Surviving the “nu metal” press tags, a fatal car accident, which put longtime bassist Chi Cheng out of commission, and a slew of studio problems, Deftones have emerged triumphant, confident and, since the 2010 release of Diamond Eyes, wholly invigorated. SLUG chatted with Deftones Keyboardist and DJ Frank Delgado about the upcoming album, their new approach to recording and his own musical genesis. … read more
Diego’s Umbrella, Vokab Company @ State Room 10.09
I was lubed up just enough for San Francisco gem Diego’s Umbrella. Bejeweled gloves ablaze under the disco ball, Vaughn Lindstrom lifted his arms toward the ceiling in a slow arc. Benjamin Leon took his place at the makeshift snare set, looking severe, and Jake Wood tromped over to the full drum-set, also intimidating. … read more
West Elm Grand Opening
Those who see City Creek as a massive pavilion for out-of-state businesses would do well to check out the local culture shock taking presence right on Main Street, as West Elm are incorporating Utah-made goods into the showroom lines of their fall collection to celebrate the grand opening of their SLC location. … read more
Takács Quartet @ Libby Gardner Hall 10.11.12
The Libby Gardner Hall was definitely a proper venue: While the Takács Quartet still had plenty of room to spare on the stage, their performance was so rich with spirit and animation that it never overwhelmed. The acoustics of the space allowed audience members sitting anywhere to be able to hear just as well as if you were seated in the front row, which doubtlessly contributed to the intimacy that comes along with a chamber music performance. … read more
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day Only In Theaters Oct. 17
Celebration Day is the opportunity I’ve waited for since falling in love with Led Zeppelin back in high school: a chance to see them live! … read more
The Hood Internet @ Urban Lounge 10.11 with Body Language, Kid Static, Nasty Nasty
My main reason for attending the show, Hood Internet took the stage minus member Steve Reidell and reminded me why I love them. They revealed a sick light set up behind the DJ table that reminded me of the child’s game Star Brite, especially with Urban Lounge completely blacked out. … read more
The Jezabels, Yukon Blonde @ Kilby 10.10
On Oct. 10 the crowd at Kilby Court was treated to two well known international bands: Vancouver/B.C. based, Yukon Blonde, and the Australia-based Jezabels. Both bands have earned best-of credentials in their home countries, and have earned spots in American festivals like South By Southwest, Coachella and Lollapalooza. To see them both in one night at a venue the size of Kilby Court was a blast. … read more
Celebrate The Bounty @ Rico Warehouse 10.11
Local First Utah has always been a staunch supporter of the gastronomical rock stars that choose to make Utah their home, and they showed the love last week at their sixth annual fundraiser, aptly named Celebrate the Bounty. … read more
Add a Dash of Local Art – Whole Foods Trolley Square: Nic Annette Miller
SLUG Magazine and Whole Foods Trolley Square have teamed up to feature a local artist’s work in the café area at the Trolley Square Whole Foods each month. Our October 2012 artist is Nic Annette Miller. … read more
Yelp! Soda Tasting @ Co2 Cafe
When I learned that Yelp! had teamed up with the local Co2 Café for a soda tasting, I high-fived my inner glutton and we both had an enjoyable evening. … read more
Brother Ali Featuring Blank Tape Beloved @ Urban Lounge 10.15 with DJ SOSA and Homeboy Sandman
Ali doesn’t waste time between songs giving the audience instructions on what direction their hands should wave––he transitions from song to song flawlessly. The absence of the usual bullshit chitchat between songs creates and maintains that line of awe and respect between the audience and the performer, making Ali’s stage presence even more reverent. … read more
Dinosaur Jr @ Urban Lounge w/ Shearwater 10.14.12
Cheers announce J, Lou and Murph approaching the stage. They resemble the picture in Our Band Could Be Your Life. They are Dinosaur Jr. J slides like a newborn snail on a predetermined track, wispy strands of a silvery mane undulating with each slinking step. He removes his horn-rimmed glasses, lifts a Fender Jaguar from its stand and delicately summons a jangly wail from it. … read more
