Call (213) 293-5760 to inquire about booking Nancy for an event/show!
Call (213) 293-5760 to inquire about booking Nancy for an event/show!
2022 Shows and Events
2021 Shows and Events-Another year during the pandemic, but I didn't slow down!
2020 Shows and Events-I’ve had a very fun year of performing and am very grateful!
2019 Shows and Events
2018 Shows and Events
2017 Shows and Events
2016 Shows and Events
2015 Shows and Events
2014 Shows and Events
2013 Shows and Events
2012 Shows and Events
2011 Shows and Events
Nancy has worked with many diverse and talented artists/bands!
Nancy is always open to working with other groups and creative artists. Her experience includes work in music for film scores, recordings, live performances with small and large ensembles, and bands of all kinds. She's had experience arranging and writing parts for strings. She has been blessed to have studied with the following mentors who have been instrumental in shaping her technique and bringing out her artistry. She recently finished working on recording a full length classical violin/piano album with original music composed by John Stallworth for his album "Attributes of God" released in December, 2018.
Chelain Stevenson---violinist in the Phoenix Symphony
Dr. Phyllis Skoldberg---former professor of violin at Arizona State University and student of pedagogy, Ivan Galamian
Dr. Frank Spinosa--former professor of violin at Arizona State University
Dr. Katie Mclin--professor of violin at Arizona State University
Sandra Kott--professor of violin at Berklee College of Music
Mimi Rabson--professor of violin at Berklee College of Music
William Terwilliger--performing violinist
Laura Park--former violinist in the Boston SymphonyPast bands & artists include playing with...
Singer/Songwriters/Instrumentalists
Michael Addison (LA)-recording
Dan Akira (LA)-recording
Masha Balovlenkov (LA)-live
Ceci Bastida (LA)-recording
Jello Biafra from the Dead Kennedeys-live
Biovo (SF)-live
Matt Campbell (Chicago)-recording
Harley Cortez (LA)-recording
John Craige (SF)-recording
Nura Creitz (LA)-live
Nader Diya (SF)-live
Kevin Earnest (LA)-recording
Pasquale Esposito (SF)-recording
Eric Fraser (NYC)-live
Jesse Glick (LA)-live
Aidan Hawken (SF)-recording
Judson (LA)-live
Kishibashi (GA)-live and recording
Matthew Teardrop from Manhattan Murder Mystery (LA)-live
Tom McLaughlin (LA)-recording
Derek Jameson (SF)-live
Mia and Jonah (SF)-live
Joel Lager (LA)-live
Courtney Love (LA)-live
Janelle Monae (LA)-live and recording
Kama Sutures (LA)-live
Savannah Lack (SF)-live
Angela Leo (LA)-recording
Alison Mosshart from The Kills (LA)-live
Tom Sean Mullaney (SF)-live
Putnam Murdock (SF)-live
Ron Morris (NYC)-live
Linda Perry (LA)-live
Mod Hippie (LA)-recording
Roger Rocha (SF)-live and recording
Billy Schafer (SF)-live
Michael Sempert (LA)-recording
John Stallworth (LA)-live and recording
Tim Smart (LA)-live
Jennie Vee (LA)-live
Evan Rachel Wood (LA)-live
Robbie Williams (LA)-live
James Williamson from Iggy and the Stooges (LA)-live
Bands
Alma Sangre (LA)-recording
American Tomahawk (LA)-live
Blue Rabbit (SF)-live
The Body Rampart (LA)-live
Escalator Hill (LA)-live and recording
Fall Out Boy (LA)-recording
The Feed (SF)-live
Geographer (SF)-recording
George Cole Quintet (SF)-live
Grey Eastern (LA)-live
Hurry Death (LA)-live
GUSTER (SF)-live
Light FM (LA)-recording
That Dog (LA)-live
The Hammertoes (PHX)-live and recording
Hazerfan(SF)-live
Hellogoodbye (LA)-recording
H.E.R. (LA)-recording
Honeydew (SF)-live
Irish Goodbye (LA)-live
Islands (LA)-live
Karpov (SF)-live
Light FM (LA)-recording
Los Vinos (NYC)-live and recording
Manhattan Murder Mystery (LA)-live
Mavrik (LA)-live
The Dears (Canada)-live
The Monotones (PHX)-live
Moonhoney (LA)-live
Next Level Sh*% (SF)-live
Paula Kelley Band (NYC)-live
Sons of Jack (LA)-live
Streetlight Manifesto (NJ)-live
Tar and Flowers (LA)-live
Varona (SF)-live and recording
Vaud and the Villains (LA)-live
Vinyl Soul (LA)-live
Whiskey Sunday (LA)-live
90’s Rockshow (LA)-live
Appearances, Film, Television Sessions and Film (Music)
Symphony Orchestras
CMG Recording (LA)
Astoria Symphony Orchestra (NYC)
Musica Bella (NYC)
Oakland East Bay Symphony (SF)
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony (NYC)
Punk Rock Orchestra (SF)
Instrumental
The Elationists (SF)-An interesting art project she was involved in; she dressed up in period garb and played the Stroh violin.
Craig Megory (NYC)
Jascha Ephraim Memorial Library (SF)
Tyson (SF)
Recording Work
-Rock-
Alma Sangre's album 2015 Violin and cello tracks
Dan Akira's album 2016 Violin, viola, and cello tracks
Michael Sempert's album 2015 Violin tracks
Ceci Bastida's album 2013 Violin and cello tracks
Birds and Batteries (SF) Violin with string quartet
Aidan Hawken (SF) All violin tracks with string quartet
We Is Shore Dedicated (SF) Track 1 violin
Kama Sutures (LA) Album 2015. All violin, viola and cello tracks
-Religious-
John Stallworth (LA) 2018 All violin tracks on "Attributes of God"
-Folk-
Escalator Hill (LA) All violin, viola and cello tracks
Escalator Hill (LA) All fiddle tracks
Sophomore Album Release Scheduled for 2013 (no album cover at this time)
John Craigie (SF) All violin and cello tracks
Matt Campbell (Chicago) All fiddle tracks
Album Release Scheduled for 2013
(no album cover at this time)
-Tributes-
Mars Volta arranged by Mocha Ishibashi (NY) All viola tracks
-Electronic/Hip Hop-
Kingston and Young (SF) All violin tracks
Mavrik Empire (LA) Select hip hop violin tracks (no album cover)
G Koop (SF) Select hip hop violin tracks (no album cover)
-Pop-
Hellogoodbye (LA) violin, viola, and cello tracks. 2017 "S' Only Natural"
Kishi Bashi (LA) violin 2016 "Sonderlust"
Billy Schafer (SF) All violin and mandolin tracks, also arranging credits
Mod Hippie (LA) violin 2017 "Big Wow"
-Eclectic-
The Hammertoes (PHX) All violin tracks
Varona (SF) Track 2 violin
Varona (SF) Violin Tracks Album Release Scheduled for 2013 (no album cover at this time)
Performances at the following venues
(this list is certainly outdated and does not include current venues)
AZ:
Red's Restaurant at Sedona Rouge
The Lost Leaf
The Rogue Bar
CA:
Alameda Elk's Club
Amnesia
Annie's Social Club
Bar Lubitsch
Basement Tavern
Bayshore Boathouse
Beale Street Bar and Grill
Blue Rock Shoot
Blank Club
Blondie's
Bootleg Bar
Bootleg Theater
Brick and Mortar Music Hall
Cafe Du Nord
California State University Fullerton
Canvas Gallery
Casey's Irish Pub
Cat Club
Central SAPD
Clarion Alley
Club Feral
De Young Museum
Delancy Street
Downtown Independent (played Slamdance Film Festival launch party)
Eagle Tavern
El Rio
Edinburgh Castle
Egyptian Theater Courtyard
Fillmore's Poster Room (played Poster Room on the following main stage performances: Blue October, Pete Yorn, Smashing Pumpkins, Violent Femmes, Local Natives, Big Head Todd, and Black Crowes)
Harbin Hot Springs
Hi Hat
Hollywood Forever's Masonic Lodge
Honey Badger Cafe
Hotel Cafe
Hotel Utah
House of Shields
Hyatt Regency Union Square
Intersection of the Arts
Joint (The)
King King
Kitchen 868
LaBrie's Lounge
Largo
Last Day Saloon
Lit Lounge
London Hotel (The)
Lot One Cafe
Makeout Room
Marriot Hotel
Mezzanine
Michael's Pub
Million Fishes Art Collective
Mission Cultural Center
Music Box (The)
Neimen Marcus
O'Reilly's Holy Grail
Oakland Metro
One Eyed Gypsy
Paul Gleason Theater
Paradise (The)
Paramount Theater
Pistol Pete's
Rickshaw Stop
Revolution Cafe
Rock It Room
San Anselmo Playhouse
San Jose Tapestry Arts Festival (2007)
Santa Clara Convention Center
Satellite (formally Spaceland)
Silverlake Lounge
Silverlake Green Fair
Slim's
Stanford University
St. Francis Hotel
The Copper Door
The Echo
The Sunset Marquis Hotel
The Terrace
The Uptown
12 Galaxies
Viper Room
UC Berkeley
Velou Rouge Cafe
Villains Tavern
Warfield
Weinstein Gallery
CT:
Cafe Nine
DE:
World Cafe
MA:
Amazing Things
First Parish Church of Newbury
MI:
Foundry Hall
Garden Theater
Howmet Playhouse
Traverse City Opera House
NJ:
Trumpets
NV:
The Beat Coffeehouse and REcords
The Freakin' Frog
NY:
Alice Tully Hall (Lincoln Center)
Bowery Mission
Bowery Poetry Club
C-Note
Cutting Room
Downtime
Freddy's Bar and Backroom
Hudson Opera House
Irving Plaza
Knitting Factory
National Arts Club
Nuyorican Cafe
Pete's Candy Store
Princess Cruiselines
Regis Hotel
Satalla
Sportsman's Tavern
Sweet Cafe
Weill Hall (Carnegie Hall)
OH:
Barking Spider
PA:
Landhaven
Modeling
Appearances, Film, Television Sessions and Film (Music)
(Non Music)
On Set Talent Consultant
Other
Nancy Kuo
5'4-Black-Brown
Non Union, Self Represented
LA Casting Online Resume
In addition to music, Nancy is available for commercial acting and print work. She is a natural improviser and is currently studying the art of commercial acting. Visit her LA Casting Online Resume.
Education
"Nancy is wonderful! She made my son's girlfriend's b'day extra special! I highly recommend her!"
-Joellyn M.
"It's hard to find a good studio musician let alone a great one. Nancy is that and a little bit more. Reliable, professional, and incredibly talented. The things I had her do would have made most people freeze up but not Nancy. She stepped to the challenge and then crushed it. Use this woman for your next studio session."
-Dane Diamond (indie songwriter/producer)
"Nancy's live violin added so much to the atmosphere! She was the picture of flexibility and did a fabulous job. We'll definitely keep her in mind for future events".
-Joann P. Los Angeles
"Love love lessons with Nancy, she's the best. Been taking Adult Beginner Group Violin lessons since Summer 2013. It's the first time I've ever picked up a violin and it's going well so far. She's such a great teacher and she keeps the lessons affordable. It's been a blast and I'm learning so much."
-Victoria F. (adult learner) Los Angeles, CA
"I love that she incorporates improvisation and composition from the very beginning in a way that even a six-year-old can grasp and enjoy."
-Susan (mother of 6 year old learner)
"One of the best things about taking lessons with Nancy is that she makes them fun and interesting. I always wonder where the time went."
-Fred S.
"Nancy did an excellent job. We had a solo violinist and it fit beautifully with our small and intimate outdoor ceremony. She is available to speak and meet with you if needed. The music selections can be customized to your liking, whether is it a classical selection or a contemporary selection. I highly recommend Nancy for any wedding or event!"
-Benjalyn V.
"Nancy was great! I proposed to my fiance on New Year's Eve, and as part of the surprise I wanted someone to play our song. Nancy was extremely helpful, professional, and thorough. She really cared about making sure all the details were right to make the proposal perfect. When the evening didn't go exactly as intended (my fault, not hers) she was flexible and helped come up with a new plan on the fly. The proposal was still perfect, and the song was absolutely beautiful! Thanks Nancy!"
-Loren H.
"Very professional, accommodating and talented. Someone we will surely bring back again"
-Avijit D.
"Nancy is nothing short of outstanding. She went above above what was asked of her to make sure my best friend's proposal was amazing. Her talent and playing are excellent, her demeanor friendly, polite, and extremely professional."
-Jaclyn C.
"The lovely and extremely talented Nancy is to violin what Jimmy Page is to guitar."
-Kevin B
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