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Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes tell stories from New Zealand’s settler past in finely crafted theatre, music, and song.
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Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes
Peter Elliott, Narrator… Cameron Bennett, Vocals & Dobro Guitar… Sonia Wilson, Vocals... Chris Priestley, Vocals, Guitar... Nigel Gavin, 7 String Guitar..
The Unsung Heroes tell stories from New Zealand’s settler past in finely crafted theatre, music, and song, with old newspaper articles & Poems that deftly introduce each song’s central character. A photographic slideshow of historic images as accompaniment, with, gorgeously evocative music and words, and Elliott’s old style radio diction, sharp timing, and dry humour all predictive of ways we have come to see ourselves
Reviews:
"This is a fascinating musical concept, based on actual people and events that occurred in our colonial history. You won’t believe your ears – or
the incredible stories contained herein. Rogues, rebels and folk heroes, and a truly valuable exercise, bringing all this history together in music." - NZ Musician Magazine Musically
"Chris has written some beautiful melodies and he has a wonderful, simple, direct singing style. He has surrounded himself with some of Auckland’s finest players. The end result is the most entertaining New Zealand history lesson you’re likely to encounter this (or any) year." - Marty Duda. The 13th Floor
"I was struck by its charm. It’s simplicity, but mostly by the stories it contained. Stories about us, about this place. Stories about people we
hadn’t heard of. All of them helping to create the wonderful tapestry, unique in the world, of Aotearoa and the brave folk that came and settled here."
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