NS Bassist Tony Cimorosi and singer Saundra Silliman have been working on a beautiful bass/voice collaboration. Tony shared this video of them performing “Summertime” together.
Artists
CR-4 on the Ellen DeGeneris Show
NS Bassist Robbie Malone and his CR-4 Double Bass got some bigtime airtime last night on the Ellen Degeneris show. Robbie plays with David Gray, a show favorite. They stopped by the show to perform David’s latest single, “Only the Wine”. Check it out!
Morwenna Lasko – NS CR5 Violin – Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun
NS Design Artist Morwenna Lasko (NS CR5 Violin) and partner Jay Pun (Kevin Ryan Guitars) recently performed at the Frontier Café in Brunswick, Maine, near NS Design’s headquarters. Artist Relations manager Corey Redonnett and NS founder and designer Ned Steinberger got to thoroughly enjoy an intimate performance by this fantastic duo. Morwenna exemplifies a true […]
Tim Kidd – Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers NS CR4T Double Bass
Tim Kidd, “new” bassist for Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers is a perfect match with NS Design’s NS CR4T Double Bass. Just off a busy performance schedule at the 2010 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) in Nashville, Tennessee this October, his playing shows how an electric upright bass can blend with traditional acoustic instruments in […]
Anthony Cooperwood – Circue du Soleil: Dralion NS CR5M Double Bass
From award winning classical piano competitions to the Montreal Jazz Festival Anthony Cooperwood, Keyboardist/Bass Guitarist/Backup Conductor for Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion show, has toured the world several times over, performing thousands of shows. Anthony has emerged as a gifted multi-instrumentalist and excels at whatever instrument may be in his hands at a given moment. Aside […]
Yorgis Goiricelaya – NS Omni Bass
Even before receiving his five-string NS Omni Bass, Yorgis Goiricelaya was immediately attracted to its slim profile and portability. He wanted a bass he could carry on a plane, and the Omni fit the bill perfectly. Replacing his acoustic double bass, it gave him the “upright” sound desired by the Latin music bands he plays […]
Sean O’Bryan Smith – Solo Artist/ Session Bassist/ Anna Wilson – NS NXT5 Double Bass
Solo artist and session bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith recently moved from a NS WAV4 Double Bass to the just released NS NXT5 Double Bass. While not gigging and recording in an already demanding schedule, he is an entertaining clinician and prolific instrument reviewer in many music magazines. As a solo artist, Sean has opened for […]
Matt Wallace – Audie Blaylock and Redline NS NXT4 Double Bass
Right before Audie Blaylock and Redline took the stage at 3:20 on June 18th at the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival in Litchfield, Maine, I delivered Matt’s bass to the band van just fresh in from Tennessee. Although “stick” basses are not allowed at this “traditional” festival, Matt and his bandmates were thrilled to see the […]
Joseph Patrick Moore – Earl Klugh NS CR4M Double Bass
NS Design’s newest addition to it’s Artist program, bassist Joseph Patrick Moore (Earl Klugh), had first his official outing with the CR4M Double Bass for his performance with esteemed jazz guitarist Earl Klugh at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 in Chicago, IL, on June 26th. It is with great pride that NS Design is […]
James “Hutch” Hutchinson – Bonnie Raitt Band – NS CR4 Omni Bass
Growing up in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts, James “Hutch” Hutchinson was introduced to the vibrant music scene in Boston and Harvard Square during the folk and blues revival of the 1960’s Hutch has been the primary bassist for legendary blues guitarist and popular singer Bonnie Raitt since 1983, having played and toured with Bonnie on […]
Janice Martin
We were excited to learn that Janice Martin, an American violinist, soprano, and aerialist, has recently started using an NS WAV-4 violin in her performances. As you can see from this video, Janice combines all of her talents into a single spectacular performance! A graduate of the Julliard and Indiana schools of music, she also […]
Danusha Waskiewicz
We were honored to receive this video from Danusha Waskiewicz, a violinist and violist from Germany, who performed Benjamin Yusupov’s “Viola Tango Rock Concerto” with the Tonkünstler Orchestra in St. Polten, Austria, this past October. The piece specifically calls for the soloist to improvise on the electric viola. Danusha switches between the acoustic and electric […]
David Darling receives Grammy nomination
NS Design congratulates cellist David Darling on receiving a Grammy nomination for “Best New Age Album” for his album “Prayer for Compassion”. The nomination takes its place atop a list of many honors David has already received in his career. “Prayer for Compassion” was named CD of the Month by Echoes Radio and features David’s […]
Interview with David Ragsdale
Corey Redonnett, NS Design’s Artist Relations manager, recent interviewed violinist David Ragsdale about his work with the bands Kansas and Native Window, his musicial upbringing, and his thoughts on his NS violin. Click here to listen to the interview and watch the slideshow.
Matt Schoening demonstrates looping with NS Cello
Matt Schoening just sent us this video he made for Strings magazine, in which he demonstrates the Boss RC-50 looping system that he uses with his NS Cello. Matt does a great job explaining how he uses the technology and gives us a great taste of his skills with the instrument. The accompanying article, written […]
Kansas to release live DVD
The band Kansas, featuring David Ragsdale playing his CR violin, is planning to release a live DVD of their February 7th performance at Washburn University. Read the press release below and check out this great clip from the video! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KANSAS TO CELEBRATE 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LIVE SYMPHONIC DVD, ‘THERE’S KNOW PLACE LIKE HOME,’ […]
An NS view of the Grammys
Bass player Amos Heller has played just about every kind of music you can think of—from classical music to Zappa-esque rock, with some worship music and combo jazz in between. Since moving to Nashville in 2005, he’s been backing up a number of big acts, but his biggest gig yet was playing the 2009 Grammy […]
Preview: Kansas 35th anniversary concert
David Ragsdale has sent us this video of the band Kansas rehearsing for their 35th anniversary concert. David’s performance on the CR violin is nothing short of awesome! Hey guys- While far from what the final product will look or sound like, here’s a bootleg video of the dress rehersal that someone posted on you […]
Interview with Ed Howe
Corey Redonnet, NS Design’s artist relations manager, recently sat down with Ed Howe, a violinist who plays the CR-5 and who has worked closely with Ned over the years. Here is the transcript of their conversation: NS CR: Allright Ed, thanks for coming out today. I’d like to get a little bit of background, where […]
WAV to appear at Denver concert
Violinist Gregory Walker writes with an invitation to anyone in the Denver area to catch the debut of his WAV violin in a Jazz performance on Thursday, April 30th. Dear Friends, It’s not every day I get to explore jazz improvisation with the violin, but next Thursday, May 30th, at 7:30 pm at Denver’s Kenneth […]
Friends of NS Design
Skidompha Library concert NS Design – presents “Friends of NS Design” – artist workshop with local violinist Ed Howe. Perhaps you were lucky enough to enjoy Ed Howe’s fantastic fiddling performance at the recent Chocolate Fest benefit for Healthy Kids, or have heard the buzz around his multi-layered solo performance on a Ned Steinberger electric […]
Les Claypool: Bassist and Fisherman
The webzine PopMatters.com has a great article about NS Bass player Les Claypool, who is also an avid fisherman. Fishing inspires many of Claypool’s songs and has also sparked several video projects. Claypool’s playful ruminations recall the childhood amazement that seizes one’s soul when pondering what lurks below the waves. Primus songs are first and […]
Adam Baldych
With a wah pedal, the CR violin is capable of some pretty amazing sounds. Check out these videos of the young Jazz-fusion player Adam Baldych putting the CR 5 through its paces. Check out Adam’s website too.