There isn’t an instrument I love more than the Cello, and the contrabass/double bass/upright bass; Put an instrument like this with a lovely voice, and a great deal of talent, and it is pure magick.
Melora Creager of Rasputina would be one example, Erica Mulkey of Unwoman would most certainly be another. She is a profoundly talented up and coming artist who you will likely be hearing, and hopefully seeing a lot in these coming years.
Erica, By the Way, will be touring this year with Voltaire as a part of The Skeletal Orchestra. Tour Dates can be found on Voltaire’s Myspace Profile
The Unwoman cover of Tori Amos’ “Crucify”: