Authors: Jessica Davis
Book Reviews – May 2009
Reviews of The Religious Art of Zen Master Hakuin, Hew Screw + Glue: How Things Are Made and Northline! Check out these books! … read more
Compound: If you Hit the Wall, You Have to Take...
House shows are the best way to see live music. Sweaty musicians, and a sweaty crowd come together on a person-to-person basis instead of king-to-peasant basis. In Provo, UT behind the tucked away door of #166 lies the Compound––part time illegitimate venue and current residence of Joey Mayes. … read more
Wesley Johnson
At only 21, Johnson is already making a living recording full time. “I work well with bands my age. It’s easier for them, compared to working with somebody much older. They feel more comfortable, which helps the outcome of their music.” Johnson makes it clear that he’s not just the guy in a band with a studio though, “I’m an engineer, not a hobbyist.” … read more
National CD Reviews – November 2009
National music reviews from Brother Ali, Devendra Banhardt, Fuck Buttons, The Gossip, Immortal, Jookabox, Lewd Acts, The Raveonettes, Sea Wolf, Strike Anyhwere, White Denim and many more. … read more
Signed & Numbered
Leia Bell and Phil Sherburne’s house is the epitome of simple, artistic comfort. Framed prints decorate the walls and two large, loving dogs are the perfect welcoming party. Seated at their table for four, Bell and Sherburne share the beginning of their local poster and frame shop, Signed & Numbered, currently located under Slowtrain, and what’s in store for their relocation into two new locations, opening up early 2010. … read more
Beehive Bazaar
Crafting. If you haven’t heard of the new generation of crafters, the word itself can conjure up images of a granny with knitting needles making pastel fuzzy sweaters. The Beehive Bazaar, produced and founded by Noelle Olpin and the husband-wife team Molly and Duane Call, is a craft fair for those trendy crafters cleverly disguised as mothers, girlies and possibly the cute boy in the freshly screen-printed tee. … read more
Vertical Diner: Jukebox Live
It’s Saturday night and you’re hungry. You’re in the mood to see some live music while you eat, but the only place you can think of is the bar and your hot date happens to be under 21. You drive by a steak house, sushi joint and McD’s and remember she digs being a vegetarian. She hints that the Vertical Diner is a delicious choice. It’s rated second-best vegetarian restaurant in Utah by City Weekly’s annual Best of Utah competition, and to top it off, they’ve added live music every Friday and Saturday night. That’s right, you’ve scored: burger, fries and a shake–without the meat breath when it’s makeout time. … read more
Localized – Fictionist, Bramble and Boots To The Moon
From professional charm to boyish adventures, this month’s Localized features the smooth sounds of Fictionist and the adventurous souls of Bramble on August 20 at the Urban Lounge with opener Boots to the Moon. Only $5. … read more
