Alistair Christl

Compared to Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and even Jello Biafra, Alistair Christl is a powerhouse roots/country/rockabilly guitar slinger the likes of which you ain't ever seen. Fingerpicking Chet Atkins style licks on a '63 Gibson Hollowbody and cranking out 50's hillbilly inspired vocals, Alistair's music is a lightning-paced salute to all things vigorous and genuine in music. With Rachel Melas (Bass) and Conny Nowe (drums) of much-admired Cajun act, Swamparella, and Stew Crookes on pedal Steel, Alistair Christl and his Swingin' Chandeliers are not to be missed.

A new twist on old music, Alistair has taken him from busking on the streets of Canada, the UK and Ireland to the clubs and bars of Canada and the US. He has done much as an accompanist, playing the
New England and Owen Sound folk festivals and has recorded on several CDs having 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?.

Recently completing a promotional cross-Canada tour, Alistair is releasing his debut CD, Unmarked Grave ? an 11 track spin through roots-motivated, guitar-propelled originals ?which could one day be Canadian staples? says B. Borzykowski of NOW magazine. Produced by Stew Crookes and recorded at Toronto's Rogue Studio, Unmarked grave is quickly grabbing attention. It is currently #2 on Earshot station, CJAM's roots chart broadcasting out of Detroit and Windsor. It's available online at cdbaby.com

Alistair lives, works and performs in and out of the greater Toronto Area.