Caleb Montgomery Interview
By Big Al Weekley for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show
Caleb Montgomery hails from northeast California cattle country in the Sierra Nevada mountain town of Susanville, near the Nevada border. Blending a unique, neo-traditional country style with hints of old western cowboy, folk and bluegrass, Caleb’s deep, truthful songwriting and raw vocal delivery adds yet another layer to today’s Alternative Country & Americana genres.
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Caleb grew up immersed in music with musicians in the family going back five and six generations. Caleb’s father, Chris Montgomery had a country album out in the 90’s and toured with many large acts of that era, even playing the legendary Ryman in Nashville. Though Caleb had a guitar in his hands from the time he was a toddler, It wasn’t until high school and into college that he really started to delve deeper into his craft and songwriting. While In Nebraska on an athletic shooting scholarship, long nights in a dorm room became the motivation and proving ground for his songwriting and playing. It wasn’t uncommon to have many students just sitting outside his room in the hallway listening to him play and sing. Longing for his mountain home and ranching lifestyle, Caleb returned to the ranch to finish school in California. It was this turn of events that reunited Caleb with his younger brother and current band mate, Joshua (Fiddle, Mandolin and Guitar) that birthed the melodies and song ideas to launch a full time career in music.
Caleb’s music is deeply rooted in the ranching and cowboy culture and speaks truth to people right where they are. From young love and loss, to whiskey and weekends around the bonfire, Caleb’s songs resonate with a multitude of generations.
Caleb is currently back and forth to Nashville promoting and preparing for the release of his much anticipated debut album, “Food Stamps Don’t Buy Flowers” which is now available for Pre-Sale exclusively on iTunes. Full release will be mid April 2024.