and you will. There is an unimaginable brotherhood between Candace’s voice and the music.”

— Rebecca Hosking, Skope Magazine

“Candace Bellamy has a sweet, sweet soul. She’s the kind of singer who you could definitely enjoy listening to while sitting down at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles while sipping on a glass of wine. Her music is material you can really hear. She’s like a mesh between Rachael Yamagata and Aretha Franklin. Aside from being an excellent, sassy vocalist, Bellamy’s journey to the spotlight is far from ordinary, and I know we say that a lot, but just hear me out. Bellamy was a physician. She made a complete 180 in 2002 (around there) and hasn’t looked back since. She discovered her true calling, and if you listen to her covers and her new, first original EP A Thousands Shades of Blue, you’ll see what I’m talking about. Bellamy is a true talent, and for that she’s our BeatCrave Fav. Check her out!”

— Laura Aguirre, Beatcrave.com

“Candace Bellamy A Thousand Shades of Blue Bellamy's calling card is her voice, a smoky, soulful instrument of joy well-suited to a variety of cover bands locally, as well as A Thousand Shades of Blue. The album's fortuitous placement of six gorgeous co-writes by Bellamy and Austin veterans Ruth Carter (Robert Palmer, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and bassist Jimi Calhoun makes this a memorable listen ("Sweet Sweet Soul," "Just One Girl"). Soul with class and elegance.”

— Margaret Moser, Austin Chronicle

“Candace Bellamy's A Thousand Shades of Blue is a record that moves in the opposite direction of much of mainstream gospel music. Whereas many artists have embraced the R&B/hip hop fusion sound of modern music with its auto tuned vocals and pop culture references, Bellamy's EP A Thousand Shades of Blue gets its voice and inspiration from a more traditional place. The six tracks on this excellent EP come brimming with the blues, folk, soul and a little jazz. The plainspoken lyrics belie the depth of thought contained within........ To read complete review please go to website ”

— Howard Dukes, SoulTracks.com

“Candace Bellamy bringt neue Soulmusik in die Ohren. Vor kurzem veröffentlichte die Sängerin ihre EP „A Thousand Shades of Blue” Vor neun Jahren hatte Bellamy als Hobby mit dem Singen angefangen und erste Gesangsstunden genommen. Später trat sie mit diversen R&B-Bands auf. Nun steht die erste P bereit, auf der unter anderem Denny Freeman (Gitarre), Jimi Calhoun (Bass), Frosty Smith (Schlagzeug), Mike Thompson (Keyboard) und Bill Carter (Akustikgitarre). Ebenfalls mit dabei ist JJ Plasencio, der für “Sixpence None the Richer” Cello gespielt hat. ”

— Soulsite.de

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Johnny

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I Don't Know

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Put Down The Foot

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Sweet Sweet Soul

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Candace Bellamy Just One Girl- Official Music Video

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