I have blogged about this guy before but another one won't hurt, right?
This weekend I was able to travel 3 hours southwest to Columbus, GA where another one of my favorites played his hometown.
I first met Cale Dodds when he opened for Sam Hunt at the Brewhouse in Rome, GA.
It was only him and Ryan played acoustic, originally it was supposed to be Michael Ray but at the last minute was a switch up. He did a great job and was very entertaining!
I didn't know any of his songs so I just stood and watched.
I continued to follow but not super close at first, I saw him again a couple of months later when he opened for, surprise, Sam Hunt. Again it was just him and Ryan acoustic and he had the same energy he had the last time. I was able to talk to him and all I really remember was how nice and genuine he was.
Again, I was following him but not super close. I can kind of kick myself for not paying attention like I should have then.
He finally came to Athens Sept. 27th!
I am not sure why Athens is not booked as much, this city is a music city. The B52s and R.E.M. are from here.
I got to see the show and of course me being the concert goer I am I had another show right after this one that I had to book it across town to get to.
Cale was great, I didn't like how no one got up to dance or go up to the stage. I was by myself so I stayed sitting by the table. This time it was a full band and they killed it. I didn't know that Cale had a brother until now. Again, I followed him but not super close. At the end of the show he came over to talk and hand out koozies. In classic Cale manners he apologized for being sweaty. ha!
I told him I would be at Sam's CD release parties and to look for me!
A few months later to my surprise at the Greenville CD release party he was walking through the venue after doors open and came up to say hi because he remembered me, but not my name but I was in Athens.
This guy is one of the nicest guys I have ever met.
I continued to go to shows, there is one thing about Cale...No matter how many people are in that crowd, he puts on a show. There were so many people there at the CD release party that only went because of Sam. I do know for a fact, after he opened for Sam at all 3 of his CD release party for Montevallo he made new fans!
The best thing about music and going to these live shows is you will find the same people going back for more and more. I can't speak for everyone but I try to be friendly and make friends with people in line, people standing next to me. The reason is we love the same thing, we are going and spending our time and money with the same entertainment. I am use to going to shows and not knowing anyone but in the last 3 years have made some great friends.
Back to where this blog started, I went down to Columbus and met up with a few people I "officially" met at the Macon show, Stefanie, Marie and Kevin!
It was such a great weekend...the common denominator being Cale.
We went White Water Rafting on the Chattahoochee River, where I thought I was going to die a few times.
The show was apart of Country's Midnight Express, it's a 5k for the blind that has been done for the last 35 years and Cale has played the last 10 years! I got to meet his mom Lindi (who is a super sweet lady, I see where he gets it) as well as other Cale fans Natalie, Mikaili and her family. Such nice welcoming people. I am newer to the little Cale family and they were all great.
Rain....I do not like rain....especially when I am standing out in it for a concert.
It rained and poured all night. It would slack up but then start right after Cale would sing a song about rain.
The rain didn't stop the crowd or the guys from having so much fun!
The rain didn't stop the crowd or the guys from having so much fun!
It was cold and rainy but it was still an amazing time.
Cale only has an EP out called Wild & Reckless right now but has cowritten a song with Michael Hobby from A Thousand Horses called (This ain't no) Drunk Dial. (Which is a favorite). You can get his EP on iTunes here:
He has also cowrote a song called "Night We Won't Forget" that is on Jess Moskaluke debut studio album. The song is currently #17 on the Canadian Country charts.
You can listen and download it here:
Cale is an amazing singer/songwriter that has a bright future in front of him.
He is also one of the nicest people I have ever met.
Go check him out! He could definitely be the next Sam Hunt and you will want to be able to say you saw him from the beginning.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/caledodds
Instagram: www.instagram.com/caledodds
Thank you guys for a great weekend! Hope to see you guys sooner than later!
Just like with Sam I am very fortunate to call Cale a friend.
Thank you Marie and Kevin for your hospitality!
(Pre rain)
(Post Rain)
xo,
Robin
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