RON ‘CALLO’ CALLAGHAN

SOUTH COAST LEGEND

Where Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Pop music collide you will find Ron ‘Callo’ Callaghan.

 This unique Indigenous singer/songwriter from the Yuin Nation on the east coast of NSW has been entertaining audiences across Australia for decades with his heartfelt songs and positive spirit.

Ron’s honest lyrics and soulful emotion are perfectly expressed through well-crafted songs and strong melodies. His gentle guitar is complimented by a vibrato voice that is both dreamy and dynamic.

Now a mentor to many young emerging First Nations musicians on the south coast of NSW, Ron is highly regarded within his own community and amongst the broader arts sector in the southeast as a seasoned musician and performer, and someone who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand. He has an on-stage presence that demands a quiet respect and keeps people engaged through the story of his songs.

Ron ‘Callo’ Callaghan started on rhythm guitar and vocals for ‘Mixed Relations’ in 1984 with Anthony Harrison (Bass), Dave Stewart (Drums) and ex ‘Black Lace’ guitarist Junior Brennan on lead guitar. He played rhythm guitar and vocals for 6 years in a band called ‘Taura’ with John Rix (Drums), Quentin Aldridge (Bass), Troy Aldridge (Lead and Rhythm Guitar) and James Aldridge (Percussion and Backing Vocals).

A proud Walbunja & Dhungutti man, Ron ‘Callo’ Callaghan’s blend of original Koori blues-based country rock is a regular feature on local radio stations around his home region of southeast NSW. He’s also a feature artist on the upcoming OUT IN THE COUNTRY music series with Mark Piepers and is working on his debut album of original songs slated for release in early 2023.