NS Design Artist, Educator, Violinist and Composer Julie Lyonn Lieberman is proud to announce her popular Strings Without Boundaries sessions for 2015. Pairing educational opportunities for amateur and professional players in a highly exciting and positive environment, exploring traditional and contemporary musical styles for string players. NS Design is excited to have NS Artists Charles […]
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The Levin Brothers to perform at the NS Design booth! (Hall B, #5860)
NS Design is proud to announce the appearance of The Levin Brothers at our booth at NAMM 2015 – January 21 – 25 in Anaheim, CA. The Levin Brothers are, of course, bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stickmen, etc.)—who is this year adding the NS Cello to his repertoire—and his brother Pete Levin […]
Chance Wilder Onody likes to make his own rules – FBPO interview
Hot, young up-and-comer says bass is “not a background instrument” By Mindy Rochwerg December 3, 2014 Twenty-four year old Chance Wilder Onody is starting to get noticed, and deservedly so. Primarily self-taught, Onody, has been described as a “virtuoso bassist” and “classical crossover instrumentalist.” Chance recently sat down with FBPO’s Jon Liebman to talk about his musical […]
David Strother’s latest (and bluer than blue) jazz release: AZUL
Reviewing avante garde jazz violinist David Strother’s latest release, “Azul”, Florence Wetzel of allaboutjazz.com, writes “Strother has carved out a very special field for himself, a depiction of nuanced sensations too often overlooked in our noisy world. Through the vehicle and vision of his violin, he creates sonic haiku that allow us to experience the […]
Folktronic Rumblings—Bassist Robbie Malone with David Gray
Watch Robbie pulling out lyrical lines on his NS CR Bass, accompanying indie-folktronic minstrel David Gray on his hit “Sail Away”. Check out more of Robbie on David Gray’s newly released album “Mutineer”. Information about David Gray’s 2014 North American Tour this Fall is at: https://tickets.davidgray.com/.
New NS Artist: Adrian Stout of the Tiger Lillies
Brechtian punk cabaret group The Tiger Lillies’s bassist Adrian Stout’s new CR5 Omni Bass should have an exciting home amidst the lingering scent of grease paint and french perfume, not to mention Adrian’s other instruments including musical saw and theremin. With founder/accordionist Martyn Jacques’s “Criminal Castrati” story telling, don’t miss the highly entertaining, clever, dark […]
New NS Artist: Rick Marcel
LA-based artist and hit-maker Rick Marcel (of Lil Wayne, Stephanie Mills, and many other bands) has his hands in wide variety of music projects. He just finished recording a jingle for Harley Davidson, promoting their cool new electric motorcycle. He’s doing some Jazz cruises right now, and this September he will be working with Stephanie […]
The Levin Brothers
Tony Levin is featured in the September 2014 issue of Bass Player magazine, showcasing Tony’s new work (with an NS Cello!) on the forthcoming Levin Brothers Jazz CD. This intimate article journeys through Tony’s long-time association with NS Design and his enviable and disparate musical journey. Harkening back to the “Cool Jazz” Tony and older brother […]
Big stages, bigger hits!
Featuring cellist Grace Chatto, UK pop sensation Clean Bandit has a hot summer hit “Extraordinary”, reaching #2 on the UK Dance charts and #5 on the UK Single Charts. Grace will appear at festivals, TV and arenas worldwide, playing her Poplar Burl NS CR4 Cello. Interesting background: Grace was “discovered“ while playing in a string […]
Congrats: Violinist and Composer Gary Kuo Grabs His 6th Emmy
A tasteful and refined soloist, Gary’s emotional and thoughtful style always affects listeners on an intimate level. With 130+ TV and Film credits to his name, Gary stands out in the Hollywood scene with his poignant compositions. Stay updated on our Facebook page and YouTube channel for more original tracks and upcoming videos featuring Gary […]
Roland Guerin – At home in NOLA and the World
NS Design welcomes internationally acclaimed bassist, composer, and arranger Roland Guerin of New Orleans, LA, as an endorsing artist. Roland has recently added both the NS Double Bass and NS Omni Bass to his arsenal. Roland has a highly successful career as both leader and sideman on 100+ international albums, including appearances with John Scofield, […]
Patrice Jackson-Tilghman—Embracing Technology in Classical Music
When classical soloists embrace new technologies, waves are sure to made. Burgeoning soloist Patrice Jackson-Tilghman dives headfirst into new waters incorporating her NXT-5 Cello, into her broad repertoire of orchestral solos. Described as a “big-toned, boldly projected soloist”, we can only imagine the wonderful tones Ms. Jackson will be creating with her NS Cello. A […]
Temple Veil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pnsMSEj5w&feature=youtu.be Praise and Worship leader De Rock and his NS Violin in a catchy and moving tune “You” by Temple Veil. Be sure to catch them on tour this Summer throughout the US including Camp Abaco in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. Tour dates and news
Firewater Junction – Rain Go Away
If you are ever in Gatlinburg, TN, be sure to check out Firewater Junction and their fiery blend of bluegrass at Davy Crockett’s Tennessee Whiskey Distillery and Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery. A great band with some big low end from the NS Omni Bass.
Back to Front: Peter Gabriel with Tony Levin
Tony Levin and his NS Bass will be hitting the road again with Peter Gabriel, on their Back to Front Spring 2014 European tour. Focusing on the entirety of that multi-platinum album, the tour features Gabriel with many of the members of the original band he toured with 25 years ago and highlights the album’s […]
CDZA performs at first annual YouTube Music Awards
With a large collection of viral music videos to their credit, Collective Cadenza (CDZA) was invited to help kick off the first annual YouTube Music Awards, which streamed live on November 3rd and have amassed 3.8 million views since. CDZA features violinist and NS artist Charles Yang on the CR-4 violin. Also don’t miss CDZA’s […]
Electric Violin + Talk Box: Jason Yang covers Daft Punk
After a year of touring with Madonna, Jason Yang has gotten back to making viral music videos. Check out this fantastic medley of DAFT PUNK covers—awesome combination of CR-4 violin and Talk-Box effects!
Layered looping with the CR-5 electric violin
Performing with loops is a new and difficult art. Emmy Award-winning composer and violinist Gary Kuo demystifies the process with this beautiful video demonstration of “Nearer, My God, To Thee”. You can watch as Gary lays down the different harmonies with his CR-5 violin, creating a magnificent, symphonic effect and showing how powerful and moving […]
Bass Player Live 2013
We were delighted to exhibit our electric upright basses and bass guitars at Bass Player Live back in November. We love spending time with many of the world’s finest bassists who gather for this event at SIR Studios in Los Angeles. At the NS Booth, we hosted performances by Chance Wilder Onody, Hal Henckel, Jonathan Moody, Nathan […]
NAMM 2013 Artist Highlights
NAMM, the international music trade show held in Anaheim, California, brings together manufacturers, dealers, distributors, musicians and other leaders in the music industry. At this year’s NAMM, NS Design hosted a wide variety of musicians, and showcased the entire NS product line of electric double basses, Omni basses, cellos, violas, violins, and accessories. Bassist Noor […]
Delta Rae on VH1
The NXT4 double bass hit the national airwaves last week in the talented hands of Delta Rae’s Grant Emerson. The band covered Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” in a version “so stormy and impassioned,” according to VH1’s Zara Golden, “that the original sounds like a lullaby in comparison.”
NS Design Partners with Composer Julie Lyonn Lieberman
NS Design is proud to announce a partnership with composer Julie Lyonn Lieberman on her recently published Bollywood Strings Project, based around an orchestral score composed by Ms. Lieberman for orchestra and electric violin. Written either for Junior or Senior High School level players, the parts can be performed independently, but they also can be […]
Laurie Anderson premiers new solo show
This Fall, performance artist and longtime NS Design endorser Laurie Anderson will debut her new solo show Dirtday! at a series of concerts on the West Coast and in the Southwest. Centered around her playing on the NS Viola, the show explores the issue of fear in American culture. Part of a trilogy that included […]
Wytold
The six-string CR-Series cello offers cellists enormous dynamic and tonal ranges. Hearing the music these instruments inspire is a special treat. That’s certainly the case with Wytold (William Wytold Lebing). Raised in northern Virginia, Wytold grew up playing with the cello and the guitar. Going electric with the CR-6 opened up huge new musical and […]