CLC Artist: Tommy Dolph

CLC Artist: Tommy Dolph
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On August 14, you can find Tommy Dolph sitting in a haunted lemonade stand made from the doors of an abandoned house. “I don’t think I’ll have any lemonade for sale … which confuses people,” Dolph says. Although he won’t be selling any delicious lemonade, Dolph will be selling  an army of cardboard wizards, creepy monster hands attached to coffin-shaped boards and a collection of hubcap portraits of classic Americana artists like Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings and Elvis Presley. … read more

CLC Artist: Arash Mafi

CLC Artist: Arash Mafi
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“When you see a stone that calls your name, you just want a piece made out of it,” Arash Mafi tells me. Mafi has transformed the Holladay garage into the workshop where he crafts handmade jewelry for his company, Paisley Dreams. Approximately 20 minutes later, I was watching Mafi create a custom bracelet for yours truly from copper wire and a massive piece of turquoise sea sediment jasper. … read more

Please Take Me Off the Guest List

Please Take Me Off the Guest List
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Over a decade ago, Nick Zinner, Zachary Lipez and Stacy Wakefield were just three people living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, playing in bands. This burgeoning Brooklyn music scene is how the three initially met, and how over time, they would eventually collaborate on four different books together—No Seats on the Party Car, Slept in Beds, I Hope You Are All Happy Now and, most recently, Please Take Me off the Guest List. … read more

Top 5: Black Keys

Top 5: Black Keys
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Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney have crafted something rare and beautiful with the release of Brothers. It’s interesting and engaging from beginning to end and actually seems to have captured the same raw energy that was so exhilarating on their early albums. That isn’t to say Brothers is simply a rehashing. Instead, it’s as if they’ve captured that grit, but polished it up a bit with what they learned working with Danger Mouse on Attack & Release. … read more

A Portrait of a Punk Rock Powerhouse

A Portrait of a Punk Rock Powerhouse
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The early ‘90s in Berkeley, California has become a special time in music history. For Marian Anderson, lead singer of The Insaints and the subject of Lilly Scourtis Ayers’ upcoming documentary, Last Fast Ride, the community of 924 Gilman Street offered temporary comfort, support and a place to play. “Marian was the most extreme example of a troubled kid who found a family through music. The band’s sound was definitely a product of its place and time,” says Ayers. … read more

Localized: Max Pain and the Groovies

Localized: Max Pain and the Groovies
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SLUG Magazine celebrates 22 years at this month’s Localized music showcase! “People like to let out a lot of emotion at our shows. There are people throwing each other around and couples dancing super close to each other,” bass player Jake Brimley says when describing a typical Max Pain show. The description is spot on. … read more

Urban Lounge

Urban Lounge
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In 2008, after nearly a decade of working at Urban Lounge doing sound, Chris Wright became majority owner of one of Salt Lake’s most prominent 21+ venues. “I put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the place over the years. It was a ‘home away from home’ and I just couldn’t imagine Salt Lake without The Urban Lounge,” says Wright. “When I heard it was in jeopardy of going out of business, I put a team together and we were able to [purchase Urban].” … read more

W Lounge

W Lounge
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Casey Staker purchased the W Lounge in April 2004, mostly out of boredom and the opportunity to fulfill a long-time dream of owning a dance club. Since that time, Staker has transformed the small space into one of the hottest indie dance clubs in the city. Rye Rye, Chromeo, Million $ Mano, The Hood Internet and many other notable electro acts have packed the venue and provided club-goers with an intimate live experience, killer sound, low ticket prices and nightly drink specials. … read more

Nobrow Coffee and Tea

Nobrow Coffee and Tea
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In 2006, after half a decade of working as a barista in corporate coffee shops, Joe Evans decided to open his own coffee shop, and Nobrow was born. Although Nobrow is a boutique shop—specializing in coffees made from top-tier roasters around the country like Intelligentsia and Counter Culture—the atmosphere is casual and their espresso delicious. Nobrow is more than a mere coffee shop, it’s also serves a gallery, a practice space for local bands and a meeting space for many groups. … read more

S & S Presents / Kilby Court

S & S Presents / Kilby Court
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Four years ago, Lance Saunders and Will Sartain combined forces to become S&S Productions. Since then, the duo have been booking some of the raddest national talent to play venues in Salt Lake City, Utah. In January 2008, S&S extended their reach beyond booking—becoming owners of Kilby Court and partial owners of Urban Lounge. These days the two venues each host over 25 shows per month. … read more