Local Reviews July 2004
Old Mexico
A Mexican bandito by the name of Juaquin Murrieta came to America in the mid-19th century for the California Gold Rush. His family was raped and pillaged by a group of American colonizers and ultimately, his entire family was killed. The perpetrators left him for dead. Murrieta swore revenge. He tracked the men down, and
Spanky Van Dyke: Whipping it back to the SLC scene for primo project action
After four years of the New York thing, J.Majesty front man Spanky Van Dyke is back in Salt Lake. He decided to come back on a whim. “I was here visiting because my sister was graduating from the University of Utah,” Van Dyke said. “I ran into these guys (old band mates/friends) but I didn’t
Zine Goddess – August 2004
Venus Zine Magazine is one of the best zines by and about, though not just for, women. Just because it’s slick and you might (or might not) find in on your newsstand doesn’t mean it’s not edgy. Rather than ramble on about how great it is, let’s just cut to the chase and dive in
Only Crime – August 2004
As American as It Gets: An Interview with Only Crime. The last time I spoke to Russ Rankin, he had successfully turned a goof-off band formed in 1987 to the political powerhouse known as Good Riddance. They had just released Symptoms of a Leveling Spirit, a hard-hitting musical diatribe containing all the necessary punk elements:
Mogwai – August 2004
I Am a Long Way from Home: A conversation with Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite After several days of remarkable confusion, a directive came from the command center. I packed my bags, loaded my vehicle, and proceeded to the office with a cassette tape and an aching desire to converse with Scotland’s finest rock deconstruction outfit, Mogwai. Yet
My Thoughts Before, During, and After Sonic Youth Covered The Stooges
My legs are too old to stand here much longer and I’ve been contemplating pissing my pants since BEFORE the first encore. Two encores? Now really. I don’t care if it IS Thurston Moore’s birthday. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2004
Strolling through galleries in Utah was very difficult some 20-odd years ago. The working class didn’t have time to take in art during the middle of the day, during galleries’ regular business hours. This was a way of keeping the under-educated or “blue collar” person from culture. Until someone said, “Art to the people” and
Dear Dickheads – August 2004
Dear Dickhead, Whose idea was it to insult EVERY letter sent in? It’s makes you look very childish and unprofessional. –Kitty Kitty, You’re absolutely right. It’s not good for us, or our business, if people feel insulted or degraded in any way while dealing with us. We’re all about professionalism here at SLUG Mag, so
Bellydancing – August 2004
Nikia Amira, a favorite dancer from Ogden, Utah has only been dancing for six years. Six years ago she had never watched a belly dance performance. When a friend invited her to a belly dance class, she didn’t think she would like it very much. After one class with Mashara Rabia, she was bitten by
Review: JOKERMAN 8 – RICHARD EMIDIO MELO
JOKERMAN 8 RICHARD EMIDIO MELO Soft Skull Press Street: 08.31.04 One of my favorite books that I was “forced” to read when I was a Freshman at the University was The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey. It was a thrilling ride with a group of Eco-terrorists who took aim at corporations who thrived on
Review: STRAIGHT WHISKY: A LIVING HISTORY OF SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ON THE SUNSET STRIP
STRAIGHT WHISKY: A LIVING HISTORY OF SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ON THE SUNSET STRIP ERIK QUISLING & AUSTIN WILLIAMS Bonus Books Street: 01.13.04 I never knew that David Bowie was beaten to within an inch of his life on September 6, 1974 in a private bar above the Rainbow Bar and Grill by
