Issues: Issue 266 - February 2011
Heavy Metal Shop
Since 1987, The Heavy Metal Shop has been everything that stores like Hot Topic and FYE aren’t—legit, neighborly and stocked with great music, posters and apparel. If you ever want to talk music, take a minute and go chat with HMS owner Kevin Kirk. He’s an absolute fountain of rock/metal facts and anecdotes. Kirk has done something few shop owners have done: He’s created one of the most recognizable brands to come out of Salt Lake. … read more
Burt’s Tiki Lounge
Jeremy Sundeaus—or “Jerm” as most folks know him—has been involved in the local and national music scenes since before most mall-punks were born. He can often be found slinging drinks, loading the stage at our own Burt’s Tiki Lounge, occupying said stage with his current doom act Muckraker, and also bearing an uncanny resemblance to the Prince of Darkness with the extremely awesome and underrated Black Sabbath tribute band Irony Man. … read more
Ruckus Inc.
Benji Pierson, a.k.a. Ruckus, moved to Jackson Hole, Wyo. from his hometown of Seattle with little more than some art supplies and turntables. Making ends meet by DJ-ing parties, weddings, his own radio show and then working as a lifty at the local mountain, he started on his now-promising art career. Nearly a decade later, Pierson’s art has been featured on skis, snowboards, jackets and several prestigious snowboard and ski magazines. … read more
Remembering the Legend: C.R. Johnson
How do we honor someone who has had a profound influence on the life and personal direction of others? Paint a picture, write a book, build a monument? Let’s go skiing instead! This February 24 marks the day one year ago when the ski world lost one of its most cherished members, C.R. Johnson. Known as CRJ throughout the industry, his charismatic personality and upbeat attitude were contagious to all those who had the privilege of spending time with him. … read more
Jump Out with SheJumps.Org
“We strive to motivate and inspire women to form a healthy relationship with the sports.” Claire Smallwood, SheJumps’ Executive Director, says about the company’s activities. SheJumps.org is a nonprofit organization, funded by grants and donations, which started out as a blog in 2005 written by Lynsey Dyer and Vanessa Pierce. The idea behind the blog was to create a forum for women to celebrate and bond over their relationships with the sports and wilderness they loved. … read more
Fuckin’ Nuts for Doughnuts!
I spent a decade of my life working in a grocery store, which allowed me to see just how bad the state of the American doughnut had become. In the old days, bakeries would mix the yeast dough from scratch and would use hot oil for frying. Recently though, it has become difficult to find a good doughnut. They’re often dry, overly sweet and too bready. Even when they’re fresh they taste like failure. I wanted something that would leave a more lasting impression. … read more
Mike Brown: Home Sweet Home
I hope to God, if there is one, that my landlord doesn’t read this article. I’m not concerned so much about the maintenance guy giving this page a gander. He’s a nice dude, but never really fixes anything in my apartment, anyway. I’m OK with not getting my deposit back, but I really like my apartment and an eviction at this point would likely be justified by the next 800 or so words. But fuck it … You all want to know how I live, right? … read more
Princess Kennedy: Stupid Cupid
It’s here! That wonderful time of year, when couples are forced to show their undying love for each other through overpriced bouquets of flowers, vomit-inducing quips by Hallmark and obligatory boxes of chocolates. I’ve kept it no secret that I’d rather lose a limb than be coupled, but what I hate more is feeling bad about it. As I’ve said, my opposition to relationships comes from my poor choice in partners—my last boyfriend was a porn actor and the one before him was a male prostitute. … read more
Product Reviews – February 2011
Reviews of items from Zoo York, 4FRNT, Smith and O’Quinn Clothing. … read more
Local CD Reviews – February 2011
Reviews of new and recent releases from DulceSky, The Fucktards, The Hung Ups, Max Pain & The Groovies, Spell Talk and The Trappers. … read more