Caleb Hearn w/ Rowan Drake

We hold on to memories like old photos in a box. They may not be on the mantle, but they’re never too far away. We wait for the right moment to unearth them and relive them. Instead of simply dusting off formative memories, Caleb Hearn alchemizes his reflections into revelatory anthems laced with folk eloquence and amplified with pop appeal. After generating 235M+ streams and attracting a global fanbase with 1.4M+ TikTok followers, the North Carolina-raised and Nashville-based singer-songwriter uses his recollections to grow and evolve on his Birthdays & Funerals EP.

Since 2019, Caleb has engaged and enraptured audiences by tuning into raw emotion via his songs. Following the 2020 Reflections EP, the fan favorites, “Always Be 2.0,” “Brown Eyes, Brown Hair,” and “It’s Always Been You,” have tallied 101M+ Spotify streams combined. Building off that momentum, Caleb unveiled his We’re Getting Older EP in 2022. With 22M+ cumulative streams on Spotify, the We’re Getting Older EP took listeners through the complex stages of heartbreak–from the moment you realize you’ve lost the person you love to learning how to deal with the pain that follows. 

In the spring of 2023, Caleb returned with his 4-track follow-EP 1200 sq ft, that has surpassed 13M+ collective Spotify streams. Known for penning tender tracks at the narrative crossroads of relationships, missed opportunities, and the lessons to be had from young love, Caleb shifted gears and focuses on his family roots while offering unique subtle blend of folk and indie pop. Along the way, Caleb teamed up with the likes of Michal Leah, Jillian Rossi, Haywood, and Mokita for popular collaborations. Additionally, he’s toured with Ron Pope, Lydia Luce, and Rosie Darling. 

While the 23-year-old ruminates on his past struggles, his Birthdays & Funerals EP is grounded in the present, showcasing the man he’s becoming and the man he ultimately wants to be. While the title track speaks directly to the love of his life, other tracks touch upon future parenthood and understanding the choices and chances his own father took on the road of life. This new collection of songs reflects Caleb’s musical journey that continues to take transformative turns every step of the way.

Singer/Songwriter Rowan Drake will support the show. 

www.sub.iastate.edu/mshop | www.instagram.com/calebhearnmusic

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