We had the good fortune of connecting with Dave Caley Caley is pronounced KAYLEE and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dave, what’s your definition for success?
I think the definition of success is probably a little different for most artists. My Idea of success is being able to record and put out music that I always hope makes people feel good. If I like a song that has been pitched to me and I like it I will record it. I had 300 songs pitched to me last month. I believe I’m doing something right

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’ve been in music for 30 yrs In the beginning I was using a hairbrush for a Mic lol. Started playing in the clubs and getting experience.I ended up after 3 yrs fronting one of the Top Country Bands in Michigan. I will never give up as long as I can sing great songs. I was told when I started that I wouldn’t get anywhere It hasn’t been easy. In my humble opinion nothing worth anything is easy Since those days I worked with some of the best in the business Played in Arena’s Theaters, Clubs, Casino’s and even an Elephant ring at a Circus as well as recording 120 songs,36 music videos. 3 movies several TV shows and commercials

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well I live in NC just a short drive from Charlotte and a small town of Belmont. Belmont is a small place with pubs and places to eat The weekends are always busy with people all over Fri nites have entertainment on the street. Charlotte is a big city with all kinds of things going on Concerts pubs ect We have Professional Sports and we may go to to one of them

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
#1 My loving Wife Christina Ann She has been by my side the whole time. Also a very good friend of Nashville TN. Keith Bradford In my opinion he is one of the best in the business and one Very Important Thing He is as Honest A rarity in the music business

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Other: USMC Veteran. I always thought someone would maybe come along to really ignite my career but politics and lack of real money never came my way Since those days I do it my way I was even given the masters to one of my best albums I own them

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