Sleepytime Gorilla Museum

Agree with everyone here. Sleepytime are ace. They have a 70s King Crimson vibe to them (maybe it's the electirc violin and dirty bass tones).
 
just watched an interview with the band on Youtube. they wear make-up on stage??

They sometimes wear dresses too.

With that said..

Spectacular band, saw them play Fat Cats in Houston sometime in 2006. Carla (vocals/violin) also plays violin in a band called 2 foot yard (http://www.myspace.com/2footyard). I suggest this band if you like the more subdued side of Sleepytime and especially if you love Carla's vocals.

Fascinating music by both bands.