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Alastair Galbraith is a musician from Dunedin, New Zealand.
Galbraith's first band was The Rip, which he formed with Robbie Muir, and Mathew Ransome and later Jeff Harford (of Bored Games). They released two EPs on the Flying Nun label. Later he formed Plagal Grind, with Robbie Muir and David Mitchell (of Goblin Mix and The 3Ds) and Peter Jefferies of This Kind Of Punishmnent and Nocturnal Projections.
Galbraith's solo career has included numerous early cassettes and 7"s on Bruce Russell's Xpressway label, as well as albums on labels such as Siltbreeze, Emperor Jones, Time Lag Feel Good All Over...
Paul Galbraith (born March 1964) is a Scottish-born classical guitarist known for his unique style of playing.
At the age of 17, Galbraith won the Silver Medal at the Segovia International Guitar Competition. Andrés Segovia, who was present, called his playing "magnificent." This award helped launch an international career including engagements with some of the finest orchestras in Britain and Europe (Royal Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, BBC Philharmonic, Scottish Symphony Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, BBC Scottish Orchestra, Scottish Baroque Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra and Scottish Chamber Orchestra among them). He toured the U.S. as soloist with the Moscow...
Alastair is a fine performer of traditional Scottish songs. His repertoire ranges from children's songs to Robert Burns' songs, spanning humuourus songs and political ones. His work can be purchased from Corban Records, based in Glasgow.
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Alastair Moock (born 1973 in New York, NY) is an American folk singer/songwriter based out of Boston. He is known for his gruff voice, thoughtful lyrics, and fingerpicking guitar style. His songs have won him top honors at many of the country's most prestigious contests, including those at the Falcon Ridge, Sisters, and Great Waters folk festivals. His latest album, Fortune Street, produced by David “Goody” Goodrich, will be released in the U.S. and Europe by Corazong Records in May of 2007. .
