Carleigh Carmichael is a local writer who’s philosophy is “Why buy it for more when you can make it for less?”.

Donna DeRonde

Donna DeRonde is a full-time mom of two and an avid lifelong video game player. She enjoys saving the world just as much as controlling her virtual dollhouse. When not juggling kids, work and gaming she enjoys sci-fi/fantasy and shoe shopping.

Jacquelyn Everett

Jacquelyn is a local writer who is trying to stick to her New Year’s Resolution. You can hear her repeating to herself, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!”

Amber Flowers

Amber Flowers is a photographer, digital artist and writer most known for her infrared photography and the ‘fine art’ feel to her work. She is a member of The League of Creative Infrared Photographers and Founder of Southern Kentucky Photographer’s Club. Amber resides in Glasgow KY with her husband, two children and several pets. You can learn more about her on her website: www.soulgazephotography.com

Chris Houchens

Chris is the Online Director for all the online properties of the Daily News including bgdailynews.com, The Amplifier, and Soky411.biz. He is also a freelance marketing speaker, writer, and blogger. Find out more at http://www.ChrisHouchens.com

Franne J.

Franne J. has lived in 5 major cities and 7 states, but has always loved this area and considered Bowling Green home. She’s been a part of and writing about the local art and music scene, off and on, since the mid-90’s. Find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/people/Franne-Jennings/610728260

Ronnie Jaggers

Ronnie has been a master crafter and fine artist for years. Her work can be seen on chiseledfeaturesstudio.webs.com. She reminds other artists Trust the beauty of your art, for if you see the beauty, others will too. To be considered for the featured artist call Ronnie at 791-3505 or email chiseledfeaturesstudio@yahoo.com

Kim Mason

Kim started the Amplifier in 1995 and began publishing online the same year. In 2007 she joined the Daily News bringing the publication with her and continues to serve as its Content Manager and as a Daily News Online Specialist. She has three children. Kim’s other endeavors include web design and Executive Director for the BG International Festival. BGInternationalFest.com | www.kimmason.ky.net .

Kevin “Mello Joe” Mercer

Kevin “Mello Joe” Mercer is a former radio personality and a lifelong gamer. You can find him on Xbox Live and Playstation Network, Gamertag: Mellojoe. View the world as he sees it at www.youtube.com/user/mellojoe. www.myspace.com/charlesk

Jack Montgomery

Jack Montgomery is a librarian, author and associate professor at Western Kentucky University where he handles bookings for musical acts in University Libraries, Java City coffeehouse. Jack has also been a professional musician since 1969 and performs with a celtic quartet called Watersprite. Visit him at www.MySpace/shadowdancerjack or www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=41116310

Jeff Noise

STRIPWAX is the world’s only comic strip record review, created weekly by Jeff Noise and Team STRIPWAX deep in the bowels of the Noise Media Labs! Formerly known as HOST on the (almost) pirate music television program NOISE BAZAAR from 1990 to 1996, Jeff Noise left the states in 1997 to rule a remote Phillipine island colony until 1999. He returned to the US and began STRIPWAX in 2000. www.stripwax.com/ or www.myspace.com/stripwax

David Nuckols II

David has made physical fitness and healthy living a lifelong quest.  He is the owner of a local fitness studio in Bowling Green.  He holds a M.S. in Excercise Science from WKU and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Pennman

Pennman bought his first 45 at age nine and has been hooked on rock ever since. He has spent much of his disposable income on music, especially live performances. He writes reviews of the shows he sees and keeps a keen lookout for upcoming shows in or near Bowling Green. He has a BA in Communications, specializing in journalism, and has dabbled in music himself, both as a player and instructor. Find more of Pennman’s work at www.associatedcontent.com/user/165511/pennman.html and visit him on www.myspace.com/pennman_bg and www.facebook.com/pennman

John Redick

John Redick was and is a boomer audio-phile of extreme proportions. He is a hairdresser who works at the Cache Salon in B.G. His one fantasy in life has always been to be a black disc jockey.

————Past Contributors————

The following have contributed to the Amplifier in the past. Their articles can be found in our archives or featured story index.

Jim Baird

Jim Baird has worked and traveled throughout the mid and south U.S. He has been a photographer for over 30 years and has recently turned his hobby into a second career.

Bratcher

Bratcher can be heard 12n-3p M-F, 9a-2p Saturdays, and Sunday nights @ 9p with Beth Black on The Local Show on 103.7 The Point. For more Bratcher info check out www.myspace.com/fatpunkbastard or www.1037thepoint.net

Mike-C

Mike-C is a musician, producer and hopeful author who is working towards launching a successful debut album and learning about how to compete in the Winter Olympics and working on his first controversial novel directed towards American big business chains. visit him on the web at www.myperfectapathy.com/ or on myspace at www.myspace.com/myperfectapathy

Aaron Dugger

Aaron Dugger has worked as a park ranger, freelance writer, and Spanish teacher. He recently earned his master’s degree from Western Kentucky and is currently a reference librarian at the Warren County Public Library. http://dugger.aaron.googlepages.com/home

Brandon Fant

Brandon Fant is a producer and artist who manages the record label Unknown Famous Productions. Hear his music and contact him for interviews at www.myspace.com/sweendip or sweendip@yahoo.com

Mark Griffin

Mark is the publisher of Quake (http://www.myspace.com/quakezine), President of the Logan County Arts Council and a photographer, writer and historian who lives in Russellville.

Laura Hagan, Attorney at Law

Laura Hagan is an attorney practicing with the firm of Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle & Van Zant with offices in Bowling Green and Elizabethtown. She is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and her practice involves assisting individuals with their intellectual property needs, such as patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights. She can be reached at (270) 782-8160 or at lhagan@kscvlaw.com.

Clay B. Hodges

Clay is a native of Bowling Green Kentucky and proud of his Hillbilly/Irish lineage. He studies Creative Writing and Religious Studies at WKU. He loves his dogs Apollo and Prudence. He is comfortable only when outdoors and on the water. And his food must have hot sauce.

Jeremy Hohman

Jeremy is the writer, producer and host of GameBytes a 30 minute weekly game news and review show. Jeremy is currently traveling across the U.S. hosting gaming competitions for GameZnFlix at the Midnight Gaming Championship 2007. To see where Jeremy will be simply go to www.gameznflix.com

India Hooks

India Hooks is WKU graduate, singer and mother as well as the owner of Big Fun www.bigfun-llc.com a party and event planning service.

Koufax

Koufax is the host of Local Shots every Wednesday night on Revolution 91.7.

Scott A. Lewis

Scott A. Lewis is the Director of Marketing and Development at the Shutterbug Photo Mall in Bowling Green; the only stand alone photography lab in South Central Kentucky. Although he’d like to take all of the credit, he must say thank you to Carol and Terri in his office for their contributions to this article.

Marilyn Mattingly

Marilyn Mattingly worked thirty years for the Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives as a reference librarian. She is now a reference librarian at the Warren County Public Library and is the group leader for one of the existing Great Books discussion groups.

Mitchell Plumlee

Mitchell Plumlee is a writer and musician. His blog can be found at www.blindbutnowisee.blogspot.com

Mike-C

Mike-C is a musician, producer and hopeful author who is working towards launching a successful debut album and learning about how to compete in the Winter Olympics and working on his first controversial novel directed towards American big business chains. visit him on the web at www.myperfectapathy.com/ or on myspace at www.myspace.com/myperfectapathy

Jeremy Richey

Jeremy is a student at W.K.U. working on finishing an English Degree. He has a lifelong interest in film and music and writes daily on my favorites at www.mooninthegutter.blogspot.com

He also has a side project dedicated to the neglected career of Nastassja Kinski at www.nostalgiakinky.blogspot.com Visit him at www.myspace.com/jeremy_richey

Kara Ripley

Kara Ripley is a librarian at the Warren County Public Library in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She earned her BA in English and Philosophy and her Masters in Library Science from Indiana University. Kara lives with her husband Matt, and spends most of her time reading and/or knitting.

Husky Stache

The comedy team Husky Stache is: Jason Harbison, Chris Tabor, Jeff Wilson, Chris Kitchens, Rob Levesque, Todd Stone, LeeAnne and Sara McKinney. See more Husky Stache at www.youtube.com/HuskyStache

Tommy Starr

Tommy Starr is the host of Home Cookin’ with Tommy Starr which airs every Sunday night at 7pm on D-93. Visit him at www.myspace.com/emaheevul

Galen A. Smith Sr.

Galen A. Smith Sr., is a native of Memphis, Tenn., has lived in Bowling Green with his wife and son since 1988. His web-site is www.myspace.com/galenasmithsr

Sundance

Sundance records as “Xcess” and “Rat Gibson”. He is a promoter and works with Darkside Records in Bowling Green. He runs a graphic design company for Serial Killin Records based in New Mexico called SKR Designz producing inexpensive, quality work. myspace.com/xcessmusic, myspace.com/ratgibson, myspace.com/skrdesignz

Don Thomason

Don Thomason is a writer and musician living in Dunbar. Visit him at www.myspace.com/donthomasonmusic

Kathy Thomason

Kathy is an avid reader and runs a successful jewelry design business at www.brightfacedesigns.ecrater.com

Jeffrey Sweeney

Jeffrey is the General Manager of FYE; a local musicologist and pop culture guru.

Wesley Adam Willoughby

Wesley Adam Willoughby is a Business Management and Communication major at WKU. He hails from Scottsville and books hardcore shows in the area. His band, The Sanctity of Marriage, composed of high school friends, has played over 200 over them. www.myspace.com/weshimself, www.myspace.com/thesanctityofmarriage