Page 4 - ION Indie Magazine MarchApril 2019

EDITOR’S LETTER

Is it Spring yet? Geesh…tough winter!

At least we have a “breath of fresh air” on our March
April 2019 cover and featured in this edition of ION
Indie Magazine, and that is REBECCA DOWNES, the
multi-faceted singer extraordinaire from the UK!
Senior Photojournalist MAL WHICHELOW caught the

Kiki Plesha captivating images and interviewed Rebecca –
who has been awarded the distinct title of “Female
Blues Vocalist of the Year 2018.” Check her out and
you’ll discover why she is so deserving of this honor.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Also, in this issue, ION’s own MARTY HAVIIK has
chronicled his return to the NAMM show in Anaheim,
CA. In these pages, his incredible photography
spotlights the sights at this year’s convention.

I am delighted to announce the launch of a project
that I am proud to have been working closely with
in development, INDIECAST TV! For this issue, I sat
down for an in-depth interview with the founders of
ICTV. Get the 411 on this incredible opportunity
inside these pages!

Finally, you WILL want to read the “Texas Indie Fest
Story” in this issue. ION is honored to be partnering
with this popular festival that takes place in Austin,
Texas during SXSW music week. The organizer of this
indie music event is JEFF POPKA, a valued journalist
on the staff of ION. Jeff’s very honest and personal
backstory as it relates to TIF will no doubt remain in
your memory long after the read!

Kiki Plesha