Telling stories from New Zealand's past in song with newspaper clippings, a slideshow of historic images, and instruments including a seven-string guitar is a fascinating way to present history.

Chris Priestley and the Unsung Heroes will be doing just that at an upcoming February concert at the Jam Factory.

Told simply, charming tall tales and true stories of actual people and events are woven into songs. Enthusiastically received across Auckland and through the South Island, Unsung Heroes is made up of Chris Priestly, Cameron Bennett, Nigel Gavin, Sonia Wilson and Peter Elliott.

Chris, who has recorded eight CDs/LPs, three of which were Tui Folk Music Award finalists, has brought together some of Auckland's best to deliver this entertaining immersion into NZ history.

Cameron produces a weekly television current affairs programme and is director/writer of the ongoing NZ Land Wars documentaries featured on RNZ online. Nigel is a remarkably versatile guitarist who plays seven-string guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass.

Sonia sings and plays ukulele and guitar. Narrator Peter has appeared in more than 60 TV dramas, over a dozen documentaries, various films, and more than 80 plays, musicals and opera throughout the country.

Unsung Heroes will be performing at The Jam Factory, 7pm, Saturday February 18.

Tickets available on Eventpronto.