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    • 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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Victims Willing: A Band You Can Count On

Posted on November 8, 1989 (March 1, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Brent Barker, circa 1984.

Victims Willing aren’t really about anything, just five guys playing good rock and roll—No trends, no gimmicks and no hype, just solid music you can count on. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: R.U. Ready Records, Victims Willing

Record Reviews: November 1989

Posted on November 8, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
November 1989 Record Reviews featuring Faith No More, Boxcar Kids and Paninari. Don't miss out on these classics!

November 1989 Record Reviews featuring Faith No More, Boxcar Kids and Paninari. Don’t miss out on these classics! … read more

Posted in: Reviews MusicTagged: Boxcar kids, Faith No More, Leggo My Ego, Paninari, The Love Trials, The Real Thing

New Band Spotlight: Wonder Crash

Posted on November 8, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Wonder Crash (L–R): John Bray, Jamie Shuman, Dave Bagley (back), Chris Camberlango

Wonder Crash is a hot new band whose well-written songs have catchy riffs and dynamic chord progressions—you certainly ought to take a look at them! … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: Reptile Records, Wonder Crash

fIREHOSE: Best of the Shows 1989

Posted on November 8, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
No matter what has been said about any of the shows that have been in Salt Lake, fIREHOSE is by far one of the best shows I have ever seen.

No matter what has been said about any of the shows that have been in Salt Lake, fIREHOSE is by far one of the best shows I have ever seen. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: fIREHOSE, Speedway Cafe

Offset and Out of Step: Offset Bier

Posted on April 6, 2022 (April 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Patrick Bourque and Conor Brown opened Offset Bier in September 2021 with equal focus on tradition and innovation.

The pair at Offset Bier make a good team, using Bourque’s brewing expertise and Brown’s knack for branding to create a space that rewards the curious drinker. … read more

Posted in: Beer & SpiritsTagged: Conor Brown, Offset Bier, Patrick Bourque

Brown Gradient Beer Wenches: Top Local Beer Picks

Posted on April 6, 2022 (October 10, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Brought together by their individual roles within local breweries, Brown Gradient Beer Wenches aspires to spread joy through their combined passion—craft beer.

Brought together by their individual roles within local breweries, Brown Gradient Beer Wenches aspires to spread joy through their combined passion—craft beer. … read more

Posted in: Beer & SpiritsTagged: Bewilder Brewing Co., Level Crossing Brewing Co., Red Rock Brewing, Slackwater Pizzeria & Pub

Scion Cider: Bringing Education and Cider to All

Posted on April 6, 2022 (April 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Elisabeth Osmeloski and Rio Connelly joined forces to create the cider-centric drinking establishment, Scion Cider Bar.

New local cider bar Scion Cider focuses on bringing cider education to the public eye, believing that cider is for everyone, no matter your taste buds. … read more

Posted in: Beer & SpiritsTagged: Elisabeth Osmeloski, Liberty Heights Fresh, Rio Connelly, Scion Cider

Film Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Posted on April 5, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Jessica Williams and Callum Turner in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbeldore

The Secrets of Dumbledore acted as a port key back to my happy place, enough so that I was able to forgive the shortcomings to a point that I will see it again. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Harry Potter

Review: Oceanator – Nothing’s Ever Fine

Posted on April 8, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Oceanator | Nothing's Ever Fine | Polyvinyl

Oceanator = Skunk Anansie + Jeff Rosenstock + Ocatavia E. Butler … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Nothing's Ever Fine, Oceanator, Polyvinyl

Review: Rafael de Toledo Pedroso – Coração de Pássaro

Posted on April 4, 2022 (September 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Rafael de Toledo Pedroso | Coração de Pássaro | Grimalkin Records

Rafael de Toledo Pedroso = Rosalía + Okay Kaya … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Coração de Pássaro, Grimalkin Records, Rafael de Toledo Pedroso

Beer and B-movies: Brewvies Hump Night

Posted on April 6, 2022 (April 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Brock Grossl, James Ramirez, Daniel Fischer (Fisch) and Jesse Wroe curate the weekly showings of Brewvies’ Hump Night.

Brewvies Cinema Pub’s Hump Night showings feel like a group of friends watched a bunch of cult movies while cracking jokes and drinking beers and then went pro. … read more

Posted in: Beer & Spirits, Film InterviewsTagged: Brewvies Cinema Pub, Brock Grossl, Daniel Fischer (Fisch), Hump Night, James Ramirez, Jesse Wroe

SLUG Magazine’s Drinker’s Glossary Vol. 1

Posted on April 6, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Beer Issue Drinker's Glossary cartoon

For this year’s Beer Issue, we provide you with a glossary of useful words and phrases to help you sort through the vast world of alcoholic beverages. … read more

Posted in: Beer & SpiritsTagged: Beer, Beer Issue, spirits
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