biographical info
“A Rockabilly King” Melissa
Martin, Winnipeg Free Press
“Music drives Christl” Andrew
Matte, Regina Leader post
“He succeeds in channeling the songwriters of old” B. Borzykowski, NOW magazine
Alistair
Christl is a powerhouse rockabilly guitar slinger the likes of which you ain’t
ever seen. Generally found tearing
it up in a trio, Alistair’s music is a lightning-paced salute to all things
vigorous and genuine in music.
A
new twist on old music, Alistair is a touring musician having completed several
throughout Canada and the US. He has found himself at such events as the New
England folk festival, Owen Sound festival and Toronto Winterfolk among others.
The founder of Strummin’ and Strippin’, an act that combines live rock and roll
with burlesque dancers has put him on several tours and landed him in the
Toronto and Vancouver burlesque festivals. His debut CD Unmarked Grave, - an 11
track spin through roots-motivated, guitar-propelled originals “which could one
day be Canadian staples” B. Borzykowski of
NOW magazine - reached #2 on
Earshot station, CJAM’s roots chart broadcasting out of Detroit and Windsor.
His work as an accompanist had Living Tradition Magazine note that, “[Alistair]
joins with guitar and harmony in a way that suggests that there are some mighty
singing sessions in this House of Song” and had Sing Out magazine remark that,
“[Alistair’s] instrumental accompaniment flawlessly compliments each song”.
He is presently in the studio recording his next
CD, Checkmate and planning on a tour for its release in spring, 2010.
lineup
simon christl singer/songwriter/guitarist
influences
django reinhardt
george jones
gordon lightfoot
hank williams