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Chad VanGaalen @ Kilby Court 11.20 with Head Portals

Posted on November 24, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Chad VanGaalen. Photo: Marc Rimmer

Chad VanGaalen has been one of the most original musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure to come across. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Chad VanGaalen, Head Portals, Kilby Court

Mike Brown: Slam! Da, Duh, Duh! Let the Boys Write Poetry!

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Mike Brown proclaims a relatable, visceral frustration in “The Plight of the Diehard Jazz Fan.” | Illustration: @deadbinky

Seeing as how I prefer to keep politics out of my column, the slam poem I wrote below is about basketball—in particular, the Jazz’s current ,struggling season. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: mike brown

Snow Photo Feature: Forrest Shearer

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Forrest Shearer. Photo: Bob Plumb

Last season was insane. Keep your fingers crossed for more days like this ahead. Forrest Shearer at Brighton, doing what he does best: pow surf. … read more

Posted in: Ski / SnowboardTagged: Snow Photo Feature

Review: Hold Still

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Hold Still | Jenna Putnam | Paradigm Publishing

A lifestyle photographer with ample talented musician friends, Jenna Putnam often finds herself snapping shots of bands mid-tour or behind the scenes, along with the occasional performance picture. … read more

Posted in: Book, Book ReviewsTagged: Jenna Putnam, Paradigm Publishing

Beer of the Month: Jalapeño Cream Ale

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

For us, we could drink Jalapeño Cream Ale nearly every day. The mild heat offers enough interesting sensations while the base beer is supremely refreshing, making it a beverage for all seasons. … read more

Posted in: Beer ReviewsTagged: Beer of The Month, Wasatch Brewery

Local Music Reviews December 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Utah-local reviews of Harold Henry, Second Anchor Line, The Dream Tapes and many more. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

Film Review: Justice League

Posted on November 30, 2017 (November 10, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Justice League | DC | Warner Bros.

While the majority of critics across the globe have been quite harsh with DC’s cinematic interpretations of their comic book–superhero films, this critic found them to be more enjoyable than not. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: DC, Warner Bros., Zach Snyder

National Music Reviews December 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

December reviews of Björk, Midnight, Thurston Moore & Charles Hayward and more, with more to come throughout the month. … read more

Posted in: National Music Reviews

Contributor Limelight: Lizz Corrigan

Posted on November 30, 2017 (August 30, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Lizz Corrigan joined SLUG in November 2013 and soon became one of the magazine’s most prolific and dependable music reviewers. … read more

Posted in: SLUG Contributor Limelight

Sing You Strife: Morrissey @ Kingsbury Hall 11.18.17

Posted on November 21, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Photo courtesy of the artist and Shore Fire Media

There are many celebrities who inspire a sense of frantic devotion, but there’s something different about a Morrissey crowd. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Kingsbury Hall, Morrissey

SLUG Style: Michaela Dransfield

Posted on November 14, 2017 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Michaela Dransfield, bartender at Under Current. Photo: @clancycoop

Michaela Dransfield is a bartender with a style all her own. We met up at her local haunt, Under Current, and asked her what inspires her distinct look. … read more

Posted in: Art, Art and Fashion, Fashion, Slug StyleTagged: Michaela Dransfield, SLUG style, Under Current

The WhiSKI Series: High West and TGR Team Up For A Great Show in Park City

Posted on November 13, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Photo: Sean Zimmerman-Wall

Some things in this world were just meant for each other. You can probably think of a few of your favorites, but one we can all agree on is whiskey and skiing. … read more

Posted in: SLUGmagTagged: Angel Collinson, Brendan Coyle, Dash Longe, High West, Jeremy Jones, Steve Jones, The Whiski Series
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