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Tool @ Vivint Smart Home Arena 10.18 w/ Killing Joke

Posted on October 23, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
After a long hiatus, Tool fans welcomed the band's return to both recorded music and live performances.

Despite touring on the new album, Tool only played a handful of new songs. Instead, they spent the bulk of the show playing every song you wanted to hear. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Killing Joke, Tool, Vivint Smart Home Arena

Creature Feature: Bring it to the Ball

Posted on October 23, 2019 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
The Anime Kiki Ball was a celebration of SLC's LGBT+ community.

The most recent cast of characters participating in and judging the Anime Ball were a vivacious group of talented entertainers. … read more

Posted in: Community, LGBTQ+Tagged: Anime Kiki Ball, Creature Feautre, LGBTQ+, SLC SLAY

The Japanese House @ The Complex 10.19 w/ Overcoats

Posted on October 22, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Japanese House performed a brief but welcome set at The Complex.

The Japanese House played a fairly clipped set—especially in comparison to their springtime visit. Much to the chagrin of the crowd, the set had no encore. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Amber Bain, Overcoats, The Complex, The Japanese House

SL.AM Competition Finals

Posted on October 22, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Britton Larsen at the SL.AM Finals.

I had the pleasure of going and watching the finals for the SL.AM hosted at the new vans park that the state fair helped build and put on. … read more

Posted in: SkateTagged: Milosport, SL.AM Finals, Vans

Kiss the Go-Ghost: An Interview with Tobias Forge

Posted on October 18, 2019 (December 7, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Ghost: Cardinal Copia (center) surrounded by the Nameless Ghouls

I’ve always loved how Ghost frontman Tobias Forge’s vocals shine against the instrumentals, as well as how grim the lyrics truly can be. … read more

Posted in: InterviewsTagged: Ghost, Tobias Forge, Ultimate Tour Named Death

Local Film Review: However Long

Posted on October 16, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Lisa Church, as featured in However Long.

In However Long, Local director Jenny Mackenzie takes a raw glance into four women’s lives and the connections made in their cancer support group. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: However Long, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Jenny Mackenzie

Rachel Rothenberg: Fierce, Funny, Fashionista

Posted on October 15, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Local comedian Rachel Rothenberg on stage.

Rachel Rothenberg had noticed that, although women were getting spots at comedy shows around Utah, their comedy presence onstage at Wiseguys was lacking. … read more

Posted in: Art, Performance & TheatreTagged: Dumbbroads, Rachel Rothenberg, Wiseguys

Tarantula Troubadour: Gene Loves Jezebel’s Jay Aston to play acoustic set on upcoming Chameleons Vox tour

Posted on October 15, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Jay Aston is out on the road again, stopping by SLC's Liquid Joe's on Wedensday, Oct. 17

It’s refreshing to be able to see Jay Aston perform, but what caused the extended absence and what changed in more recent years? … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Chameleons Vox, Gene Loves Jezebel, Jay Aston, Liquid Joe's, Theatre of Hate

Dark Arts Gallery III: SLC’s Finest and Grimmest

Posted on October 10, 2019 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
DAFIII Flyer

Dark Arts Gallery III is a one-night event In October where people can come and enjoy and celebrate local art and artists. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and Fashion, FashionTagged: Brett Barrett, Dark Arts Collective, Ember SLC

Tinariwen @ Metro Music Hall w/ it foot, it ears 10.05

Posted on October 8, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Members of Tinariwen cast shadows upon the desert.

Tinariwen are clearly masters of a cultural hybrid of a sound, still performing 30 years deep in a rock-based style that’s been bounced around the globe and passed through the generations. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Metro Music Hall, Tinariwen

Leaves With Lunar Twin: An Interview

Posted on October 8, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The final version of the video for Lunar Twin’s new single, “Leaves,” was not what Chris Murphy and Bryce Boudreau had first imagined it to be. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: IMD Studios, Leaves, Lunar Twin, Zoey Nyguen

The Spirits Frontier: Clear Water Distilling Co.

Posted on October 3, 2019 (May 10, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Clear Water Distilling Co.’s James Pyle (Operations), Co-owner Matt Eau Claire (CEO) and Co-owner Stephanie Eau Claire (Accounting/PMO).

Clear Water Distilling will be Utah County’s first distillery since before Prohibition, possibly the first ever to hold a federal license. … read more

Posted in: Food: Interviews & FeaturesTagged: Clear Water Distilling Co, The Sprits Frontier
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