Episode #32 – Form Of Rocket, SaltCON, Palace of Buddies, Sister Dottie S. Dixon

Episode #32 – Form Of Rocket, SaltCON, Palace of Buddies,...

This week, SLUG senior staff writer Gavin Hoffman sits down with Ben Dodds from Form Of Rocket about their two upcoming shows and we feature a track off the band’s first album, SLUG writer Henry Glasheen talks to one of the founders of SaltCON about the convention, we play a track from Palace of Buddies who are set to play SLUG’s 23rd Anniversary Show, and SLUG columnist Princess Kennedy talks to the prideful sister herself, Dottie S. Dixon, about her brand new play at SLAC. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #31 – Slamdance 2012, Nevertanezra, The Rider’s Project, Visigoth, Yelp

Episode #31 – Slamdance 2012, Nevertanezra, The Rider’s Project, Visigoth,...

This week, JP sits down with SLUG writers Johnny Logan and Cody Kirkland about their coverage of Slamdance 2012 and their favorite films from the fest, we go back into the archives with SLUG writer Sean Zimmerman-Wall talking to The Rider’s Project co-founder Brian Burge, and Jeffrey Steadman from Yelp pops by in time for Valentine’s Day to discuss the best places to find chocolate. Plus, music from two of the bands playing this month’s heavy metal Localized showcase: Nevertanezra and Visigoth! Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #30 – Sundance 2012

Episode #30 – Sundance 2012

Sundance hit Park City less than two weeks ago, and while the event may have wrapped up this past Sunday, reviews are still pouring in about the entire slate of films. Three of SLUG's writers: Jeanette Moses, Esther Meroño and Jimmy Martin, who have been at the festival since day one, took time away from the films and their reviews to talk about their favorites with JP. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #29 – The People’s Market, The Weekenders, Milosport, The Mooks, Rocky Anderson

Episode #29 – The People’s Market, The Weekenders, Milosport, The...

In this week's episode, JP sits down with Tiffin Brough from The People's Market to talk about their upcoming Seed Swap event, SLUG writer and photographer Katie Panzer talks to Benny Pellegrino from Milosport about Oakley's exclusive Crowbar goggles designed with the shop, and JP sits down with the Justice Party presidential candidate (and former SLC mayor) Rocky Anderson about his campaign and thoughts on foreign affairs and the Occupy movement. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #28 – The Sugar Show, Ferocious Oaks, New Frontier, Daisy & The Moonshines, Nova Chamber Series

Episode #28 – The Sugar Show, Ferocious Oaks, New Frontier,...

This week, SLUG columnist Mariah Mellus chats with Stephen Brown of SB Dance and Brittany Reese of the Sugar Space about the upcoming Sugar Show, SLUG writer Ben Trentelman talks with curator Shari Firlot about the New Frontier art exhibition taking place during Sundance, and SLUG writer Scott Farley interviews the NOVA Chamber Series’ artistic director Jason Hardink. Plus, music from Provo folk band Ferocious Oaks and new music from groove grunge rockers Daisy & The Moonshines. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #27 – Kennedy’s Concealed Firearms Permit, Blue Moon Bombers, YELP, Weller Book Works, ABK Band, “My Dead Friends”

Episode #27 – Kennedy’s Concealed Firearms Permit, Blue Moon Bombers,...

In this week’s episode, JP sits down with SLUG columnist Princess Kennedy about her concealed firearms permit experience, Jeffery Steadman from Yelp is here to talk about the best places to find Mac & Cheese, SLUG writer Johnny Logan interviews Tony Weller about the new Weller Book Works moving into Trolley Square, and SLUG writer and Office Intern Kia McGinnis chats with Anna West as she discussed her upcoming “My Dead Friends” art show. We have new music from the Blue Moon Bombers and upcoming Localized performer ABK Band. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #26 – We Are One Skate Park, Levi James Lebo, Stephanie Buranek, Nonnon, Tilly’s Skate & Surf

Episode #26 – We Are One Skate Park, Levi James...

On this week’s episode, SLUG writer Sean Zimmerman-Wall talks with We Are One Skatepark co-owners Mat Farnworth and Zach Nelson. Our host JP chats with local belly dancer Stephanie Buranek about her experience opening for Beats Antique last month and SLUG writer Lauren Paul talks with William Marquis, the marketing coordinator of Tilly’s surf and skate shop, who just opened a new location in Farmington. We also have new music from local musicians Levi James Lebo and Nonnon. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #25 – SLUG Writers’ Top 5 Panel

Episode #25 – SLUG Writers’ Top 5 Panel

This week’s episode focuses on SLUG Magazine’s Top 5 issue, as we bring in a panel of writers to discuss their lists and listen to some of their favorite tracks. Join JP along with SLUG writers James Bennett, Courtney Blair, Cody Hudson and Mame Wallace for this roundtable discussion about what they feel was the best from 2011. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #24 – Napalm Flesh’s All-Metal Roundtable

Episode #24 – Napalm Flesh’s All-Metal Roundtable

If you're a fan of metal in any genre, today's episode is sure to "blow your bush back" as JP gathers six of SLUG Magazine's metal writers from our weekly online exclusive feature Napalm Flesh to discuss their favorite bands and songs from 2011. This roundtable discussion includes Metal Coordinator Bryer Wharton, writer/photographer Megan Kennedy, writer Henry Glasheen, writer Gavin Hoffman, writer Dylan Chadwick and Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil. Have an opinion on the show or disagree with one of the writers? Give us a ring about it! Send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more

Episode #23 – Parallax, YELP, Wanda Jackson, Vic Back

Episode #23 – Parallax, YELP, Wanda Jackson, Vic Back

This week’s episode begins with SLUG’s Contributing Editor Ricky Vigil sitting down with Parallax guitarist Elliot Secrist about the re-releases of the band’s first and only full-length album, Mediums & Messages, recorded before the death of the band’s lead singer Blake Donner in 2005. In tribute to the re-release, we preview two songs off the album throughout the show. Next up, Jeffery Steadman from Yelp drops by again, this time he and JP discuss pie and the best local places for a slice. Then, SLUG writer James Orme chats on the phone with rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson in an archived interview from February 2011 about her new album with Jack White and parts of her career. Then SLUG writer Mariah Mellus drops by Blonde Grizzly to interview co-owner Caleb Barney and tattoo artist Vic Back about the Nutcracker showcase on display this month at the shop. Give us a ring about something from the show, drunk dial us, ask for our advice on anything, or just send us your feedback by calling our automated voicemail line at 858-233-9324. You may get played on the show! … read more