The Music Initiative www.themusicinitiative.com Editor-in-Chief: Becca Finley editor@themusicinitiative.com Managing Editor: Kyle Cannon managingeditor@themusicinitiative.com Staff Writers: Jared Booth, Justin Henderson, Nicky Jones, Nancy LaBarbiera, Grayson Sanford, Zach Stanton, TJ Weaver Creative Director: Joel Travis creativedirector@themusicinitiative.com Graphic Designers: Angie Brown, Devin VanTatenhove Cover Photograph by Candie Rockwell Contributing Photographers: Scott Newton/KLRU-TV Logo Design: Martha Martin Director of Media Content: Joe Davies video@themusicinitiative.com Shooters/Editors: Heather Brewer Digital Communications Coordinator: Kara Klein website@themusicinitiative.com Promotions Manager: Carrie Cranford promotions@themusicinitiative.com PR Manager: Acecily Alexander media@themusicinitiative.com Business Development Advisor: Taylor Rains development@themusicinitiative.com Interns: Kelley Floyd, John Kaneday, Courtney Padove, Clare Smith, Oliver Wentworth Office: 253 St. Phillip Street Suite A Charleston, SC 29403 843-277-2483 Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMusicInitiative Follow Us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MusicIntMAG www.twitter.com/TMIMagEditor Watch Us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/themusicinitiativecom
The Music Initiative is a monthly, online magazine produced by a group of music enthusiasts yearning to broaden and expand each reader’s music experience. We believe in the power of music to change a mood and enhance a moment; as well as facilitate change and link the past with the present. This is our community– seeped in passion, creativity and cultural awareness. Within the pages of each issue, we will bring you history, interviews, gadgets, CD reviews, art, new music outlets around the nation, and so much more. Among other exciting music related features, The Music Initiative features fans talking about music. TMI aims to uncover hidden gems found in up-and-coming bands, and also covers nationally recognized musicians and events.