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Buzz Free Buds: Sober Squad Provides a Safe Space for the Sober Curious

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
A group of people sitting at a bar, enjoying non-alcoholic drinks.

Sober Squad is a local group founded by Paige Holmgren and Kolten Schnell with the intention to create a “community that is sober curious, or who actively don’t drink.” … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Curiosity SLC, Renourish Kombucha, Sober Squad

Hopped Spirits: A COVID-Inspired Effort To Save Beer

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Beehive Distilling's Spirit of the Hop bottle next to a glass of whiskey.

In an effort to save beer that would have otherwise gone to waste during the pandemic, local breweries reached out to grain-to-glass distilleries, offering kegs to turn into distilled spirits. … read more

Posted in: Beer & SpiritsTagged: Beehive Distilling, Beer feature, Chris Barlow, James Fowler, Sugar House Distillery, Whiskey

Time For a Bigger Machete: Mezcal’s Slow but Steady Process With DABS

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Francis Fecteau sitting next to a display of tequila bottles on a bar.

SLUG sat down with Francis Fecteau, wine broker and owner of Libation, LLC, to discuss the trials of mezcal in Utah. … read more

Posted in: Beer & SpiritsTagged: DABS, Francis Fecteau, Lake Effect, Mezcal, Wahaka Mezcal

Late-Night Food for the Inebriated Soul: Tacos Don Rafa and Street Tacos

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
A photo of a patron at Tacos Don Rafa's taco cart location on State St. and 800 South in SLC.

Tacos Don Rafa and Street Tacos SLC are some of the best options for great late-night food in SLC. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Food Reviews, Street Tacos SLC, Tacos Don Rafa

I Exist Because They Survived: Artists Unpack Assimilation at Material Gallery

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
In a composite image, Bianca Velasquez holds an example of her beadwork and Kelly Tapìa-Chuning stands in front of her woven blankets.

At Sangre Mia, an upcoming installation at Material gallery, artists Bianca Velasquez and Kelly Tapìa-Chuning unpack assimilation through new approaches to traditional mediums. … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: 801 Salon, Bianca Velasquez, Jorge Rojas, Kelly Tapia-Chuning, Material Gallery

Localized: Roses on the Moon

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 1, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
The brother duo of Roses On The Moon stands at the top of a parking garage wearing green sweatshirts.

Bobby B Mac and Vehnu Moon find that their creativity flows best if they put on a beat in the studio, write lyrics and immediately record it. … read more

Posted in: LocalizedTagged: Bobby B Mac, Localized, Roses on the Moon, SLUG Localized, Vehnu Moon

Localized: Øutset Bandits

Posted on November 1, 2023 (November 2, 2023) by Alton Barnhart
Andrew, Saco and Mal of Øutset Bandits stand in a circle and smile from above.

Andrew, Saco and Mal of Øutset Bandits emphasize collaboration between members of their dynamic, eight-person group. … read more

Posted in: LocalizedTagged: Localized, Øutset Bandit, SLUG Localized

Tyler Glenn on LOVELOUD, Neon Trees’ New Era and Becoming Himself

Posted on October 30, 2023 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees has been busy. After a six-week tour Glenn will going to perform at this year’s LOVELOUD festival on November 3 at the Delta Center. … read more

Posted in: LGBTQ+, Music Festival CoverageTagged: Dacid Archuletta, LAUV, LGBTQ+, LOVELOUD, LOVELOUD 2023, Neon Trees, Tegan and Sara, Tyler Glenn

Set in Stone: An Interview with Nick Jost of Baroness

Posted on October 27, 2023 (October 27, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Photo by Ebru Yildiz courtesy of Baroness

With Baizley’s deep, blistering lyrics, Gleason’s insane guitar playing and the best rhythm section in hard music composed of Jost and Thomson, Baroness will never go gentle into that good night. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Baroness, Graywhale, John Baizley, Nick Jost

Review: Holly Humberstone – Paint My Bedroom Black

Posted on October 26, 2023 (October 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Album art courtesy of Holly Humberstone

Paint My Bedroom Black is an album from someone who is self-assured, creative and most of all a lover of music. Humberstone is well aware of the weight and solace music can provide. … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: d4vd, Holly Humberstone, Paint My Bedroom Black, The Walls Are Way Too Thin

Seated to Inspire: Mountainfilm On Tour @ Sundance Resort

Posted on October 27, 2023 (October 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Poster for Mountainfilm on Tour at Sundance Resort. Courtesy of Sundance Resort

To the good luck of story lovers and adventurers alike, Mountainfilm on Tour will be projected at Sundance Mountain Resort on November 10 and 11. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: annie condon, chad lindebaugh, mari turner, mountainfilm, mountainfilm on tour, sundance resort

Mike Brown’s Jazz Season Preview with Ben Anderson

Posted on November 1, 2023 (March 6, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
An illustration of Mike Brown's head in a Jazz hat amidst a sea of basketballs.

Mike Brown sits down with podcaster Ben Anderson to talk about the upcoming Utah Jazz season. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Ben Anderson, Jazz Coverage, mike brown
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