Issue 314 - February 2015 - SLUG Magazine

Transcending Stages with David Porter & Musicians of the Utah Symphony

Transcending Stages with David Porter & Musicians of the Utah...
By Seeth McGavien

There is a good deal of music that tries to transcend traditional elements in order to breathe life into a genre that has become set in its ways. None do it better than MOTUS—Musicians of the Utah Symphony.

Music Interviews

Singing Those Armageddon Blues: An Interview with Power Trip’s Riley Gale

Singing Those Armageddon Blues: An Interview with Power Trip’s Riley...
By Peter Fryer

It was an interview that almost didn’t happen. After not one, but two failed attempts at speaking with Power Trip frontman Riley Gale, it seemed that this piece wasn’t to be. Fortunately, a third go found SLUG and Gale on the phone discussing everything from the awesome, “WTF” lineup of Power Trip’s upcoming tour and new material to graphic novels and the militarization of police.

Music Interviews

The Lamb Of Main Street: Lamb’s Grill
By James Bennett

There’s no question that Lamb’s Grill is a Utah institution. I’m proud to report that it is still going strong. One thing is certain: If they handle breakfast and lunch with the same charm and elegance that they do with dinner, people will still be writing about Lamb’s Grill 96 years from now.

Food Reviews

Gallery Stroll: Mestizo Institute
By Mariah Mann Mellus

Gallery Stroll is like a big love letter from Utah artists to the community. A lot of work and love is poured into each Gallery Stroll, making each month an individual experience—galleries open their doors and invite the public to peruse the art after normal business hours, mingle with the artists and ask as many questions as their hearts desire.

Art | Art and Fashion

SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Matt Bergmann
By Weston Colton

Matt Bergmann had some unfinished business from his story a few months back. In mid-December, Bergmann called me up to shoot “this really long down rail.”

Skate

Localized: Bellrave and Valerie Rose Sterrett
By Kamryn Feigel

This month’s Localized will leave you swooning under Cupid’s spell with some seriously magical ladies. Opening the night will be Officer Jenny. Valerie Rose Sterrett and Bellrave will both be gracing the stage with their beauty and some goth/pop glamour. Bring your babe down to Urban Lounge this Valentine’s Day at 9 p.m., help support Uinta Brewing Co., KRCL 90.9FM and Spilt Ink SLC, and share in the love fest for just $5.

Localized

Mike Brown: My Favorite Presidents
By Mike Brown

This month, I’ve chosen to write about those great men that lead our great country and how they are all great and stuff. These fine men adorn our currency and fuck with it when they are in office. They sometimes act like assholes and are easy targets for everyone to hate, but probably have one of the easiest jobs in the world because other assholes are making the real decisions and doing their job for them.

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