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Comedy Cares with Guy Seidel

Posted on December 5, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Photo: Cody Moore Photography

Since 2009, Comedy Cares raised hundreds to thousands of dollars in Christmas cheer for those in need while participants drink, laugh and be merry. … read more

Posted in: Art, Interviews & FeaturesTagged: Comedy Cares, Guy Seidel

The Brewing of John Bolton & Salt Lake Roasting Company

Posted on December 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
John Bolton has pioneered coffee roasting in Utah for over 35 years at Salt Lake Roasting Company and heralds the next era of the business.

John Bolton’s passion for roasting coffee began in an age when it was a rebellious act to drink coffee in Salt Lake City, which helped Salt Lake Roasting Company grow immensely. … read more

Posted in: Art, Interviews & FeaturesTagged: John Bolton, Salt Lake Roasting Company

Localized: CHOiCE

Posted on December 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
With her mesmerizing stage presence and well-curated, versatile sets, Nicole Jaatoul, aka CHOiCE, has quickly become one of the biggest names in the local house and techno scene.

Whether it’s house, downtempo vibes of reggae, or an affinity for hip-hop, CHOiCE incorporates a broad selection of electronic in her music. CHOiCE will headline with Le Voir at SLUG Localized, Dec. 8. … read more

Posted in: LocalizedTagged: CHOiCE, SLUG Localized

The Rose Establishment: Cultivating Craveable Fare

Posted on December 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The beloved Rose Establishment boasts a well-stocked menu of drinks, light fare and pastries, all made with care and as many seasonally available, rooftop garden–grown ingredients as possible.

Whether you sit outside on the cozy patio or inside, surrounded by wood, white brick and simple light fixtures, The Rose Establishment is a coffee shop you’ll enjoy spending time in. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: The Rose Establishment

Review: ethika Underwear

Posted on November 30, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
ethika

ethika uses a cotton spandex blend, which makes their fabric ultra soft and extremely flexible. It’s perfect for working out or just being comfortable. … read more

Posted in: Community, Product ReviewsTagged: ethika

Local Music Reviews January 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Local reviews of Deathblow, Famous Relatives, No Sun and more. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

National Music Reviews January 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Music reviews for Cate Le Bon, Code Orange and Egyptrixx, with more reviews being published throughout the month. … read more

Posted in: National Music Reviews

The Rough Year Chronicled: Matt Mascarenas of Westing

Posted on November 28, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Westing appears at Funk n' Dive Bar on Dec. 2 and at Kilby Court on Dec. 17. with Sunsleeper.

Westing has evolved into something of a fully realized, post-hardcore sound, complete with full instrumentals, high intensity and honest lyricism. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Matt Mascarenas, Westing

Shovels & Rope, Indianola @ The Depot 11.17

Posted on November 25, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Photo: Curtis Wayne Millard

Indianola, a two-piece out of Jackson, Mississippi, and Shovels & Rope, the married duo from South Carolina, transformed Salt Lake’s The Depot into a small-town Georgian honky tonk. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Indianola, Shovels & Rope, The Depot

Local Reviews: Blackhounds

Posted on April 9, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

These days you gotta be specific. Is it alt-rock? Indie rock? Jam rock? No? How about Goth rock? Post punk? Post tech? Techno punk? Stop the list, I’m getting dizzy.  There is a true plethora of sub-genres in today’s musical landscape. It’s exhausting, which is what makes reviewing this band such a pleasure. … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

Local Reviews: Danger Hailstorm

Posted on April 9, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

On first listen, Danger Hailstorm sounds like an 80s butt-rock band that can’t let go of the past and continues to try and make bitches-and-booze music. After a few more listens, though, I realized that the band is actually trying to create post-hardcore type stuff.  … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews

Local Reviews: Dirty Vespuccis

Posted on April 9, 2013 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

There are a few reasons why I’ve avoided so-called “street punk” for most of my life. First of all, I don’t really have the body type to pull off skin-tight leopard print pants.  … read more

Posted in: Local Music Reviews
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