I first came across Captain Festus McBoyle when he appeared
on a television show performing a track Cheeky Little Monkey. Having enjoyed
that track immensely, I had a little hunt and came across many other tracks from
this hugely talented man. Since then he has released two pirate themed albums
and this is his newest song, titled The Little Things.
The Little Things is a feel-good ditty that really is a
magical song. Musically it has his traditional pirate sound and lyrically it’s
one of those songs that will stick in your mind. It has a message
that is needed now more than ever. The Little Things reminds us how we need
to look back and take stock of the things that count and matter and more often
than not they are the little things.
Captain Festus McBoyle is the full package in the sense that
he dresses as a pirate and travels the country entertaining children and adults
wherever he goes. He is what you would describe as an old school artist with
his songs being stories with plenty of humour that will keep you giggling and
smiling. I would encourage you to hunt down his previous albums and get along
to one of his shows you’re never too old to be enthralled by a master
entertainer.
Review written by Terry McIntosh
A Vaudeville musical comedy Troupe from Auckland who are regularly compared to Monty Python and Spike Milligan. They target unsuspecting families with utmost precision, and transcend age and culture with ease.
This lot are more fun than a squirrel up ya jumper. Award nominations for both their music and their videos, current semi finalists in the International Songwriting Competition and recent NZ on Air grant recipients, they regularly perform all over NZ and parts of Australia. A unique and dynamic experience for the whole family. Masters of Mischief and Mayhem and simply an act not to be missed.
They've played everything from WOMAD to Splore to Cubadupa to sell out shows at Nelson Arts Festival to Town Hall shows with the entire Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.