LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Music by Kaz Hawkins“ This Is Me”
February is associated with the emotion of love, as we celebrate Valentine’ s Day during this month. This issue of ION presents an artist that we are confident you will love— and that is the multidimensional singer / songwriter and Northern Ireland’ s own KAZ HAWKINS! You cannot read her story of strife and survival— and her testament to the power of the human spirit--and NOT be moved! ION loves Kaz Hawkins … and so will you! It was my honor to interview and spend time with this beacon of talent and tenacity during her U. S.“ Shake The States” promotional tour. Read all about Kaz in this February issue … and fall in love!
Also in this issue is the electrifying photography by Senior Photojournalist LISA BOEHM of the CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES, the dynamic photos of MEGADETH by Senior Photojournalist DANIEL JOHNSON, and additionally, we have the special coverage of the CD release party for ANTHONY KRIZAN’ S“ Dust and Bone”— provided by ION Indie Magazine’ s Art Director JAY PETSKO— with a special thanks to ESTELLE MASSRY of COUCOU PHOTOGRAPHY for lending her lens to the cause! And, as always, we bring you some of the hottest independent artists today— all presented in an entertaining and informative interactive format! While you are meandering our pages, also take a moment and check out this month’ s“ Video Spotlight Artist” and all of the videos in our“ Artists to Watch” section. I’ m sure you’ ll agree … they are worth watching!
“ Music isn’ t what I do, it’ s who I am. Music is a life force that beats within. It permeates the senses and encompasses the spirit. Music transcends. It heals the heart, purges the soul and provides refuge from pain. Music is immortal.” ~ The Fairy Rock Mother
Kiki Plesha CEO / Editor-in-Chief The Fairy Rock Mother ION Indie Magazine
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