Helen Money / Susan Voelz

Violinist and vocalist Susan Voelz and cellist Alison Chesley (Helen Money), present a night of music – solo and together.  

A fixture on the Chicago scene, they have toured and recorded with artists such as Kim Deal, Poi dog Pondering, Mono of Japan, Ezra Furman and Russian Circles.  

Together and separately, they have developed a unique sound and style.  From cello doom-metal depths to whispered conversations with ancestors – they continue to bend the boundaries of rock music.

Susan Voelz is a violinist and composer known as a long time member of Poi dog Pondering. She has recorded in the studio and performed with many artists including Wilco, Breeders, Kim Deal, Counting Crows. She has released 4 solo records with a 5th, Arrival of the Ancestors, recorded in Vermont soon to be released. “If the ancestors sent us songs what would they sound like?”

Helen Money is the stage name of Alison Chesley, a Chicago based cellist.  She has worked as a performing and recording artist for over 25 years, releasing 5 solos records as well as appearing as a guest artist on many others.  She has toured nationally and internationally, with artists such as Sleep, Neurosis, Earth and Shellac. Her sixth record, Trace, a collaboration with producer and composer Will Thomas, is now out on Thrill Jockey Records.