Montreal trio Braids are about to release their new album Euphoric Recall, and they’ve just announced a series of shows where they’ll be backed by a string ensemble. “This upcoming concert series will ...

Of the four instruments represented in a modern symphony orchestra string section — violin, viola, cello and contrabass — the cello is the most versatile. In a traditional ensemble context, whether ...

It's Benham Jones, in for Corny O'Connell this morning. Brown paper packages tied up with strings are a few of our favorite things. We also like strings in our music — violin, viola and cello. Share ...

The Kent-based folk-rock outfit the Speedbumps first came together in 2007 when singer-guitarist Erik Urycki, who had been busking with cellist Sam Kristoff, met drummer Patrick Hawkins and formed the ...