Issues: Issue 229 - January 2008
Bellyography January: Jamileh – January 2008
“Art, the conscious production or arrangement of sounds, color, forms, movements, or other elements…” … read more
The Skid Stops Here: Tyler Bloomquist and the BFC
Recently, in an article in Cycling Utah, Mayoral Elect Ralph Becker was quoted saying, “Salt Lake City should become an urban cycling Mecca.” Like Becker, Tyler Bloomquist, 26, also believes in the Salt Lake City cycling community and has been sparking the cycling fires of others in downtown SLC for over a year now. … read more
Books Aloud! – January 2008
Punk House, Crooked Little Vein and more are reviewed. … read more
Dear Dickheads – January 2008
Take your best shot, Dickheads. … read more
DVD Reviews – January 2008
Dark Funeral, The Ritchie Boys and more are reviewed. … read more
Inversion Trawler: The Psychic Gifts of Sister Liahona Glow
One of Aunt Kate’s flighty friends claims to be psychically gifted. She recently decided she’d conduct a psychic investigation at Weedpatch and try to clear the house of its unsettled energies. … read more
Localized: Funk and Gonzo, Dacho and Sackcloth – January 2008
Localized is SLUG’s monthly local band showcase happening on the second Friday of each month. January’s series features Funk and Gonzo, Dacho and openers Sackcloth and Ashes dropping positive vibes on you January 11th at the Urban Lounge (a private club for members). Tickets are five dollars at the door. Do what you know is best for your life; show up and bust a move! … read more
Loose Joints; Matt Wolf’s Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur...
I first heard Arthur Russell’s music in 2004 when I was driving with a friend to the Spiral Jetty. What was interesting about Russell’s music was that on one hand his voice had the confessional lull of Nick Drake and on the other, gentle dance beats round out a sound that can only be described as singer/dancewriter music. … read more
Mike Brown’s Top 5 Hangovers
I once read somewhere that to be a great writer it helps to have a drinking problem. … read more