The Soldier’s Wife – Sounds of Oz

You might remember The Soldier’s Wife, a special show developed by singer-songwriters who spent time with the wives and widows of Australian servicemen, and the full-length album that accompanied it back in 2015.

Now two years later, there are still many more stories to tell so it’s time for volume number two. The latest release features many of the artists that contributed to the original including Jackie Marshall, Roz Pappalardo, Emma Bosworth, Kristy Apps, and original musical director Deb Suckling. Their double-album of folk songs features tracks like “Appreciate Your Love,” about the last 18 months Suzi Vincent shared with her husband, Vietnam veteran Tony. During his time in Vietnam Tony contracted melanoma skin cancer, which did not surface until 2009. In their final months together, the couple learned to “stop sweating the small stuff.”

“Appreciate Your Love” is one of 19 songs featured on the new The Soldier’s Wife album. There’s also a companion book which gives greater detail on the stories of these brave men and the women who love them.

If you want to experience a musical performance with a difference, get yourself to Canberra Street Theatre or the Opera House. These are the only places you’ll see The Soldier’s Wife, a special show developed by a group of singer-songwriters inspired by the time they spent talking to the wives and widows of Australian servicemen. The artists listened to their stories and turned them into song, creating a work which is a unique snapshot of Australia’s history.

The project aims simply to give women touched by war a voice. Through the songs you’ll learn about their sacrifice, their pain, their joy, and much more.

Headed up by The Soldier’s Wife’s musical director Deb Suckling, the production also features the talents of Jackie Marshall, Bertie Page, Sahara Beck, Emma Bosworth, Roz Pappalardo, Lydia Fairhall, Leah Flanagan, and Kristy Apps. Miss Murphy will be a special guest performer at the Sydney show.

The Soldier’s Wife will play Canberra Street Theatre on August 6 followed by Sydney Opera House on August 7. If you can’t get along, or you simply want to relive the show, a full-length album featuring the songs will be released later this year. Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit Legacy and the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia.

Image used with permission from SCG Media

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