Rasputina probably started this mini classical-rock fusion-cum-revival back in the '90s. It wasn't a bad idea then or now. But Rasputina was not the Chix role model.They don't do originals and they're not subversive. Nor do they dress in neo-goth garb. They just do classic rock songs - "Sunshine of Your Love," "Come Together," "Black Dog," "Light My Fire," "Paint It, Black" - in a classical manner. These gals have solid classical cred, too - all play with various local orchestras - and they've got more than a few of those songs in the repertoire, so, you know, they might play songs written before Led Zeppelin was hatched. The Cello Chix - cellists Susanna Porte and Becca Thornblade and drummer Nancy Delaney (not part of this gig evidently) - 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. On  they should be in "rock" mode as they're continuing to celebrate the release of their debut CD, "Under the Covers."

435 S. Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, 617-477-5751 www.alchemistlounge.com or www.cellochix.com