Month: September 2008
Beer Reviews – September 2008
It’s already September and slowly getting colder. I’m not about to break into a full, stout-drinking frenzy, but I will drink its closely related brother, the porter. … read more
Gallery Stroll – September 2008
It’s funny how you can feel summer ending––the temperature cools, a swift breeze reminds us that leaves are changing and will soon fall to the ground and fall and winter ale goes on sale. In Utah we host Oktoberfest in August––another reminder that if you blink you can miss a whole season. … read more
Bellography – September 2008
The granddaughter of a Spanish Basque gypsy, Jamilla’s love of organic dance comes naturally and genetically. Originally trained in classical ballet, she was hooked on Middle Eastern dance after watching her sister belly dance. … read more
An Extended Stay In the Subconscious
San Francisco is one of the meccas of the skateboarding world. I was lucky enough to stay in the Mission District for a week with some good family and got to skate some of the most amazing spots the city has to offer. … read more
I Ride Park City Film Premier
I Ride Park City had its world debut Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the bottom of Park City’s town lift. It was a gathering of pros, bros, some hos, kids, parents, the rest of the snowboard community plus one drunken two stepping river dancer. … read more
Summer of Death: Summer Detention
So many stories could (and will) be told about what happened on this fine day, but what matters most is truth. … read more
Backyard Bliss
First things first––crack a beer. When skating a mini ramp, having a frosty beverage in hand is almost as essential as a board. The session doesn’t feel right without one, it keeps you loose and smooth. Just sip it and rip it, then grab another. … read more
Product Reviews – September 2008
We try out some shit! and then we tell you all about it. … read more
The Humble Humbler
When one thinks of a force in the Salt Lake skate scene, a name that is often overlooked is Jovi Bathemuss. At the age of 20 he already has a great start in becoming his own powerhouse, on his own terms with his own style. … read more
Letter from the Editor – September 2008
I first met Sean Hennefer when he was playing guitar in legendary SLC punk band, The Corleones. It was February of 2003 and I had recently booked the band to play SLUG Magazine’s 14th anniversary party. After the event, I followed his local music career over the next few years with longtime collaborator and singer, Ryan Jensen. The two friends eventually quit the Corleones and began a new Salt Lake music project called Vile Blue Shades. … read more