ION INDIE MAGAZINE June 2016, Volume 25 | Page 8

JB BRIDGES JB is Managing Editor and a Senior Photojournalist for ION Indie— along with a co-founder of the publication. He has written two columns for ION, “Twelve Bars Stars”--reporting on independent Blues music, and “Venue on the Menu”--which spotlights music venues worldwide. He has authored several cover and feature articles and writes our “ReverbNation Artist of the Month” column. His photography predominately focuses on independent artists, and with his recent relocation, his lens is turned to the many talented artists of all genres in the Atlanta area. JAY PETSKO Our “Jersey Boy” Jay is ION’s Art Director and also serves as Producer of our independent music video show, “Jam On ION”. He has also become a respected Journalist for ION, penning articles on Ryche Chlanda, Tony Bongiovi, St Laz, Anthony Krizan, and a cover feature on Hip Hop’s Dr G…amongst others. He is a busy graphic designer and owns the business Soft Edge Designz. Jay has been developing both his photography and videography skills and often lends these talents to ION and other projects. JERE PERRY Our Broadcast Media Coordinator and founding member of ION, Jere (aka JP Rawk) handles all aspects of our music forwarding program—in which we share the music we stream in our magazine with our numerous broadcast partners in an effort to get independent artists exposure through radio airplay. Jere is a Senior Journalist for ION and also a photographer and the owner of JP Rawkin Photography. He has produced several popular cover features for ION—including our Another Lost Year, True Violet, Outlaws & Moonshine, Jasmine Cain and Crucifix editions. Jere makes his home in North Carolina.