Today we’d like to introduce you to Caleb Darger
Hi Caleb, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I have been playing music since I was 4 or 5 years old. I started on the violin, but then my focus shifted to guitar as I got more interested in songwriting. I played in punk and hardcore bands throughout most of my adolescence, and then formed a folk band called the Mighty Sequoyah in 2008 while I was still in high school. In 2016 I started Child Ivory, which was a bit of a different direction for me as we played mainly dream pop, with a lot of synths and electronic sounds, rather than the folk music that I had become associated with. A few years ago I moved from Utah to Washington, DC for graduate school. Shortly after, the pandemic hit, and between that and being busy with school I wasn’t able to perform or play music very much. Throughout that time I had written a bunch of songs, and they comprise most of the songs on my latest album which I released in September.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has not always been easy or smooth. As I’ve gotten older and taken on more responsibilities in life it has been difficult to find time for and prioritize music. Friends move away, have kids, or get busy with life and it can be a challenge to keep a band going in your 30’s. I am grateful to be back in Utah where I can be part of a vibrant and supportive music scene. I have an amazing supporting band right now. They are super talented and we just enjoy hanging out, which makes a big difference.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m tempted to skip this question, I don’t know how to talk about myself like this very well. I see myself primarily as a songwriter and singer, and I’ve been told I have a unique and unmistakable singing voice. It can be “gravelly” or “raspy”. I think I’m known for songs with a lot of dynamic range, big vocal harmonies, and thoughtful lyrics. I like to create songs that feel true to me, and not be concerned with whether they fit within a specific genre or aesthetic.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I don’t have a single favorite memory, but I have a lot of fond memories of singing along to 60’s records on road trips with my family. My mom loved to sing harmonies and I picked that up from her. Neither of my parents are musicians but they loved music and instilled that love in me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @calebdanger
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/calebdarger
- Youtube: https://YouTube.com/calebdarger
