Thurs. Jan. 15

Rasputina probably started this whole classical-rock-cello-based fusion back in the '90s. It wasn't a bad idea then or now. Locally, the Cello Chix - cellists Susanna Porte and Becca Thornblade and. well, we understand they're auditioning new drummers to take over from Nancy Delaney - are what you want to hear when you want to hear some of your classic rock tunes done with some elegance, some panache, and some humor. They'll be at the Alchemist Lounge Thursday Jan. 15. They'll do "Sunshine of Your Love," "Come Together," "The Ocean," "Light My Fire," "Paint It, Black" and a whole lot more. New in the repertoire: Led Zep's "Kashmir." Now, that's classic rock. These gals, which began in 2002, have solid classical cred, too, so there's always that option, too. Which is to say they might play songs written before Led Zeppelin hatched. Show starts at 10. No cover.

435 S. Huntington Ave., 617-477-5741 www.alchemistlounge.com