Authors: Talyn Behzad
Young the Giant @ Complex with Lewis Del Mar 02.04
Young the Giant’s latest album, “Home of the Strange,” has proved itself to be one of the best albums the band has released to date, and seeing it performed live is a bucket list–worthy experience that everyone should check off. … read more
Steve Vai @ The Complex 12.10 with Derek Day
What do Frank Zappa, Grand Theft Auto and Ralph Macchio all have in common? Besides being complete icons in their respective fields, they all have ties to one man: Steve Vai. … read more
Honest John Bitters Co. Launch @ The Mandate Press 10.15
If you have ever been mysteriously led to the basement of Bodega and sipped on a cocktail while enjoying the hauntingly beautiful décor, chances are you have been the unknowing test subject of a little endeavor called Honest John Bitters Co. … read more
Eat Drink SLC 2016 @ Tracy Aviary 07.07
Salt Lake City’s second annual Eat Drink SLC kicked off at the Tracy Aviary on Thursday night as I felt a rush of endorphins take over my body thinking about last year’s incredible experience. This event gathers the best food of the valley as they join forces with domestic winemakers to produce a sold-out event that keeps you coming back for more. … read more
Beer & Ballet @ Capitol Theatre 04.14
As if ballet could not be any more amazing to watch, the creative geniuses behind Epic Brewery and Ballet West decided to host one of the best times of my life. The intricate blend of food, beer and ballet mixed together so well that I still find myself spinning in circles thinking about it, as though I was one of the dancers performing an unending pirouette. … read more
Opening Party @ HSL Restaurant 04.13 with cityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Now that Handle Salt Lake (HSL Restaurant) has opened its doors, any food junkie looking to get their fix should never succumb to the siren-like calls of the fast-food chains littering the streets of Salt Lake Valley. Since the HSL opening night party (presented by cityhomeCollective), not a night has gone without me counting the intervals between my last visit to HSL and my next. … read more
UMOCA Opening 2016
The museum-wide UMOCA opening kicked off on Friday night, drawing in hundreds of art lovers from throughout the Salt Lake valley. People from all ages came to check out the masterful works of art created by brilliant minds, such as David Brothers, Yoshua Okón, Andrew Moncrief and Paul Crow. … read more
Beehive Distilling Launch Party @ The State Room 08.02
Beehive Distilling makes their mark in Utah at The State Room providing some well drinks that pair perfectly with special musical guests Charles Ellsworth & The Blue Bourbon Orchestra, Vincent Draper & The Dirty Thirty and Six Feet in the Pine. … read more
Cosmonauts @ The Garage on Beck 04.16 with Black Sea,...
The Cosmonauts perform at The Garage for their tour send-off show. Opening up the night were Super 78 and Black Sea, who were also preparing to hit the open road as well. … read more
Tribal Seeds @ The Depot 04.18 with New Kingston &...
Tribal Seeds, yet again, made the Utah reggae scene come alive with their triumphant return to Salt Lake City featuring special guests New Kingston and Inna Vision. … read more
Annual Mustache & Beard Competition @ Bourbon House 04.27
The annual Mustache and Beard Competition finds its way back to Bourbon House this year bringing out an overwhelming amount of competition who proved tough to match up to. All proceeds for the event go to Bob’s Army in support of MS research … read more
Stephen Marley @ The Depot 05.02 with Jo Mersa, Wayne...
Stephen “Raggamuffin” Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley, returns to Utah to play his Revelation tour alongside his own son Jo Mersa and touring act Wayne Marshall. … read more
