May 2015/BASH
Photojournalist Timothy Schumann shared the band BASH with ION and
Michael Rushton captured this cover image. The band is heading out to
L.A. to record their 5th album; leaving El Paso, TX, on June 5th, they should
be gone 2 to 3 weeks. The next appearance is at the TEXAS SHOWDOWN
FESTIVAL, where they are opening for THE OFFSPRING July 19th. Of course,
ION will be covering that entire event. A CD release party is planned in
August at TRICKY FALLS, kicking off an East Coast Tour culminating in New
York. www.bashtheband.com
April 2015/SILVERSEL
Journalist J.B. Bridges brought our readers the feature interview with
SILVERSEL. The band is gearing up for a summer of music. Under exclusive
contract with T&T Management and Booking Agency, they will be
making numerous appearances across the nation with the “SOLDIERS OF
ROCK” Tour, as they join SHANYTOWN—the Van Zant Legacy. SILVERSEL is
also heating up the airwaves, with two songs from their “Battlegrounds”
CD claiming prestigious slots on the National Airplay Charts.
www.silversel.com
March 2015/HAMILTON LOOMIS
Photojournalist Yvonne Day shot this March cover photo and conducted
an insightful interview with talented Bluesman HAMILTON LOOMIS. Music
lovers around his home state of Texas will enjoy seeing Hamilton perform
this month—he then moves on to the Mid-West, Maryland, Virginia and
N. Carolina for Blues Festivals, before traveling across the pond to
perform in Scotland, London, and on various stages all over England.
Check out his tour schedule at: www.hamiltonloomis.com
February 2015/ENEMY OF REALITY
For our February issue, our overseas Journalist and music reviewer Kat
Zee spotlighted the Greek female fronted Symphonic Metal band
ENEMY OF REALITY—with an engaging interview with their enticing singer
Iliana Tsakiraki. Besides releasing their debut album, EOR continues to
dominate Europe, appearing with many notable artists. In fact, the band
has participated in two of the biggest festivals in Europe, featuring
female fronted bands. You can catch up with this busy band at
www.enemyofreality.com or check them out on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/pages/Enemy-Of-Reality-Official/44813857530484