Cal Ecker is a handsome young singer/songwriter hailing from the Land of 10,000 Lakes (AKA Minnesota). Now, based in Nashville, TN, Ecker is making star crossed lovers out of anybody and everybody with his beautiful debut single “I Will Love You.” Cliche title aside, “I Will Love You” is a powerhouse showing for newcomer Ecker, who’s style and tone call to mind a bevvy of internationally renowned talent, including Jon Bon Jovi, James Blunt, Lifehouse, Brandon Flowers and others. While such comparisons are indeed flattering, Ecker definitely has what it takes to stand on his own two feet in such a crowded industry. Not only does Ecker have a buttery, melt-your-soul voice but combine it with his bad boy sex appeal and you’ve got enough to make the ladies swoon and the guys jealous.
A former NCAA Division 1 basketball player, music has always been a part of Ecker’s life. Starting out singing Christian music in church bands, the young talent really had the urge to join a band after his college athletic career ended. Playing the cover band circuit for a while, Ecker eventually found himself front man of his own band, performing all over the Midwest. While the Midwest is a great jump off point for an artist, it’s not necessarily the land of discovery and opportunity for up and coming musicians. So naturally, Ecker packed up and moved to Nashville to make his pipe dreams into real dreams.
“I Will Love You,” the first single lifted off Cal Ecker‘s forthcoming debut EP (due September 20th), was written about a girl but thinks that the message is universal. Just someone trying to catch another someones attention. Produced by Aaron Johnson (The Fray), Ecker’s debut features everything that you’d come to expect from a singer/songwriter these days plus a little something extra. Soulful vocals, edged with grit (thanks to Ecker’s gravelly rocker tone) plus melodies and hooks for days and days. Look out for Cal Ecker‘s debut EP coming September 20th and download “I Will Love You” on U.S. iTunes HERE. Oh and make sure you catch the sexy video below and watch Ecker get wet and wild with a piano in the ocean. Also worth a listen? This ROCKIN‘ cover of Cyndi Lauper‘s “Time After Time.” Check it out HERE!
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