Welcome kindred sprits of the world. The purpose of Hipnautica is to deliver art & music sincerely on all levels and ideally to inspire those around us.  Hipnautica is a "organic collective" more like a "nomadic tribe" led by the artistic direction of, Sky,a visionary/composer/lyricst and one of Austin's first solo electronic musicians. Hipnautica presents eclectic performances and music that speaks to the soul. Sky, incorporates members as the show calls for and as their time permits. Not every member will attend every performance. Some performers appreciate and relate to different aspects of this project and thus are compelled and inspired in different ways. Like a musical chameleon we seamlessly weave through a multitude of styles to create an original hybrid sound.   Constantly exploring tapestry of the universe and Sky asks that you support this aspect of this project first and foremost.  We hope that you will relate to some of what we do and perhaps find inspiration from all that we do.  We are currently independently fueled by our passion and the financial support of our fans, sponsors, and venues that hire us. We deeply appreciate your support.  As an artist since birth, Sky constantly explores new ideas to weave an organic collective of creative minds together to bring what he calls the "universal radio" to life... we hope you join us on this journey and tune in.

Sky - composer / visionary / lyricist / vocalist / world percussion / machines / vj / pianist / kite flyer / set designer / artistic director

Sky started this project in 2003 with Sunny Webb and Jordan Jones but unfortunately after a year of working on 6 songs patience faultered.  Sky took a year to regroup and during that time, re-evaluated his writing & recording processes, simplified things, and explored a new approach to the "band" paradigm. After a near fatal incident in Weifang China, Sky unraveled new inspirations, passions, and rekindled the artist within him.  He quickly gathered new equipment and restructured his approach... going back to his roots as a solo electronic musician. Realizing it may be difficult to find enough musicians that are fully ready for the challenges of being in such a complex project, he set out alone hoping to inspire the interest of new members with the same drive and passion he has. In less than 6 months a steller clan of musicians, artists and dancers started to assemble... and thus a new Hipnautica was born.  An organic collective, a creative tribe, an ever changing project that has performed over 200+ shows in several states, and so much more to come.

CURRENT MUSICIANS
Al Montana - bassist
Andrew Noble- viola
David Marcus - tabla
Erik Ryan - bass / guitar
Dan Marsh - guitarist
Guymon Adams - guitarist
Indrajit Banerjee - traditional sitarist
Manny Chapa - kit drummer
Pixie - operatic vocalist / dancer
Shanta - world percussion
Sunny - vocalist / lyricist / makeup

CURRENT PERFORMERS / DANCERS
Kaylah Hilliard - choreographer
Priscila Serenity - belly dancer
Brynn Route - aerial hoop / pole / go go
Eris Terra - performance artist
Megan Hathaway - modern interpretive
Poet - modern interpretive / ballet
Roscine - butoh performance artist