S E G, Sweetwine Entertainment Group proudly presents
the ‘Love & Light Tour’ featuring two of their most
innovative artists –  reggae messenger, JOSEPH ISRAEL
& the Northwest’s best hip-hop/reggae/electronica
artist, LAFA TAYLOR, to Northern California in
mid-September. With a blend of conscious, sometimes
political, and change-inspiring lyrics with entrancing
beats and show-stopping, hip-shaking rhythms, the
‘Love & Light Tour’ is not-to-miss.

Light & Love Tour featuring
JOSEPH ISRAEL & LAFA TAYLOR

September 16 – Humboldt Brews – Arcata
September 17 – 19 Broadway – Fairfax
September 18 – Blue Lamp – Sacramento
September 19 – Mojito’s – San Francisco – (19 is Lafa
only – supporting EOTO)
September 20 – Starry Plough – Berkeley
September 21 – Coopers – Nevada City

More info at www.sweetwinegroup.com
www.myspace.com/sweetwinegroup
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Joseph Israel Bio:
"Mixing Rock, Jazz, and Folk to a Rockers Reggae Bass,
Joseph Israel is a musician who knows the past with an
eye on the future." -Relix Magazine Jan 2008

"Message Music delivered with the energy of youth and
a Faith that eschews all boundaries." -Beat Magazine
Vol.26, 2007 May 20th, 2008.

The universal power and appeal of Israel’s Music is
bringing all types of people together in this time of
spiritual awakening. "A Feeling of true hope for the
human race and a promise of good things to all people
of goodwill is the message in this Roots music." says
Israel. His music is full of soulful songwriting and
acoustic guitar with Gospel harmonies and hard-core
reggae drum and bass.

Joseph Israel’s music has also recently taken root in
the Hasidic and messianic groups around the world
thanks to heavy rotation on Yati radio
(www.yatiradionetwork.com). As a student of Torah
(Hebrew scripture) and the teachings of Moshiyach
(messiah ) Yahshua of Nazereth, Israel is a unique
artist making musical waves with this, as many people
are saying "messianic reggae."

Joseph Israel & band will be playing crowd favorites
from the Gone are the Days album (Israel’s debut CD
which reached  #11 on reggae Billboard Charts, 2007),
and the Teach Your Children Restore Humanity (acoustic
EP on iTunes exclusive). Joseph Israel will also use
this tour to bring in some new songs (unreleased
material), that is being considered for the upcoming
new album.  www.josephisrael.com
www.myspace.com/josephisrael

Lafa Taylor Bio:
A world traveler based in Oregon, Lafa Taylor is a
rapidly up and coming Northwestern emcee/producer.
Choosing to rhyme about current issues in a positive
and constructive way, his music carries a message of
inspiration for all walks of life. You can’t help but
feel good after attending a Lafa Taylor show!

Lafa’s bass heavy hip-hop beats mixed with reggae,
electronica and funk, never fail to get the dance
floor moving. His verbal style ranges from sweet
melodic vocals to tongue twisting rapid rhymes. He is
also known for his intricate beat boxing, and creates
live on the spot beats using his voice and a guitar
looper pedal. Lafa’s live show is energetic, dynamic
and unique. He has a great talent for connecting with
his audience and working with the energy of the crowd.

In the summer of 2003, at age 17, Lafa single handedly
produced and released his debut album “Life Music”. In
2004 he released “Hot Winter”. A step into a new realm
of music making, Lafa created this multimedia album
while spending the winter in his father’s country of
Costa Rica, with a portable studio in his backpack.

Next Lafa headed out to conquer Japan. There he joined
the multi-platinum band “Def Tech” on a 26-city, sold
out tour. Lafa’s song “Lift Up” with Def Tech has seen
major success in Japan. It was licensed for a Sony
Ericsson commercial and the music video saw heavy
rotation on MTV Japan and Space Shower. Lafa’s third
disc, “Different” has been a huge success, and brought
joy and inspiration to many. Not only are the lyrics
witty, uplifting and thought provoking, but the
production showcases Lafa’s maturing skills as
beatmaker and producer.

Well loved by many, Lafa is rapidly making a name for
himself on the west coast, opening for big names as
well as headlining his own sold out shows. Watch for
this international man of music as he continues to
spread love and positive vibrations wherever he goes.
www.lafataylor.com www.myspace.com/lafataylor

More info at www.sweetwinegroup.com
Press Inquiries – Amy Shapas of So You Can
831-479-0711 amy@soyoucan.com

Amy Shapas
So You Can
831-479-0711 p
831-479-4242 f
amy@soyoucan.com
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