Soon after receiving her Masters Degree in education, the teacher turned artist had a “moment of clarity,” that spurred her to do it herself and start Hot Sauce Records in 2000, her independently financed label. Ellee ven resigned from her teaching position and has since lived by the motto: “nobody can change yesterday but everybody can change today,” and has spread her musical harmonies worldwide.

Her own music is self described as 'groovetonics,' a genre of music she created that fuses elements of pop, rock, and electronica to lift your mood and make you move.  With an album currently in the making, her set at Give Into The Groove is sure to be filled with a mix of fan favorites and new tunes.  Throughout her music career, ellee ven has always made no attempt at being genre specific, instead putting forth an attempt to stretch out and try different ideas without yielding to commercial pressures or trends.

 Building on her mantra that anyone can make a difference through art, ellee ven’s annual Give Into The Groove event has enjoyed increased success. “ I always wanted to do something for other through artist expression, “ says ellee ven. “ Art has the power to really influence people’s lives. 

Give Into The Groove was created in 2001 with "the goal to combine fun and philanthropy and redefine charity for a new generation.  Philanthropy doesn't need a high price tag.  We wanted an event where everyone can afford to be involved!" says ellee ven.

Creator of Give Into The Groove, ellee ven will also be returning to perform for the 4th time in Lexington.  Her positive, conscious music has been heard far and wide, but this artist is much more than a singer.  Her experience is a perfect example to those interested in paving their own way.  ellee ven started with only a dream and is now making upbeat music that is heard all over the world.

Come out on Friday April 26, 2013 to experience the new music of ellee ven and to be a part of Give Into The Groove's 10 year anniversary! 

To experience groovetonics, you can visit

http://www.elleeven.com/