“VIDEO: The Girl with Musical Kaleidoscope Eyes: Erin Ivey + Friends at the Long Center”

Jasmine chats with Erin Ivey.

When I first heard about the Musical Kaleidoscope Project created by Austin’s own Erin Ivey, it sounded like an old-time carnival with attractions for everyone. Showcasing Erin’s latest music and joined by multiple singers, two bands, a tap dancer, a trumpet player, a slam poet, aerial dancers, a cellist and an mbira player, how could we get bored? Well, the show did not disappoint.

Blue Lapis Light performs with Erin Ivey at the Long Center.

Based on Erin’s interest in the interdisciplinary arts and inspired by Arsene Dupin, she created a show chock full of artists willing to take their talent and present it in a new way. As she performed her latest songs, the other artists weaved in and out of the show, creating a multi-faceted production. For example, while Erin sang her haunting ballad “All in Time,” aerial dancers Blue Lapis Light, suspended by just two pieces of cloth hanging from the ceiling, created a sensual dance above the stage.

The intimate setting in the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center was perfect for Erin’s creation. We got a taste of so many Austin talents but most delightfully, we enjoyed Erin’s sweet and sultry version of Texas folk music. We’ve got our fingers crossed that this becomes an annual event!

EXPLORE: Check out these links to learn more about Erin Ivey:

• Erin Ivey’s Myspace
• Erin Ivey’s Twitter
• Erin Ivey’s Blog

WATCH: B-boys and tap dancers and aerial dancers! Oh my! Check out the video for clips from the show and to see our chat with Ms. Erin Ivey:

MORE: Learn more about the other performers at the Musical Kaleidoscope Project:

• The Finest Kind – Hammond M3 organ trio – Rolf Ordahl, Ross Alexander, JJ Johnson
• Red Corner Rhymers – Cheryl Kaderli, JC Baxter, Matt Howard, Gregg Irick
• Blue Lapis Light aerial dancers
• Ephraim Owens on trumpet
• Mike Henry as M.C.
• Jon Dee Graham on guitar
• Stephen Doster on guitar
• Joel Laviolette on mbira
• Danny Malone – song & dance man
• Matt Shields – tap dance
• Erin Meyer & Noel Gaulin – projection design
• Brian Standefer – cello
• Libby Kirkpatrick – voice

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