About
New Zealand’s Hank Marvin meets Tommy Emmanuel with a hint of Knopfler and Clapton! Chet O’Connell is a master of the Guitar, and ultimate showman. Born and raised in New Zealand, Chet has earned a formidable reputation as one of New Zealand’s most dynamic, in-demand guitarists at the same time as receiving accolades as a fine vocalist and entertainer in his own right.
The professionalism, passion and energy Chet brings to his music make him a first point of call for several top entertainers in NZ and on the international stage. Performances alongside legends such as Cher, Kenny Rogers, Joe Cocker, Nick Kershaw and Tommy Emmanuel to name a few, has seen Chet play festivals and theatres all over the world.