Chester Travis
Chester Travis | |
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| Born | 4 July 1987 |
| Origin | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Genres | Alt Country, Rock and Folk |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Chester Travis (born 04 July 1987) is a New Zealand film maker, author and musician. His most notable works include his music video for Kimbra's "Goldmine",[1][2] and his award winning web series, "How To Be Gay".
Travis is also a folk musician, going by the stage name Great Danes. In March, 2016, Great Danes released their first EP, and on March 18, 2013, he released his first album.[3]
In 2017, Travis composed three songs for the Amazon Series You Are Wanted.[4]
In June 2017, Travis received the APRA Best Country Music Song for Toothache at the 2017 New Zealand Music Awards.[5]
Books
- My Summer Snowman, (2013) Curved House ISBN 978-0992730215
References
- ^ "Watch Kimbra's Surreal New Animated "Goldmine" Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Kimbra Digs Deeper in New 'Goldmine' Video". Billboard. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ Rolling Stone
- ^ "Soundtrack for Amazon's 'You Are Wanted' Released". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ Nicoll, Dave. "Jody Direen and Chester Travis claim New Zealand Country Music Awards honours". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 17 June 2017.