Month: May 2016
![Review: Arbor Labor Union – I Hear You](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/arborlaborunion-ihearyou-900-e1458338211808.jpg)
Review: Arbor Labor Union – I Hear You
Arbor Labor Union = Neil Young and Crazy Horse + Queens of the Stone Age
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![Hooded Fang – Venus On Edge](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/May-329-Hooded-Fang-Vebus-On-Edge.jpg)
Hooded Fang – Venus On Edge
Hooded Fang = The Fresh & Onlys + Broken Social Scene
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![Review: NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NOFX-FINAL-COVER-687x1024.jpg)
Review: NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories wears you out. The book is absurd and disgusting and all the reasons I loved it. These lovable idiots get pushed through a meat grinder and somehow, some way, come out alive, whole and somewhat clean on the other end. … read more
![Are you ready to Bonanza?](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1080x1080_ColdWarKids-1024x1024.jpg)
Are you ready to Bonanza?
There are so many things to do in the great outdoors nowadays. You can camp in it, frolic through it, practice woodland creature speak (squeak squeakin’) and earn some kind of merit badge … but I bet you didn’t know you could meet a rock star. Yes, Utahns, it’s summer festival season. Bonanza takes place June 10–11 in Heber City. … read more
![The Band That Lived: Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Portrait2015-1024x682.jpg)
The Band That Lived: Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the...
Centered primarily around J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series and the movies that followed, Harry and the Potters are known for epitomizing Harry Potter fan culture with catchy, keyboard-laden jams that capture the campy yet somewhat serious nature of Rowling’s novels, which they’ll soon bring to Salt Lake City on May 28 at Kilby Court. … read more
![Life Doesn’t Pull Any Punches: Talking Heavy with J.J. Anselmi](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/AuthorpicJJAnselmi-682x1024.jpg)
Life Doesn’t Pull Any Punches: Talking Heavy with J.J. Anselmi
J.J. Anselmi has found the shady side of Wyoming—in fact, he grew up in it. Teacher, musician and writer, Anselmi has seen a lot and done just as much, as chronicled in his first full-length book, Heavy: A Memoir of Wyoming, BMX, Drugs, and Heavy Fucking Music. … read more
![Contributor Limelight: Nick Kuzmack](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/329-Ed-Contributor-Limelight-Nick-Kuzmack-329x1024.jpg)
Contributor Limelight: Nick Kuzmack
Senior Staff Writer, Copy Editor Nick Kuzmack is a man about town who’s written for SLUG since August of 2013. You’ve likely cut a rug at one of his lively, sock hop–style DJ nights where he spins vinyl as DJ Nix Beat, playing the best of vintage punk, rock n’ roll, glam, power pop, reggae,
![SLUG Style: Gheybin Comish](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Call-Comish-SLUG-Style-Cover.jpg)
SLUG Style: Gheybin Comish
Gheybin Comish has been a mainstay at The Rose Establishment, a local coffeeshop and bakery, for almost three years. You may have seen her buzzing around on her bright yellow Ducati Scrambler, caught a glimpse of her whimsical paintings or noticed her unique urban style. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Fashion | Slug Style
![Abi Harrison: Standup Comedy and Fresh Pineapple](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/24x30-1-817x1024.jpg)
Abi Harrison: Standup Comedy and Fresh Pineapple
It’s been a year since we’ve talked to Abi Harrison, and time flies when people are doing pretty awesome stuff. She’s had some great moments already in her growing comedy career, as well as having some interesting theories on exotic fruit. Harrison is back on Utah stages and headlining Wiseguys Comedy Club on May 19. … read more
![A Poet for the Proletariat](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12548844_941892769236050_4144301672189351017_n.jpg)
A Poet for the Proletariat
Poet’s strongest attribute is his passion, no doubt. It’s easy to tell that he appreciates his listeners’ aural patronage, and he gives you everything he has—the good and the bad. … read more