Daren Callow
is a singer, songwriter and guitarist with a growing reputation for
performances that combine strong rhythmical elements and clever use of
technology with thought-provoking lyrics that range from the deeply
emotional to the humorous. His electro-acoustic live shows
combine everything from a low-tech percussion through to ultra
high-tech voicebox and looper to
create a surprisingly powerful and panoramic sound.
He is now also performing with his band: Callow Youth and as a duo: DCS with Charlie Savigar. Band and duo gigs can also be found on the Gigs page.
"One man and his guitar,
Daren Callow presents us with the vivid imagery and broken emotions
that one would expect to hear from an acoustic rock performer. However,
the great difference is that both the song writing and performance are
a cut above the rest. By using effects on the vocals, the songs take on
a new life of their own and really give you something to think about.
The songs are original and he has avoided the clichés that make
acoustic rock, at times intolerable. Rhythmic and soulful, Daren Callow
captured the mood and imagination of the crowd."
David Couchman
Surface Unsigned Festival
"Half power pop, half
punk, is this the birth of power punk? Daren Callow spits out his self
penned caustic lyrics over a high octane guitar, bass, keyboards and
drums backing. Overall I enjoyed this CD.”
Musician
Band History
Callow Youth (2008 - present)
Featuring Haydn Callow on drums, and Wayne Myers on bass.
http://www.callowyouth.com
Stars In Exile (2004 - 2006)
More recently he formed part of the ethereal rock quartet Stars In Exile, featuring Thelema exiles Tim Felix and Neil Harris, and Mint400 / Cortizone
exile Andy Prestige. This hard-hitting foursome mixed guitar
synths, dreamy arpeggios and in-your-face power guitars with powerful drums for their debut album
Luminosity.
http://www.starsinexile.com
Normal (1998 - 2001)
Alongside Stevie Simmons, Sean"-y boy"
Watkins and James "the frames" Walker these hard-working, ordinary lads
played catchy, quirky indie numbers and were favourites of universities
and local radio alike.
http://www.normal-service.freeserve.co.uk/
Air (1986 - 1996)
With indie-pop outfit Air (not the French band), he supported an eclectic mix of acts (Comsat Angels, Gang Of Four, The Specials, Half Man Half Biscuit) and some up-and-coming indie acts (Gene, Travis, Out Of My Hair, Jenny Jones),
and played the Greenbelt and Edinburgh festivals.
http://www.darencallow.co.uk/air
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