KC and the Sunshine Band at Seven Feathers

                  Called the "Founder of the Dance Revolution”, he is Harry Wayne Casey, better known as the founder and leader of KC and The Sunshine Band.  Four number one records in a row, Grammy awards for album of the year, Peoples Choice Awards, American Music Awards, and Producer of the Year in 1978 for his work on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack,  Harry Wayne Casey "Wanted to do something that would make people forget about their problems and be happy.”

                  Hit "rewind" to 1973. The average home price was $32,500. The average automobile was $2,900.  A gallon of gasoline was 40 cents.  The United States was still involved in the Vietnam conflict, Richard Nixon was the target of the Watergate investigation, University Students were protesting and rioting, and there was discontent all over the world with rising unemployment and inflation.  People were looking for something that would divert their attention from the negative aspects of everyday life surrounding them.  It was during this time that a young Harry Casey did anything and everything that he could to further his passion for music. He worked at a local record store, opened boxes at Tone Record Distributors and hung around a local recording studio just hoping that somebody would give him a chance to fulfill his biggest dream...to record a record.

                  Now “fast forward” to 2015.  Last night at Seven Feather Casino in Canyonville, Oregon, the house rocked to the upbeat high energy of KC and the Sunshine Band.  Having graduated in the late 60’s, this was a stroll down memory lane for me.  Driving the short 40 minutes North to Canyonville, we arrived at Seven Feather Casino about 7pm.  Just enough time to grab a quick drink from the Sports Bar and to play a few penny slots before the start of the concert at 8pm. 

                  As we entered the back of the line for the concert I had the feeling like it would take us forever to get into the venue but once the doors were open, seating was extremely fast and efficient.  No glass containers are allowed inside the venue but they do provide a station just prior to entering where you can pour your drinks into plastic containers.  They also offer beer and wine options once inside. 

                  The venue at Seven Feathers is certainly not ideal for watching a concert in my opinion.  The floor is totally flat.  We were 27 rows from stage front but because the floor is not elevated from front to back, it makes it difficult to see the stage.  I would suggest your tickets be in the first 15 rows to really enjoy any event at this venue.   The music was terrific however so it more than made up for the seating inadequacy. 

                  KC and the Sunshine Band music has been featured at every major sporting event in the world including the Super Bowl, World Series, Conference Championships, The NBA, Collegiate Bowl Games National Championship Games, the NASCAR racing Circuit and Championships, The World Cup, The Indianapolis 500, The Kentucky Derby, every Holiday Parade including the famous Macys Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Tournament of Roses Parade, Political Party Conventions and Presidential Campaigns.  Their music has also been featured on more than 200 motion picture film soundtracks?   Topping 60 years of age and a little over weight, KC still managed to ‘get his groove on’ and provided a wonderful evening of music.   

                  “Get Down Tonight”, “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “Boogie Shoes”, “Rock Your Baby”, “I’m Your Boogie Man”, “Keep It Comin’ Love” and “Please Don’t Go” are just a sampling of the music emanating from the stage last night. 

                 

                  A great little stroll down memory lane last night at Seven Feathers.  For more information on KC and the Sunshine Bank and to check out the remainder of their 2015 tour schedule head over to www.heykcsb.com/shows.html