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Rocky Hudson Jr.
Skating with Rocky Hudson Jr. usually starts off with a twist and a flat ground session. He carves around tranquil and smooth, popping no-complies and thunderous switch heels. He’s got massive pop—you’ll never see a worm burner out of Rocky. For Rocky, skateboarding is all for the love: The whole experience of going out to film tricks, playing games of skate in empty parking lots and always having a reason for a road trip keeps him pushing. … read more
Silva Illustrations: Sharpies, Self-Portraits and Suicidal Tendencies
James Silva has been a presence in the Salt Lake City punk and hardcore scenes since before time began, or so it seems. Following a stint as a tattoo artist, Silva’s impatience got the best of him, and he traded in his tattooing equipment for … Sharpies—as in the tried-and-true, everybody’s-got-one, black markers. To most, that would seem like one hell of a downgrade, but to Silva, and those who have seen what he can do with a Sharpie, it was one of the best decisions he ever made. … read more
5050 BMX King of the Mountain BMX Best Trick Contest
5050 BMX in Layton sponsored The King of the Mountain Best Trick comp at Powder Mountain. On Aug. 20, 10 of the world’s best BMX riders threw down their best tricks to be crowned The King. The riders competed in 10 minute open jams in Best Tabletop, Best Turndown, Sweetest 360, Highest Air, Best Style and Best Trick. After an afternoon of hucking the dirt jump, Kyle Baldock walked away with Best Trick and the title of King of the Mountain. … read more
Fundraiser for MiaBella Brickey @ The Garage 08.20.11
The Garage was host to a silent auction fundraiser for MiaBella Brickey on Saturday night. All who came got to see some amazing work from several talented artists, and many lucky people got to take the wonderful pieces home and support a great cause.
Photos: Eric Scott Russell (www.ericscottrussell.com) … read more
Craft Lake City 2011
Craft Lake City, an alternative crafts festival, celebrated its third year at the Gallivan on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. Over 180 artists and crafters were present, showing and selling their wares throughout the day to a crowd of over 12,000 people. This year, CLC featured two stages, with 21 different bands and performers entertaining festival attendees, along with a variety of food and drink vendors. … read more
Vans Warped Tour @ Utah State Fairpark 08.06.11
More than 60 bands rocked the valley on Saturday August 6th when the Vans Warped Tour landed at the Utah State Fairpark. Check out these photos from some of the many great acts that we saw that day.
Photos: Eric Scott Russell (www.ericscottrussell.com) … read more
Urban Flea Market 07.31.11
The inaugural day for the Urban Flea Market on July 31st welcomed visitors with dozens of booths full of homemade crafts, vintage collectables, clothes, jewelry, furniture, and smooth jazz provided by KRCL. Photos by Megan Kennedy. … read more
Urban Flea Market 07.31.11
The Urban Flea Market is held at Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City. The market offers many different vendors selling an assortment of items including books, wallets, jewelry and clothing to name a few. They also provide an arts and crafts area for children, family friendly music, and local animal shelters to showcase animals that are available for adoption. July 31st kicked off the first Urban Flea Market of the summer, but the event will be held one Sunday of every month through October 2011. Photos by: Melissa Cohn … read more
National CD Reviews
New and recent releases from All Shall Perish, Big D & The Kids Table, City of Ships, Cults, Helms Alee, Jeff the Brotherhood, Larry and His Flask, Mariachi El Bronx, SBTRKT, They Might Be Giants, Today is the Day, Ty Segall, YACHT, Zomby and many more are reviewed. … read more
5 Blockbuster Movie Reviews
This month, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Horrible Bosses, Larry Crowne, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon are reviewed. … read more
Book Reviews
This month we review a pair of local books in Hurricane Lamp: poems. by Sundin Richards and Mini Cupcakes by Leslie Fiet as well as Neu Sex by Sasha Grey. … read more
Dear Dickheads
A call to action from local independent presidential candidate Barte P. Hess. … read more
