Cider Mag July/August 2014 Issue 41 | Page 4

Cider Press Dear Cider Readers, With more and more music festivals coming into the local music scene each year, this July issue of Cider Mag has evolved into a Summer Music Festival Issue, which made it hard to get it out sooner, as there seemed to always be one more festival to cover, be a part of, attend, or sponsor. This past month we had writers and photographers hopping all over NH, VT and even western Mass, sometimes in the same weekend, to get the great stories and stunning images that fill the following pages of this issue. We even got in on the brewers festival scene, too! I have to say that this last month felt long and packed, and it’s no wonder, when I look at all the complex and exciting content that Cider Mag has created, and that I’ve been able to be a part of. This Summer Music Festival Issue has brought along with it a lot of new partnerships for Cider Mag, as we have been asked to sponsor many upcoming events, including two very meaningful benefits, the Fest for Wes (July 19, Hartland, VT) and Uplift Music Festival (July 26, Greenfield, NH), among others. For Cider Mag supporting a good cause and giving back to the community is a major priority, and a great way for us to “act locally.” Cider Mag will also be a sponsor for Wheelerstock for Cystic Fibrosis (Sept. 9th, Croydon, NH). Our Facebook page is very active now, with plenty of ticket giveaways for these festivals and more happening every week. I am also very excited to branch out of the NH and VT area a little, and work with Gathering of the Vibes (July 31-Aug 3, Bridgeport, CT) and the Vibe Tribe. Cider Mag will be giving away a pair of tickets to GOTV via Facebook (facebook/cidermag) or Twitter (@ cidermag) at some point within the upcoming weeks, so make sure to stay connected with us to win! As part of the GOTV coverage, Brett and I will be at the festival the first weekend in August, on the ground, doing live updates on cidermag.com/blog, posting photos on Facebook and Instagram, and getting exclusive video footage and interviews for the Cider Mag YouTube Channel. And finally, do not miss my exclusive interview—more like a great conversation for me—with Slightly Stoopid’s drummer RyMo. He shares his thoughts on their upcoming Boston and GOTV shows, touring, recording a new album (with tons of new material), and much more! As a big fan of Stoopid, this interview—along with this entire issue—is certainly a highlight in my career, and I hope you enjoy reading it, as much as I enjoyed writing it! Juliana Wilson Editor Publishers Juliana and Brett Wilson Editor Juliana Wilson Sales Brett Wilson (603)-801-4477 [email protected] Graphic Design James Mistchmyer Staff Writers Niki Heacock Angela Magoon Nick Mini Ryan McGrath Phill Andrews Stacy Garrison Chris Bardwell Contributing Writers Krisheana Lynnaca Hale John Powell Lakin Croteau Jessica Burgess Intern Marie Simoneaux Cider Mag P.O. Box 33 New Ipswich, NH 03071 [email protected] www.cidermag.com facebook.com/cidermag Twitter & IG: @cidermag Publishing copyright laws and regulations All material copyrighted to Cider Magazine. All rights reserved. Cider Mag is produced 12 times per year. All information included in Ci