Daren Callow is the
singer, songwriter and guitarist with Dare To Be Charlie
an exciting acoustic duo where he performs alongside fellow
singer-songwriter Charlie
Savigar and in the Charlie Savigar
band.
In live shows he uses a TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 voice processor to
create a surprisingly
powerful and panoramic sound. Daren also plays guitar and sings in
Charlie Savigar's own contemporary country rock band.
"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
Charlie Savigar (2010
- present)
Exciting, up-and-coming country rock star features Daren on lead guitar
and backing vocals. The band also features Alex Lofoco on
bass,
and Daren's brother - Haydn Callow on drums.
http://www.charliesavigar.com
This Happy Band (2010 - present)
A loose conglomeration of artists, musicians, poets and others who
appear from time to time at art events and festivals.
Including,
but not exclusive to, Lord Daniel Lehan, Frog Morris, Mr Solo (David Devant
And His Spirit Wife), Calum F Kerr and Laughing Bear.
Callow
Youth (2008 - present)
Daren
can
be heard playing and
performing live with the exciting alt-rockers Callow Youth. Comprising
ex-Drumtech instructor Haydn Callow on drums and percussion, and
multi-instrumentalist Wayne Myers on bass. Callow Youth shows combine
elements
of rock, poetry and performance art. Also features Charlie Savigar on
backing vocals and percussion.
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 punchy
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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