Authors: Nick Kuzmack
Review: Beale Street Dynasty
Beale Street Dynasty: Sex, Song, and the Struggle for the Soul of Memphis Preston Lauterbach W. Norton and Company Street: 03.30 Beale Street Dynasty is an essential and engaging book that goes into great depth about the glory, success and power of the black community of Memphis, Tennessee. Preston Lauterbach weaves a remarkable tale of
Review: The Saint – Seasons 1 & 2
The release of The Saint seasons 1 & 2 begs nostalgia for an age of highbrow gentlemen and pleasant intrigue. … read more
Nobunny @ Kilby Court 10.17 with The Nods and Breakers
Simply put, Nobunny is an act well worth the wait, but that’s how it is with groups that attain such a cult-like status. … read more
Riot Fest 2015
Arriving at Riot Fest 2015 in Denver, I can’t appreciate the certain irony of the “death before shorts” mantra that I live by. It’s hot as hell, and living by that code may, in fact, be the end of me. … read more
Rock n’ Roll, Love and Death: La Luz’s Weirdo Shrine
After procuring La Luz’s It’s Alive from Albatross Recordings and Ephemera, I took it home, dropped the needle and then soon began to uncontrollably gyrate to the surf-soulful sound of the first track, “Sure is Spring.” … read more
Tinariwen @ Urban 08.13 with JJUUJJUU
If I had to sum Tinariwen up from witnessing their performance, I would have to say theirs is a sound that describes and complements the word “beauty” perfectly. … read more
Review: Crate Digger: An Obsession With Punk Records
Crate Digger is an excellent, fun and engaging read. It is the story of Burrito Records’ Bob Suren’s life of collecting punk records, playing music, running a record store/label, and succeeding and failing. … read more
Rock Against Injustice! – Interview with Jennifer Mccoy
East High School art teacher Jennifer Mccoy has organized the Rock Against Injustice concert to raise money for workshops promoting the powerful combination of the creative arts and social justice. “The event is helping to fund extra money I need for a grant that I’ve applied for next year with … the Center for Documentary,
The Adolescents @ Urban Lounge 07.17 with The Weirdos and...
This evening holds a promise of excitement from two legendary groups who’ve helped build the foundation of punk—The Weirdos and The Adolescents. … read more
Jimmy Cliff @ The Depot 09.15 with Cool Jordan, Ethan...
As I am ever the hopeless-romantic, the iconic image of Jimmy Cliff as the outlaw Ivanhoe “Ivan” Martin with the ready, go stance with guns drawn plays into my love for the rebel. My true appreciation for Cliff began with seeing him star as an aspiring reggae artist who turns outlaw (Martin) in the legendary film Harder They Come. … read more
Jack Name: Interview with a Shadow
Having just completed his European tour, Jack Name (Fictional Boys, White Fence) was taking time off to hang out and give SLUG the ins and outs before embarking on his United States tour with Dent May. … read more
19th Anniversary of Trent Harris’ Plan 10 From Outer Space...
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is putting on an exhibit celebrating the cult filmmaker Trent Harris, which is open free to public. The exhibit opened on January 17 and will run until April 26. Included in this celebration was the free screening of Harris’ sci-fi satirical interpretation of Mormon history, Plan 10 From Outer Space, followed by a book signing. … read more
