October 2016
Spooky tales weave through our October 2016 issue, while Central 9th, City Salt, Max Pain and the Groovies and more haunt the pages of SLUG …
Talking with TAUK
TAUK has mastered a funk-fusion sound that immediately reminds me of bands like Lettuce and Snarky Puppy. TAUK will be in SLC on Oct. 18 at the State Room for their upcoming winter tour. … read more
SLUG Holiday Comix – October 2016
SLUG Holiday Comix October 2016 … read more
Devils Among Us: The Satanic Temple in the Beehive State
The Satanic Temple is a non-theistic, non-supernatural religious organization founded by Lucien Greaves and Malcolm Jarry. TST focuses its principals on the literary Satan, who is a character that exudes self-worth, wisdom and an inalienable sense of justice. Learn more about the Utah Chapter of The Satanic Temple here.
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Blue Poblano: The Strong, Silent Type
Whether you’re ordering the Dang Quesadilla or a Vegetarian Taco, the Blue Poblano has all the qualities of a great, local taquería. … read more
Bloodshot Bill: A One-Man Riot
“I just think of myself as the human jukebox, just a noise-making, and hopefully, you like the noise I make,” says Bloodshot Bill. Hailing from great Montreal, Bill has been raging on the rockabilly scene since ’98—and this October, Bill will light up the stage in Salt Lake City and Ogden. … read more
Don’t Go Down by the Water: The Drownings at Hobbs...
If you could see far into the water, only 30 feet deep, you probably wouldn’t see the hands ready to pull you under, ready to roll your struggling body into the black loam like a wallet into a back pocket. Read more about the legends behind Hobbs Reservoir. … read more
Salt Lake City Shred Fest
Shred Fest, a “pray for snow” festival, will be held for the first time in Salt Lake City this year at Liberty Park on Nov. 5. James Fleege, founder of the SLC Shred Fest, says, “We really believe that Shred Fest can also be a positive addition for the locals.” Salt Lake City agrees. … read more
Max Pain and the Groovies: The Grease Moving East
Max Pain and the Groovies have used Salt Lake City as a platform to catapult themselves into a realm of success that they had never envisioned for the band—they’re headed east, to the Big Apple, this fall after their release of new album, “Ancient Grease,” on Oct. 28 at Urban Lounge. … read more
Mike Brown: Ghost Hunting in the SLUG Office
Mike Brown thought that he’d go ghost hunting, but Badass Spirit Outlaws showed that spirits are actually a diverse bunch. Read more about SLUG’s haunted office and building here. … read more
BMX Photo Feature: Rex Carroll
Rex Carroll – Gap to Wallride – SLC, Utah … read more
Beer of the Month: 2X4 Double IPA
What I found was not beastly, but was in fact a miraculous blending of malt and hops. When I found out that this beer was making its way south to Utah, I had to snag a fresh can and write it up for y’all. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Dakoda Osusky
Dakoda Osusky – Backside Disaster – Utah County … read more
