LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Music by CRUCIFIX “Steal My Shine”
This Editor—along with Managing Editor for ION, JB BRIDGES, were out and about to cover some local live music—something
that we don’t get the opportunity to do very often. The occasion was the appearance of our featured band from last month,
SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE—along with singer/songwriter MICHAEL TRACY—in Marietta, GA. You will find JB’s photo layout
inside this issue capturing some of the evening’s highlights. Thank you to these talented artists for a night of exceptional
entertainment and gracious southern hospitality! Also, we’d like to extend our gratitude to ANITA SAYAGO of EDANA
ENTERTAINMENT for making all the arrangements. Y’all (southern) RAWK!
The featured artist for this magnificent May issue is New England singer/songwriter MIKE GACEK—brought to you by ION
Senior Photojournalist DANIEL “THE DAGDA” JOHNSON. This busy performer is well-known to his wide fan base for his bluesy
Americana/Pop/Rock sound and story-telling songs. Learn all about Mike Gacek inside this issue!
Congratulations to TWISTERS MUSIC! Our own JERE PERRY, Senior Journalist and Broadcast Media Coordinator for ION, was
on hand for this valued promotional partner’s “Birthday Bash”. Jere presents his report on this momentous occasion for the
readers of ION in these pages. We are stoked to announce that the Owner/DJ of Twisters Music, BRUCE LENZI, is expanding
his role with ION as our “Godfather of Florida”—so to speak. Bruce will be our acting liaison for music coverage in the Florida
region. I’d like to express my gratitude to Bruce for his continuing support of this magazine and all of his efforts on behalf of
ION. Puh-Pow!
Senior Photojournalist TIMOTHY SCHUMANN is all settled in with his new photography gig in the French Quarter of New Orleans
and is back in the saddle with his captivating concert photography. His coverage of the DISTURBED show at THE HOUSE OF
BLUES is here in these pages for your viewing pleasure!
You will also find a couple of other talented folks you might recognize in this May issue--JOE SATRIANI, LITA FORD and LIZZY
HALE of HALESTORM all “struck a pose” for Senior Photojournalist MARK MYERS. You will find Mark’s electrifying photography
inside. Also, congratulations are in order to Mark, on the opening of his new photography studio, MARK MYERS
PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 40 Thorndike Street, Concord, NH. You can learn more about rockstar photog Mark’s new studio
by visiting his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MarkMyersPhotography or book a session with him by phoning 603290-2546.
I have no clever closing words this month—except for…Rest in Peace, sweet Prince.
Kiki Plesha
CEO/Editor-in-Chief
The Fairy Rock Mother
ION Indie Magazine