Rock n Roll w/Strings

I think Alejandro is one of the most gifted song writers performing today. If you don't have "Room of Songs," you are in for a treat. The "Boxing Mirror" also rocks.As far as rock and roll bands with violin players go, my favorites are the Dixie Dregs (I like Dregs of the Earth) and Roxy Music. The violin solo from Out of the Blue on Roxy's Country Life is a classic. Roxy Music Live from 2001 has some tasty violin work as well.

appaloosa-(s/t)....the new york rock and roll ensemble-faithful friends...both are incredible.

Portishead

Caravan

Metallica

BEPs Union

yes

I saw Yes on that tour with orchestra at Wolftrap in DC and it was AWESOME, especially the version of TGOD that was performed!

Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers. Very similar use of cello, maybe leaning harder to the rock/R+B side of things though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atUBSc22WFA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMyBoHw0rsQ&feature=related