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Andrew Callaly
editAndrew Callaly | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Andii Andrews |
| Born | May 19, 1994 Dublin, Ireland |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Hard Rock, Glam Metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Tour Manager |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2015-present |
Andrew Callaly (born May 19, 1994) is an Irish Musician born in Dublin, Ireland.
Callaly is best known as the lead guitarist of the hard rock band Stone Trigger.[1] joining in 2015 under the name Andii Andrews. As a member of Stone Trigger, Callaly performed on one full length album GHOST[2] and one EP Black Venom.[3]
Early Life
editCallaly was born in Swords, Co. Dublin. He attended St. Fintan's High School in Sutton. As a youth Callaly was a talented footballer playing as a goalkeeper. As a school boy Callaly played for noted club Home Farm F.C. In 2012 Callaly signed with League of Ireland club Drogheda United[4][5][6]. Callaly last played for Leinster Senior League club Cherry Orchard[7].[8]
Career
editIn 2015 Callaly joined Irish hard rock band Stone Trigger as lead guitarist using the stage name Andii Andrews. Shortly after joining the band they went on tour with Gunzo which featured L.A. Guns founder Tracii Guns and former Ozzy Osbourne bass player Rudy Sarzo. The tour consisted of ten dates across the United Kingdom.
Following this tour Stone Trigger entered the studio to record debut album GHOST which was released in March, 2017. Coinciding with the release of GHOST the band joined the recently reunited L.A. Guns featuring Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis on a UK tour. This also featured an appearance at Hard Rock Hell AOR Festival.
After a string of headline dates the band took part in two more tours with L.A Guns across Europe and performed at the Vibe For Philo[9] in 2018. An event celebrating Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott.
In 2019, Callaly joined L.A. Guns on tour in the United States on The Devil You Know Tour. In 2022 Callaly joined L.A. Guns on the Sonic Slam Tour[10] which was headlined by Cinderella frontman, Tom Keifer.
In 2022, Callaly joined Finnish rock band The Rasmus as Tour Manager on The Live and Never Die Tour which featured shows in Europe, UK and Mexico. In 2024, Callaly then joined former HIM singer Ville Valo[11] on the Neon Noir Tour which featured shows in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Since 2024 Callaly has been a Show Accountant for Ireland's largest events promoter MCD Productions[12]
Influences
editCallaly has listed Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Shay Given, Oliver Kahn, Slash, John Sykes, Randy Rhoads as his influences.
Discography
editWith Stone Trigger
editBlack Venom (2015)
GHOST (2017)[13]
References
edit- ^ "Stone Trigger - Ghost CD. Heavy Harmonies Discography". heavyharmonies.com. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Stone Trigger - G.H.O.S.T, 2017, retrieved 2025-08-20
- ^ Stone Trigger - Black Venom, 2015, retrieved 2025-08-20
- ^ "Cobh Ramblers u19's V Drogheda u19s - Elite Division 17/2/13 - Cobh Ramblers Football Club". 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Setback for U-19s as Salthill take the points". Irish Independent. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "Drogs draw comfort from Dalymount stalemate". Irish Independent. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ Walsh, Simon (2016-06-03). "Crumlin pinch inside track to Major title from Orchard". Echo.ie. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "FM16 Andrew Callaly - Football Manager 2016". SORT IT OUT SI. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "The official Vibe for Philo website". The Vibe for Philo. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Rolli, Bryan RolliBryan (2021-12-15). "Tom Keifer, L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat Plot 2022 U.S. Tour". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Listener Numbers, Contacts, Similar Podcasts - The Music Career Show". Rephonic. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Topline | Andrew Callaly". topline.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Stone Trigger - G.H.O.S.T, 2017, retrieved 2025-08-21