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Mike Watt: The Punk Rock Pied Piper

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Tom Watson, Mike Watt and Raul Morales will play Bar Deluxe May 19 as Mike Watt & the Missingmen

Watt has spent more than 25 years “touring econo”––Watt parlance for punk-rock touring in a drive-it-yourself van, no roadies or hangers-on needed. And that time taught him a lot about America’s underground music scene. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Mike Watt

Eva: A New Restaurant on Main Street

Posted on April 29, 2009 (June 5, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Charlie pictured at the bar in his new restaurant, Eva.

Although this restaurant is brand new, from the first moment I set foot into Eva it felt familiar and comfortable—like the kind of place I have always been hanging around. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Eva

Princess Kennedy’s Trantastic Guide to Being Gay Trash – May 2009

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I’m here with a guide to get your gay on. From lingo to parties, I got your back gurl—You’ll need to do a little research. Luckily you have an entire month until Gay Pride. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: princess kennedy

Smoke That Shit: A Hookah How-To with Aztec Highway

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Aztec Super Highway's Jim Novasio, Santino Novasio and Chris Killilay

Aztec’s resident hookah expert Santino Novasio is here to spread the love with some pro tips for all the Salt Lake hookah lovers and future enthusiasts. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Aztec Highway

Drifting with Mike Brown

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
At Drift Enterprise, they look for speed, angle consistency and how close you get to the clipping points without knocking over the cone.

At Drift Enterprise, they look for speed, angle consistency and how close you get to the clipping points without knocking over the cone. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Drift Enterprise, mike brown

Gallery Stroll – May 2009

Posted on April 29, 2009 (March 3, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Art by Mark Robinson.

SLUG is always looking for ways to direct readers to the best deals in town, which is why the Gallery Stroll appears on our radar the third Friday of every month. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and FashionTagged: gallery stroll

Inversion Trawler: Our Lips Are Sealed – May 2009

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Aunt Leona is an obvious top candidate for an interview, so we ambushed her when she came by our place to talk to mom. – SLUG Magazine

Aunt Leona is an obvious top candidate for an interview, so we ambushed her when she came by our place to talk to mom about whether or not bangs would suit the shape of her face. … read more

Posted in: Community

Wizard Fest

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Wizard Fest is in its fourth year and if you’re web-savvy, love local music and are comfortable with driving towards the middle of nowhere.

Wizard Fest is in its fourth year and if you’re web-savvy, love local music and are comfortable with driving towards the middle of nowhere—you might find yourself at one hell of a party. … read more

Posted in: Community, Music Interviews

Duane Peters: The Frank Sinatra School

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 6, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Duane Peters at a punk show

We got a chance to talk to Duane Peters recently about the skate and punk scenes and how they are intertwined.  … read more

Posted in: Music Interviews, Skate

Photo Essay: The Moral Minority

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

With the intent of shedding a new light on the public’s perception of skaters, I have photographed individuals that don’t fit the perceived mold. These people are upstanding members of the community and contribute to society in a positive way. … read more

Posted in: Skate

Sunny Brooks

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

One of the first rippers I thought of was Brooks Scott Hall. He’s always up to some crazy-ass antics and always down to skate. The kid is a wild fucking hellion. … read more

Posted in: Skate

Beer Reviews – May 2009

Posted on April 29, 2009 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Beer review of the RedRock Rêve, Uinta Monkshine and Squatter’s Hell’s Keep. … read more

Posted in: Beer ReviewsTagged: Beer Reviews
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