{"product_id":"caleb-caudle-the-sweet-critters","title":"Caleb Caudle \u0026 The Sweet Critters with Greg Loftus","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eSunday, June 28th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6PM for food \u0026amp; drinks. 21+ only. Live music starts at 7:30PM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCaleb Caudle’s body of work is shaped from the ground up. His artistry has emerged through endurance and the steady momentum of a life in motion, carrying him from small stages in the North Carolina foothills he calls home, all the way to the Grand Ole Opry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eNow, Caudle is entering a pivotal chapter – one of a profound culmination where life and art converge in powerful ways. The recent discovery that he and his wife are going to be first-time parents has added a new perspective, full of the responsibility and wonder that welcoming a child into the world brings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOn his new album, \u003ci\u003eHeavy Thrill\u003c\/i\u003e, this personal evolution mirrors his artistic journey. He takes full creative control, self-producing for the first time while recording at the storied Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, Tenn., where reverence for tradition meets his singular artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e“For this record, I wanted to focus on embracing the patina of life,” says Caudle. “Our plans rarely shake out the way we want them to. This record is about doing the most with what you’re given and weathering the storms.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWith the release of this album, Caudle is also launching his own label, aptly named “Handplow Records,” for the steel handplow painted a rusty red that sits in his great uncle’s yard, across the street from his home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe humble tool was used for generations of tobacco farming in Caudle’s family, its wooden handles worn smooth by years of use stretching back to his great-grandfather. It represents the toil and dedication it takes to do things the hard way —\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eand the sweetness that can yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e“Much like farming, my career has been about putting in the work,” Caudle says. “You can’t always control the weather, but you can show up every day and give it your best.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis ascent has been gradual and steadfast, guided by experience rather than spectacle. The sound reflects where he comes from: the rich country traditions he was immersed in as a child, blended seamlessly with the indie music he grew up hearing on the radio. The result feels rooted yet restless — aware of its lineage but unafraid to wander.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe 10-track album captures life as it leaves its mark, embracing patience and quiet perseverance, as embodied in “Slow Growth” whose lyrics tell the story of the constant gardener, waking up each day and finding the ways to become a better version of yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e“The Ballad of Country Ham” reckons with the cost of chasing dreams and the aftermath when they slip away, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003esongs like “Anxious” turn inward, grappling with the dissonance of staying empathetic in a world that seems to have forgotten what the word means.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCaudle extends compassion toward flawed, deeply human lives—whether it’s the ethical gray spaces of survival in “Fox Got the Chicken” or the quiet resilience of a toll booth worker hanging on in “Toll Booth,” penned alongside two-time Grammy winner Natalie Hemby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eTogether, these songs unfold as intimate portraits of individuals, moments, and moral crossroads, stitched together by empathy and hard-won self-awareness. At its heart, the record searches for meaning without certainty, dignity without recognition, and a hope that exists honestly within a fractured world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHeavy Thrill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e was mixed by Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Modest Mouse) and mastered by Pete Lyman (Chris Stapleton, John Prine), two of Caudle’s favorite engineers, who have over 40 Grammy nominations between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eCaudle has brought his music to stages across the world, with standout appearances at festivals including Merlefest, Luck Reunion, Kerrville Folk Festival, Bourbon \u0026amp; Beyond, Stagecoach, and Cayamo, alongside a run of critically acclaimed albums praised by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNPR, No Depression\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. He has made multiple appearances on \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e’s Mountain Stage and has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country, where his songs are in constant rotation. In the fall of 2024, Caudle reached a career-defining milestone, stepping into the circle at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIf there were a Farmer’s Almanac for charting a music career, it is harvest time for Caudle, and with \u003ci\u003eHeavy Thrill\u003c\/i\u003e he is right on time as he redefines what it means to create, guide, and grow – taking ownership as both an artist and human being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e_____________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003ePRAISE FOR CALEB CAUDLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e“Caudle has always known exactly who he is, peeling back layers to express his fears and victories with tenderness. That his first-person songs are so gutting is no surprise — he’s always been good at that.” - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nodepression.com\/album-reviews\/album-review-caleb-caudle-keeps-climbing-on-sweet-critters\/\"\u003eNo Depression\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e“Everything’s going wrong, psychological and metaphysical, for the North Carolina songwriter Caleb Caudle in “Knee Deep Blues.” In a lean, modal, Appalachian-flavored tune, with his voice answered by slide guitar, he’s pursued by demons, bloodhounds and birds of prey, and he “can’t handle the evening news.” The chorus insists, “I don’t wanna think like that,” but there are still bleak verses ahead.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/06\/28\/arts\/music\/playlist-camila-cabello-noah-kahan-towa-bird.html\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e Best Songs of 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e“The musical equivalent of high-proof bourbon – rich in flavor, with a subtle, satisfying bite.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-country-lists\/10-new-country-artists-you-need-to-know-april-2017-121151\/caleb-caudle-122695\/\"\u003e- Rolling Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":48110017577216,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/2965\/9392\/files\/CALEB_CAUDLE_HEAVY_THRILL_BY_JOSEPH_CASH_2.jpg?v=1772728283","url":"https:\/\/thedailybrewlounge.com\/products\/caleb-caudle-the-sweet-critters","provider":"Daily Brew Coffee House \u0026 Lounge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}