'Impassioned singing seduced these ears immediately'
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE
ALISTAIR CHRISTL
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The Alistair Christl Trio live at Loplops Lounge and Gallery on Friday, August 17
Toronto's king of hillbilly bop tours his brand new CD '8 Songs By Alistair Christl'
The reigning Canadian champion of hillbilly bop - a style that combines the best of honky tonk, country swing, roots rockabilly, jazz and blues - Alistair’s musical approach is reverent to the past yet unique in style.
Alistair is touring with The Alistair Christl Trio: himself, upright bass and drums.
Having spent over 10 years touring Canada and the States, from house concerts to burlesque festivals his music appeals across the board.
An esteemed lyricist and songsmith, he’s released two CDs (Unmarked Grave 2007 and 8 Songs by Alistair Christl 2011), is currently working on a third, and has written and arranged music for theater and film.
A versatile guitar slinger, Alistair has backed the likes of Rockabilly Hall of Famer Ronnie Hayward, Genie Nominee Terra Hazelton, Ginger St. James, Big Rude Jake and countless others.
Produced and engineered by Alistair Christl and Dave Misener (with recording by Paul Tallbott), these eight songs showcase the guitar skills and soulful singing that gained Christl his well deserved acclaim and loyal fan following.
Each of these eight songs have one thing in common; they are filled with memorable hooks and are destined to be favourites.
“Sweet and unpretentious… Christl’s impassioned singing seduced these ears immediately.” - Errol Nazareth, The Toronto Sun
“A retro vibe… runs throughout this impressive offering.” - Kerry Doole, Exclaim! Magazine
The Alistair Christl Trio will be playing at the Loplops Lounge and Gallery, 651 Queen E., Sault Ste. Marie, on Friday, August 17.
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