Viveka

Light Wheel presents Viveka an artistic expression of the album “See Through,” Jan 4th and 5th at Ground Floor Theatre in Austin, Texas. Light Wheel expands the experience beyond simply listening to music with a live interactive performance art piece, complete with classical and modern dance, visuals, lighting and creative set design.

Doors open at 7:00 PM
First act at 8:00 PM
Light Wheel at 9:15 PM

Tyagaraja Welch: Viveka Concept Creator, Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar
Evan Dunivan:  Producer, Songwriter, Guitar, Synth, Vocals
Ethan Yeager:  Drums, Percussion
Michael Sanders:  Bass, Vocals
Sumeet Nagdev:  Contemporary Dancer, Choreographer, Lighting Design
Gunjen Mittal:  Classical Indian Dancer (Odissi)
Reshma Gajjar: Modern Contemporary Dancer
Sound Engineer: Josh Applebee

Opening Acts:  Oliver Rajamani – Nori – Tyler Barber

Light Wheel is a musical act from Austin, Texas formed by vocalist/songwriter Tyagaraja and producer Evan Dunivan. Their music is marked by colorful soundscapes and eclectic rhythms, anchored by powerful, dynamic vocals. It is aesthetic pop music with touches of R&B grooves and Electronic flair. Their upcoming debut full length record, “See Through” will be released in January of 2019. Light Wheel started playing live in December of 2017, debuting at the Day for Night Festival, featuring Bjork, Aphex Twin, Run the Jewels, and more. Live, Light Wheel is a four piece act, accompanied by drummer Ethan Yeager and bassist Michael Sanders.

Outside of music, Tyaga is the founder of local non-profit Sustainable Humane Earth and operates an aquaponics greenhouse, where he grows food and plants sold at Austin farmers markets. Evan Dunivan is the co-owner of Demi Monde, a wine bar and cafe in Brooklyn and works as a sound editor and mixer for Austin based independent filmmakers, having edited sound on the last five Richard Linklater films.