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Contributor Limelight Peter Anderson – Photographer If you’re up-to-date on the local music scene, you’re familiar with the work of our talented SLUG photographer, Peter Anderson. Anderson shoots high-quality photos of everything from band portraits to skate competitions and local events, but his passion and forte is live music. Though he is completely self-taught over the past five years, Anderson has had photos published in Decibel Magazine, had work shown at the U, and had his photographs featured monthly in SLUG for the past year. Some of his favorite SLUG assignments have been shooting Cerebral Ballzy’s live show and Localized with Speitre and Max Pain and the Groovies. Unfortunately for SLUG and our readers, Anderson is moving to France mid-September to pursue other dreams. Thank you for all of your hard work, and we hope you get lots of opportunities across the pond to hear and shoot live music! Check out some of Anderson’s best work in this issue’s feature on James Silva. 4 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 5 Dear Dickheads, and one of the appeals of bartending is that, in most places, you’re free to I walked into a Subway yesterday and express yourself however you please. I’ve been fucking pissed ever since. Well, about six months ago, the new Did you know that the employees (conservative) management imple- there are now called “sandwich mented a no-tattoo policy based on artists”? The credit needs to go to “statistics that show customers won’t the customer, since we are the ones return to an establishment if its em- telling the “artists” what to do. It’s ployees are tattooed.” Yeah, maybe ridiculous! These corporate assholes in Utah County twenty years ago, are shitting on the term “artist”. I’m the but most of our patrons are tattooed artist. I’m the one making the fucking themselves! Now all of us are forced sandwich. Show me your goddamn to cover up, though it’s sweltering hot art history degree and maybe we’ll behind the bar and many of us have talk about how you incorporate your arm and leg sleeves. I know SLUG thorough understanding of art into loves body art. Help us out! sandwich making. Except for I’m still the one telling you to put more olives Sincerely, on my Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. Tattoos and Booze And why the fuck are you still working at Subway with such an esteemed Dear Tattoos and Booze, education? You know when, sometimes, Sincerely, Dr. P someone sees your nice tattoo and they feel like it’s okay to grab you? Dear “Dr.” P, “What a beautiful gypsy head!” they will say as they caress your Unfortunately for you, the fact arm. “I love that pirate ship chest that you care this much about piece,” they’ll scream as they fast food says a lot about you, attempt to pull the front of your and doc—they ain’t good things. v-neck even lower. As a tattooed Did you know that a Maverik gas human, I can’t count the number of station attendant’s official title is times a stranger has awkwardly ac- “Adventure Guide?” Probably not, costed me at grocery stores, bars, because who the fuck cares? It’s restaurants, gas stations or even just a way for corporate douche while at work. Maybe this new “no bags to dress up depressing job tattoo” policy is an attempt to keep titles like “store clerk” and “sand- the customers and employees wich maker.” If you care this much from spending so much time grab- about the artistry behind your bing one another’s flesh behind food, don’t walk into a Subway— that sweltering hot bar. ever. Go to places like The Black Widow Café, where a real chef Regardless, dress codes suck and puts together a mouth-watering a newly implemented dress code is Cubano without you breathing “ex- even worse. Plus, I have a feeling tra olives” over the sneeze guard. that having the bartending staff It doesn’t take a Ph.D. to know that at this particular establishment if you want quality food, eat local. wrapped up in turtlenecks and pants isn’t helping anyone’s tips, xoxo, SLUG or the smell behind the bar, if it is as sweltering hot as you claim. My Dear SLUG, advice? Encourage the custom- ers to complain about the swass I work at a local bar downtown that (sweaty ass) smell that is served shall not be named, due to the fact alongside their beers, and that that I’d still like to be employed by covered tattoo policy might just them after this. Let’s just say it’s not disappear. Otherwise, you might your typical bar, though, it’s got a want to start shopping for a flesh- little extra somethin’ somethin’ aside colored body stocking … from food and drinks … Anyway, just like any bar nearly everywhere, the xoxo, SLUG bartenders are all tatted up, because well, not to stereotype bartenders, but that’s just what a lot of us are into, FAX, SNAIL MAIL OR EMAIL US YOUR LETTERS! Fax: 801.487.1359 • Mailing Address: Dear Dickheads c/o SLUG Mag 351 Pierpont Ave. Ste. 4B SLC, UT 84101 or [email protected]

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Kris Fenn – Vocals Christopher Stevenson – Guitar bassy, loud and heavy, but sort of noise- Localized Liam Hesselbein – Bass On Fri., Sept. 9, the heavy violin electronica as well. And it’s all violin, and the loops Kim creates, and the frequencies she and drum duo known as Cicadas will join the Tyler Ford – Drums plays with.” female-fronted retro garage pop group The 321s at Urban Lounge for SLUG’s Localized. Shoegaze indie band Initially, they were just experimenting with sounds. Pack would The Saintanne opens the show. As always, Localized is 21+ and record ideas on her phone, then listen to them over and over again. only $5. The two of them would work to piece sections together, slowly building an actual set they could play live. When word got out about their project, The 321s play sugary sweet retro before—it was really awesome,” marks the first time that every their friend (and pseudo third Cicada) Jesse Cassar worked it out for them pop music that calls to mind doo-wop says Hesselbein. Everyone in the band member has cuddled up so closely to Let’s have a quick lesson. Today’s subject? Cicadas. You may have never to spend a week in July touring the northwest with Loom. This was the perfect groups of the ’50s and ’60s. Fronted by the agrees that it is Fenn’s addition as a female the infectious melodies of the genre. “I’ve had the pleasure of hearing, let alone seeing them, but if you have, they are opportunity to see if these Cicadas could fly. “I almost backed out because I lovely Kris Fenn, you’d never guess that vocalist that makes The 321s what they are. been a pop whore my whole life. I like a tough to forget. Each species has its own specific “song” that they “sing” was too scared,” says Pack. “The tour ended up being one of the best weeks up until approximately six months ago, the “It made the band worth doing,” Stevenson good melody. I don’t care what kind of (buzz). They have been known to hide underground for up to 17 years before of our lives,” says Vernon. last time she sang in front of an audience says bluntly. Hesselbein adds that he music it is,” Stevenson says. coming up for a few months to find a mate, then live out the rest of their lives Talking with these two, you’d think they were either sisters, or childhood BFFs. was during a fourth grade Christmas doesn’t think they would be able to pull off in the trees. When they finally emerge from the dark, silent depths of the earth, However, they only met about two-and-a-half years ago. During that time, pageant. “My parents bribed me,” she says they are tough to miss. They have been known to bite on occasion, and they the songs with a male singer. “You could do The music’s enjoyable vibe permeates they have developed a musical chemistry suitable for a two-piece band—an regarding the pageant. can produce sounds up to 120 decibels, which can cause permanent hearing it, but it’d just be, ‘Oh there’s some band.’ the group. “It’s nice to have a fun band intimidating endeavor, especially after sharing the stage with three or four damage at close range. This is what makes it special,” Ford says. when you’ve been in some more serious- other musicians in other projects. “With just the two of us [on stage] it feels so The 321s formed in March 2011 and played music bands. It sounds fun and he’s so But, enough about Kim Pack and Rebecca Vernon. completely exposed,” says Pack. They’ve learned that without a vocalist, they their first show at the Main Library as part Stevenson does the songwriting and The funny,” Hesselbein says as he gestures can actually share the spotlight on stage. While Pack wows the crowd with Levity aside, the relationship between cicadas and Cicadas isn’t a stretch. of their Music at Main concert series at 321s’ songs focus almost entirely on falling towards Ford. Ford adds, “With this band, her fresh, one-of-a-kind violin virtuosity, Vernon will throw in a drum solo here A group of cicadas in a tree can sound a lot like a violin going through a the end of June. Although Fenn lost her and there to break things up a bit and get the crowd more involved in the in love, losing love or looking for love. “Most people don’t leave band practice with a stack of fuzz-ridden amplifiers, but the irksome insects do this simply to “band virginity” with The 321s, the other performance. songs that I tend to write are usually kind headache. Well, we do when we drink way attract mates, never taking the time to utilize their buzzing in a creative members have played in local groups like of sad and heartbroken,” says Stevenson. too much while we’re practicing.” way—lazy locusts. “I play big, chunky, funky drums,” says Vernon. She keeps it straightforward, The Annuals, Blue Sunshine Soul, The “It’s perfect for this genre of music—the but makes sure to add diversity to the rhythms they explore. She’ll The sound of Pack’s brainchild, Cicadas, reaches infinitely beyond Heaters and Calico. doo-wop and girl groups. That’s what all of Not surprisingly, Fenn’s freshness to the move from rock beats to party drums, death drums to Gene Krupa making noise for noise’s sake. “This is something that I’ve the great old songs are about.” Although world of playing music makes it fun for the beats, all in the name of keeping themselves interested in what wanted to do for years, but I’ve always said ‘someday I’ll do The initial idea for The 321s actually came they are doing—and they are totally open to musical evolution. the songs may be written about seemingly other members, too. “I feel like I’m almost it,’” says Pack. One fateful day after a Subrosa practice, Pack from a botched Heaters reunion—of which “This band could turn into dance music, or a mariachi band, or sad topics, Fenn’s soulful voice makes “My experiencing being in a band vicariously was messing around with her various pedals, manipulating we could just play dark covers,” says Pack. The point is Hesselbein and Stevenson were both Baby’s Gone” shimmer sweetly and “Animal through [Kris] and her virginity of being in the sounds in ways that turn her violin into a noise-making Ke$ha that they are making music that they want to listen to, without the members. “We thought [the reunion] was For Your Love” pop in all the right places. a band,” says Ford. behemoth, when Vernon jumped on drums. “She just started pressure of worrying about how big the Cicadas fan club gets. fun, so we thought, let’s do that again,” playing these really solid, loud, straightforward beats and I kind says Hesselbein. He recruited Ford to play Part of The 321s’ success is their Although The 321s have yet to release any of freaked out,” says Pack. “After about 20 minutes of this, I They are currently troubleshooting their way into the studio to the drums and the group practiced once looked at Rebecca and said, ‘You are the one. This is going to capture the mammoth sounds they create live, which is tougher willingness to shed any negative official recordings—after all, they’ve only before the original singer of The Heaters, happen now. It has to.’” Pack’s brainchild had a twin. than it sounds. “We thought about doing things like they did in the preconceptions about pop music. “All the been playing shows for three months— 1920s where if you wanted to hear the music, you needed to see Joe Denhalter, decided to move to Seattle. bands that I’ve been in were kind of afraid you can download tracks for free on their So, what does Cicadas sound like? “I play violin, and Rebecca it live,” says Vernon. But, rest assured that recordings will come. At the time, Stevenson and Fenn had been of grabbing pop and giving it a hug and facebook page, facebook.com/the321s. plays drums,” Pack says flatly, too humble to brag. This They have plans to head to the studio before the end of the year. In toying around with some acoustic songs maybe even giving it a hickey—because Check them out Sept. 9 at Urban Lounge description, over-simplified as it is, makes Vernon sit up straight to the meantime, watch out for their live shows where you can see these for about a year. “It just became more that’s what you do with pop,” says Ford. with Cicadas and openers The Saintanne. give a more adequate explanation. “It sounds like anvils dropping two masked maestros make more noise than a thunderstorm in a and more apparent how well Kris could from the sky, falling on cows and baby grand pianos,” she says. “It’s Although Fenn might be the only “newbie” megaphone factory. Prepare yourselves for the Cicadas’ buzz. sing—never having been in a band in the band, the creation of The 321s 10 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 11 THRICE’S LATEST RELEASE, MAJOR/MINOR, MARKS THEIR SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM.

CALLING YOU OUT: AN INTERVIEW WITH

BY ESTHER MEROÑO ESTHER@ SLUGMAG.COM

THRICErom post-hardcore, to experimental, for his thoughts on the record and a way to Beggars, but the feel is different just be- Dustin Kensrue instrumental, indie and ‘90s grunge–– lesson in philosophy. cause the time we wrote it was different. There’s though it may seem to some an identity definitely not a master plan of like, “this is going crisis, Thrice have been widening their SLUG: The new record seems to be drawing from to be the ‘whatever’ record.” For us, records F start to be self defining after a certain point, you musical berth with every new release over the a variety of musical styles and genres. Where did last decade, earning the respect and admiration you get the inspiration for the musical portion of the just start moving with it and you’ll see where the of true music fans. The West Coast four-piece album? songs are pushing themselves and you’ll see continue to develop their talents and taste with Kensrue: There’s definitely some diversity on it, but certain songs kind of on the fringes of that, and their latest and seventh studio album, Major/Mi- I feel like mood-wise, it’s more consistent than a lot you can either bump them off or pull them in. I nor, out on Sept. 20 through Vagrant Records. of our records. As far as stylistically, we don’t usually felt like there was going to be more mathy stuff With the same rawness as 2009’s Beggars, but write with anything in mind. There will be a part that and that didn’t end up happening much. It’s with added weight and conviction, Major/Minor will be like, “let’s try to push this towards this sound,” much more of a screw rock record––definitely is sure to strike a chord with Thrice fans new but generally it’s just what happens when we’re jam- rhythmic, but not super mathy. and old. SLUG caught up with vocalist/guitarist ming together. This record was made in a similar

12 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 13 SLUG: What was the process in putting the those bands were doing in Seattle in the early ‘90s, SLUG: I noticed bits of lyrics from “The Weight” record together? it has this certain mood to it when you do that. We’d on Beggars in “Anthology” … Kensrue: There were a few [songs] that started never really done that, but for some reason on this Kensrue: “Anthology” is actually built out of with the brothers [Riley Breckenridge (drums), record every song just started having a bit of that in seven different Thrice songs, which is why it’s Eddie Breckenridge (bass)] and Teppei there. We talked about it early on, about it possibly called “Anthology.” Not all of them, but a lot of [Teranishi (guitar)] jamming while I was out of being titled that, and then took it off the table and the various love songs that have been either di- town. “Cataracts” came out of one of those … eventually brought it back. I think everyone is happy rectly or indirectly related to my relationship with “Yellow Belly” came out of that. The last two with it … and it works really well. my wife over the years, so it pulls from “Trust,” records we’ve had a couple of songs come out “The Weight,” “Silhouette,” “Years To Come,” of a three-piece jam, which I think can be helpful A buddy of mine up in Seattle did the art, we went “The Whaler,” a couple more. Each half of a line because there’s less going on, a little more through a lot of different phases of it. I really like is hinting at a lyric from another song. definition––the bass is doing one thing, guitar is the cover, it feels stark and dark to me. I think it doing one thing. Also, “Anthology” is a kind of captures a little bit of the weight of the record, the SLUG: You said the writing on this record was demo of it, just me singing over me playing the heaviness to it. I don’t know if a lot of people are similar to Beggars, what about recording? guitar. I track all of my ideas on Evernote or I’ll going to like it, it’s pretty stark for a record cover. Kensrue: In recording it was a lot more similar forget them instantly. I’m constantly recording to Identity Crisis. It was quick. Also similar to little pieces and sharing them. SLUG: There are a few songs that get a little parts of Vheissu. We tracked a lot of Vheissu preachy. Do you think that these lyrics will alienate live, but we did this much quicker. Kind of the atheists among us? just no nonsense, got the songs, got the ONE OF THE MORE Kensrue: I think that sometimes things call for arrangements, lay them down and capture the FOUNDATIONAL MYSTERIES rough words … It’s calling myself out as well. right energy and be done. “Promises” is not too preachy, I think it’s more of a OF LIFE IS: WHAT DOES IT lament to what we’ve done to marriage, how we’ve SLUG: Any awesome b-sides for this record? MEAN THAT THERE’S BEAUTY devalued that. I don’t think you have to be Christian Kensrue: I went in and tracked a couple of AND TRUTH AND GOODNESS to see the negative effects that come from that. As acoustic versions of songs that turned out really ALONGSIDE SORROW AND much as people lay that challenge on themselves, cool. you can see the vows that people make, the ideas TERROR? –DUSTIN KENSRUE they have of it, but it’s just very self serving in the Make sure to pre-order a copy of Major/Minor, end rather than what it’s meant to be. The whole out Sept. 20, and don’t miss Thrice playing SLUG: Lyrically the album seems a lot darker, point of the vows is to say, “as hard as it gets, I the new album live, along with some classic there’s a lot of tension between light and dark. choose to keep loving you,” but the way that it favorites, on their headlining tour coming What were you pulling from when you were actually works out in practice is, “once this gets through the Saltair on Nov. 1. writing the lyrics? hard, I’m out of here.” Kensrue: I don’t know … life. I think I was pushing on this light and dark essence, even the title of the record is in some ways hinting at that. One of the more foundational mysteries of life is: What does it mean that there’s beauty and truth and goodness alongside sorrow and terror? We kind of deal with that specifically in “Treading Paper.” You can either say those are just illusions, they’re not actually real, they’re just accidents of nature and nothing has any true value, or you can say those are real and that there must be a reason why this darkness exists, and I definitely choose to believe the latter of the two. Nothing makes any sense to me if I have to look at it and say, “This isn’t real, this love I feel, this joy I feel, this beauty I see,” that that actually doesn’t correspond to reality just feels really untrue to me, I can’t even process that. So dealing with the record, I think I’m hitting on these things. It’s been a really hard past couple of years for the band, just deaths in the family and sicknesses, so there’s been a lot of that as well as great things, new life and friendships, a lot of good stuff, too, so some of [the album] is explicitly trying to catch that. “Blur,” for example, is based on this email that Riley had sent early on talking about these slow shutter photos he’d been taking, and how they captured this feeling that he had of being unable to grab any moment and understand it, and everything was blurring together … I think that sometimes it’s easier for me to dig into someone else’s emotions than my own.

SLUG: Tell me about the title, Major/Minor, and the album cover art. Kensrue: Originally it was the working title for “Yellow Belly.” It’s something that we had been talking about throughout, that there’s this certain indie ‘90s grunge sound throughout the record. THRICE HAVE MOVED ABOVE AND BEYOND THEIR It’s not on purpose, it’s just kind of happening, POST-HARDCORE ROOTS OVER THE LAST DECADE. and some of that’s just through the choosing of major chords when normally there would be a minor chord in that key, which is what a lot of

14 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 15 off and pull her hair back, as it was assumed she was trying to change her appearance. I was consumed with rage when I heard this.

When I first moved here, I had my ID passed around at a liquor store. One girl went so far as to ask me how I got away with it. My reply was, “Give me back my ID you stupid fucking By Princess Kennedy cunt.” I grabbed it out of her hands and was forcibly removed by the manager of the store. Facebook.com/princess.kennedy I’m convinced those fuckers were going to try to keep it. My Cali ID has just expired and I need to get a new one. I hoped that because this is a partial Nazi state, the fact I’m REALLY pretty, with long blonde hair, blue eyes and great at passing, I would just be ushered through with the kind of red carpet treatment I feel I deserve.

Before venturing to get my new ID, I attended a meeting of concerned citizens—both trans and cis gendered—who were discussing whether or not DLD employees should be required to receive diversity training. There were a lot of emotions at the meeting, and many more horror stories of people being asked for documents that didn’t exist or being forced out by police and humiliated in front of large crowds. This is wrong and demoralizing, and if it doesn’t stop, what are we going to have to face next? All I’m asking is to have some form of ID to be able to identify my dead, fag-bashed body.

Initially, I was going to go to the DMV dressed as Cruella Deville and stir some shit up, when I remembered the piece of paper that I got at the meeting: From the DLD book of policy written in bold, as follows, “At no time will an applicant be photographed when it appears that they are purposely altering their appearance in any way that would misrepresent their identity.”

I decided to test the logic behind this policy. I wanted to see exactly what kind of baboonanny we were dealing with. Instead of visiting the Next month is Transgender pussy, I totally understand if you don’t get it, but DMV in the over-the-top female drag of Cruella god help you if I hear you say it’s wrong. From Deville, I decided to dress in male drag and awareness month. the Mormon perspective, in the eyes of god, my channel the douche bag look. I got one of my I know that all of you are completely aware of my trans-gender identification makes me worse than handmade, film quality man-wigs in light brown trans-identification, but in October, I will need a murderer. I and styled it in a you to prove it to me by either making out with have reached Justin Bieber. I me, or letting me fondle your junk at the club— the end of my bought a pair of just to make sure that you’re aware of my mere rope with this brown dime-store existence. That being said, I wanted to make whole focus “At no time will an applicant be contacts and went you aware of a really fucked up issue that we as on the “right photographed when it appears that and got a padded and wrong” of man chest from a trans community have to deal with––one that they are purposely altering their has been making the headlines as of late and is one’s personal Pibs. I wore a polo pretty serious. identification. appearance in any way that would shirt and a white In fact, it misrepresent their identity.” coral necklace To do anything on this planet, you have to is largely and guess what— have legal identification, such as a passport, the belief those retards driver’s license or State ID. It seems that in of the trans at the DMV this pretty great state, the motherfuckers at community that pushed me right the Driver License Division have decided that the whole male/female distinction on IDs should through! Without realizing it, I cracked Homeland if you are trans identified in any way, you don’t be done away with. Security—dress like a douche bag that goes to deserve a state-issued ID, and that, my fellow As the story goes, last spring a beautiful the Huka Lounge and you’re in! sympathizers, is FUCKED UP. transgender woman, who had not gone through the process of legally changing her identity, This ID will go in the shredder and instead I shall I will go after anyone like a mad bitch who tries was at the DMV waiting to renew her ID. When get my California ID renewed. In California, if to argue with me over how I identify. This is my it came time for her photo, the man behind the they tried that shit, they would get sued! Just a fucking body, and only I get to choose who I am. counter asked her to please follow him into a warning DLD—the people are on the rise and If I tell you that I have a cock, but my brain is all back room where she was told that in order to your days of ignorance are numbered. get an ID, she had to go wash her eye make-up 16 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 17 By James Bennett Try as I might, I’ve never been able to eat an entire Cuban in Bennett.james.m@ one sitting. Still, this is the perfect gmail.com comfort food—smoky, bursting with flavor and easy to share. It afé makes me think that Fidel Castro I must have driven past this place C can’t be all that bad of a guy. Like a dozen times before I noticed all sandwiches on the menu, it is it. Located right in the heart of served with your choice of fresh Sugarhouse, the Black Widow’s salad or house potatoes, or skip scant, xeriscaped storefront does the side altogether and add a bowl little to attract prey. Much like a of soup for $2 more. fly stuck to a spider web, once you find the place, you won’t get away Another great choice at the Black Widow easily. Thankfully for us, the trap they’ve is the Marinated Steak Tip Sandwich ($9). laid is a culinary combination of quality This one features the café’s signature and affordability, cleverly disguised as an tri-tip steak, cut into bite-size pieces and eclectic café. marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. The steak tips are cooked medium and I have visited the Black Widow Café Photo: Barrett Doran are served on a soft baguette with grilled several times for lunch and it has always onions and peppers, a garlicky spread and been the right choice. I’ve seen the place two kinds of cheese. The steak itself is so completely empty and completely packed, tender that it melts in your mouth, and the and in both cases, the service has been richness imparted by the marinade pairs well good and the food has been quickly with the mellow flavors of the grilled veggies. cooked to order. Their strengths are their This sandwich goes particularly well with the soups and sandwiches. Co-owners and house potatoes, a sort of home fries that chefs John Prescott and Kevin Murphy are heavily seasoned and grilled on the make everything in-house, and I do mean cook top. No one will tell me exactly what everything. The soups are prepared fresh goes into the spice blend they sprinkle on daily and are hard to pass up, even in the potatoes, but if I had to guess, I’d say the middle of summer. The selection of rosemary, black pepper and coarse salt soups varies from day to day, but the all make an appearance. They dress the one consistently featured is the New potatoes up a bit by serving them with England Clam Chowder ($5). I don’t homemade ketchup—a clove infused, even like clam chowder, but I can’t get smooth and sweet tomato dip. If it’s just enough of this stuff. It is velvety smooth the steak tips you’re after, they offer a and packed with tender potatoes and generous portion as an entrée, served bits of flavorful clams. The process with sautéed vegetables, for $18. of making the chowder, and even They will also sell them packed in the the types of clams used, is marinade if you want to make a closely guarded secret. I Black Widow steak tips a part was able to uncover that it is of your summer barbeque. an old family recipe passed down from one of the chef’s This is just the tip of the grandmothers, but my server Kev fé. eating experience available wouldn’t tell me anything in’s Cuban at Black Widow Ca at the Black Widow. They else—and rightly so. This is also do a Grilled Cheese one recipe that deserves to and Marinated Vegetables be kept under lock and key. ($7) sandwich that melts together local Beehive Along with a bowl of soup, I usually get cheddar, Swiss and smoked provolone, a sandwich. My absolute favorite is Kevin’s and couples it with marinated veggies. It Cuban ($8), a sandwich that marries so many 837 East 2100 South blackwidowcatering.com is especially good when it’s done with the flavors together that it’s difficult to know where Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Open Mon. – Sat. crisp-grilled house-made focaccia. I have also to begin. The star of the dish is a mound of (801) 466-1929 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. heard good things about their ground beef, house-smoked shredded pork. This is topped Closed Sunday sausage and jasmine rice stuffed peppers with slices of ham that are roasted in-house. ($12), and have heard that their house blend This double pig punch is held together with coffee is the stuff of legend. In short, the place Swiss cheese, a tangy chipotle sauce and a pile of homemade pickles that are a bit is an incredibly smart lunch destination. The food is creative, fresh and beautifully too spicy for me on their own, but that work well on the ensemble sandwich. All of this presented, and the casual and tattoo-friendly setting will make the SLUG reader feel is pressed together on the cook top between two slices of golden focaccia bread. right at home. I can’t wait to go back. 18 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 19 you are a pint deep in Sunnybrook is drawing penises. quite the challenge, but has groomed I confessed to Dennis where me me into the tremendous salesman and Danny used to take naps during that I am today. our shifts. There was a For some fucked massive pile up reason, “ACCIDENTS of snowboard Dennis decided boxes under to make me the stairs and and Danny HAPPEN.” it was one of Woodhead the only places managers in the shop at the store. I quickly learned that that didn’t have a security camera on management consists of doing less it. I built a wicked fort and you could work if you do it right. I was really use packing peanuts for a pillow. It good at Jedi mind-fucking the young was remarkably soothing. This was a snowtards into doing my bidding. The manager’s only perk, for sure. secret was to just make them think I was busy. I had a whole slew of tricks The whole time I worked at Salty to do this. Peaks, we only had one break-in. Dennis made it to the store in his My favorite was the clipboard trick. If 4Runner before the cops did, and you manage any kind of store, always almost ran over the burglar. He have a clipboard with you. That way, made a split second decision not to if one of your employees tries to ask pancake the crook with his car, and you for a lunch break or some other then asked the cops what would stupid shit, you can look down at your have happened if he had squashed clipboard and go, “Oh shit! I almost the guy, to which the cops replied, forgot something!” It’s also a great “accidents happen.” way to ignore customers. They would think I was in the middle of a big order That being said, Dennis would like or something, but I was really just that burglar to know that if you are reading this, you are welcome for By Mike Brown not being dead or in a wheelchair, [email protected] “One Day Timmy got mad at a snowboard courtesy of Dennis Nazari. Twitter: @Fuckmikebrown box and set it on fire with a blowtorch in the basement. Starting fires inside the A long time ago, in a galaxy shop is not good for retail sales.” far far away, I worked in a snowboard shop. Sometimes I didn’t work very hard, but most Timmy was only 17, so give the kid of the time I worked harder than a a break. donkey in a coal mine. That could be a really bad analogy, since I don’t Greg taught me how to milk the know if donkeys were allowed in coal time clock in numerous ways. We mines, but I like the idea of donkeys managed to turn our slacking off into wielding pickaxes. This snowboard games––like the roundabout game.

shop was Salty Peaks. That’s where one of us would grab a Illustration: Phil Cannon snowboard and do a full lap through I called Dennis Nazari, current owner the store and see how many laps we and my former boss, to reminisce could make until a manager would about the good old days. Dennis is ask us what the fuck we were doing. notoriously hard to get ahold of, so Greg still holds the record at 10. I had to pretend to be interested in purchasing a vintage Burton Woody Or there was the shoe wall game, from his world famous Snowboard where we would throw stuff at Museum. Once he figured out it was the shoe wall and see how many me, we started the interview. shoes we could knock off with one throw. This game was super fun, When I first started in the wonderful but made it way more obvious to world of retail, I worked at Salty upper management that we were just Peaks with my good buddies Greg fucking around. Wrotniak and bestie, Timmy Ekeren—both notorious Salt Lake I asked Dennis in my interview rippers and troublemakers. Timmy how many times I almost got fired. had an exceptional knack for causing According to him, the answer is trouble, and soon got fired for almost three, but if I had posed the question burning down the store. differently, like how many times I One day, Timmy got mad at a should have gotten fired, it would be snowboard box and set it on fire with much higher. That shop is just too a blow torch in the basement. Starting close to the liquor store to not have fires inside the shop is not good for some mayhem happen from time to retail sales, but it’s still pretty fun, and time. Trying to sell a snowboard when 20 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 21 They write tickets, but they aren’t cops. So, I honestly know very little about jails and their operation or administration, and I certainly don’t know much about writing tickets.

What I do know about the differ- ent lock ups, besides how to put people in them, of course, is that all government agencies are regulated by the law and written policies. That includes any county sheriff’s office that administers a jail. Any time I’ve asked any county jail, or state or federal prison, for that matter, which prisoner was where or with whom on what date, they could tell me.

Whether they record information related to unoccupied cells, I have no idea.

Illustration: Sean Hennefer For the less knowledgeable regard- ing penal institutions, county jails ex- ist in each county to house prisoners Dear Cop, convicted of misdemeanor crimes in I have a thousand questions, but will that county up to one year. They’re limit this inquiry to two. run and administered by the elected county sheriff. Felons are housed in 1. Are county jails required to keep “oc- state prisons. Now, the prisons don’t cupancy logs”? I need to prove that a have enough room to house all yo’ certain cell was empty in 2004. Is there bust’d asses, so they contract with any such record? And what is it titled? the counties to hold their prisoners. Federal convicts of crimes against 2. A suspect is booked for a 3rd degree the United States go to federal pris- felony – obstruction of justice, and posts ons. However, they too can contract bail the same day – 5 g’s. As bail is with state prisons and county jails to posted to ensure the suspect will appear house their prisoners as long as they in court – shouldn’t a case number be meet certain penitentiary criteria. required before a bail bondsman will cough up 5 g’s? Isn’t a case number 29 counties in Utah means 29 differ- mandatory prior to posting bail? ent jails with 29 different policies. So, you’d need to contact the county I have a feeling answering inquiries you’re researching. through the mail isn’t your job, but I hope an exception will be made in this If someone were arrested and went instance to propel my investigation through the booking process, which forward. Thank you and SLUG for your requires a bail for release, then time and consideration into this inquiry. some law enforcement agency and If you can’t respond I understand. the prosecutor will have a case num- ber. It doesn’t matter if it’s a misde- Sincerely, meanor, felony or federal crime. The Person who shall remain nameless. court that has jurisdiction over the crime has a case number as well. Dear Nameless One: Good luck in the pursuit of your Look, obviously from my ramblings Ph.D. in SLUG, I’m no jailer. Jailers are law enforcement, but they’re not cops. -Cop It’s kind of like the highway patrol.

22 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 23 878 S. 900 E. Phone: 801.532.0777 Evans draws from a wide variety of farms, (reservations recommended) worked with in the past are incredible restaurants For those who haven’t dined at Pago yet, ranging from Morgan Valley Lamb in [with] good chefs, great reputations, and they’re keep in mind that, although the menu Pagoslc.com Delta, Pleasant Creek Ranch in Nephi and all doing the farm to table, all local food. This was changes with the seasons, the atmosphere Summer Hours: Eden’s Sandhill Farms. Sandhill Farms the first time they’ve wanted to come through Salt and quality are always consistent. “The future Lunch: Tues. - Fri, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. was the location of one of Evans’ greatest Lake, which was a good honor for us. We were of Pago is to keep Pago the same, which is to Dinner: Tues. - Sun., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. accolades to date, as Pago was featured in pretty stoked,” says Evans. constantly change,” says Evans. “Part of my Brunch Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. an Outstanding in the Field dining event. The passion, among other things, is beer, wine Closed Mon. and from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. defining message of that organization is to Pago’s executive chef, Michael Richey, was a key and spirits, and I try to have an artisan beer daily reestablish their diners’ relationship to land part of that “in-field dining event” and a deciding and wine. We’re trying, in our very small way, and “honor the local farmers and food artisans player in the birth of Evans’ garden. Richey and to represent all those categories and bring who cultivate it.” Evans sat down earlier this year and planned in a lot of stuff you can’t get anywhere. We out Pago’s summer menu while Evans began work closely with the local breweries and get PAGOSUSTAINABILITY, THE FUTURE OF FARMING Evans says of the experience, “It was killer, planting—both were essential to the experiment. some cool beers. There’s a lot of great stuff started the farm last year with the help of Matt it was really cool. They travel the world and The garden will always be in Evans’ backyard happening in the beer world in Salt Lake, and IN-FIELD DINING& FOR RESTAURANTS Morganti of M&M Farms and now consults contact local restaurants and say, ‘we want you and will be able to feed his family at the very we try to support it.” with Morganti on technical issues. to be the caterer of this event.’ It’s their event least as a sustainable farm plot. As for Pago’s BY JP and we’re the guest chef. They have all the long-term sustainability, Evans says, “Pago is Visit Pago this fall and you’ll most likely get [email protected] Evans’ garden is so heritage, in fact, that it materials and staff the front of house. They lend definitely sustainable.Pago will be around as far a taste of Asian greens from Evans’ hobby houses a “tres hermanos” technique of ancient their name. It is kind of like the James Beard’s as I can see right now. Part of that is because it’s farm, a vintage you’ve never tried and agriculture—a type of growing process that farm and table restaurants,” referencing so small—it has 45 seats. I’m never going to be a freshness that you’d be hard pressed to puts vine plants like peas and beans at the the infamous organization of award-giving millionaire with that restaurant—no matter if I’m full find elsewhere. base of corn to keep the soil free of weeds, gourmands in the U.S. “The vast majority open to close. I’ll make a decent living, and it will increase pollination and fix nitrogen in the of restaurants Outstanding in the Field has feed my family and so will [my employees].” soil to help the corn grow and maximize space, concurrently. “It’s working, but I think I planted them too far apart. Every year is an experiment. It’s to learn more about the process and appreciate the produce at the restaurant we get from other people a little more.” His future goal is even more ambitious. “I would like to know how many acres it would take to support a restaurant. That’s a long term goal of mine—to be a full-size farm for the restaurant, have pigs, cows, chicken eggs and a farm supporting the restaurant,” he says.

While his hobby farm is growing outdoors, Photo: Barrett Doran Photo: Barrett Doran Evans is focusing inward on what has made his restaurant a dining destination for a crowd in the “foodie know” with a menu that is slightly more diverse than other fine dining establishments in town. “I like to dine in casual fine dining. I want the food to be Scott Evans, owner of as good as it can be, no holds barred in Pago, in his backyard terms of ingredients and style, yet I like it to garden, which be more rustic and casual. I like the art of currently supplies service as well, ” says Evans. Part of retaining veggies for and gathering the type of staff essential his restaurant. for good service is finding passionate and knowledgeable servers.

As a former server himself, Evans appreciates this fact more than others, and consequently keeps his staff without as much turnover as typical restaurants in the area. “I pay higher than standard for every position. That, to me, is what I wanted to do to be sustainable, not only to buy the right food, but get the right staff and pay them well,” says Evans. “The servers make great money, and they care about food and they like what they’re doing.

Photo: Barrett Doran We try to be responsible in all aspects.” The approach is atypical for local food purveyors.

ehind an average yet well kept house near This is a sharp contrast to your average fast food Ultimately, Pago’s entire approach is the suburban Sugarhouse district of Salt restaurant, where nearly all of the food is frozen anything but typical. “I don’t think there is Lake City sits a micro-farm, or “hobby and shipped in from parts unknown and definitely really anybody trying to be like us [in SLC],” farm,” as owner Scott Evans puts it. He is distant enough to be environmentally harming. Evans says. “People have been using local Ban agricultural driver beneath a growing, worldwide Evans, a student of true cost economics, is defiant products as long as they’ve been around. movement. It fits somewhere under the “organic” of such practices, and is one of the few local My little qualm is that they buy it once and or “slow food” monikers and is most accurately restaurateurs who has both eyes and vision. His they can say they buy it local. With us, it’s a referred to as “farm to table.” Since May 2009, personal farm houses a myriad of plants which little different philosophy. I figured it out at Evans has been enacting what is increasingly all go to Pago. This year, his 7,000 square foot one point—how much money we spend on more commonplace in other, more food-forward garden is “all in,” supplying his 1,000 square foot local food and local farmers and it’s insane. cities like San Francisco and Portland—an almost restaurant with two varieties of corn, zucchini, Whenever possible, we’re going to buy entirely locally sustained restaurant where in the calypso cilantro, tatsoi, rosa bianca eggplant local first. You’re not going to get heirloom summertime, “85 percent to 95 percent of the food and royal burgundy snap beans—all heritage tomatoes in December [at Pago], unless we is sourced locally,” says Evans. seeds when available, and decidedly organic. He have a green house.” 24 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 25 Zombies, Hairsylists, Rappers, Oh My! By Mariah Mann Mellus [email protected]

September is a lovely month, but it also represents the end of summer, pool parties and vacations. At least I can count on the monthly Gallery Stroll to mix it up a bit. The ever changing and expanding list of art- ists, venues and subject matter will keep you guessing. Fortunately for you, SLUG can point you in the right direction. Looking for zombies? We’ve got zombies. Craving human food? We can help you there. Or

maybe you just want to be educat- Photo: Adrian Prazen ed and entertained—there’s always a little something for everyone when Zombina by Adrian Prazen you go out gallery strolling. of zombie culture, art and quality of I can’t find a single person who life. From migration to diet to social doesn’t love the big and beautiful life, no brain will be left un-eaten,” new Whole Foods building at Trol- says Gallery Manager Tamara ley Square with its giant ceilings, Fox. The opening will be Saturday, colorful displays and quiet nooks. Sept. 3 from 6-9 p.m. and hangs Whole Foods prides itself on being until Sunday, Sept. 25. Participating an active participant in the success artists include, but are not limited of its community, which makes it a to: Kat Martin, Adrian Prazen, perfect place to showcase local art. Chauncey Secrist, Rachel and September’s show will feature the Leigh Kade and Tamara Fox. If work of SLUG Photographer Betha- you can’t make the opening recep- ny Fischer, who shoots photos un- tion because zombies sucked out der the name Patiri Photography. your brain, stop by Wed. through Fischer focuses her camera on Fri. from 6-8:30 p.m., Sat. from 9 urban life—the beauty buried in the a.m.–2 p.m. or Sun. from 12 p.m.–3 grittiness. Reminiscent of the open- p.m. ing scene in the 1985 film Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Fischer tugs her Ulysses Salon prides itself on being bottom lip as she says, “I just love a multi-faceted space with presen- to photograph rappers.” Fischer’s tations of film, art, fashion and, of brother, Daniel Fischer (aka local course, their fabulous, personal producer Fisch), and his friends hair-stylings from highly credited have been a great inspiration to stylists. This month, they host a her, and through her camera lens, special screening of Vidal Sassoon: she has forged her own path while The Movie, a film about how one keeping close to her childhood man changed the world with a pair friends and hip hop roots. A special of scissors. Screening happens artist’s reception will take place Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. at 629 S. State Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6-8 p.m. at St. This event is free and open to 544 S. 700 E. Free admission, local the public. food and coffee, plus local art and Is there more? Of course! This is a splash of urban grittiness equals just a taste to sustain your cultural a not-to-be-missed event. cravings—art is happening all the Some days I feel like a zombie, time. If you need a little more excite- but since zombies are popping up ment, set aside the third Friday of all over the scene these days, at every month and go for a stroll. Add least I’ll be in good company. Give a little color to your life and support

Us BRAINS!!! is the September your local art scene. ART MEETS FASHION AMF show at the The Gray Wall Gallery (a)perture salt lake city at 351 W. Pierpont Ave. “[The show] highlights the many facets 26 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 27 Photo: Annabel Mehran

TY SEGALL Riding a wave of 7”s and tape hiss By Cody Hudson [email protected]

Since 2005, Ty City (home to larger artists such as Bonnie “Prince” he says. One of the things the San Francisco scene has Segall has been Billie and Joanna Newsom—a native to the San done to keep their fans engaged, in addition to their leaving his dirty, tape- Francisco freak-folk scene). “Drag City has always been digital presence, is maintaining a constant barrage of delayed impression on vinyl, one of my favorite labels, and to get the chance to work small releases and split 7”s. “The cool thing about a originally with Epsilons, then Party Fowl, followed by with them has been unbelievable,” says Segall. small release is you can do a different sound, and only The Traditional Fools, The Perverts and even Sic have to do two or three songs, it is really fun ... You Alps. Most notably, however, he has released his music As part of the youngest portion of the large San can do whatever you want,” says Segall. Releasing at under his own name, with four full-length albums and Francisco garage rock scene, Segall has definitely least eleven 7”s since 2008 (exact numbers are hard to countless 7”s released on notable garage rock labels made a name for himself. Moving to San Francisco calculate given the small runs on various labels), Segall like Goner, Burger Records and Castle Face (John from Laguna Beach after hearing a couple of Dwyer’s has essentially done whatever the fuck he wants. Dwyer’s label). With surf and garage rock gaining (many) bands—The Hospitals and Coachwhips— acceptance and notoriety outside of the garage rock Segall felt as though he was arriving upon the death of One of the more notable releases was a collaboration scene (via Pitchfork darlings like Best Coast, Wavves the scene as those bands were no longer producing Segall did with long-time friend and fellow California and Surfer Blood), Segall could not have come along music. He was wrong, though, and soon became native Mikal Kronin (of The Moonhearts). Kronin at a better time. Over the last few years his sound has part of a vibrant movement, just before it began to will be joining Segall for a US tour this year, along matured, trading in undirected aggression for a much garner national attention. Among his San Francisco with which you can expect a new release. The new more calculated, yet noisier sound. peers, Segall quickly carved out his niche. Thee Oh collaboration (which has yet to be written or recorded) Sees (Dwyer’s current project), have taken on the will be released through Goner, while In the Red On his latest release, Goodbye Bread (released on spacey psychedelic side of garage rock. The Fresh Records will be doing a re-issue of Reverse Shark June 12), he has moved away from the floor-stomping, and Onlys have their fuzz and distortion-drenched Attack (the original collaboration). Segall also joined Sic rhythmic punk rock element that made his last few LPs pop songs. Sic Alps have their own warbling, stoney, Alps temporarily this year on tour due to their loss of a so exciting and stepped to a more mature place. “I clumsy sound. And last but not least, Segall has his member. While he will not be a permanent member of definitely wanted to make a mellower record, but there incredibly strong voice, bubble-gum melodies and the band, you can expect to hear him in some capacity wasn’t a very strong idea of what that would be,” says tape delay. Even when being aggressive, he tends to on their newest album. Segall. The new album has garnered many classic evoke happy feelings, with most of his songs written rock comparisons, from Neil Young to John Lennon, about romantic situations—even though it can be hard Segall’s upcoming Kilby date on Oct. 7 with Spell Talk but songs like “My Head Explodes” (which was to discern through the grainy distortion. will mark one year since his Woodshed date and last featured on a split 7” with Jeff The Brotherhood) and Utah visit. Segall says that the songs from Goodbye “Where Your Head Goes” stay loyal to the crunchy, Segall graduated with a degree in media studies in Bread are “definitely the mellowest songs we have noisy sound Segall has boasted since his self-titled 2009 from the University of San Francisco, which would ever played live. In the past it has been really straight solo debut in 2008. be an incredible lesson in marketing a band, for most. forward, there is a little bit more of a dynamic vibe, but Segall, however, has taken a far more analog approach, I think it is better ... More of a build and release thing.” With the new sound came a new label. “I felt like the letting his releases speak for themselves. “I honestly The show is cheap (only $8-$10) and definitely worth new record sounded different and I wanted to try it out, don’t do anything on the Internet, I just do the records checking out. You can probably pick up some sort of work with as many people as possible,” says Segall. and leave it up to everybody else to do the rest ... I am limited 7” while you’re there. Goodbye Bread was released through the label Drag not too into the Internet, I try to stick to what is tangible,” 28 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 29 breaking down the scene URBAN MEDIA SHOW By Shawn Mayer [email protected]

The Urban Media Crew Photo: Patiri Photography

Walk into the right place in Provo, be it a purchased a Canon XL2 camera and started greater heights, he realized that he needed basement, gymnasium or after-hours café, filming his friends and their subcultures. some help from a few friends (13 of them and you may find a different crowd. Popped to be exact). With a crew in tow, Season polos give way to tank tops and throwback In 2009, Urban Media Show became Two churned out another 10 episodes Nikes, smoke-stained “Kramer” portraits concrete. With his opening sequence built, featuring Lindsey Stirling of America’s are replaced by graffiti, and the local jazz Ambriz went out and interviewed a local Got Talent, Sugar Steak Clothing and even band becomes a ghost with turntables and DJ duo known as The Crate Dwellers SLUG photographer Dave Brewer. By the Macbook Pros in its place. If you live in Utah (his long term friends who are currently end of the season, Urban Media Show had and don’t know about its underground, then sponsored by the show) for his first episode. gained enough recognition that it secured you are missing an important part of the In the beginning, it was a one-man show. itself some funding by becoming an official state’s culture that has become a lifeblood “I produced, shot, edited, designed and YouTube partner, meaning UMS gets a small for those of us with a different perspective. built every episode myself,” says Ambriz. To amount of money from the Google ads on For these scenes to sustain themselves, put out a 10-episode season in as little as their videos. some exposure is required. One man 10 weeks was time consuming to say the helping to get the word out is Anthony least, with most episodes taking upward of For the upcoming season, the UMS Ambriz with his Urban Media Show, a web- 36 hours from pre to post production. But crew plans to do something a little more based series of videos, which showcases the show wasn’t always long nights spent grandiose, with more production value, more local artists and musicians. editing footage. Sometimes, filming the artists, more viewers, more love. Ambriz interviews themselves could get crazy. For says that in the near future, Urban Media While attending college in Provo, Ambriz the seventh episode, Ambriz went down Show will become an “empire” including found himself immersed in an unexpected to Club Edge to interview Muscle Hawk. a revamped website featuring more blogs subculture. Opting to stay away from “The party was insane, filled with drag and written interviews as well as product drugs and alcohol, Ambriz found a more queens, zombies and black men dressed as reviews and a clothing line. If you haven’t positive way to expel his energy and spent Klansmen. It was a Halloween in July party, seen the show yet, check it out and tune in time hanging out with an unlikely group of and it was wild,” says Ambriz. With Season (I hear one of the interviews was conducted skaters, break dancers and electro DJs. One in the books, Ambriz knew he wanted to in the rain in the back of “Tricky” Dick After taking some film classes and working continue to improve his show, and with his Nixon’s Cadillac!). And if you want to help in the broadcast department, Ambriz second season came many changes. the B-boys out, drop a buck on a tee or a decided it was time to expose this scene hoodie and keep the Utah underground to the masses. “I wanted to show people Over time, the pressure of juggling a wife alive. Visit urbanmediashow.com to catch that Provo had an urban scene. I wanted and newborn, a full-time job, studying to up on past episodes or follow Season Three to highlight those scenes and show people complete a degree and producing his show “into infinity and beyond!” that urban culture exists all over Utah,” he became too much. Ambriz could no longer says. With his basic skills developed, Ambriz do UMS solo. In order to take the show to

30 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 31 By Tyler Makmell Interpretation [email protected] Winery: Kiler Grove Winegrowers Sneaking their way into the ranks of Vintage: 2009 those who are doing a damn fine Description: This Rhône-style job of making this state a little less blended red has a balanced aroma dry, Kiler Grove Winegrowers has of bright cherries, earthy notes and arrived in Salt Lake City. KGW is a hint of oak. The flavor leads off a small boutique winery, currently rich with dark fruits, then to herbal specializing in small-batch reds, earthy notes, while maintaining that red blends and a rare white varietal. bright cherry character and finishing KGW is a small, family-owned and with a balanced tannin and a flavor- operated business with California ful lingering. roots that now resides in South Salt Overview: This blended wine of Lake. KGW imports their fermented Grenache, Mourvèdre and Petit wine and uses the SLC facility for Sirah is inspired by wines of the packaging and distribution with Rhône region, with the light addition plans of eventually pressing and of Petit Sirah adding a bit more bal- fermenting on premises. These low- ance to the overall character. This is yield products have had hands-on just the sort of experimental blend- attention and care, so I am pleased ing that I love to see from a small to offer you the line up. artisan winery. Maybe it’s just me Trebbiano and my love for Utah craft, but our Winery: Kiler Grove booze-brewin’ brethren are leading Winegrowers this state to a hopeful renaissance Vintage: 2008 of alcohol appreciation. Cheers. Description: Off the pour, this Zinergy white wine opens up to aromas of Winery: Kiler Grove kiwi, lemongrass and soft tropical Winegrowers fruits. The taste is similar to the Vintage: 2007 aroma in the kiwi and lemongrass Description: The Zinergy pours aspects, with a definite presence of into the glass with aromatics of melon fruit that leads to a lingering cedar, deep red fruits and a spicy finish. undertone. The flavor leads into Overview: This rare varietal of heavy jams, cranberry and some white falls into the category of more of that cedar. It finishes with supplemental or distillation grape. a long, refreshing amount of fruit When I saw this varietal on the balance. shelf, I had to try it. It is definitely Overview: Acting as their flagship unlike most whites on the market–– and house wine, I can see why they it has a unique, crisp sweetness, are so proud of Zinergy. It has all prime for hot summer days or for the great characteristics of solid pairing with a sharp cheese. What I zin, but with a blended sweetness like most about this urban boutique and an overall balance. This is a winery is that they are dealing with great wine to keep on hand for a low yields/productions, so difficult zinfandel craving, not to mention wines such as this are given the they have an older vintage (2005) attention they deserve. that is definitely worth a try, too.

32 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 33

Photo: Max Lowe Media

SLC Photo Collective founder, Dave Brewer, sits at his desk overlooking the gallery space below.

If you’ve attended any worthwhile events in Salt Mortar, that I knew it would be perfect for what I a show room, Brewer Lake over the past few years, chances are you’ve wanted,” says Brewer. As luck would have it, Hondo plans to offer workshops, too. had your mug taken in one of Dave Brewer’s soon decided to pursue other dreams and the two “There will be workshops for photographers and photobooths. However, Brewer’s résumé ranges were able to work out Brewer taking over the space. also for things pertaining to photography such as well beyond his trigger-happy shenanigans as a “From May until the end of July I’ve been pretty hair and makeup workshops, where we will photo- party photog. Beginning his career by taking photos much working every day on the space doing renova- graph the models to display the makeup and hair with local snowboard crews like Team Thunder, tions; repainting, filling in holes, pulling up carpet for portfolios,” says Brewer. Workshops for photog- documenting trips to Mexico and local events like and laying down tile, putting in hardwood flooring raphers will range from Photoshop classes, studio the Pride Festival, Brewer’s high-quality work has and doing all those things to make this place what I lighting, fashion and business in photography. led to features in a number of publications including had envisioned,” says Brewer. SLUG Magazine, Snowboarder Mag and Transworld The grand opening show on July 29 included prints Snowboarding. This has allowed him to build an What sets the SLC Photo Collective apart from other from Andy Wright, Erik Craig, Sam Milianta, impressive client base, as he is now contracted studios in Salt Lake City is what Brewer calls a col- Teresa Flowers and over 20 other local photog- by organizations such as Real Salt Lake and the laborative environment. “From what I have noticed, raphers. The show featured a variety of subject Twilight Concert Series. After building an extensive most community studios seem to be somewhat matter including action sports photography, fashion portfolio from action sports to product photography more exclusive, only allowing a very small amount of photography, landscapes and abstract expression- to studio portraits, Brewer set his viewfinder on serious, full-time photographers to utilize the space, ism. “I wanted to showcase the diversity that exists giving back to the photo community that has treated and at high lease rates. We simply want to provide amongst photographers in Salt Lake City. I also him so well. This July, Brewer opened the SLC Photo opportunities for photographers of all levels, those wanted to bring those people together to meet each Collective. who own studio lighting and those who don’t know other and hopefully set the Photo Collective off on a how to use a flash,” says Brewer. good note, ” says Brewer. Located in the heart of downtown, the 3,000-square- foot space that houses the SLC Photo Collective The front of the studio features a large client lounge Ultimately, Brewer hopes that the collaborative provides a community workspace for photogra- with couches, a conference table and a large screen space will operate not only as gallery and work- phers, videographers, make-up artists and graphic TV for displaying images. Further back is a large space, but also as a place to sharpen and learn designers. “There were a lot of photographers that hair and makeup vanity counter as well as a room new skills. “I simply remember when I first was get- had the same mentality that I had, that we wanted completely dedicated to wardrobe for commercial ting into photography with very minimal equipment to work with each other and collaborate with each and professional shoots. The rear space is 1,500 and how I wished that I had some sort of a resource other and continue to push the limits, but there square feet of photo studio space with high ceilings, for learning or utilizing lighting equipment. I think wasn’t a place where anyone and everyone could full studio lighting and multiple backdrops. It can that is what sets the SLC Photo Collective apart from come and shoot in the studio or print images or get accommodate two photographers at one time and other community studios.” feedback or show their work,” says Brewer. Brewer is also the main gallery for shows, although Brewer had the idea, but that, as many entrepreneurs will notes that the entire space can be utilized for large The SLC Photo Collective is located at 561 W. tell you, is the easy part. “I think I have probably shows. Clients also have access to the Collective’s 200 S. and is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday checked out almost every abandoned or listed 44” large format archival inkjet printers, scanners through Sunday. Information on general pricing, building in the downtown Salt Lake region over the and vinyl plotters once their product is ready for workshops and how you can get involved can be past year and a half. It wasn’t until I stepped foot print. found at slcphotocollective.org or into my friend Hondo’s old skate shop, Brick and facebook.com/slcphotocollective. In addition to offering studio space, equipment and 34 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 35 James Silva: Sharpies, Self-Portraits and Suicidal Tendencies

By Gavin Hoffman [email protected] illustrations

James Silva has been a presence in the Salt Lake mother. “She was an artist, a painter. She worked always in black and white. I really like black and City punk and hardcore scenes since before time mostly in oils and had some gallery shows,” Silva white, and the Sharpie provides an easy outlet to began, or so it seems. Following a stint as a tattoo says. “She kind of picked up on the talent, and translate my thoughts into art.” artist, Silva’s impatience got the best of him, and he pushed me when I was younger, which may or traded in his tattooing equipment for … Sharpies— may not have been a bad thing.” No kid wants to Although he hesitates to admit to being a as in the tried-and-true, everybody’s-got-one, black do what their parents tell them to do, but it was perfectionist, Silva sometimes experiences markers. To most, that would seem like one hell that early boost that, all these years later, Silva difficulty knowing when a piece is, for better or for of a downgrade, but to Silva, and those who have seems to be most grateful for. Skipping forward worse, complete. It sometimes takes intervention seen what he can do with a Sharpie, it was one of several years, his brief stint as a tattoo artist from others to help him figure out when to stop the best decisions he ever made. “It doesn’t matter blossomed into him delving into comic book-style adding to, or changing a piece. “I hear that a lot,” if you’re having a shitty week, your lady left you, or art, and in 1995, he gravitated to art-by-Sharpie. says Silva, regarding the perfectionist tag, “but I your dog died. Fuck you, draw,” he says. This is a “I would see pictures or photographs, or have don’t know where that comes from. With a Sharpie, perfect summation of the man and his art. pictures in my mind,” Silva says about his artistic I really don’t think I can be a perfectionist.” Silva Silva’s first artistic inspiration, he says, was his subjects, “and they were, and still are, almost refers to “the perfection of imperfection,” which Photo: Peter Anderson Photo: Peter Sharpie artist James Silva with the Flipcap Zombie—his self-portrait. is an excellent way to view most, if not all, art. and all of that Venice/Dogtown-style artwork was Whether completed or not, Silva admits that he has extremely inspirational to me,” he says. He spent a rather difficult time parting with his originals—it’s time in Southern California as a kid, and immersed part of his catharsis. “I’m very content doing art for himself in the graffiti art of early ’80s Dogtown, myself,” he says, “but I also wouldn’t mind moving which Suicidal Tendencies helped introduce on into a more professional environment.” to the outside world. In a sense, Silva has paid homage to this style of art, along with showcasing Silva’s art has sold almost exclusively through other influences such as Pushead’s art, by word-of-mouth and he has a difficult time parting combining them all into one piece—the Flipcap with his pieces when they sell. In fact, for the Zombie, which he insists is a self-portrait. This Anderson Photo: Peter sake of the photos accompanying this article, he is, however, the visible extent of Silva’s outside had to round up his original pieces from various influence. “I really didn’t get out much for quite a people around the valley, and he admittedly long time, and I didn’t keep up with any current didn’t want to return them. “I don’t think anyone ‘art scene,’” he says. “In terms of my art, I’m very was really aware [that I was doing art],” Silva much like the musician who doesn’t know how to says. “I was pretty shut-in for quite some time.” read music.” This statement speaks volumes to At first, his art was only outlined in Sharpie—he Silva’s inspiration and work ethic—he doesn’t pay used other methods to add color. Eventually, attention to outside trends and is extremely self- he transitioned into exclusively using Sharpie. motivated. It also helps explain why his art differs “I needed something to set my art apart,” he so much from other local, or even national, artists, “Frankenstein” by James Silva. says. He began experimenting with stippling— since his style is largely self-created. That being which essentially consists of shading by using said, Silva has been garnering more attention than itself—it boggles the mind to think that his art varying sizes of dots. This simple method, and he is used to as of late, and he’s begun paying is solely created using a run-of-the-mill marker, his experimentation with it, was seemingly the more attention to other artists and to the Salt Lake and could be best plugged into what is known as missing piece to Silva’s artistic puzzle, and has City art scene. Silva readily expresses gratitude to “outsider art,” due to the medium used and the produced remarkable results. “I have maybe nine Anthony Granato and Sri Whipple, both local topics expressed. From the incredibly detailed, strokes in my repertoire—if you look very closely at artists who have made their own names in national and downright huge Frankenstein bust, to the my pieces, you’ll see the same strokes repeated art circles. Dogtown-influenced self-portrait of the Flipcap in every piece,” Silva says. “They’ll pop up a Zombie, all the way down to commissioned art multitude of times in the same piece.” If he hadn’t As Silva expresses thanks to the individuals in for bands and businesses, there is no mistaking told me this, I would never have noticed. Even after his life who have continued to push him, and the talent and time involved in the creation he disclosed this piece of information and I spent continued to believe in him, he becomes a bit of Silva’s art—and it is paying off. Silva has a good deal of time searching these strokes out, I emotional. He expresses his gratitude to everyone several art shows coming up—the first time he still wasn’t able to see what he had described. involved with the Legion Art Collective, his has experienced this—the first of which is titled daughter Chloe Blue, friends and family, Saul “Singularity,” and is being held at Copper Palate Above Silva’s art table in his almost remarkably and Candace, Josh Stippich, Scott Valencia, Press on Friday, October 7, from 8 p.m. to 2 sparse apartment, a single LP hangs—a copy Mark Seeley and Shannon Miller. “Always, truly a.m. and is participating in a group show at Gray of the firstSuicidal Tendencies album, which inspirational. Telling me what I needed to hear Wall Gallery on October 8. Silva is also open to happens to be the first LP Silva ever purchased, and not what I wanted to hear,” Silva says of these further commissioned pieces, and his art can be and, at present, the only LP he still owns. This is as people. It is this kind of influence that would help viewed (and Silva contacted) online by visiting much about inspiration as it is about reminiscing, any of us strive to be our best. silvaillustration.wordpress.com.

Photo: Peter Anderson Photo: Peter as he draws every day directly in the shadow of this album. “I grew up skateboarding in the ’80s, At the end of the day, Silva’s art speaks for

36 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 37 ROCKY HUDSONWords and photos by Chris SwainstonJR. [email protected]

Skating with Rocky Hudson Jr. usually starts off with a twist and a flat ground SLUG: How is the skate trip going? session. He carves around tranquil Rocky: Trip’s good besides a slight and smooth, popping no-complies skate delay due to a hot pocket and thunderous switch heels. He’s got crunch. We’ve been beach boys the massive pop—you’ll never see a worm last couple days. Just been kickin’ it burner out of Rocky. As a kid, he dialed tough. Ankle’s starting to feel a little bit in the basics skating Connection better, so we’re going out today. Skatepark and Taylorsville Skatepark with heads like Austin Namba and SLUG: Can you tell me your first skate Colin Brophy. Now he’s well beyond memory? the basics, with nollie front crooks as a Rocky: It was the first time I went staple warm-up trick. Let’s Roll, filmed skating when I was about 12-years- by Mark White and Steve McGoven, old living in Midway. I just hopped on was the first local video Rocky had one of the neighbor homies’ boards tricks in. He’s since had parts in many and went to bomb this hill with them of the productions filmed and edited not really knowing what I was doing. I by Erik Jensen, like Illegit Lit, Makin ended up getting speed wobbles and Moves and Weast Infection. Most trying to run out of it, tripped over my recently he shared a part with Morgan feet, broke my wrist and sliced my chin Cope in the latest SK801 video, Four open pretty bad. That’s pretty much Down. He currently skates for Mo my first skate memory: takin’ a mean Collet at Blindside and gets flow from dig. Jamie Craig over at éS Skateboarding. For Rocky, skateboarding is all for the SLUG: You’ve got quite a name. love: The whole experience of going What’s the story behind it? out to film tricks, playing games Rocky: My full name is Charles Lindon of skate in empty parking lots and Rocky Hudson, Jr. Charles is my always having a reason for a road trip grandpa’s name, Lindon is my mom’s keeps him pushing. This mentality is dad, Rock is my dad and Jr. is me. I exactly why he recently took off for a go by Rocky though, or some people trip to southern California to chill out call me JR. on the beach and film some tricks for Anthony Herren’s upcoming video, SLUG: Is it a family tradition to carry on Perfectly poised Ste. While Rocky sat stuck in traffic on the grandfather and father’s names as and documented, the 110 heading for a warm up session they go down the generations? switch heel. at North Hollywood Park, I caught up Rocky: I suppose it is, but no one else with him over the phone with some in my family really has that going on. casual questions. I guess my parents just got confused

38 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 39 His knowledge precedes college with a nose-manual nollie-360 flip study at the library.

and couldn’t figure out what to name me, so they and I have been talking about getting a spot in Long SLUG: How did it all go down? just gave me all of them. Beach because it’s a pretty cheep area, but not too Rocky: The first week was a three-day ghetto. Trying to just slave away for a little, then pick discrimination phase to see how I would react to SLUG: You’re starting to look like Adelmo Jr. up and move out. the drug. I wasn’t allowed to eat a few hours before before he cut off his dreads. How long ago did you they dosed me. If I didn’t throw-up in the first two start growing those out? SLUG: Alright, so I want to hear about the time hours, I could stay, but if I did, I got thrown out. Rocky: Aaah man, I’ve lost track of time. I would you participated in a medical research study for I made it past the first week. Then I went in two say six or seven years ago. It started with a hijinks painkillers. days a week for the next three weeks and either I bet between Jared Smith and me. We had this little got a placebo, the morphine or Embeda: the drug bet on who could let their hair grow out the longest. they were testing for. Sometimes I would get the He eventually got over it and cut his. I just said fuck placebo so I would just sit there and hang out. it and let it keep going. I’ve got no plans to cut or Then sometimes I would get the morphine and just trim it. It’s so hot, though, I overheat. be gone with the wind all day relaxing. The whole point of the study was to take away the pain without SLUG: Do you feel like the length of your dreads giving you the feeling of being high. has anything to do with your passion for reggae? Rocky: There is no other type of music that gives SLUG: Doesn’t sound like that worked. me the vibe that reggae does—like Barrington Rocky: I definitely got high. It was a Levy, the legendary Bob Marley and Capleton— good time. too many good ones to name, but I wouldn’t say that’s the only type of music I listen to. SLUG: Where can I expect to see Rocky: It’s called some new footage coming out of you? Charles Lindon Rocky Hudson, Jr. has a proper SLUG: How did you stack enough paper for this Lifetree Research. Rocky: Homie Antho [Herren], is college ledgucation in BSTS101. trip? It was a morphine coming out with a video called Ste. It Rocky: I work at a scrapbooking company that drug study, whooo! features all the good homies we hang Joey Sandoval’s parents own. It’s Nick Hubble, It was wicked man, out with, nothing serious, I’ll have a Colin Brophy, Joey and myself doing a bunch of getting paid just part in that. Then Joey Sandoval is packaging, fucking around a lot, listening to a lot of to chill out and be working on a new video that I’ll have Security sadly wishes to cease music. It’s such a good job. high all day ... not tricks in, too. such a bad thing. knowledge rather than seek it. SLUG: Do you feel like Salt Lake is your home? You get catered SLUG: Well, I’ve got to wrap this up. Rocky: I’m trying to get out, trying to get to food and the nurses there are attractive, too, so Give me some last words. California where it’s nice year round. I consider that’s a plus. They paid me $2,500. It was mellow. Rocky: Shout out to the homies, blaze some Utah home, though—I’ve been there for most of The only thing bad about it was having an IV in my healthy twisting, kick it and try to have fun all day. my life, it feels comfortable. A couple of my homies arm for 24 hours, kinda rough.

40 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 41 By: Giuseppe Ventrella [email protected]

Photo: Sam Milianta

Wallie B/S 180.

Summertime is traditionally when most skateboard contests take companies like DC, DNA Distribution (Alien Workshop, Habitat, etc.) place in Utah, but the summer of 2011 has seen very few contests and others, Milosport is able to have a skate session in the parking compared to past years. Hopefully, this means that skateboarding lot of their store that is competition free. is moving in the right direction—it would be great to see a world with few contests and more friendly, organized skate sessions. The companies sponsoring the events provide product to give to the kids who participate. Instead of giving away product to the Milosport Orem owner Benny Pellegrino noticed that there were a winners of a contest, Milosport is able to give it to kids who show lot of kids in his community who skateboarded, but didn’t really care up, skate for fun and try new tricks. Some kids get product even if about the contest circuit. Milosport is the only remaining core shop in they don’t land a trick. It’s a great way to build a sense of community the community that has taken an active role in the local skate scene. and collaboration, rather than competition in a local skate scene. “Kids don’t get out of the park and skate together enough,” says Often, however, Milosport’s role is lost in translation during actual Pellegrino. “This is a good way to get everyone together.” events. “I got sick of being the guy on the megaphone and having people say, ‘Wait, who are you?’” says Pellegrino. “Most kids would Following the actual skateboarding, Pellegrino and employees of come to events at the skatepark and not even know that Milosport Milosport grill up some hotdogs, provide soda and water and have was putting it on.” a barbecue in the parking lot. “I’m going to feed everybody who comes,” says Pellegrino. In an effort to decrease the emphasis on competition at skate events and get back to having fun, positive sessions, Pellegrino decided Afterwards, kids are invited to stay and watch a skateboard video to do something different this year. Instead of throwing contests in the parking lot. The videos come courtesy of the skateboard at the skatepark, Pellegrino and Milosport are throwing a series of companies who sponsor each event and are projected onto a Skateboard Drive-ins. With the support of several major skateboard

42 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 43 Benny Pellegrino. Photo: Sam Milianta

One of the MCs.

Photo: Sam Milianta

screen on the side of the shop. This is different from a video premiere, as the purpose of the event is not just to watch the video, but to enjoy a day of Kids lined up to session. skateboarding with friends.

“This is just a trial run to see if it works out,” says Pellegrino. “We might try doing the same thing at the skatepark somewhere down the road, but we’ll just see how it works out.”

The first event consisted of a lot of kids skating a bench

Photo: Sam Milianta and a barrier in the parking lot outside Milosport’s store. A lot of kids were trying very difficult tricks and if they got close, one of the shop employees who was present would tell them that if they landed it they could receive some product. The product often consisted of beanies, jeans or socks from one of the event’s sponsors, although several kids got boards and shoes as well.

If the first event was any indication, Milosport seems to be on the right path. There aren’t a lot of events that allow young skateboarders to get together and just enjoy skateboarding. The fun of skateboarding is often lost in the stress of competitive summer contests. Having a low-stress skate session is not anything new, but it is something that seldom Photo: Sam Milianta Sam Photo: happens with proper organization, or company and shop sponsorship.

The Skateboard Drive-In series is slated to continue throughout the summer with the final event being held in mid-September. If the series continues to enjoy the success of the first event, Milosport plans to Grilling dogs for the kids. make this an annual series every summer. Check out the next Skateboard Drive-In on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Milosport Orem. For more details visit their blog at milo-orem.blogspot.com or look them up on Facebook.

44 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 45 Beautiful Godzilla: tables with her royal blue fixed Street Stereotypes gear locked up next to her on By Esther Meroño the bike rack. According to her, [email protected] two “hipster-looking dudes” sit down at another table, see her In addition to my fixed gear bike, glance around and begin to bicycle, I also recently acquired a fondle the elegant steed, talking beautiful Haro beach cruiser my about the lightness of the frame Momma helped fund for my birth- and her classy blue and yellow day in the hopes that the money Velo City pedal straps. For those spent would somehow deter me of you who may be unfamiliar with from spending more on tattoos. bicycle etiquette, it is impolite Oh, silly Mom. I absolutely love to manhandle another’s bicycle the cruiser, though. It has three without asking first, just as it is internal gears and is surprisingly with anything else in polite soci- light considering how enormous it ety, and I do mean anything. Lisa, is compared to my fixie—and did however, knows exactly why this I mention it’s pink?! I’m not the is happening right in front of her, only one who finds it adorable. and decides not to say a word for It’s nearly impossible not to ride the moment, as she strategizes the thing without a ridiculous grin an exit that inspired the topic of on my face and people stick- my column this month. ing their heads out of their car Finished with her meal, Lisa walks windows to tell me how much to her bike and begins unlocking they like my bike … Very different it, to the absolute surprise and from the “get out of the road” and embarrassment of its violators. “fuck you” I get when on my fixie. “I’m so sorry,” says one of the There’s just one thing that makes offenders. “I didn’t realize that me hesitate to take out the cruiser was your bike!” Lisa looks at him, when choosing my ride for the repulsed (or so I imagine), and day: stereotypes. says matter-of-factly, “You didn’t You see, my strawberry pink think it was my bike because I’m cruiser is very obviously femi- a girl,” to which he replies sheep- nine—people expect to see a girl ishly, “Well … yeah.” straddling its star-embroidered So, being the angry feminist saddle and creamy white fenders. that I am, you can see how the I think my fixie is pretty cute, too, simple act of locking up my 53cm but it’s a fixie: It’s fast, it’s danger- fixie frame next to a bunch of ous, it’s more spice than sugar 58s gives me warm fuzzies. Of and, apparently, that’s not what course, the satisfaction is even some boys in twenty-first century greater when I roll up to those 58s Salt Lake think women should on my pink pedalin’ poonanie and be made of. For those of you smoke ’em at every light. who don’t believe me, here’s an example of something that hap- pened just a few weeks ago: “You didn’t think it My roommate, the lovely and single Lisa Lynn, is sitting at was my bike because Pie Hole one day, enjoying a I’m a girl.” slice on the sidewalk picnic 46 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 47 see a lot of things like that in it. We’re going to totally work together and choose what’s best for everyone’s style. SLUG: It’s been almost four years since That’s It was released. What has everyone been up to? Walters: That kind of goes back to those injuries. You don’t want to make another one directly after that anyway. I’m the only one who hasn’t had to film another video part, but every one of these guys has had to film other video parts. So much of your heart and effort goes into that, you don’t really want to be filming another one. But that whole time in between this, I’ve been filming everyone anyway and that’s how the clips added up.

SLUG: Killjoy was filmed in Salt Lake and all of the riders are local. What makes the Salt Lake scene so unique? Walters: It’s not to say that no one else is unique, but it started with one rider named Fuzzy Hall that lives here. Growing up, everyone in the whole country—the world— looked up to this guy. He was a racer who dirt jumped. Little by little, some other people came in, like Mike. Mike is still probably one of the most heavily imitated and copied riders in the world, hands down—for dress, style, the way he rides, everything. He has the heaviest influence on BMX I’ve ever seen. When Mike shows up to the skate park, he’s so good that pretty much everyone just stops, sits and watches the magic happen. No one seems to want to ride like anyone else here.

SLUG: When most people think about Salt Lake, they think snowboarders, yet there seems to be a really large talent pool of BMX riders here. Any ideas on why that might be? Words and photos by Katie Panzer Left-Right: Riley Smith, Shawn “Elf” Walters, Tate Walters: I really have no idea. Compared to some of the bigger, better-known places to ride, the per capita of [email protected] Roskelley and Cameron Wood chill out at the spot. riders here is nil. But the few that are here are so on their own thing—it makes this place known. Honestly, Mike Putting together a BMX video is no easy task to tell a story and just put more feeling into a Dave Thompson, as far as technical and burly and a few other dudes were just that good that it brought these days, but filmerShawn “Elf” Walters and video. I like to make fun of my friends while I abilities. It’s hard to really pinpoint that one. With a lot of attention here. the boys behind 2007’s That’s It are at it again. edit. It’s basically a medium to make jokes on the last video, Mike Aitken’s part was nominated This time around, they are going the independent your friends. We got Tate Roskelley, Cameron for part of the year. It was probably the best part SLUG: What are some of the difficulties in filming a route with no financial backing from brands or Wood, Riley Smith, Matt Beringer, Mike he’s ever had in a video. Mike was in a coma for BMX video? shops. Walters, a professional rider himself, Aitken, Rob Wise and Dave Thompson. Those months: He wrecked on his head really bad. It Walters: If someone can’t get [a trick], having the has been around the Salt Lake BMX scene long are all the main guys that are going to have changed his life. He’s still riding, and he’s going patience to just sit there. Flat tires, bike Shawn “Elf” Walters films enough to watch it blow up—and he wants to parts in the video. Anyone that rides that we’re to have a part in this video. That will be a huge malfunctions. I would never Cameron Wood for footage in the show the world just what makes our city so friends with, I want to try to get footage of them. reason people are going to look into this video. want to work with a filmer upcoming Killjoy. special. I got the chance to accompany their film Obviously, there’s no way you can really get They’re going to want to see what his riding is like who doesn’t want to be crew to one of their favorite street spots while everyone, and you never will—somebody will be now. The dude is the epitome of the toughest, there. So no matter what, they stacked some footy for their new video, mad about it. most pure person ever. The dude takes it so hard even if you don’t want to Killjoy. After a few hours of shooting and filming, and he gets up laughing and smiling. His part be, you’re still patient—you a freak afternoon squall drove us into the nearby SLUG: Is there anyone new to this crew who was so huge when it came out, and it still is—and have to be. The outcome Twilite Lounge where we were able to talk about wasn’t in That’s It? it’s to a Madonna song. It doesn’t seem like that from being patient pays their crew, their video and life in general. Walters: No. For the most part, it’s all the would work, but it works amazingly: That’s why off, tenfold. same people. Jordan is such an amazing editor. Matt Beringer SLUG: That’s It was very well received. Is there also fell and hit his head and was in a coma. SLUG: Are you guys going any pressure to go bigger this time around SLUG: Why did you pick these specific riders? He’s completely fine now, but that affects all of to put out a DVD? with Killjoy? Walters: None of us tried to force ourselves to us in a massive manner. Every time I’m rolling Walters: Ideally, I would Walters: I wouldn’t say bigger. There was a lot hang out with each other, we just turned into up to something, that is always in the back of my love to have it for sale at the of effort that went into that video and I’m going who we rode with. Little by little, that’s just how it head, [and] Mike will be the first one to say, “Go, premiere, but I don’t know to put just as much effort into this one. No matter became. It’s whoever you have fun hanging out you pussy.” if that can happen or not. If what, with the type of riders in this, there’s no way with that becomes your crew of guys. not, you’ll be able to pick it can’t be just as good, if not better. SLUG: Are there any major differences between it up at 50/50 and SLUG: Whose edit do you think will be the most That’s It and Killjoy? The Wood Shop. SLUG: Tell me about your crew-riders and talked about? Walters: I’ve been doing a lot of the editing and filmers. Are you the only filmer? Walters: The Salt Lake scene is really well I obviously have a way different style than [Utley]. Look for the premiere Walters: This one is predominantly me so far, respected and people look at riders from all I like very different music, but we’re both going of Killjoy coming in mid- but [Jordan Utley] is going to be coming in over the place and people are wondering what to come to a happy medium. The music will be a November and make sure to some time soon to be a huge part of the editing. people are up to here. Everyone has a taste for little different. I mean, we don’t want to make the pick up a copy at your local I’m really rough with the editing, but he’s a every rider here. Especially Rob Wise: He’s one same video again. 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50 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 51 Hoogeveen Berrier Gap. The Salty Peaks Team (L-R): Dave Van Wagenen, Denney Fuller, Micah Hoogeveen, Ira Morton, Sky Seabrook and Chris Frost. I don’t want to do anything half-assed, that’s why. We wanted to make sure we “ had some good riders and places to go. ” Denny Fuller Tuck Knee.

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Every great industry starts with a simple idea. as shots of a few other local riders. Some of the better Although it can be argued when and where the shots that I’ve seen of the film include some smooth first light bulb lit that spawned what we now operating at Rail Gardens from Fuller, along with a

know as the snowboard, what can’t be argued is painful bails section right at the beginning, and pure Photo: JDubruille that Dennis Nazari and his crew at Salty Peaks magic from Frost at a shack near the bottom of Brighton. Y

have played a pivotal role in the progression D E and growth of the snowboard industry in “Originally it was just going to be the team riders, kind Utah. After nearly twenty-five years of slinging of standard for a shop video, but toward the end of the E A realized how it could be something bigger than just boards out of the small space on 3300 South, season, Dennis started pitching ideas for using older R a shop video,” says Schummer. Other than some Salty Peaks is releasing their first full-length footage and it really made a whole lot of sense for what R H limited backcountry access complements of King’s snowboard film entitled Eighty Seven. The title this video really is for the shop and what the shop’s S S sleds, most of the shots are at resorts and at some refers to the year Salty Peaks was founded, been for the history of snowboarding. In making it we OF new urban spots mixed with a number of familiar and in addition to paying homage to the shop’s ones. DuBruille views the film as a launching pad history, it also showcases the shop’s current for the careers of the snowboard team. “As far as talent. “The film will contain current riding from Photo: JDubruille getting into the backcountry without equipment, the snow team, but will also include old footage it’s not easy and we still got legitimate shots in the of Dennis and others from 1987,” says Andrew Dave King Front Board. backcountry. You can show that and say, ‘Give me Schummer, Team Manager and Director of the an opportunity and I can triple what I’ve done here.’ film. Schummer and co-Director/Filmer, Josh a board, could get on and off the lift, turn left and right newest toy.” We can all sit back and laugh at that It’ll be good for them,” says DuBruille. DuBruille, traveled with Salty Peaks’ snowboard and stop. “Generally make sure you weren’t an idiot,” now, but at the time, snowboarding was considered team around the northwest from November 2010 says Nazari. This certification process subsequently a fad. In 1987, the then-Salty Peaks crew put out To fully understand what this film is and what it to June 2011 shooting locations in Colorado, led every resort in Utah, save for Alta and Deer Valley, two snowboard films, Tallest Waves and Shreddin’ means to the crew at Salty Peaks, one must look Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. When asked why this to allow snowboarding outright. Vacation From Hell. Shreddin’ Vacation From Hell, back at the history of the shop and the state of is the first shop film from Salty Peaks in nearly 25 features a snowboard gang called the ‘Raging the snowboard industry when it was founded. In years, Nazari says, “I don’t want to do anything Nazari was less diplomatic with resorts like Alta and Hormones’ who beat up skiers, take their camera 1986, the snowboarding industry in Utah was more half-assed. We wanted to make sure we had Deer Valley, “Whenever it was slow at [Salty Peaks], it gear, pee off the lift, chuck beer cans at the ski or less nonexistent. Snowboarding had been some good riders and places to go. I’ve seen was mandatory that guys would get on the phone and patrol and just cause general mayhem. If the banned from traditional ski resorts along with all a lot of shop films that weren’t that impressive, call and say things like, ‘Hi, my wife and I are going general media wanted raging hormones, it seemed other types of “non-alpine” skiing. There may have [but] Eighty Seven is probably one of the better to be coming to town and we’re going to be staying Nazari was content to give it to them. Fast-forward been a snurfer or two at your local sporting goods films for sure.” a week. My kid snowboards and we understand you to 2011 with Shaun White signing multi-million store, but as Nazari puts it, “[There] was a lack of guys don’t allow snowboarding, is that right? Oh, OK, dollar endorsement deals and Louie Vito on respect for snowboarding, a lack of selection and Schummer insists that the goal in creating well can you tell us who does? Oh, sweet, we’ll just go Dancing with the Stars, and it’s safe to say that lack of knowledge of the salespeople … that told the film was not to compete with the riding in there, thanks!’ Click.” snowboarding has outgrown its acne-ridden façade me that there was definitely a market here for a other snow videos on the market, but to show and finally landed a job. growing sport.” Nazari was in the process of opening Utah’s snow scene on a smaller, more local Although there were a few soldiers pushing the sport Salty Peaks while running the Utah chapter of the scale. Eighty Seven will contain full parts from of snowboarding to new levels at the time, the criticism Eighty Seven is scheduled to hit the shop Southwest Surf Skiers Association, which conducted the current Salty Peaks snowboard team: Sky was fierce and it came from all angles. In 1987, Time September 20 for $5, $10 on Blu-Ray. The premiere certification classes for snowboarders. Certifiers Seabrook, Dave King, David Van Wagenen, quoted a veteran skier saying that snowboarding was will be on Nov. 2 at the Tower Theatre at 7 p.m. would ride with the candidate to ensure that riders Shannan Yates, Max Raymer, Chris Frost, not about the “grace and style” of alpine skiing, but Admission is only $5 and there will be tons of had metal edges, a secure binding and a leash. They Denney Fuller and Micah Hoogeveen; as well the “raging hormones [of] adolescent boys with their product giveaways, so don’t miss out. would also make sure riders seemed comfortable on Photo: JDubruille

52 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 53 “Prepare to press X YET AGAIN!!!!!!!!” Dynasty Warriors: Street: 05.03 Gundam 3 The fact that the Japanese tsunami Koei/Bandai forced a game about natural disas- Reviewed on: Xbox 360 ters to be delayed makes me wonder Also on: PlayStation 3 why I’ve never had to stop shooting Street: 06.28 polygon terrorists in Afghanistan for This game is made for two types even a moment. Sensitivity is weirdly of people: die hard fans of Dy- subjective. Anyway, MotorStorm: nasty Warriors and folks who have Apocalypse finally did get released watched Gundam religiously. If you back in May, and it’s awesome. I are not a member of the previously generally steer clear of racing games mentioned groups, then you, like (ha!), but the MotorStorm franchise myself, will not get this game. What is one huge exception. The arcade-y you will get from this golden nugget boost-based gameplay and beauti- is the following: a generic hack-and- fully treacherous environments slash combat system, overdramatic combine to create this sense of voiceovers about the heart of the barely-controlled chaos that is really universe, the same six combat a thrill. Apocalypse is just as good as animations over and over again, and its predecessors, and manages to a pained sense after finishing this crank up the chaotic redneck intensi- game that you have just wasted a ty a few big notches without sacrific- lot of time. I am by no means saying ing playability. Each of Apocalypse’s fans of the series are bad people, courses is currently being ravaged losers, or anything of the sort—I’m by one or more natural disasters simply stating that from a gaming as you travel through it. Each lap perspective, this game has a long changes the course layout, some- way to go. The game is based on times significantly, and all the crash- combat tactics … and by combat ing and exploding madness going tactics, I mean capturing different on around you makes an already rooms on a map in a specific order difficult racing game even harder. by rapidly pushing the “x” button But it’s not a perfect package. The while waves of enemy robot thingies inter-mission cut scenes are a crap fall over again and again. Blend that sandwich, and you can’t choose up with a solid Gundam story and your own car during the lengthy story your recipe puts forth mediocrity. mode––they stick you with a bland The game adds very little to the grey one every time. Furthermore, Dynasty Warriors universe aside I’m really pissed they took out the from online play, which means you mud. Where the fuck did all the mud can discuss how bored you are with go? Racing through mud was fun. someone else stuck at home on Racing through an earthquake-torn a Saturday night regretting his or city as planes crash in your path, her purchase. Save yourself a $60 tornadoes blind you with stinging headache and buy a Gundam DVD rain and military helicopters shoot instead—you’ll get the full story and RPGs at your face is fun too, but … won’t have to tire your thumbs by ah, what the fuck am I complaining jamming on the “x” button. –Thomas about. This game is great, go play Winkley it. As for me, I’m off to grad school. It’s been a pleasure and an honor MotorStorm: Apocalypse being a little videogame paragraph Evolution Studios/Sony in the back of SLUG Mag these three Reviewed on: PlayStation 3 years. Keep reading. (Exclusive) –Jesse Hawlish 54 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 55 The England’s Dreaming Tapes Jon Savage University of Minnesota Press 50/50 who doesn’t mind partaking in the Wysocki. –Jimmy Martin Street: 08.04.10 Punk rock has grown and changed Summit Entertainment finer delicacies of life, such as drugs and Dublin prostitutes. Behind the drastically over the last few decades. In Theaters: 09.30 Tucker & Dale vs. Evil As I’ve learned more about the genre, thick-skinned persona, there actually The overly dramatic cancer movie Magnet Releasing I’ve heard more and more convoluted lies a tender and endearing individual. has been done so many times, it’s In Theaters: 09.30 stories about how it all began. It’s un- Just don’t ask him to show it without almost lost the frightening truth behind There are two locations in this world derstandable that there could be some anticipating a severe verbal lashing. the disease. However, when director confusion, since everyone who was When an American FBI agent (Don Jonathan Levine adds a sense of around in the beginning was crazy, Cheadle) arrives in a small Irish town reality into the mix by including the drugged out of their mind or often humor that permanently resides within in search of a yacht carrying a cargo both. In Jon Savage’s companion to the human spirit, the result turns out of $500 million worth of cocaine, an England’s Dreaming: The Seminal unruly partnership is formed where to be the greatest movie of the year History of Punk, Savage shares with the added treat of hearing them both will be offended, but must work thus far. Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars transcripts of the original recordings in Joseph’s gravelly, Lower East Side in unison in order to crack the case. as Adam, an exceptionally cautious he made while interviewing pioneers drawl. It’s a humorous and insight- McDonagh’s screenplay is as of- radio programmer who refuses to of punk such as members of the Sex ful take on urban living and the early fensive as it is entertaining, and that’s disobey crosswalk signs or drive on Pistols, the Ramones and the New punk music scene to which he clung: the chaotic streets of Seattle for fear perfectly all right with this critic. No York Dolls about what was happen- it paints a matchless portrait of the of the deadly consequences. So you one is safe from his crafty dialogue, ing as the genre first swept the world. survival psyche bred from the NYHC not even the adolescent victims at can imagine his reaction when he’s di- the apocalypse by constructing flame- Savage even takes time with several scene—much different than today’s the 1993 Texas Waco Siege. Gleeson agnosed with spinal cancer and given throwers and muscle cars that spit fire industry insiders who helped to shape country club known as “hardcore.” Not is absolutely uproarious with his only a 50-percent chance of survival. in preparation for their two-man gang, the movement that eventually turned having Age of Quarrel in your record deadpan routine that never spoils With the help of his juvenile best friend “Mother Medusa,” to take over the into punk rock. The conversations with collection is an unforgivable hardcore and leaves everyone craving more, (Seth Rogen), reserved girlfriend neighborhood once chaos rains over those on the sidelines are often the offense, and failing to have this on while Cheadle is right there reminding (Bryce Dallas Howard), coddling the land. The groundwork appears to most fascinating because they seem your audiobook playlist should be as audiences that comedy is yet another to be the most honest and quick to mother (Anjelica Huston) and blos- be going as planned until Woodrow well. –Dylan Chadwick element the actor is capable of per- recall what was actually happening. soming therapist (Anna Kendrick), meets Milly (Jessie Wiseman) and you should never misbehave in: Dis- fecting without fail. –Jimmy Martin Because the book consists of the Adam discovers who has his best their affection for one another hinders ney World’s Security Offices and the Rockabilly: The Twang interviews themselves, the story of how interests at heart while he copes with the original plan for social domina- backwoods region of the deep South. Heard Around the World punk started doesn’t have a consis- the life-altering hand he’s been dealt. tion. Just as their affection appears to Terri Being a smart aleck in either never Peter Guralnick, Greil Mar- tently flowing narrative. After reading Gordon-Levitt finally completes the reach its peak, a devastating blow of ATO Pictures results positively, especially in the lat- cus, Luc Sante, Robert Gor- transfer from an adolescent actor to ter. This fact is clearly misrepresented one interview, you may not find out all mistrust sparks a back-and-forth war In Theaters: 08.19 don, Michael Dregni, Somny a skilled artist with a lifelong, well laid Director Azazel Jacobs attempts to in Eli Craig’s horror comedy, Tucker of the facts about any given situation of revenge that leads to a shocking until someone down the line fills in the Burgess career path ahead of him as he gives series of unforgivable retributions. The put an original spin on the “overweight & Dale vs. Evil. Redneck best friends a performance unlike ever before. high school student who’s teased by Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler blanks with their own take on things. Voyaguer Press first two acts of Glodell’s romantic This often proves to be an amusing The multi-layered levels of genuine his peers as he swoons over the most Labine) are on their way to spend Street: 05.20 thriller flows consistently with only a part of the book, because you find chemistry between Gordon-Levitt and popular girl” storyline, but actually a relaxing vacation in their recently Everyone knows Elvis, but what hap- few questionable setbacks, but his contradicting stories coming from dif- his co-stars only add to the humanity falls into the same unoriginal plot purchased cabin in the woods, but pened leading up to and after the “big conclusion amputates itself entirely, ferent people about a single event. It’s and the desire for a positive outcome. points as seen in previous endeavors after they cross paths with a group E’s” explosion is a fascinating story. as though he decided to make a like one giant punk rock gossip rag. Writer Will Reiser (who the film’s with mixed results. The hefty hero in of preppy college kids, the standard Rockabilly: The Twang Heard Around separate film midstream. The majority –Ben Trentelman premise is based on) crafts a magnifi- question is Terri (Jacob Wysocki), prejudices (based upon classic horror the World gives the history of one of of the cast offers concrete perfor- the most exciting times in pop music cent story of family, friends, courage mances, but Glodell ought to refrain a socially inept teenager who lives films) are rapidly fired at the clichéd The Evolution of a and love that puts a much-needed with and cares for his ailing uncle country boys. In a heroic rescue of history. The big names like Jerry from stepping in front of the camera Cro-Magnon (audiobook) Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly are comedic spin on the genre without (The Office’s Creed Bratton) while one of the students, the helpful hicks due to the fact that his talents clearly here, but lesser known cats such as coming across as disrespectful or enduring daily harassments from his are mistaken for vicious kidnappers, John Joseph reside behind it. The most appealing Charlie Feathers and Pat Cupp are callous. At one moment you’re laugh- insecure classmates. In an act of and the rest of the snobby subur- Mightier Than Sword element of the film comes fromJoel given notice as well. Current rockabilly ing at the idea of using cancer to pick defiance, Terri consistently arrives banites plan a deadly act of revenge. Street: 06.21 Sharpe’s striking cinematography, luminaries such as Robert Gordon up women, and next thing you know, late to school dressed in pajamas, As a series of miscommunications Simply put, Evolution of a Cro-Magnon but his employment of pointless crafty and Deke Dickerson turn in impres- you’re holding back tears as you wit- which is never fully explained, but lead to an increasing body count with is a “bolstered by my own bootstraps” techniques, like multiple split-focus sive articles that reflect their passion ness the unconditional love between it may be best to leave it that way. formulaic misconceptions to blame, tale of a young and street-savvy mis- shots, distracts viewers more than it and perspective. Gorgeous photos a terrified mother and son. It’s a truly Terri’s unusual outbursts eventually a mystery surrounding the dense creant, the product of a broken home enthralls. –Jimmy Martin and an insufficient child-protective are plentiful and are as telling as the remarkable accomplishment that will attract the attention of Mr. Fitzger- forest begins to unravel. Craig delivers system. He peddled fake acid at arena text they accompany. While two thirds have everyone in the audience claim- ald (John C. Reilly), a charismatic one comical sight gag after another The Guard rock shows in his preteens, sold flow- of the book are spent on the original ing they’re not crying, they’ve just got assistant principal who schedules by playfully tinkering with the horror ers in parking lots as a Hare Krishna, ’50s acts, towards the back of the something in their eye …Yes, both of Sony Pictures Classics weekly meetings with special students genre’s most hackneyed components In Theaters: 09.02 went AWOL from the Navy and sang in text, the book explains how rockabilly them. –Jimmy Martin and makes Terri his latest project. It (i.e. a terrifying chainsaw wielding Past writer (2003’s Ned Kelly) and the most important New York hardcore barely survived the ’60s. It became an appears Jacobs is unsure whether he maniac). Craig perfectly mixes the now first-time director John Michael band of all time: Cro-Mags. While the underground cult where acts like Ray is developing a sentimental drama or comedy and horror genres with two Bellflower McDonagh serves up a delicious actual book saw initial release in 2007, Campi and Sleepy LaBeef carried on a charming comedy, which ultimately charming lead characters appropri- Oscilloscope Pictures plate of dark comedy with a side of this re-released, abridged audio ver- in relative obscurity until the interna- leaves an unsettling final creation. As ately portrayed by Tudyk and Labine. In Theaters: 09.16 moving drama in the Irish cop drame- sion features most of the goodies from tional phenomenon of the Stray Cats always, Reilly is capable of distributing The laughs never stop as Craig hones The initial premise for Evan Glodell’s dy, “The Guard.” Brendan Gleeson the original (wonderful nuggets about garnered the most interest in the genre a wide spectrum of acting abilities, in on every absurd horror attribute first feature film appears creative (known mostly for his representation recording the epochal Bad Brains in 30 years. Rockabilly: The Twang which plays nicely with his emotion- conceivable and generates the fun- enough to be captivating and appeal- of Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody in the debut, snipes at rival Cro-Mag guitarist Heard Around the World is a must-have ally topsy-turvy character. However, niest gore fest since Shaun of the ing all at once. Woodrow (Glodell) and Harry Potter series) stars as an offen- Harley Flannagan and plenty on the coffee table book for any rockabilly while Reilly shines, his talents expose Dead. –Jimmy Martin Aiden (Tyler Dawson) are two friends sive and selfish Irish police sergeant horrific corrpution of the ISKCON), devotee and an interesting read for who spend their days preparing for the mediocre acting capabilities of any lover of rock n’ roll. –James Orme 56 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 57 10 Ft. Ganja Plant Baker (also of The Hope Conspira- expanded their sound since forming Come On Die Young Shake Up The Place cy) bursts and buzzes alongside the in 2004. As its title implies, Vacation is Self-Titled 7” loud, heavy walls of guitar and bass, definitely a summer album––it sounds ROIR Man in Decline providing a decidedly dark human like what might happen if Neutral Street: 08.30 Street: 06.17 element among the noise. The title Milk Hotel were stranded on a beach 10 Ft. Ganja Plant = Augustus Come On Die Young = Hot Water track and album closer “Sadistic Vin- with an old school Nintendo and Pablo + Dennis Brown Music + Kid Dynamite + Look dicator” slows down the manic pace, some Screeching Weasel records. Back and Laugh allowing listeners to wallow in the big, Bandleader Jeff Rosenstock’s lyrics It would be easy, and unfair, to simply ugly hatefulness. And if all that isn’t are still honest and paint a picture of label Phoenix, Arizona’s Come On enough, the cover art features an a world that’s pretty fucked, but this Die Young as “post-hardcore.” The illustration of Jesus’ head being im- is BTMI!’s most upbeat album. The truth is, “post-anything” is a ridiculous paled upon an inverted cross. Come closing trio of songs continues the label for any band worth a shit, and on, get ugly. –Ricky Vigil band’s tradition of ending albums Come On Die Young is definitely that strong, moving from melodic, spazzy and more. This four-song slab of vinyl Atari Teenage Riot and sentimental punk to straight is as hard as anything else going Is This Hyperreal? chiptune tripping and finishing off with on in punk rock these days, but not Dim Mak moments worthy of epic singalongs. gnarly enough to turn listeners away. Street: 06.21 It might take a few listens for fans Screamy vocals mix perfectly with Atari Teenage Riot = Merzbow to appreciate the ample “oooohhs” well timed drumming and tasty riffs + (Pigface – Skinny Puppy) x and soft beachiness combined with (yes, I just said “tasty riffs”). Even in KMFDM BTMI!’s increasingly melodic slop- the areas that the songs seem about Formed in 1992, Germany’s original piness, but when this album finally ready to fall apart, they manage to digital hardcore ranters, Atari Teen- clicks, it’s pretty goddamn amazing. stick together and explode back into The mysterious John Brown’s age Riot, channeled the future, Download it for free at quoteunquoter- perfect harmony. This is the sound of Body spin-off collective, 10 Ft. Ganja layering leftist anarchic screeds over ecords.com. –Ricky Vigil a band with their entire future in their Plant, continues to deliver conscious a veritable wall of sound and fury with hands, hungry to play exactly what roots reggae with a dash of modern beats so hard they could break your Collections of they want to play, and triumphantly styling. Shake Up The Place is the teeth. With Hanin Elias’ (Pigface) Colonies of Bees bombarding the listener with an band’s seventh release with the New 1999 exit, the subsequent breakup in Giving LP excellent mix of punk and hardcore. York-based ROIR label. This 10-track 2000, and the 2001 death of MC Carl Hometapes One of the best things I’ve heard this offering features a nice balance be- Crack, it looked like the band’s days Street: 08.02 year. –Gavin Hoffman tween instrumental and vocal tracks, were over but for a 2006 retrospec- Collections of Colonies of Bees some of which are on loan from tive. Elias’ 2009 plans to return to the = Post rock – awesomness The Cool Kids reggae legends Sylford Walker and band were sidelined by vocal issues Collections make upbeat, instru- When Fish Ride Bicycles Prince Jazzbo. The title track is a (screaming nonstop is, apparently, mental post rock, though their music deep, seductive, down-tempo groove Green Label Sound bad for the voice), and the band’s is not as complex as one would Street: 07.12 which glides into the punchy horns ravings remained silent. But they have expect from a band consisting of six of the beat-seeking “Ringers Rock.” The Cool Kids = Little Brother + survived to rant another day, with the members. This band lacks the dark- Nottz + Kanye West The dub-drenched drum and bass on addition of new MC CX KiDTRONiK ness, intensity and pure musician- “Strongback” will slap a smile on your This record has been a few years joining Nic Endo and Alec Empire ship which this genre is known for. in coming. The payoff was pretty face and then send you on a melodic and guests Jeff Aug and Dim Mak On track two, “Vorm,” a gentle lead excursion in “Hard Times,” one of two big, though, and includes guest founder Steve Aoki to … well, pretty guitar snakes around a guitar loop appearances by Ghostface Killah, tracks with Jazzbo. Thank you, 10 Ft. much make the same music all over while a simple beat keeps time. This Ganja Plant, for returning us to the Asher Roth, Travis Barker, Mayer again. With strong political stances continues building into a rhythmic Hawthorne, Pharrell Williams and summit of roots mountain. against human trafficking (“Blood chugging of guitars with a tinkling, –Courtney Blair more on eleven party-worthy tracks. in my Eyes”), Internet censorship shimmering lead. It makes me think The best songs are when the produc- All Pigs Must Die (“Activate!,” “Shadow Identity”), and of ants marching in a jungle or bees tion varies from simple boom-bap like God is War in support of hacktivism (“Digital at work or some shit like that, which “GMC” or “Bundle Up” to more com- Decay,” “Codebreaker”), delivered is fitting considering the name of the Southern Lord plex, sample-driven stuff on “Summer in the same basic scream-rap-rant band. These guys get a bit long-wind- Street: 08.16 Jam” or the rap suite, “Roll Call.” The style over the same backing noise, ed—for example, the song “Lawns” All Pigs Must Die = Black Breath Chicago-based duo of Chuck Ing- it is clear they have not left their teen doesn’t change at all for about 30 + Early Graves + Trap Them lish and Sir Michael Rocks cover years behind. –Madelyn Boudreaux seconds straight. The last minute and Big. Ugly. Hateful. All Pigs Must Die the normal topics: cars, clubs, girls, a half of the song goes out strong, are here to kick the shit out of your the high life, but with a lyrical fluidity Bomb the Music In- with some machine-gunned guitar brain. This is aggressive music dis- and comfort of delivery that makes dustry! and crashing cymbals, until it drops tilled to its purest form, more akin to it feel old-school. These guys aren’t Vacation into a crescendo and then a beat a blindfolded sledgehammer attack trying to win rap battles, impress you Really Records with an oddly looped vocal. A Latin than the precision chainsaw slices with tongue-twisters or make you Street: 07.26 beat with guitar drones ringing out of Converge (with whom APMD ponder politics and injustice—they’re Bomb the Music Industry! = Fake high notes ends the song. Collections share drummer Ben Koller). God trying to make you dance. Crank this Problems + Weezer + Dillinger has been around quite a while, but is War seems impossibly long, even in a packed basement and watch the Four to me they sound like a baby band though it only clocks in at about 30 sweat pour down. –Rio Connelly Originally a bedroom-based one-man that needs to stretch their wings. minutes––that’s how unrelenting the lo-fi ska band, Bomb the Music In- –Tom Bennett aural assault is. The voice of Kevin dustry! have continously evolved and 58 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 59 The Glitch Mob riotous perfection, an acrid combi- entities that ICS Vortex made such We Can Make the World nation of misty-mountain Satanix an impact in. The tonality of the entire Stop EP and full-throttle party heartiness, all album laughs at the notion that the Glass Air geared up for their forthcoming re- “E” chord must be the driving force Street: 07.12 lease, Knights in White Phosphorous. in metal. The man’s vocals, similar The Glitch Mob = Justice + Awesome. –Dylan Chadwick to Garm of Ulver fame, ring in at Muscle Hawk high levels, drenched in range and It’s been a little over a year since the Hot Water Music diversity but not relying on falset- first Glitch Mob album, Drink the Sea, The Fire, The Steel, The tos or really many established vocal hit the streets and much has changed Tread styles—it’s one of the strongest for the band. They’ve toured and re- Self-Released portions of making ICS Vortex stand ceived a killer response, and they’ve Street: 08.02 out. There’s a massive amount of been working on music ever since. Hot Water Music = The Gaslight guitar work to scratch your noggin The titular track off their new EP Anthem + Chuck Ragan + The too—some easily accessible and were all so fun. Lyrically, it’s evident opens with everything I loved about Draft catchy while some take many listens Fans have been lucky enough to that these boys are becoming men, the last album: a sense of old elec- to fully comprehend. This is not an get an excellent B-side collection, dealing with the displacement of tronic music with a dose of organic album that is going to instantaneously a series of live 7”s and a split of leaving the wild 20s behind and notic- and a dash of glitch. It’s insanely make listeners go gaga on first listen. covers with ing you have changed when your hard not to move to, which makes it The Bouncing Souls Storm Seeker is something for those since Hot Water Music’s breakup in friends have not—but you can still perfect to put on as the party is draw- willing to actually listen and eager to 2005, but this 7” is the first original out-dance them, on the rare occa- ing down and the dawn is near—an find something unexpected in its own material they’ve recorded in seven sion you go out. The strongest track energetic nightcap to meld a lowkey realm. –Bryer Wharton years. Did your pants just get tighter? is album ender “Banana Ripple,” a situation and high-energy ecstasy. Yeah, mine did, too. The title track is bouncy indie electro/disco pop jam As the case with most great EPs, this Impatience with a time-tested four-on-the-floor makes me want more. –JP Never Any Peace Cassette beat and tambourine hops under the Halloween, Alaska Sacred Plague Records trademark, breathy vocals. As the All Night the Calls Came Street: 06.09 song builds for the last verse, layered, In Impatience = See You in Hell + incoherent vocals wash over the track Amble Down Records Integrity + Trap Them as a synth crescendos in the back, Street: 08.30 Doom metal experienced a re- and an organ and guitar bring it all Halloween, Alaska = Sting + surgence. Thrash metal made a together for the fade-out. Junior Boys Steely Dan comeback. Black metal became have created a fabulous soundtrack Where many bands these days are trendy. So what is the next genre to to an all-tranny BBQ swim party— drawing on ‘80s New Wave and explode? Naturally, it’s the Tragedy- very gay, in a very good way. –Tom post-punk for inspiration, Hallow- worshiping, haven’t-bathed-in-a- Bennett een, Alaska take especially from the month gnarliness of D-beat/crust/ Kindest Lines New Romantic side of things. Slow, hardcore (not that there’s anything Covered in Dust synthy grooves bordering on soft rock wrong with that)—and that’s where Wierd comprise this disc, though it’s spiked a re-worked version of an unre- Impatience lies. While bands like Street: 06.15 with a helping of thumping drums leased Chuck Ragan solo track, and Trap Them and Pulling Teeth have Kindest Lines = Jesus and Mary (courtesy of Bad Plus drummer it sounds like you would expect in garnered the majority of the attention Chain x (Edera + Sunshine David King), sonic experimentation, exactly the best ways. Ragan’s rootsy lately, there are a ton more worth- Blind) x Autumn and off-kilter Police-esque melodies. approach is instantly roughened up while bands around … Bands who The beautiful darkwave pop pre- If not the most exciting release of the by the presence of his HWM band don’t have the backing of large indie sented by this New Orleans trio is year, All Night the Calls Came In is mates, giving the track plenty of labels and the Scion Rock Fest, the sort of music I thought was never sophisticated, smart, and worthy of weight that perfectly complements and Impatience is a perfect example. going to be made again. Vocalist repeated listening. –Nate Housley his harsh, husky vocals. “Adds Up to This is brutal, not-fucking-around Nothing” is the B-side sung by Chris Milwaukee hardcore that grips the Brittany Terry draws you in with Hot Graves Wollard continuing the sound of listener’s throat and lines their face her unadorned and straightforward, Desecration Time the last HWM album and the band’s with screaming-induced spittle. The clear-voiced delivery over sumptuous Greyhaze side project, The Draft. The song fact that it’s currently a cassette-only keyboards and stoic programmed Street: 07.19 is strong if very straightforward, but release may be a detriment to the drums by Justin Blaire Vial and Hot Graves = Celtic Frost + longtime fans will be too excited by band, but those hipster kids who dine organic, ringing ‘90s guitars by Jack Venom + Amebix + Onslaught its very existence to be disappointed. on magnetic tape and vinyl should Champagne. Poppy tracks like Three cuts of blistering lo-fi D-filtered If you’re a fan, this is a no-brainer. If track this thing down, because it’s “Prom Song” and “Running into Next thrash, blackened to its bleeding gills you’re not a fan, you’re wrong. –Ricky worth far more than a dumpster dive. Year” inspire comparisons to ‘60s girl with an Anti-Cimex cover and play- Vigil –Gavin Hoffman bands and cool ‘80s new wave dance ing out like an unholy history lesson classics, while more somber tracks, in late ‘80s European blasphemy, ICS Vortex Junior Boys such as “Hazy Haze” and “Destruc- Desecration Time is an EP that gives Storm Seeker It’s All True tive Paths to Live Happily,” invoke mean metal fans exactly what their Century Media Domino dying leaves falling from a tree or teeny-tiny hearts covetously crave. Street: 08.23 Street: 06.14 equally fraught and mournful imagery. Here are Norelco razor guitars atop ICS Vortex = Borknagar + Junior Boys = Chromeo + While the sound is a throwback or at proto-death-growling (think Tom G. Arcturus + Lamented Souls Friendly Fires + George Michaels least an homage to other eras, and Warrior and John Tardy gargling This is the strongest album Century + leather and mustaches the production is a bit heavy-handed, kitty litter and engaging in a belching Media has released in quite some This album focuses on solid old- the classic gothic rock sound is gor- contest) and octopus-armed drum- time. Chances are you know ICS school jams that indie kids will still geous, evocative and utterly charm- ming à la classic Darkthrone … And Vortex, who did time in Dimmu dig on, which actually is a breath ing. Dig out your long swishy black the band’s never afraid to wear their Borgir, Borknagar, Arcturus and of fresh air. You probably won’t be skirts, boys and girls, and play this influences on their sleeves (note the Lamented Souls. While similarities to hearing “dubstep remixes” of any of loud in the living room while you swirl sinewy Floridian death leads of the the latter three bands do peek into these tracks, thank fucking God. The and emote. –Madelyn Boudreaux title track). Nothing new, but played to Storm Seeker, the album manages tracks are quite long for electro pop, to sound unique from the metallic but I wasn’t bothered ‘cause they 60 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 61 62 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 63 American Attic not to suggest it’s boring, but rather that on the album is “Of Wolves And Men”—it is going to be unusual, maybe even it is meditative and soothing. –Madelyn has a wonderful intro with faded, ancient pretentious. The androgynously voiced, Self-Titled South African artist croons and occa- Herd Records Boudreaux vocals dancing over distortion and heartbeat-drumming. The guitar solo in sionally rants through a series of tracks, Street: 03.05 taking on Scientology’s stance against American Attic = generic pop punk Clocks the bridge is both hypnotic and haunting. Salt Lake City Vocalist John Yelland is a force to be psychology in the controversial-all-over- - Blink-182 - MXPX - Hidden in the-internet “Letter to Tom Cruise” and Plain View + From First to Last Peculiar People Records reckoned with, and conjures memories of Street: 04.01 Dream Theater with his soaring strength, child-abusing clergy in “Conversation Someone should have told American At- with a Dodgy Priest.” The piano work tic that they’re a bit late for the pop punk Clocks = A car radio stuck between but he would benefit from less cliché and two stations + a “Scary Sounds more poetic, visual lyrics. The band’s use here is gorgeous, and the song-writing genre, which peaked over a decade is excellent: gloomy, angry and fierce. ago. One should never judge a book of Halloween” cassette tape + of keyboards is interesting without being Revolution 9 overwhelming, peppering the songs There is apparently a film project as- or an album by its cover, but in this sociated with the album as well, the case, the cliché black shirts and poses This album must have been recorded in in very appropriate places. While the the Cave of Time from the Choose Your drumming and bass are both solid, in the stills from which appear fascinating and by the band members are appallingly bizarre. –Madelyn Boudreaux indicative of American Attic’s content. Own Adventure book series. It features a name of progressive metal, they could The six-song record is a generic and number of disjointed sounds, instru- both be taken further, creatively speaking. unremarkable mess from start to finish. ments and samples that jump in and out Overall a surprisingly solid album with a In Dreaming of subdued feedback modulations. The sound you don’t hear many Utah bands The Pathless Sounds The lead singer’s voice is a whiney, sub- Self-Released par version of Blink-182’s Tom Delonge album never bothers to move beyond this, attempting to conquer. –Megan Kennedy ahem, timeless configuration. Weird, bor- Street: 01.15 and From First to Last’s Sonny Moore. In Dreaming = Omar Rodriguez- The lyrics in “Bar Song” sound like a ing ambient noises blanket the album like Exer Ovu a mist shrouding the psychedelic specter Overgrown Lopez’s Xenophanes + Godspeed 10-year-old’s attempt at poetry: “And I You! Black Emperor + slam poetry lost my voice and I lost my song. All I do of a sixth dimensional Vincent Price Self-Released pretzled into a peace symbol, which is Street: 10.20.09 Having met the individual members of is cry.” Maybe they never had a voice to this band several times over the years, I begin with. –Billy Jean Dawson something human brains just haven’t been Exer Ovu = Bright Eyes + Stone programmed to comprehend. Occasion- Temple Pilots can say with authority that In Dream- Blinded By Truth ally, lazy drums and an acoustic guitar I’ve listened to a few Exer Ovu releases ing are some of the hardest working can be heard hammering away sloppily now—this dude, Derek Griffith, has and nicest dudes you’ll find in Provo. The Only Road The Pathless Sounds, their debut full- Self-Released under half-assed folk vocals, but thankfully seriously put out a shit ton of CDs—and that disappears into the ether as well. I’m I still can’t quite figure out what to make length album, proves that they are also Street: 06.11 skilled at composing some of the most Blinded By Truth = NOFX + a dash not sure what kind of drugs Clocks (Jeff of any of it. One thing’s for sure, though: Kimball and Joe Stetich) used while re- He loves making music, and his passion individualistic and difficult-to-categorize of Anti-Flag + Rise Against music around. Think of local progres- This five-song EP from local punk outfit cording, but I’m guessing they were pretty shines through in this album. Dig this: It’s far out. There’s absolutely no way I can acoustic, tinny, shit-fi stuff with more than sive post rock favorites Theta Naught Blinded By Truth conjures memories on their heavier, less Christmas-y days, of adolescent summer nights full of take this record seriously. Luckily, I can’t its fair share of whining. Imagine some imagine Clocks did either. –Mike Abu stripped down, unproduced version of a then add non-stop two-part harmonies, everything but responsibility. The songs and you’ll be pretty close. On each are pretty traditional in their makeup for song that you might hear on one of those Discoid A radio stations that play alternative rock track, Brennan Allen lays the founda- the most part, definitely following in the tion with drum rhythms that are both re- footsteps of giants like NOFX with the Discoid for aging, not-quite-cool generation-Xers Self-Released who have to cover up their Sublime tat- served and complicated. Over that, the harmonizing vocals and driving guitar minimalist guitar dronings of Kirk Ward chords. But there are a few moments Street: 03.19 toos at work. I Googled the dude, though, Discoid A = Sebadoh + Stikky + and he says his influences are Fugazi, and frontman Trevor “Treefeathers” that give this band a unique style, like Smith drift in and out with magnificent the interchanging scream/sing vocals on Spazz + Deep Wound – amplifiers Bad Brains and The Urinals. I’m baffled. Ack, ack, ack, ack. –Nate Perkins dynamic range. Some of the most in- “The Only Road” which are reminiscent teresting moments on the album come of early Atreyu (if they were more punk when Smith drifts into atonal poetry than metal). “My Life Story” is the song Maybe it’s the band’s name or the crudely The Folka Dots drawn anarchy symbol sharpied on Down Below recitation that has a near-sermon power with the most force—it’s catchy, well behind it. –CG structured, confident and would make the CD-R, but I assumed this would be Self-Released great radio play. There seem to be a few Discharge-worshipping, anarcho punk of Street: 05.08 moments where some instruments had the crustiest breed. I was pretty far off the Folka Dots = The Wailin’ Jennys Joel Brown mark, as it’s 16 short tracks of obstinately + (Nickel Creek – Chris Thile) + In Retrospect trouble keeping up with the unrelent- Spy Hop Records ing punk beat, but just staying with the lo-fi acoustic punk that falls somewhere Alison Krauss between the vocal style of Lou Barlow The face of folk is changing forever. Street: 05.10 band and practicing should clean that Joel Brown = Donovan + James up on future tracks. All in all, a solid, but and Chris Dodge. It’s plenty aggressive Elements of rock, reggae, electronica, and strummed with such string-snapping psychedelia and any other conceivable Taylor + Derek Webb not groundbreaking, punk EP. –Megan It’s not my place to complain about or Kennedy insanity you can’t help but take notice, musical movement are successfully and only occasionally is it really coherent. blending into traditional acoustic song- bash on religious music. If you enjoy a Christopher Alvarado Most times, it resorts to rudimentary noise- writing. With all the diverse folk sounds good gospel number or a rock anthem making and hillbilly-pirate caterwauling now available out there, fans of the genre about heaven, so be it. However, much Translucence like the dreaded Parental Advisory Dungeon Recordings that’s neither cute nor intelligible (up the will find it refreshing to revisit the roots of punx, but for cryin’ out loud name your the movement with Salt Lake natives The label, Christian albums should come Street: 03.22 with a sticker shaped like a cross so Christopher Alvarado = The songs and gimme a lyrics sheet). There’s Folka Dots’ debut album, Down Below. a definite charm present, and the novelty From the beautiful, three-part vocal you know what it is. In Retrospect looks Gyume Monks + Steve Roach and sounds like an indie-folk record, Local ambient-industrial sound artist isn’t entirely lost on me … It just wears off harmonies adorned with a slight country quickly and I’m mashing the eject button. twang to the subdued guitar strumming, but delving into the lyrics is like reading Christopher Alvarado (Twilight Trans- modern hymns. Nearly every song has missions, Little Sap Dungeon, Harsh Perhaps I’m not in on the joke. –Dylan everything on the album sounds straight Chadwick from a turn-of-the-century rural country a reference to God, and those that Reality) is at it again with 10 tracks don’t are laced with faith. Like the song of atmospheric trance soundscapes. fair, but there’s something to be said for Disforia sticking to basics and doing it well. –CG “Ghosts” with the lyrics “Saving souls He’s traveled far from his initial punk from limbo holes,” or “Pioneers and Pil- roots, and has been anything but lazy, Our Time Defined Self-Released Gerschweyn Matthews grims,” which talks about a wasteland releasing both this album and one with walk to get to Zion. That’s not to say the Twilight Transmissions exactly three Street: 06.11 Die Probleem met Picasso Disforia = Iced Earth lite + Blind Self-Released album is terrible. The music is top notch months apart. This, released under his for a freshman release, accompanied own moniker (for reasons I can’t fathom) Guardian + Dream Theater Street: 12.02.09 Local power metal outfit Disforia’s first full- Gerschweyn Matthews = Bjork x with Brown’s comforting vocals. But if is somewhat less evil, with touches of you’re not into God in a big way, the classical guitar and chanting, but the length album, Our Time Defined, is a well Tori Amos + Placebo produced and sharpened collection that With titles like “Strategies of Redistribu- subtle preachings will make you cringe. end result is much the same: solid am- –Spencer Ingham bience that may replace your Ambien— surprises with its organization and wide tion Regarding Devil Worship in the New use of instruments. The strongest song World,” it is clear that this six-track album 64 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 65 66 SaltLakeUnderGround SaltLakeUnderGround 67

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