Sunday, March 6, 2011

Nuttin but stringz



        Thunder - Nuttin but stringz


Nuttin' But Stringz, also known as N.B.S., consists of brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar who both play violin. The musicians from Jamaica, Queens play a blend of classical music, hip-hop, jazz and R&B.

        Nuttin but Strings Finals Performance - America's got Talent 2008


In 2005, the duo entered and won a talent competition at the Apollo Theatre in New York. Their victory on Showtime at the Apollo led to media attention and appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show with Katie Couric, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Around the same time the duo showcased their talents at Carnegie Hall and performed for President George W. Bush at The White House.

        Broken sorrow by Nuttin but Stringz


The brothers' big break came when they auditioned for the third season of NBC's America's Got Talent in New York City and received a unanimous yes from all three judges thus advancing to Las Vegas. They were subsequently named to the Top 40, advancing to Hollywood.  They made it through subsequent rounds and were one of the five acts to make it to the finals. The duo ultimately placed third.

        Nuttin' But Stringz - Beauty Of aFar


        Nuttin' But Stringz "Dance With My Father"