It's One World Beat With Innovation

Santa Monica, CA (INNOVATION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP) - Innovation Entertainment Group presents an evening of Latn-Rock-Soul and Reggae music performed by three amazing groups: Taniq, Global Groove Collective with Kwanza Jones, and Ellipsis:

Taniq is a Soul/HipHop duo with roots in the classic tradition of "stepping" in Chicago. Their sound has been compared to The Brand New Heavies, Prince, Jill Scott and A Tribe Called Quest. They are fast becoming a fixture in the live performance venues around the country.

Kwanza Jones and the Global Groove Collective provide polyphonic, polyrhythmic harmonies that display the strength and brilliance of unaccompanied voices. The songs to be performed on the evening of the festival were inspired by Kwanza's climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and celebrate the richness and diversity of African, Latin and Western pop cultures. There are no words to describe the innovation in performance by this group as well as its leader.

The music of Ellipsis, like that of Kwanza Jones, is both timeless and universal. Armed with the rhythmic culture of their hometown, New Orleans, the band's groove and muscle is colored with funk, reggae and rock. On their latest studio release "But A Breath," the lead vocalist brandishes vocals that many musicians would envy. It combines raw energy and pure passion. And was a favorite among their audiences at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

We are especially happy to have the group Ellipsis on the program because following Hurricane Katrina the band was dispersed across the country for several months. They recently reunited for a tour that includes only one performance in Los Angeles.
In addition, Innovation Entertainment group will present original artwork by Christopher James Taylor from Australia.

Venue: Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd (11th Street & Wilshire)
Santa Monica CA 90401
Tel. (310) 393-6611
Time: 8:30 pm
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2006

Advance tickets available online at: www.templebarlive.com or charge by phone at 1 (800) 594-TIXX (8499). Cover charge at the door is $10. Temple Bar is an over 21 venue.
For additional information, call (310) 393-6611 or go to www.globalgroovemusicfest.com.