Year: 2009
Contributor Limelight: James Orme
This hepcat has written for SLUG for the past six years. … read more
Dear Dickheads – May 2009
I think it’s time to address the skatepark etiquette column and make the following statement: “Dave Amador is the Rush Limbaugh of the SLC skate scene.” … read more
The Re-Emergence of the Funkiest Thing Since P-Funk: The Funkman...
Del, Deltron, The Funky (or Funkee) Homosapien. Maybe too many names for one man, but he wears them all with panache … “You can just call me Del, man.” … read more
Forgetting the Rules with Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh is a super force of nature and carved a unique path through the artistic tides for many to follow. … read more
SLC Bicycle Culture Art Show: The Gallery Roll
One event clearly illustrates the community aspect of those who love cycling in Salt Lake City and, subsequently, captures the spirit of the entire month. … read more
Localized – May 2009
This month SLUG’s Localized presents Palace of Buddies, Birthquake and openers The Buttery Muffins at Urban Lounge. … read more
Utah FM Celebrates One Year
As a community grassroots radio station, Utah FM strives to dig deep into the culture of their listeners. “We want to give voice to the people of Utah to create and broadcast their own content about whatever they are passionate and knowledgeable about.” … read more
Coachella: Hipster Oasis or Epic Clusterfuck?
Indio California’s three-day festival, Coachella, has quickly become the most well-known music festival in the country. … read more
Mike Watt: The Punk Rock Pied Piper
Watt has spent more than 25 years “touring econo”––Watt parlance for punk-rock touring in a drive-it-yourself van, no roadies or hangers-on needed. And that time taught him a lot about America’s underground music scene. … read more
Eva: A New Restaurant on Main Street
Although this restaurant is brand new, from the first moment I set foot into Eva it felt familiar and comfortable—like the kind of place I have always been hanging around. … read more