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EDITOR’S LETTER

Music by ASNT
“In Summation”

Is live music finally making a return?

Gosh, I hope so! It sure appears things are moving in the
right direction and venues are booking shows again. As our
staff is mostly comprised of photojournalists whose passion
is live concert photography, we are thrilled to see live shows
Kiki Plesha being booked, tours being planned, and festivals

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF announcing their lineups. During this pandemic, our
magazine has had to rely on stock photography provided
by the bands and artists to accompany our reviews, reports,
and interviews. As they say…the show must go on!

However, I know the staff of ION is looking forward to being
“back in the pit” again and bringing our readers the best of

live concert photography…from our lenses to these pages!

This edition of ION Indie features the incredibly dynamic
Gina Haley. The feature interview was conducted by ION’s
Managing Editor and Senior Photojournalist Marty Haviik.
Check out this incredible artist, who also happens to be the
daughter of the legendary Bill Haley of Bill Haley & His
Comets, inside these pages.

The song streaming during this Editor’s Letter, titled “In
Summation” is by ASNT, from their latest album “Bleed Like
Us: The Evolution of Sorrow.” Featuring the voracious vocals
of Christina Baldwin, ASNT’s sound is derived from prog rock,
goth, and metal. Their music is deliciously dark, multi-
dimensional, and meaningful. Christina is joined by her
talented husband Bruce, and together, they make musical
magic! Learn more at http://Asnt.rocks.

The Fairy Rock Mother Kiki Plesha