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MAZZA MEDIA & INDUSTRY DINNER 05.19 @ 9th & 9th Mazza

Posted on May 21, 2013 (March 10, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

This past Sunday, Mazza hosted a private event with special dishes not normally found on their menu. Beginning at 6 p.m., the evening was made even more beautiful by the 9th and 9th location’s décor at dusk—Owner Ali Sabbah, I learned, has collected all of the lavish adornment from Lebanon, and even pieced together the elegant liquor cabinet piece by piece. The sun glinting off of the copper pillars created a gorgeous environment to enjoy specialty Middle Eastern food. … read more

Black Moth Super Rainbow @ Urban Lounge 05.18 with Oscillator Bug, The Hood Internet

Posted on May 21, 2013 (May 15, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

One half of The Hood Internet stomped onstage, slammed down a covert can of Cherney Bock and stiffly swung his arms above his head holding up a #1 sign. Oh no. STV SLV was the only one of the duo to make it onto stage and was left to dance on his own. Chugging bass overlaid with intense, windy noises morphed suddenly into Two Chainz’s voice. … read more

Roller Derby: Salt City Shakers vs. HVDD Molly Morbids 05.18

Posted on May 22, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

To say I was excited for the season opener for the Salt City Derby Girls would have been a gross understatement. Now that the ladies finally have their official home at the Salt Palace (now known as the Salt City Derby Palace), I can only expect all the games I can stand this season. … read more

Ever After – A Love Story – Interview with Marianas Trench singer/songwriter Josh Ramsay

Posted on May 23, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

My daughter, Lindon, is 14 years old, and in the last few years, she’s started to become just as big of a music junkie as her dad. Lindon, whether she may want to admit it or not, is obsessed with Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench. And with that same skeptical or curious eye my parents had when I started listening to Metallica almost religiously, I’m curious as to why there is that hint of obsession or just over-zealous curiosity and fascination she has with the band, and in particular, it’s singer/songwriter Josh Ramsay. … read more

Bob Dylan Birthday Bash @ The Garage 05.24

Posted on May 28, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

To commemorate the 72nd birthday of music legend Bob Dylan, hundreds of people turned out for the third annual “Dylan Birthday Bash.” A bunch of local bands, such as David Williams, Bullets and Belles, Hectic Hobo and Matteo, all played Dylan songs well into the night. … read more

Emme Packer Benefit Show @ Kilby 05.23 with Matthew Quen Nanes, Seafinch and Tony Mihaly

Posted on May 28, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Emme Packer is a Salt Lake musician who has been plagued since she was a child. Only recently, and after months of testing and a supposedly false positive, did she discover that she had been living with Lyme disease since she was around 9 years old. … read more

Anchoress @ Burt’s 05.24 with The Two-Bit Band, Simian Greed and Salt Lake Spitfires

Posted on May 28, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I’m not sure how to talk about Anchoress without sounding like a fanboy, so I’m just going to go for it and hope you forgive me––they’re good, they’re really freaking good, and I absolutely believe that this band is destined for an amazing future. … read more

Domino Mexican Independent Film Tour 05.21-05.22

Posted on May 28, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The two-day Domino Mexican Independent Film Tour festival exhibited both short– and feature-length films that showcased a snapshot of the unique perspective that Mexican film has to offer. … read more

Lamb of God @ In the Venue 05.23.13

Posted on May 28, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Thursday night, black-clad fans from all over the state waited anxiously in a line that stretched almost a full city block to be patted down and herded into In The Venue. This was gearing up to be a crazy night, and rightly so. It’s been a long while since the legendary Lamb of God has stopped in our fair city, and even longer for supporting act Decapitated, whose last show here was in a dinky bowling alley. I was surprised when LOG announced a headlining tour, and then elated to find out they were stopping in SLC. … read more

Anamanaguchi: A Room Full of Misfits

Posted on May 29, 2013 (December 5, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Brooklyn-based instrumental band Anamanaguchi has risen to Internet fame over the past few years with their retro video game style sound, and garnered even more attention after performing the soundtrack for the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World video game. Last month, the band released their first official full-length album, Endless Fantasy, and has embarked on a tour to support the album. Before their stop in SLC at the Shred Shed on June 1, SLUG spoke with drummer Luke Silas while the band was on the road. … read more

Diving Deep with Baths

Posted on May 29, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Obsidian reveals a much more mature side of Baths that fans might not be used to. When you first turn it on, you hear the same poppy, indietronica beats, similar to Cerulean, but there is a Trent Resnor inspired darkness about it that looms heavily throughout the entire album. … read more

BAD KIDS Present: Gods, Goddesses & Monsters Pageant @ Metro Bar 05.23

Posted on May 31, 2013 (September 1, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Bad Kids Drag performer live on stage at Gods, Goddesses & Monsters pageant

Pre-Pride weekend 2013 kicked off deliciously under last Thursday’s gorgeous sunset at Salt Lake’s Metro Bar as four founding members of Salt Lake’s alternative drag scene, the Bad Kids, hosted a pageant for its expanding fanbase. … read more