ION INDIE MAGAZINE June 2016, Volume 25 | Page 17

Senior Photojournalist Timothy Schumann brought our readers Fall 2 Rise. F2R has just finished up playing at SXSW in Austin, TX, and Fiessta Rock Explossion in SATX in support of their recently released EP titled “Breach The Horizon”. Besides working on new music, F2R will be busy doing some heavy gigging locally. They report they are in the final stages planning an East Coast tour in support of the new EP, which will include some of the top venues in various targeted cities; paired with strong local talent. Fall 2 Rise hopes to see many of their friends and fans this year and rock out with them soon! Follow along with Fall 2 Rise at www.fall2riseband.com. The March 2016 feature story on Eric “EQ” Young was penned by Editor-inChief Kiki Plesha. Kiki caught up with the bass man of badassery…and as expected--he’s been BUSY! In fact, the demand for Eric (along with the iconic group ConFunkShun) has reached global proportions…taking him to Billboard Live in Japan. And Eric is not only popular on land, but apparently, equally so at sea—as this sultan of showmanship joined in the festivities on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise—which boasted an exceptional line-up, including a virtual “Who’s Who” in entertainment! You view Eric’s whirlwind schedule at www.facebook.com/OfficialEricEQYoung. Although they just appeared on the April 2016 cover (featured by Senior Photojournalist Gary Carota), much is happening for Southern Experience Band. Besides making appearances, their video “Southern Experience” was selected for an upcoming appearance on. “Jam On ION”—which broadcasts around the world on My Jam TV—the new revolutionary 24 hour music video network. Says SEB: “The response to the article has been amazing. Our fan base immediately started expanding and the compliments have been almost overwhelming. Our most sincere gratitude goes to Kiki, Gary, and all the folks at ION. Your dedication to helping Indie artists is very much appreciated.” Follow SEB at: www.southernexperienceband.com. Having just appeared in ION last month in a feature written by Senior Photojournalist Daniel “The Dagda” Johnson, one might think that there wouldn’t be much to report on Mike Gacek, but rest assured, this popular New England singer/songwriter/musician stays busy! He has a full roster and continues to bring his reflective and multi-dimensional music to his wide fan base. He is additionally working on a new album to be recorded live in studio; while writing new music. We will continue to check in on Mike in the coming year. You can keep up with Mike and his appearances at www.mikegacek.com.