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Candace Woodson at the Whiskey Room

Mar 1, 2020

Musicians in Bathrooms: Candace Woodson

Celebrate Hilton Head Magazine

Photography By

M.KAT
A Q&A with local musicians. This month's featured artist is Candace Woodson, photographed in the bathroom at the Whiskey Room in Park Plaza.

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What’s your sign?
Taurus

Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic?
My original song, “FREE”

Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan?
I reminded them of Ella Fitzgerald.

What do you sing in the shower?
I don’t sing in the shower.

Favorite cereal?
Corn Chex

What is your favorite piece to perform?
“Angel,” by Aretha Franklin

At what venue do you most like to perform?
Anywhere where people love music

Candace Woodson in the bathroom at The Whiskey Room in Park Plaza on Hilton Head Island

Candace Woodson in the bathroom at The Whiskey Room in Park Plaza on Hilton Head Island

Most requested song at shows?
“Cry,” Etta James

First concert you attended?
Luther Vandross

Favorite artist?
I like all the legends of R&B soul.

Place you go to get away from it all?
Florida

Do you tweet, gram, or book? What’s your handle?
All three.

Finish this verse as if it were the hook of a song: “Sally went down to the bayou…”
“To check out the scene; only to find the man of her dreams.”

Who would star as you in the epic retelling of your life on film?
Sanaa Lathan

First instrument you learned to play?
Viola

Song you were thrilled to finally master?
“Tonight”

What do you wish you knew more about?
Music business digital copyrights infringements

What animal do you most identify with?
My dog Hope, Shih tzu

If you got super-famous and had to change your name, what would your new name be?
CW

What famous musician would you love to sing a duet with?
Stevie Wonder

 

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