Violin Femmes

Anna Bulbrook

Anna plays viola for a magnificent band called The Airborne Toxic Event.  And I heart her - I mean, she crowdsurfs!

Web: theairbornetoxicevent.com.

Trisha Keefer

Trisha is an Austin violinist who performs with The Beckham Brothers, The Trishas, Dustin Welch, Tuco and several others.

Strictly speaking, her name is now Trisha Keefer Beckham, mother to Emmylou.

She is also my favorite violin femme of all time.

Web: www.trishakeefer.com.

Mandy Campbell

Mandy plays viola in the San Antonio, TX band December's End.

MySpace: decembersendband.

Dana Lyn

Brooklyn-based Dana plays with Susan McKeown and Nuala Kennedy, and has worked with The Walkman, Florence and the Machine and Loudon Wainwright.

She has also recorded traditional Irish music with guitarist Kyle Sanna, and is part of the quintet Yeti Camp.

Web: danalynmusic.wordpress.com.

Photo by Sonya Kitchell.

Adrienne Biggs

California-based Adrienne plays with Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs.

Web: www.dannyclick.com.

Photo by Carolyn McCoy.

Lyris Hung

NYC-born and bred Lyris Hung has performed with classical orchestras as well as artists ranging from jazz to hip-hop.  She also fronts her death metal band HUNG.

Web: www.lyrishung.com.

Julie Wang

Julie plays in the Austin band Ukemi.

Web: www.ukemimusic.com.

Photo by Carlos Valdez.

Kara Kulpa

Kara is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter from Cambridge, MA.

Web: www.karakulpa.com.

Caitlin Evanson

Seattle-born, Nashville-based Caitlin is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who plays fiddle in Taylor Swift's band.

Web: www.caitlinevanson.com.

Lauren Rioux

Maine-based fiddler Lauren performs with Republic of Strings and Crow Molly, and as a duo with Brittany Haas.

Web: www.laurenrioux.com.

Emily Holden

NYC's Emily is classically trained and plays in the rock band Futurist, and as a rock/dance soloist.

Web: www.emilyholden.com.

Sierra Noble

Sierra is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada.

Web: www.sierranoble.com.

Amanda Rosalie

Amanda leads the Austin band Anam Mila.  Heart-able.

Web: www.anammila.com.

Caitlin Moe

Originally from Florida, Caitlin now lives in New York City, or possibly in LA.  She claims to live in Iceland, but that's wishful thinking as she is a huge Bjork fan.

As well as performing solo, Caitlin has toured with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and collaborates several independent singer/songwriters, as well as with DJ Mia Moretti.

Web: www.caitlinmoe.com.

Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss is a world-renowned singer/songwriter and fiddler, who has won many, many Grammy awards.

Web: www.alisonkrauss.com.

Photo by Russ Harrington.

Tara Novak

Originally from Nebraska, Tara now lives in Dublin, Ireland.  She crosses over from classical to celtic to rock, with her own material, and also performing with the bands Druid and the Three Irish Tenors.

Web: www.taranovak.com.

Mackenzie Gault

Denver-based viola-ist Mackenzie is a member of the hip-hop band Flobots.

Web: www.flobots.com.

Andra Durham

Nashville-based Andra plays country and classical violin and viola, mandolin and also guitar in the Heart tribute band Little Queen.

Web: www.andradurham.com.

Anni Rossi

Chicago-based Anni has released her own music - combining viola and electronic elements - and toured with Camera Obscura, the Ting Tings (2008) and Headlights.

Web: www.annirossi.com.

Carla Kihlstedt

From Pennsylvania, classically-trained Carla has worked with many folk, jazz and rock musicians, including Tom Waits, Nels Cline, and the ROVA Saxophone Quartet.  She's also written scores for dance and theater companies.

Web: www.carlakihlstedt.com.

Kalissa Hernandez

Canadian Kalissa has recorded her own music and also with her sister Ivonne as Sisters.  She's also toured with The Paperboys.

MySpace: kalissahenandez.