Helen Money is Alison Chesley, a Chicago based cellist who has become known for her unique sound and compelling stage performance. Using the tools of a lead guitarist, she channels her sensibilities and experience as a rock musician through a classical instrument. A founding member of Epic Records recording artist Verbow, Alison has opened for bands as diverse as Shellac, Earth, The Bad Plus, Hunn Huur Tu and KTL. She has recorded with musicians such as Bob Mould, MONO, Disturbed, Anthrax and Broken Social Scene, among others. In addition to her solo work, Chesley has composed music for film and dance, including the soundtrack to the award-winning documentary `Indestructible` and two major works for Chicago based Mordine and Company Dance Theater, "Quest" and "Time Stilled". Alison's second album, recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago and mixed by Sanford Parker is due out this fall on the Table of the Elements label. |