Uncle Eye & Julia

Artist Information

Biography

Ira and Julia Levin have been escapading as Uncle Eye (As seen on PBS Kids!) and Julia, inciting riots of elation from California to Scotland, creating wacky interactive kid’s acoustic rock that promotes literacy, the care of the environment, and dignity for the chickens, all while battling boredom.

An original sound with a touch of some happy Frank Zappa and Shel Silverstien that delights children and entertains the adults.

Get the full rocking madcap experience with the titles such as Baseball Team from Outer space, Ruby, the Rescue Cow, learn how to do the Flamingo Tango with this animated duo whose recordings and live shows are interactive, promote joyous jumping and unadulterated happiness.

www.uncleeye.com
www.myspace.com/uncleeye

ATTENTION:
CONVENIENT BOOKING: for All Ages festivals and special events.
Ira Levin and Julia also double as The Levins: Harmonious pop duo.
EPK: Sonicbids Levinsmusic
www.thelevinsmusic.com
www.myspace.com/levinsmusic
www.Reverbnation.com/thelevins

Instrumentation

Uncle Eye - Uncle Eye sings silly, happy songs and plays guitar.
Julia- - She sings divinely and plays piano in a way that makes you happy.

Discography

SONGWRITING AND RECORDING
ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE INCLUDE:
UNCLE EYE: (Children’s), Hippo On My Head (1999) and Hyperactive Talking Cows (2006)
Uncle Eye & Julia also have an award winning Folk Pop band called: The Levins: 36 (2008), My Friend Hafiz (2009), Barely Contained (2010)
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Singing Storyteller on Piggley’s Storyteller Playhouse/ Jakers! Adventures of Piggley Winks - PBS Kids
Additional voice-over work for Piggley’s Storyteller Playhouse– PBS Kids show.

Performer, Scotland Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Music Video for Velvet Mustache, filmed in NYC
The Uncle Eye Show (a TV Pilot)
KTEH San Jose Public Television Volunteer Excellence Award: Education Outreach 2000-2001

Just Plain Folks- nominated “Hyperactive Talking Cows” for Children’s CD of the year.
“Flamingo Tango” winner of top ten for Children’s Song of the Year. (2006)

Bread & Roses- Special recognition for volunteering for Children’s services and entertainment.
(2005- 2010)
Uncle Eye & Julia Scholastic Book Fairs & Palace of Wonders- N. California Library tour
(2006-2010)
Why Music Matters- United Way – Uncle Eye and Julia headline showcase
(2007)

Official Website

http://www.uncleeye.com

Links

• MySpace

Audio

• Ruby, The Rescue Cow
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• Pollo Elastico
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• The Flamingo Tango
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Lyrics

• Ruby, The Rescue Cow
• The Flamingo Tango
• Palace of Wonders (The Library Song)

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Uncle Eye on PBS [+ Show ]
  

  “Ira Levin is a multi-talented performer that children of all ages can enjoy.  His two appearances o...“Ira Levin is a multi-talented performer that children of all ages can enjoy.  His two appearances on my PBS program, Jakers: The Adventures of Piggley Winks, were a resounding success.  His music is catchy, clever and singable.  The kids in our studio audience went wild for his hit song, “Ruby the Rescue Cow.”  I look forward to working with Uncle Eye again.” Larry Swerdlove Producer/Director
  

• Rocking the world for kids
  

  “Uncle Eye: Alternative rocker for the preschool set.”- West County Times

• Ira Scott Levin unique blend of music [+ Show ]
  

  “Ira Scott Levin's unique blend of music touches deep into the soul of the listener and takes them o...“Ira Scott Levin's unique blend of music touches deep into the soul of the listener and takes them on a magical journey through time and space. His music awakens your
  inner child and lets you have a little time to play."
  - Artist Spot writer William Hodgson
  Sidewalks Entertainment Television
  

• Ira & Julia Levin on the Radio [+ Show ]
  

  “Everyone needs this music.” - ...“Everyone needs this music.” - Larry Kelp, KPFA 94.1 FM Berkeley
  

• Uncle Eye & Julia- School Shows [+ Show ]
  

  Just when I thought nothing could be better than these two exquisite authors, along came Julia and I...Just when I thought nothing could be better than these two exquisite authors, along came Julia and Ira Levin, singing storytellers with such personalities and a show that kept all on the edge of their seats. The students just loved them (so did the teachers). They had never been exposed to such an interactive performance and are still talking about it.
  
  Sandra Mulvihill
  Assistant Principal
  Elmwood Elementary Stockton, CA
  

• Original Talent [+ Show ]
  

  “Uncle Eye sings wonderful original and very funny songs for kids and their parents and grandparents...“Uncle Eye sings wonderful original and very funny songs for kids and their parents and grandparents. He is a great musician, a great comic in timing, and a lovely person relating magically to kids." – George Oram/Julia Morgan Theater
  

• Uncle Eye & Julia - Bread & Roses Show [+ Show ]
  

  Uncle Eye (Ira) + Julia + 1 rubber chicken Facility: La Casa de las Madres Date: 1-11-10 Host: Sa...Uncle Eye (Ira) + Julia + 1 rubber chicken
  Facility: La Casa de las Madres
  Date: 1-11-10
  Host: Sandy Popovich
  
  Essence Story by Sandy Popovich:
  
  Uncle Eye (Ira) and his partner Julia were full of fun at this shelter for
  battered women and children.
  
  Ira is the supreme entertainer and multi-tasker, singing silly songs with
  his guitar, adding costumes and sound effects along the way, and
  incorporating his rubber chicken - Pollo Elastico.
  
  The children really enjoyed this engaging, positive, friendly, male adult in
  this totally female environment. Throughout the performance, the kids came
  up to Ira and created chaos - touching his guitar, running around, etc. He
  managed the interruptions like a pro, always making them feel safe and never
  missing a beat in his performance.
  
  One of Ira's songs had the theme - "you can make something out of nothing."
  It was about a tailor who kept remaking his coat into something new (a coat
  becomes a jacket, a jacket becomes a scarf, a scarf becomes a hankie, etc).
  The song was the perfect anthem for this group of at risk women. Bread &
  Roses brought happiness and hope to this group of brave women in need of
  change for themselves and their children.
  

• Hyperactive Talking Cows reviewed [+ Show ]
  

  Uncle Eye and the Strange Change Machine offers up a Dr. Demento flavored collection of 13 tunes, an...Uncle Eye and the Strange Change Machine offers up a Dr. Demento flavored collection of 13 tunes, and one very compelling and beautiful song in the 14th slot. The artist winds through perfectly produced songs that give the term 'quirk' a spin while supported with rock vocals and instrumentation - along with a few sound effects and background vocal oohs and ahhs. The titles say most of it, but then the tunes begin and complete the package. The first track, "Ruby the Rescue Cow", is an ode to the Chicago fire. Track 2, "Pollo Elastico", is a tribute to that brand of rubber chicken that can be ridden by a singer. . . Track 4, "Hyperactive Talking Cows" is equally nuts as the lyrics go, 'lets put on our dancing boots, manicure your unibrow, put on your fruit salad suits. .and the grownups sing, sugar and coffee, sugar and coffee. .wearin zip lock pantaloons, i was dancin' with a red balloon. .' Track 7, "Baseball Team from Outer Space", describes the Universe Series should it be played with over confident aliens, 'we're the best team in the universe, we'll come in first'. The final track is a surprise. After all the TMBG-tinged tunes and quirk comes "Captain Tree". True, the topic is a tree with such punnish lyrics as 'leaf your worries behind'..but the writing, performance, and production is that of a gorgeous independent college radio gem. We love the entire album, but the final track seals the deal.

Setlist

45-60 min. set of original tunes
1. I Want To Be My Cat
2.The Plant’s Taking Over-
3. Hyperactive Talking Cows
4. Palace of Wonders (The Library Song)
5. Flamingo Tango-
6. Pollo Elastico
7. Ruby, The Rescue Cow
8. Baseball team from Outer Space
9. Girl’s Club-
10. Recycle Cycle
11. Kitchen is the Heart of the House
12. Slumber Party Baby
13. Pajamas
12. Web of Life
These are all original songs.

Uncle Eye alone may include some covers such as
All Together Now by the Beatles.

Basic Requirements

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