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    • Localized SLUG Mag’s Localized is the monthly, local music showcase founded in 2001 as a way for local musicians to receive recognition for their work. The monthly showcase provides bands playing with free posters to promote the show, a write-up in SLUG Magazine for the two headliners, payouts and digital promotion.
    • Brewstillery SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery celebrates Utah’s breweries and distilleries by offering tastings of local beer and spirits. Featuring local food trucks, local artisans and crafters and local music—this all ages event has something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a family-friendly event with kids 12 and under free.
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Consumer Education: A Guide to Buying Hard Goods and Some Shit

Posted on May 5, 2005 (July 4, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to drown in the shitty seas of capitalism while trying to purchase frivolous items needed to contain our boredom between eating, shitting and fucking. … read more

Posted in: SkateTagged: Adam Dyet, consumer education, Lizard King, Transworld, Zummiez

Soccer Dad and the People in your Neighborhood: True tales of an SLC cabbie

Posted on May 5, 2005 (July 4, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

Since Cab #6 has a tape deck, and seeing as how punk rock sounds better than anything else, I drove around all night listening to an old dubbed tape of mine. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Beck Street, chris cornell, Guttermouth, SLC cabbie, Soundgarden

A Barney for a Bargain! Gallery Stroll

Posted on May 6, 2005 (July 7, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

May’s Stroll will take place on May 20th. In addition to the monthly gallery spotlight here’s a list of galleries worth checking out. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and FashionTagged: gallery stroll

Dear Dickheads – May 2005

Posted on May 6, 2005 (July 18, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

SLUG Writer comments on the death of Pope John Paul. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: dear dickheads

Bellyography – May 2005

Posted on May 5, 2005 (July 4, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

When I started writing this article, my intention was and still is, to introduce the public to this community’s belly dancers. The Wasatch Front is home to the most talented dancers. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Annie, Bellydancing, Bellyography

Contributor Limelight: Ryan Michael Painter

Posted on May 1, 2005 (July 4, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

Ryan Michael Painter embodies the hand that plucks the computer keys and has moved the cursor across the screen for five years in the creation of his column. … read more

Posted in: SLUG Contributor LimelightTagged: Contributor Limelight, Ryan Michael Painter

Review: DANCE OF DAYS: TWO DECADES OF PUNK IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

Posted on May 1, 2005 (July 4, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

Bringing you every single detail you’d want to know about the DC scene, Dance of Days is an account of what life and punk was like back in its rawest forms. … read more

Posted in: Book Reviews, SLUGmagTagged: Mark Anderson, Mark Jenkins, Soft Skull Press

Review: INNOCENT WHEN YOU DREAM: THE TOM WAITS READER

Posted on May 1, 2005 (July 2, 2025) by Asha Pruitt
Innocent When You Dream: The Tom Waits Reader book cover

A few poems by Charles Bukowski thrown in fit the Waitsian Philosophy like a puzzle piece you lost under the couch 6 months ago. Read more about the book here! … read more

Posted in: Arts, BookTagged: Mac Montandon, Thunder’s Mouth Press

Review: BLAB! VOL. 15 – MONTE BEAUCHAMP

Posted on May 1, 2005 (December 13, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Like a good mix CD, editions such as these must be well-paced, possess some semblance of continuity and narrative cohesion and offer the finest quality material … read more

Posted in: SLUGmagTagged: Fantagraphics Books, Monte Beauchamp

National Music Reviews May 2005

Posted on May 18, 2005 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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Local Music Reviews May 2005

Posted on May 24, 2005 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
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Skateboarding is SOOOO Cool Right Now!

Posted on June 1, 2005 (July 14, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

So why do I miss the good ol’ days when everyone but skaters hated skateboarding? Must be my self-esteem. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: mike brown, Skateboard
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