Atlanta’s rock troubadour Don Sechelski recently released his latest single, “Playing Catch” – something that marries the crack of a baseball bat with the crunch of acoustic guitars. Clocking in at a tight 3 minutes and 44 seconds, this track is one hell of a leather-gloved fist bump to dads, diamonds, and the dirt-under-the-fingernails beauty of America’s pastime.
Sechelski, who handles vocals and acoustic guitar, has a performance that’s just like gravel and grace. His weathered yet warm vocal tone gives the spirit of heartland rock, going on a wild storytime about father-son bonds without dipping into saccharine territory. This isn’t basically a Hallmark card—it’s more like a beer-stained love note to backyard toss sessions and the what’s true that generations know but refuse to pass down.
The track’s muscle comes from its stripped-down lineup. Joe Caporosa tears into lead acoustic guitar with lines that bite like a fastball, with lines that duel and dance with Sechelski’s rhythm work. Meanwhile, Larry Salzman’s percussion is the secret weapon—a mix of stomp-clap grooves and tambourine jangle that gives the song its driving pulse.
“Playing Catch” drops just as baseball season swings into gear, but this isn’t mere timing—it’s actually alchemy. Sechelski’s songwriting taps into the game’s timeless grit, framing it as a metaphor for connection, legacy, and the quiet heroism of showing up (as a good father, of course). No fancy metaphors, no overproduced frills—just three dudes plugging in and playing like their souls depend on it.
Available now on all platforms, “Playing Catch” needs to be blasted from pickup truck speakers, Little League dugouts, and dive bar jukeboxes. Don Sechelski didn’t just write a song; he bottled the smell of fresh-cut grass and the sound of a mitt popping. Play it loud, play it proud, and always keep your eye on the ball.