December 2004
Localized: Skint
December’s Localized is an Ogden showcase. Although all of the bands play distinctly different music and are obviously from Ogden, none of them, shockingly, are metal. Ghundi will open for Skint and Invisible Rays at Urban Lounge Dec. 10. SKINT Jason Rollins – Drums George Evans – Bass Hal Rarick – Guitar Jayson – Lead
Revolution Thrives as One of the Only Snowboard Manufacturers in...
Few people are aware that pretty much every snowboard in stock at the local shop is manufactured overseas. You just might be astonished to find that the largest and one of the few snowboard manufactuers that exists in North America is located in Orem, Utah. … read more
Adjusting the Sights: Local Artists Steve Larson and Jason Jones
Artisan Frameworks and Gallery is currently displaying a show entitled “Four Every Season” with landscape painters Jason Jones, Steve Larson, Cassandra Parsons and M’lisa Paulson. SLUG sat down with Jason and Steve to catch up on their scintillating careers. SLUG: You draw a lot from the Utah landscapes, but where have you gone recently out
Wasted Life – December 2004
YDI Will Fuck Your Spotlight Up and Make You BleedAre you ready? All right! Ready to die? Not without a fight! I am not your mindless sheep Follow no shepherd to the slaughter I can make blood flow like water I think murder day and night But you can’t put me away Not without a
My Parents’ Favorite Band and the Gimme Gimmes: Interview w/...
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes really need no introduction—you should know their shtick by this point. Just in case you don’t: Swingin’ Utters’ Spike Slawson (vocals), NOFX’s “Fat” Mike (bass), Joey Cape and Dave Raun from Lagwagon (guitar and drums, respectively), and former No Use for a Name and current Foo Fighters member Chris Shiflett (guitar) don their finest attire, drink too much, and crank out skate-punk covers of just about everything. … read more
Take the Fall – December 2004
“I smashed my head against the wall, I don’t bleed at all. … I’ve forgotten how to feel, is any of this real/I’ve got suicide intent.” –Austin Parton (singer/guitarist, Take The Fall) “Something that differentiates us from other bands is our songwriting,” Austin explains. “Every song you’ll hear on our CD is a true story.”
Extending Soul: Who is Ron Carroll?
From being a choirboy to an award-winning vocalist, Chicago native Ron Carroll not only can play classical saxophone, clarinet, trombone and trumpet, but he’s been on Billboard charting and DJ-ing house music for over a decade. Find out who he is in this SLUG exclusive interview. SLUG: Who is Ron Carroll? Ron Carroll: A-jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none kind
Touch It, Turn It to Gold: Jared Gold Brings Vivacious...
In a warehouse space full of clothing patterns, racks of jackets and skirts, boxes of scarves, enormous computer screens, sewing machines and genuinely interesting-looking people, a man with a full-length wool coat and camouflage pants directs the operation. He is the Idaho-born, Los Angeles fashion scene-weaned, fashion world upstart Jared Gold. With a new retail
Katchup – December 2004
For the month of December, there are also plenty of discounts to be had out there for charities at different resorts. Here are a few chances to help the needy and help your wallet. … read more
Dear Dickheads – December 2004
Dear Dickheads, I have just one question, what in the Hell is “revival rock?”It sounds like something Rolling Stone or MTV might have come up with. Here’s what Random House has to say about the word “revival”: re.viv.al , n. 1. the act of reviving. 2. the state of being revived. 3. restoration to life,
Bellydancing – December 2004
When I watch Shahravar dance, I am transported to another time and place: to exotic lands, spicy scents and multi-layered earthy music. There is magic and mystery in her interpretations, and an absolute excellence of technique. Her performances are always unique and beautiful, which comes from her obvious joy and delight in dancing, and translates
Contributor Limelight: Nick James
Nick James has been writing his Headphones column for SLUG Magazine for an entire year bringing a spicy, rare taste of DJ music culture to Salt Lake City. … read more
