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Rasputina

Rasputina is a "" ensemble composed of singer/cellist Melora Creager, and various, frequently changing band members. The current lineup includes Creager (cello), Daniel Dejesus (cello), and Dawn Miceli (drums). Founded by Creager in 1992, they have long held true to their mission of enlightening the common man as to the power and versatility of the mighty cello. Historically influenced, and constantly costumed, Rasputina keeps a small legion of incredibly passionate admirers enthralled with their earnest musicianship.

Read more about Rasputina on Last.fm.

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Queen Bee

German great female duo (grand piano, two voices) consisting of Ina Müller and Edda Schnittgard from Hamburg with more or less romantic songs, great voices. They were playing in the movie "Schöne Frauen" (D 2004, Reg.: Sathyan Ramesh). Not existing anymore.

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Pretty Balanced

As of April 2009, Pretty Balanced has changed their name to The Alphabet. Pretty Balanced showcases a new sound that's been called piano chamber rock, rock electronica, and most recently by the band, Ctrl+Alt+tronica: the amalgamation of classical instruments, primarily piano, violin, double bass, and contemporary ones- vocals, drums and plenty of electronics. On 18 April 2009, the band announced on its site that it was no longer Pretty Balanced, but would instead be performing under the name The Alphabet.

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Flipron

From Glastonbury, UK and generally described as un pigeonhole-able! Jesse Budd - Vocals, guitar, lap steel, accordion, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin, dobro & clarinet
Joe Atkinson - Organ, piano, some guitar, accordion, backing vocals.
Greg Shepheard - Bass guitar & producer/ engineer of Flipron recordings
Mike Chitty - Drums, percussion & backing vocals They signed to Tiny Dog Records in 2003, with whom they have released two LPs, Fancy Blues & Rustique Novelties (2004) and Biscuits for Cerberus (2006).

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The Urban Voodoo Machine

Nine-piece band hailing from Dalston, East London, the Urban Voodoo Machine play "Bourbon soaked gypsy blues bop 'n' stroll." Featuring Nick Marsh (Flesh for Lulu) on guitar. The Urban Voodoo Machine also run a club night Gypsy Hotel on the third Saturday of the month at Bardens Boudoir, featuring burlesque and alt-cabaret as well as live music. Official website: www.theurbanvoodoomachine.com

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Curtis Eller's American Circus

Angry folk-country-punk-blues, whatever, banjo wielding showman Eller sings dark and ageless tunes.
An excellent and highly intriguing singer/songwriter who is based in New York City, Curtis Eller has successfully brought a variety of influences to his unorthodox folk-rock vision. The banjo-playing Eller's work has an old-time feel, drawing on an abundance of direct or indirect influences from the '20s, '30s, and '40s (including country singer Jimmie Rodgers, cowboy icon Gene Autry, and Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson).

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Justin Bond

Justin Bond (b. May 9, 1963, in Hagerstown, MD) is an American performer and drag queen in New York City. He is most well known as one of his drag incarnations, Kiki, an aging, bitter chanteuse known for her raucous and edgy medleys of unusual cover songs. She performs with her piano-playing sidekick, Herb (played by Kenny Mellman), as Kiki and Herb. Their show Kiki & Herb: Alive on Broadway was nominated for a 2007 Tony for Special Theatrical Event.

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Slim Cessna's Auto Club

Slim Cessna's Auto Club is a music band formed in 1993 in , Colorado. The constant in the band has been Slim Cessna, formerly a member of The Denver Gentlemen (along with David Eugene Edwards and Jeffery-Paul of 16 Horsepower). Their music includes elements of , , and other forms loosely grouped as Americana or . The Auto Club is sometimes labeled "country gothic" due to the juxtaposition of apocalyptic religious imagery with stories of alcohol, violence, and relationships gone awry.

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Spiritwo

Having first hit Tel Aviv stages in 2007 before carrying her compelling combination of banging electro, industrial art-deco-pop, cabaret, hard rock and Middle Eastern music to London, Spiritwo has already made a big impact on the Tel Aviv and London underground scenes with her powerful theatrical live show. In early 2009 Spiritwo was reborn as a full band are set to release their debut EP in 2010.

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