Performances 2011-2021 and experience

2021 Shows and Events

• February 14, 2021 Electric violin playing Valentine’s Day surprise for Megan Thee Stallion in Los Angeles, CA
• February 14, 2021 Violin with string trio for private event in Venice, CA
• February 20, 2021 Recording violin with string quartet for artist in Los Angeles, CA for Janelle Monáe
• February 20, 2021 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private birthday party in Silverlake, CA.
• April 2021 Arranging and recording violin, viola and cello for new project by artist Harley Cortez.
• May 29, 2021 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private birthday party in Los Angeles, CA.
• June 8, 2021 Recording viola with string trio for artist in Los Angeles, CA
• June 12, 2021 Private Event with StringVolution string ensemble for Janelle Monáe's summer soiree in Los Angeles, CA.
• June 19, 2021  Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private birthday party in Los Angeles, CA.
• June 21, 2021 Virtual orchestra recording with a 102 piece orchestra and 60 singers from all over the world to raise money for music education for the David Z Foundation.
• June 26, 2021 Violin and acoustic guitar duet for private wedding in Los Angeles, CA.
• June 27, 2021 Played violin in pride march in solidarity with members of the LGBTQ community in Long Beach, CA.
• July 28, 2021 Recorded viola for the band, Geographer in Los Angeles, CA.
• July 29, 2021 Recorded violin, viola and cello for the band, Light FM in Los Angeles, CA.
• September 6, 2021 Recording session with composer Tom McLaughlin for the film "Hedgehog".
• September 16, 2021 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private birthday surprise in Los Angeles, CA.
• September 25, 2021 Violin and acoustic guitar duet for private cocktail hour in Los Angeles, CA.
• October 1, 2021 Violin and acoustic guitar duet for private wedding in Los Angeles, CA.
• October 16, 2021 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private bat mitzvah in Los Angeles, CA.
• October 23, 2021 Violin and acoustic guitar duet for private wedding in Los Angeles, CA.

2020 Shows and Events-I’ve had a very fun year of performing and am very grateful!

• January 19, 2020 Electric violin with string quartet and 90’s Rockshow at Downtown Disney Live, CA.
• March 3, 2020 Playing violin with string quartet video promo for Fall Out Boy’s 2020 Tour.
• March 14, 2020 Playing violin with DJ for private event in Beverly Hills. Cancelled due to Covid19
• April 3, 2020 Violin with pianist/composer John Stallworth at Loveland Church in Ontario, CA. Cancelled due to Covid19 
• April 6, 2020 Home Recording for John Stallworth.
• May 17, 2020 Violin with Zachary Opera Orchestra 2-4:30 p.m. at Wilshire Ebel in Los Angeles, CA Cancelled due to Covid19 
• June 12, 2020 Virtual Symphonic Soundbath by StringsbyNancy. $15 all proceeds benefit ACLU.
• June 13, 2020-November 22, 2020 Played Violin in a video promo for Fall Out Boy in stadiums broadcast at live show in 35 major cities worldwide!
• June 18, 2020-June 18, 2020 Violin with Masked Strings for private birthday party in Silverlake, CA.
• August 19, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) Nirvana set for private birthday party in Silverlake, CA.
• August 30, 2020 Violin with Masked Strings Community Concert in Atwater Village.
• September 5, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) Pink Martini set for private birthday party in Atwater Village, CA.
• September 6, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private birthday party for child in Pasadena, CA.
• September 11, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) for private birthday party in Beverly Hills, CA.
• September 26, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) Mazzy Star set for private birthday party in Korea Town, CA.
• September 27, 2020 Violin with Masked Strings for private church event in La Crescenta, CA.
• September 27, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) private birthday party in Mount Washington, CA. 
• October 3, 2020 Violin with Masked Strings for private birthday party in Silverlake, CA.
• October 9, 2020 Recording Violin for The Lovecraft Society’s Dark Radio Theater production of “Curse of Yig” at Bobby Kriege’s (The Doors) Studio 
• October 11, 2020 Violin with Masked Strings Movie Music Community Concert in Atwater Village, CA.
• October 28, 2020 Car Concert Delivery (solo violin) private birthday surprise in Silverlake, CA. 
• November 3, 2020 Recording release of Varona’s “It Will All Be Over Now” video. Recorded violin remotely. 
• November 15, 2020 Premiere of Storm Symphony by John Stallworth online (Recorded violin and viola for all tracks, and cello on one track)

2019 Shows and Events 

• January 29, 2019 Recording session on violin with CMG orchestra for film trailer music for Sencit Music.
• January 31, 2019 Recording session on violin with CMG orchestra for Super Bowl 2019 promo with Magic Johnson. 
• February 5, 2019 Recording session on viola with H.E.R. for 2019 Grammys.. 
• February 26, 2019 Fiddle with Tar and Flowers at Skinny's in Hollywood 
• March 3, 2019 Fiddle with Tar and Flowers at Harvard and Stone, Los Angeles
• March 16, 2019 Fiddle with Hollywood St. Patrick's Pup Crawl
• March 29, 2019 Cello with Music Tracing Ensemble at Taschen Gallery in Los Angeles, CA
• April 12, 2019 Private engagement with John Stallworth in Fontana, CA
• May 18, 2019 Viola with CMG Orchestra supporting Streetlight Manifesto for their last show of their Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution (BOAR) tour at the Dolby Theater, Hollywood, CA
• May 19, 2019 Violin with orchestra for opera competition at Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
• May 27, 2019 Violin with Tar and Flowers at the Satellite in Los Angeles, CA
• ​June 6, 2019 Violin for private wedding in Silverlake, CA
• July 15, 2019 Violin Soundbath with YogabyLeah at Heartbeat House in Los Angeles, CA
• August 3, 2019 Violin Soundbath with YogabyLeah at Heartbeat House in Los Angeles, CA
• August 31, 2019 Private wedding with acoustic guitarist in downtown Los Angeles, CA
• October 12, 2019 Private wedding ceremony with string quartet in Los Angeles, CA
• October 17, 2019 Violin with the 90’s Rock Show at Palm Desert Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, CA
• October 19, 2019 Private wedding reception with string quartet in Los Angeles, CA
• November 1, 2019 Selected artist with Code Peach Events for wedding photoshoot event with @Whimsy in Pasadena, CA.
• November 24, 2019 Electric Violin for private event: “Chef’s Platters for Parties 2020” event by Edible360 and Exquisito Catering in Rialto, CA.
• December 6, 2019 Violin with orchestra at Christ (Crystal) Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA.
• December 21, 2019 Violin with Central Christian Church, Tempe, AZ.
• December 22, 2019 Violin with Central Christian Church, Tempe, AZ.
• ​December 24th Violin with Central Christian Church, Tempe, AZ.

2018 Shows and Events 

• March 2, 2018 Violin with string quartet at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA with Murray Lightburn from The Dears.
• March 3, 2018 Violin with acoustic guitar for private wedding in Los Angeles, CA
• ​March 17, 2018 Violin for The Hollywood Crawl of Fame II; playing violin with a small group of musicians for the St. Patty's Day Parade peforming at 7 bars including MiniBar, Ever Bar, Lost Property, Sunset & Vinyl, Parker Room, Sassafras Saloon, and The Three Clubs.
• ​April 21, 2018 Violin and Cello-improvising with live band for a musical at YogaWorks Hollywood; "Healing Retreat" ​
• May 9, 2018 Recording Session on violin in Hollywood, CA-private
• May 10, 2018 Violin and Cello-Only featured live performer at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce After Dark Business Mixer at Noor in Pasadena, CA.
• July 2, 2018 Violin at private funeral event at Forest Lawn, Los Angeles CA.
• July 27, 2018 Violin and viola session work with Michael Sempert, Los Angeles, CA.
• August 11, 2018 Violin for private wedding at McCormick Ranch in Camarillo, CA
• ​August 23, 2018 Violin with artist, Kishibashi and string quartet at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA
• September 13, 2018 Violin with Matthew Teardrop at private location, Los Angeles, CA
• September 30, 2018 Violin at private wine tasting event in Echo Park, CA.
• October 27, 2018 Violin at private wedding at Quail Ranch in Simi Valley, CA
• October 29, 2018 Session on Violin with composer, John Stallsworth "Attributes of God"
• November 17, 2018 5 p.m. Violin with orchestra at Vallejo Drive Church in Glendale, CA
• November 27, 2018 Recording Session on violin at the Sony Pictures Scoring Stage in Culver City, CA for CMG Music Recording
• December 22, 2018 Violin at Central Christian Church evening holiday service 
• December 23, 2018 Violin at Central Christian Church morning holiday service 
• December 24, 2018 Violin Central Christian Church afternoon holiday service
• ​December 24, 2018 Clairvaux Catholic Parish evening mass

2017 Shows and Events

• January 7, 2017 Violin with Vinyl Soul at Bon Vivant Cafe and Marketplace in Los Angeles, CA
• January 7, 2017 Violin with Matthew Teardrop Orchestra at Lot One Cafe in Los Angeles, CA
• February 23, 2017 Exclusive performer at Noor invite-only Bridal Show in Pasadena, CA
• March 22, 2017 Recording session on violin and viola for music to the latest Sims videogame.
• March 26, 2017 Play violin with Matthew Teardrop Orchestra for BUSted! True L.A. Non Motorists' Stories! 3rd Anniversary! At Stories Books and Cafe in Los Angeles, CA
• April 8, 2017 Private Wedding on violin in Los Angeles
• May 13, 2017 Violin with Irish Goodbye at Lot One Cafe in Los Angeles
• June 5, 2017 Violin with Moonhoney at the Echoplex for their June residency in Los Angeles 
• June 15, 2017 Violin with Masha Balovlenkov for EP release at Monk Space in Los Angeles
• July 6, 2017 Violin on artist, NORO's music video "Father and Daughter" in Los Angeles
• July 8, 2017 Cello with Courtney Love (with Jennie Vee) at Lippsla agency launch at Dream Hotel in Hollywood, CA
• September 5, 2017 Recording session on violin, viola, and cello with artist, HelloGoodbye for their latest album.
• September 26, 2017 Recording session on violin and viola for music to an upcoming Netflix show (coming out in 2018).
• October 11, 2017 Violin with production of New York in Chains at the Rose in Pasadena, CA
• October 11, 2017 Violin for Bizkit's latest music video in Los Angeles, CA
• October 15, 2017 Private Wedding in Malibu, CA
• November 7, 2017 Recording on violin and viola with artist, HelloGoodbye for their latest album (continued from September session).​
• ​December 8, 2017 Cello with American Tomakawk at the HiHat in Los Angeles, CA.
• December 17, 2017 Recording session on violin, viola and cello for music to an upcoming commercial.

2016 Shows and Events

• January 20, 2016 Recording session on violin for The Body Rampant's latest album
• January 29, 2016 House show with Dakota McCune on violin in Los Angeles, CA
• February 19th 2016 Private funeral in Los Angeles, CA
• March 23, 2016 Recording session on violin, viola, and cello for Dan Akira's latest album
• March 25, 2016 Playing violin with loops for YAS downtown yoga for athletes class in Los Angeles, CA
• April 9, 2016 House show with Nashville Brothers on violin in Los Angeles, CA
• April 12, 2016 Recording session on violin for Michael Sempert 
• May 20, 2016 Show with Joel Lager at the Mint in Los Angeles, CA
• May 29, 2016 Private Wedding on violin at Hudson Loft in Los Angeles, CA
• July 25, 2016 Show with Nashville Brothers on violin at Redwood Bar in Los Angeles, CA
• August 4, 2016 Show with Matthew Teardrop on violin at Lot One Cafe in Los Angeles
• December 2, 2016 Show with Islands on violin at Hollywood Forever's Masonic Lodge
• December 10, 2016 Private 1940's Themed Party on violin in Los Angeles, CA ​
• December 27, 2016 Top Space on violin with Matthew Teardrop Los Angeles, CA

2015 Shows and Events

• January 10, 2015 Recording session on cello and violin with Silas Hite
• January 16, 2015 with James Williamson (Iggy and the Stooges) for his CD release with Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) and Alison Mosshart (The Kills) at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA
• February 5, 2015 with James Williamson (Iggy and the Stooges) on the Carson Daly Show on NBC with Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) in Los Angles, CA.
• February 17, 2015 with violin trio for for Wilco Tribute with Jerry Borge at the Satellite in Los Angeles, CA
• February 26, 2015 with James Williamson (Iggy and the Stooges) on the Carson Daly Show on NBC with Alison Mosshart (The Kills) in Los Angeles, CA.
• March 29th, 2015 Recording session on cello and violin for the band, Kama Sutures
• April 19th, 2015 Show with Tim Smart at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, CA
• May 1st, 2015 Private Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the South Coast Botanical Gardens
• June 21, 2015 Solo violin for private pre engagement party in Chatsworth, CA.
• July 28, 2015 Recording session on violin with Michael Sempert
• August 9, 2015 Playing violin for private wedding reception with DJ at Hilton LAX
• September 6, 2015 Session for Chris Rondinella at Eastwest Studios, Hollywood, CA
• September 12, 2015 Solo violin for private wedding at Women's Twentieth Century Club in Eaglerock, CA
• October 2, 2015 Playing violin for private wedding reception with DJ at Bellaire Banquet Hall 
• October 6, 2015 Playing violin with Kevin Brennan at 55 Degree Wine in Atwater Villlage, CA
• November 21, 2015 Playing violin with the UkeLAday Janes at the Lost Night in Los Angeles, CA
• December 1st Recording session on violin for Kishibashi in Los Angeles, CA

2014 Shows and Events

• January 21, 2014 with string quartet for Lou Reed tribute with Jerry Borge at the Satellite in Los Angeles, CA
• February 1, 2014 with string quartet for private bar mitzvah at Luxe Hotel, in Hollywood, CA
• February 11, 2014 solo violin for a 30th wedding anniversary party in Los Angeles, CA
• May 10th, 2014 with string quartet 4 Non Blondes, Mila Jovovich & Evan Rachel Wood for An Evening With Women event, Los Angeles, CA 
• May 20th, 2014 solo violin for private Medical Home Center Management event in Beverly Hills 
• May 31st, 2014 solo violin improv with dance for ONE Night: EZTV, LA ACM SIGGRAPH, and Digital Art in West Hollywood, CA
• June 7th, 2014 solo violin for private wedding in Prescott, AZ
• June 26th, 2014 playing a few tunes with Ceci Bastida and band for her CD release at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA
• June 27th, 2014 playing violin with Scotty Grand and the Ben Leathers Orchestra at the W Hotel in Hollywood, CA
• July 26th, 2014 playing violin with acoustic group for a theater reading of "Oregon Trail" (the game) at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA 
• July 28th, 2014 playing solo violin for private funeral service at Forest Lawn in Hollywood, CA
• November 21st, 2014 playing violin with Light FM at Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, CA
• December 13, 2014 Recorded violin, viola and some cello for composer, Silas Hite's original music for Netflicks show "Chef's Table" 
• December 18th, 2014 playing violin with Hurry Death in Vaucluse Lounge in Hollywood, CA
• December 27th, 2014 playing violin for private 50th birthday party at the Gardens of Paradise in Santa Clarita, CA
• December 30th, 2014 playing violin for private 80th birthday party at Castaway Restaurant in Burbank, CA

2013 Shows and Events

• January 1st, 2013 Surprise wedding proposal on the streets of Old Pasadena, location privateJanuary 3rd, 2013 8 p.m. All Star Lanes with Kevin Brennan (music with comedy)
• January 9th, 2013 Featured Artist Taping for relaunch of Myspace.com with Whiskey Sunday
• January 17th, 2013 Taix French Restaurant 12 a.m. with Matthew Teardrop Orchestra
• January 19th-20th, 2013 Recording with Kan Wakan
• January 29th, 2013 Bar Lubitsch 8:30 p.m. with Kevin Brennan from Irish Goodbye
• January 31st, 2013 Room 5 Lounge 10 p.m. with Nura Creitz
• February 6th, 2013 10 p.m. at Lot One Cafe with Judson and with Matthew Teardrop Orchestra
• February 7th, 2013 9 p.m. at Ireland's 32 with Whiskey Sunday
• February 9th, 2013 Private wedding ceremony & cocktail hour at Pacific Palms Resort Hotel City of Industry, CA
• February 14th 9 p.m. at Martyrs (Chicago, IL) with Vaud & The Villians  
• February 15th 8 p.m. at The Philmore (Fort Wayne, IN) with Vaud & The Villians  
• February 16th Private Event in Fort Wayne, IN with Vaud & The Villians  
• February 18th, 2013 at Silverlake Lounge 8 p.m. with Escalator Hill for Wires in the Walls Residency
• February 21st, 2013 9 p.m. at Molly Malone's with Whiskey Sunday
• February 23rd, 2013 Recording session on violin, viola, and cello for Emily Kyle with producer Dane Diamond
• March 13th, 2013 a private show at Windsor Manor retirement center with Whiskey Sunday
• March 17th, 2013 Saint Patricks Day Marathon for Nancy! Private event with Escalator Hill (acoustic) at Wattles Farm in Hollywood, CA, then Villains Tavern from 5-6:30 p.m.
• March 23rd, 2013 Recording session on violins for Ariel Merschon
• March 27, 2013 9:30 p.m. at Taix with Judson
• March 29th, 2013 8 p.m. All Star Lanes with Kevin Brennan (music with comedy)
• April 13th, 2013 Private Wedding Reception at Taix in Echo Park, CA
• April 28th, 2013 12:00 p.m. with Millions at Space 15 Twenty
• May 4th, 2013 10 p.m. at Lot 1 Cafe with Judson and band
• May 6th, 2013 10 p.m. at Los Globos with Judson and band
• May 9th, 2013 11:30 p.m. at Taix with Judson and band
• May 14th, 2013 10 p.m. Bar Lubitsch with Irish Goodbye
• May 25th, 2013 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Improvising with various DJs at a private gala  
• May 30th, 2013 TBA at Taix with College Kids
• June 8th, 2013 Private Wedding Reception; Brand Park in Glendale, CA
• June 11th, 2013 9 p.m. Malo Restaurant with Kevin Brennan 
• June 19th, 2013 Recording session on cello for singer and keyboardist, Kim Haden
• June 20th, 2013 Filming with basketball stars, Iman Shumpert and Aaron Jackson for a Relativity Sports Media promotional video.
• June 29th, 2013 Private Wedding Reception; Malibou Mountain Lake Club in Agoura Hills CA
• July 2nd, 2013 10 p.m. Bar Lubitsch with Liza Oppenheimer 
• August 5th, 2013 8 p.m. Hollywood Musicland show with Grey Eastern in Los Angeles, CA
• August 5th, 2013 11 p.m. Pehrspace with Manhattan Murder Mystery in Los Angeles, CA
• August 14th, 2013 9 p.m. Witzend in Venice, CA with Grey Eastern
• August 17th, 2013 2:10 p.m. Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA with Manhattan Murder Mystery as part of Echo Park Rising 
• August 17th, 2013 3:00 p.m. Vlad The Retailer in Los Angeles, CA with Manhattan Murder Mystery as part of Echo Park Rising
• August 26th, 2013 10:30 p.m. Ye Rustic Inn in Los Angeles, CA with Matthew Teardrop
• September 2, 2013 Recording session with Cecilia Bastida on cello and violin
• October 4th, 2013 Music video shoot playing viola with Robbie Williams
• October 12th, 2013 6:30 p.m. Playing solo hip hop violin for private bar mitzvah at North Ranch Country Club, in Westlake CA
• October 12th, 2013 10 p.m. Echo Country Outpost in Los Angeles, CA with Matthew Teardrop
• November 5th, 2013 9 p.m. Lot One Cafe with Irish Goodbye 
• November 26th, 2013 9:30 p.m. Bar Lubitsch with Irish Goodbye
• December 12, 2013 7-9 p.m. Private Holiday Party
• December 18, 2013 Recording session with Liza Oppenheimer

2012 Shows and Events

• January 2nd, 2012 Barking Spider, Cleveland OH with George Cole Quintet
• January 4th, 2012 Sportsman’s Tavern, Buffalo, NY with George Cole Quintet
• January 5th, 2012 World Cafe, Wilmington, DE with George Cole Quintet
• January 6th, 2012 Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA with George Cole Quintet
• January 7th, 2012 Landhaven, Barto PA  with George Cole Quintet
• January 8th, 2012 Hudson Opera House, Hudson, NY with George Cole Quintet
• January 11th, 2012 Bill Green's Maine (TV show WSCH Portland ME) with George Cole Quintet
• January 13th, 2012 Cafe Nine, New Haven, CT with George Cole Quintet
• January 16th, 2012 Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn, NY with George Cole Quintet
• January 19th, 2012 Trumpets, NJ with George Cole Quintet
• January 20th, 2012 Amazing Things, Framingham MA with George Cole Quintet
• January 21st, 2012 First Parish Church of Newbury, Newbury MA with George Cole Quintet
• January 23rd, 2012 Central SAPC, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill 
• February 4th, 2012 10:00 p.m. Casey's Irish Pub, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• February 13th, 2012 8:30 p.m.  Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• February 24th, 2012 10:30 p.m. The Freakin' Frog, Las Vegas, NV with Escalator Hill
• February 25th, 2012 The Beat Coffeehouse and Records, Las Vegas, NV with Escalator Hill
• March 3rd, 2012 The Echo 5:30 p.m. EARLY ALL AGES SHOW!, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 3rd, 2012 Lot One Cafe 9 p.m. Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 8th, 2012 6 p.m. Fillmore's Poster Room Main stage, Punch Brothers, San Francisco, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 10th, 2012 6 p.m. Fillmore's Poster Room Main stage, Railroad Earth, San Francisco, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 11th, 2012 Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 17th, 2012 Honey Badger Cafe-acoustic show, Alhambra, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 28th, 2012  8:00 p.m. The Terrace, Pasadena, CA with Escalator Hill
• March 29th, 2012 11 p.m. The Copper Door, Santa Ana, CA with Escalator Hill
• April 3rd, 2012 9 p.m. Bootleg Bar, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• April 11th, 2012 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. afternoon show California State University Fullerton-Becker Amphitheater with Escalator Hill
• April 13, 2012 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Largo, Los Angeles, CA with That Dog 
• April 28th, 2012 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. One Eyed Gypsy, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• April 29th, 2012 Time TBA Brick and Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco, CA with Escalator Hill
• May 11th, 2012 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. One Eyed Gypsy, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• May 19th, 2012 10 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Villains Tavern, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• June 18th, 2012 8 p.m. Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA with Escalator Hill
• June 23rd, 2012 Private Engagement with Escalator Hill
• June 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2012 Escalator Hill July Residency at Casey's Irish Pub, Los Angeles, CA with Escalator Hill
• August 24th, 2012 9:30 p.m. The Sunset Marquis Hotel, West Hollywood, CA with Jesse Glick 
• October 4th, 2012 9:00 p.m. The Basement Tavern, Santa Monica, CA FINAL show with Escalator Hill
• November 4th, 2012 8:00 p.m. The Mint, Los Angeles, CA with Vinyl Soul 
• November 18th, 2012 8:00 p.m. The Room, Los Angeles, CA with Blinding Shadows (Michael Addison)
• December 13th, 2012 8:00 p.m. The Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles, CA with Nura Creitz
• December 15th, 2012 6:30 p.m. Sick City Records, Los Angeles, CA with Matthew Teardrop of Manhattan Murder Mystery
• December 18th, 2012 8:00 p.m. Holiday Mixtape Swap and L.A. Zine Fest Fundraiser with Matthew Teardrop of Manhattan Murder Mystery
• December 20th, 2012 6:30 p.m. Private Holiday Event

2011 Shows and Events

• December 27th, 2011 Foundry Hall, South Haven MI with George Cole Quintet
• December 29th, 2011 Traverse City Opera House, Traverse City MI with George Cole Quintet
• December 29th, 2011 Garden Theatre, Frankfort MI with George Cole Quintet
• December 30th, 2011 Howmet Playhouse, Whitehall, MI with George Cole Quintet
• December 31st, 2011 Ionia “Prison Show”, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility with George Cole Quintet
• December 21st, 2011 Ionia Theatre, Ionia MI with George Cole Quintet
• December 19th, 2011 Bootleg Bar, Los Angeles CA with Escalator Hill
• December 13th, 2011 The Central, Santa Monica CA with Escalator Hill
• December 8th, 2011 The Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles CA with Escalator Hill
• December 5th, 2011 The Central, Santa Monica CA with The Paula Kelley Orchestra
• October 2011 with Doutful Guests in Hollywood, CA
• October 16th, 2011 Private Wedding at LA Arboretum, Arcadia CA 
• October 4th-25th 2011 The Central, Santa Monica CA Escalator Hill Residency 
• September 24th, 2011 Hotel Cafe, Hollywood CA with Escalator Hill
• August 30th, 2011 Villains, Los Angeles CA with Escalator Hill
• August 10th, 2011 The Mint, Los Angeles CA with Escalator Hill
• June-July 2011 Violinist for The Last Five Years musical at The Lounge 2 Theater in Hollywood, CA
• June 2nd, 2011 Key Club, Hollywood CA with Vinyl Soul
• May 28th, 2011 Violinist for Nicey Nash's Wedding Special for the TLC network in Malibu, CA
• April 23rd, 2011 Silverlake Green Fair with Escalator Hill
• April 13th and 14th, 2011 Largo in Hollywood, CA with That Dog
• March 5th, 2011 Amnesia, San Francisco with We Is Shore Dedicated
• February 20th 2011 Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill with Andrea Nittoli for Cabaret Idol
• January 7th, 2011 Downtown Independent with Kevin Brennan

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)

• Violinist on intro video to Fall Out Boy's set for Hella Mega Tour 2021 with Green Day, Weezer, and The Interrupters played on Jumbotron in 29 cities in the U.S. and Europe.
• Violist on Robbie Williams "Go Gently" music video 
• Composer and performer of 'Five Day Weekend' opening music for the film, Holiday Road 2011
• Performer of violin and viola for Silas Hite's original music for Sims 2017
• Violinist on artist NORO's music video "Father and Daughter" 2017
• Performer of violin, viola, and some cello for Silas Hite's original music for Netflick's Show "Chef's Table" 2014
• Violinist on CW Network's 'Hart of Dixie' season 2 episode 9, entitled “Sparks Fly” (soundtrack) Dec 2012
• Violinist on Planet World Soundtrack scored by Zachary Ross 2011
• Violinist for Niecy Nash's Wedding Bash (Wedding and Cocktail Event) 2011
• Violinist on Battle of TLC's the Wedding Planners Season #1 Episode 1 2010
• Violinist on Battle of TLC's Wedding Designers Season #1 Episode 1 2010
• Violinist on "Threshold"-short film by Vincent Labriola 2009

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

• Sellersville Theater

• Commercial Work
• Principal Mandolin player for national commercial Facebook's "What's On Your Mind" 2016. Over 14 million views as of April 4, 2016!​​
• Principal Woman 2 for national commercial for WEtv's "Pure Michigan" 2014  
• Principal Violinist for rebranding commercial for Los Angeles Music Center 2014  
• Principal Violinist for national BainUltra commercial 2014 ​
• Background Violinist for national commercial for Volkswagon/Discovery Channel 2015
• Background for national commercial for Wealthfront 2015
• Background Violinist for national commercial for Hewlett Packard's Sprout 2014
• Background Violinist for national commercial for Fruit of the Loom 2014​​​
• Theater
• Fiona in stage production of Zombie Rules; a production of Tre Stage Theater 2014

Modeling

• Modeled jewelry from Sparklehippie

Appearances, Film, Television Sessions and Film (Music)

• Violinist with CMG Orchestra and Magic Johnson for Super Bowl 2019 promo
• Principal Violinist for artist NORO's music video "Father and Daughter" 2017
• Violinist and Violist for Silas Hite's original music for the Sims videogame 2017
• Violist on television show, "Married X 30" 2016
• Violinist on Last Call with Carson Daly performing cello with Jello Biafra from the Dead Kennedys and James Williamson from Iggy and the Stooges 2015​​​
• Violist on Robbie Williams "Go Gently" music video 2013 ​
• Violinist on Michael Stepanian “Dance of Love” music video 2013
• Violinist on "Renaissance Men" with  Iman Shumpert from the New York Nicks 2013 
• Violinist on CW Network's 'Hart of Dixie' season 2 episode 9, entitled “Sparks Fly” (soundtrack) Dec 2012
• Violinist, Violist and Cellist for Silas Hite's original music for Netflick's Show "Chef's Table" 2014
• Knock and Rock 2012 "Violinist" 
• Violinist on"Threshold"-short film by Vincent Labriola 2009
• Violinist on Planet World Soundtrack scored by Zachary Ross 2011
• Violinist for Niecy Nash's Wedding Bash (Wedding and Cocktail Event) 2011 
• Violinist on Battle of TLC's the Wedding Planners Season #1 Episode 1 2010
• Violinist on Battle of TLC's Wedding Designers Season #1 Episode 1 2010
• Violinist on "Threshold"-short film by Vincent Labriola 2009 2011
• Violinist on Planet World Soundtrack scored by Zachary Ross 2011
• Violinist for Niecy Nash's Wedding Bash (Wedding and Cocktail Event) 2011 (click here to view)

(Non Music)

• Best Night Ever 2013 MYX TV "Shelly"-One of the main roles (learned a Salsa dance routine and acted)  
• Ground Game 2012 "Townsperson" in scene with Randall Park  

On Set Talent Consultant

• String quartet consultant for Yamaha Corporation Japan. Commercial shot in Elysian Park, CA on 9/20/15
• Violin consultant for Hartmann Luggage commercial and worked for production company, 37thdegree.com. Commercial shot in Beverly Hills, CA on 5/5/15

Other

• Interview with Lean In 2013
• Lean In is a global community committed to offering women the encouragement and support to lean in to their ambitions. ​
• Mention on CNN 2013
• Alongside some strong women like Reese Witherspoon, Laura Bush, Ursula Burns, and Sandra Jurado, I am mentioned in this CNN article on March 18, 2013 that interviews Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and author of "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead". The article is called "Speak up. Believe in yourself. Take risks".
• What I See 2012
• Cast as 1 of 10 women interviewed in Los Angeles for the 'What I See Project' Citizen Group and Reflections Production Limited. November 2012
• The goal of the project is to see similarities and differences with a fresh eye in order to open up a deeper, broader dialogue around what we see as women-from our past to our present, and into the future. It's a global study of of women's self-perception and self-expression and will launch in early 2013. It will be featured on the website, blogs, museum exhibitions, and a short-form documentary series. 

Nancy Kuo

nancy@stringsbynancy.com

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

• Studied commercial acting at Killian's; Level 1 Foundation class and Level 2 Adult Commercial Workshop
• Studied commercial acting with Chris Game
• Studied stand up comedy with Steve North
• Studied comedic improv with Sean Hogan (Groundlings)

"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