Rasputina to perform at the Ottobar

The group that most people consider to be the best cello-driven goth rock band will be at the Ottobar this Friday.

If you’ve never heard of them, Rasputina is a Brooklyn-based band that has been around since 1992. Their music revolves around the cello while their lyrical influences are primarily based upon historical allegories, most of which are from the Victorian era.

You could call them an “art rock” band due to the types of references they make in their songs and especially because of the costumes they love to wear as you will see below.

And trust me, they have a broad range of historical references in their songs.

One of them is about the famous aviator Howard Hughes. Another expresses sympathy to a group of enslaved Holocaust victims. Finally, this live performance of “The New Zero” is about the plot of “The Illusionist” set in the 1900’s in which the abominable magician Eisenheim and the wealthy upper-class Sophie fall in forbidden love with one another:

As you can plainly hear, their style of music is absolutely unique. They also sound pretty damn good live which is great if you plan on attending their concert at the Ottobar.

Rasputina will be playing along with opener Prudence Teacup (who also has a unique sound of her own) at 8 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door.