NS Connect 2021

The NS Connect series explores gear, musicianship, and the ever-changing creative experience. Join us for live stream performances and discussions with NS artists throughout the year.

July 26: Got Brewgrass this summer? NS has it on tap just for you next Monday night! NS founder Ned Steinberger, and NS Artist Relations Manager Corey Redonnett invite you to CONNECTLIVE with NS Artist Wayne Brewer and his family band Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers in a summertime concert and celebration. Streaming live Monday, 7-9pm EST.

“Coffee with Ned”

Roundtable discussions were one of the most exciting features of NS Connect. You can go back and watch all the sessions that took place over the three-day event.

RADIUS Bass Guitarists Roundtable
Featuring Michael Micucci, Noor Che'ree, Nick Cañas, Pepe Hernandez, Brittany Frompovich, Marcos Varela, Lucas Steinberger, and Chance Onody.

Electrified Strings Today - Educators Roundtable
Featuring Brittany Frompovich, Scott Laird, Rudolf Haken, Dr. Gregory Walker, Michael Micucci, Bakithi Kumalo, Anna Blanton, Julie Lyonn-Lieberman, Greg Byers, and Jozef Nadj.

NS Electric Cellists Roundtable
Featuring Guy Michel, Maddy Herdeman, Calum Ingram, Zack Clark, Katie Larson, Kristen Jones, Brian Webb, and Greg Byers.

NS Violinists & Violists Roundtable
Featuring Rebecca Schlappisch-Charles, Eliza James, Jonas Petersen, Jason Yang, Luis Montilla, Ken Ford, Ion Zanca, and Jozef Nadj.

Upright Electric Bassists Roundtable
Featuring Brittany Frompovich, Chance Onody, Noor Che'ree, Bakithi Kumalo, Zach Rudulph, Derek Menchan, Nick Villalobos and James "Hutch" Hutchinson.

NS Omni Bassists Roundtable
Featuring Yorgis Goiricelaya, Donald Waugh, Daniel Escortell, Chance Wilder Onody, Chris Wyse, and Jake Moore.

Live Premiere Videos

You can watch all the videos that premiered during CONNECT2021 at the links below. A huge thank you to all our NS Artists for contributing their talents to this event.

Pepe Hernandez & Paco Rosas Quintet, featuring “Coreano” as recorded live at the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival.

Nick Cañas - "Yin and Yang" from the new Nautilus vs. Pangolin EP.

Jake Moore - RADIUS Bass Guitar demonstration, featuring Jamiroquai’s “Time Can’t Wait”.

Brittany Frompovich - Rundown: CR6 Bass Guitar, featuring "Fly" by Ashleigh Chevalier.

Noor Che'ree and Jonas Petersen (Symphonic Planet) - "Tujunga" duet improvisation in the Los Angeles Forest.

Marcos Varela - "Rapid Fire" by Leo P, live bass line take.

Michael Micucci - CR6 RADIUS Bass Guitar demo

Rudolf Haken and the University of Illinois Electric Strings Ensemble - "Tempus Fugit" by Bud Powell.

Dr. Gregory Walker - “Qualiqa”

Greg Byers & Ernest Bisong - "Princean"

Scott Laird - “My ‘Electric Experience’ in Music Education”

Scott & Matt Laird - “Eleven” (CR Violin & RADIUS Bass Guitar)