The Cello Goblin is poised to get freaky in Orlando

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There is no discussing The Cello Goblin with a straight face.

First, there’s that name. Then, you’ve got a trained cellist who performs with the hysteria of someone hopped up on speed and Primus. It’s as crazy as it sounds. It’s also way sicker than you can possibly imagine.

Behind all the freaky mania of Rushad Eggleston’s alter ego is a deeply accomplished string master whose career includes being a member in revered alt-bluegrass band Crooked Still (alongside local celeb Aoife O’Donovan), string supergroup Fiddlers 4, and Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings.

So what you’ve got is an avant-garde wildman unafraid to blend seriously legit string chops with kazoos and Angus Young-esque showmanship. In other words, a guaranteed and total show.

7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Conduit, $15.

This article appears in Nov. 12-18, 2025.

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