Silva Illustrations: Sharpies, Self-Portraits and Suicidal Tendencies

Silva Illustrations: Sharpies, Self-Portraits and Suicidal Tendencies
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James Silva has been a presence in the Salt Lake City punk and hardcore scenes since before time began, or so it seems. Following a stint as a tattoo artist, Silva’s impatience got the best of him, and he traded in his tattooing equipment for … Sharpies—as in the tried-and-true, everybody’s-got-one, black markers. To most, that would seem like one hell of a downgrade, but to Silva, and those who have seen what he can do with a Sharpie, it was one of the best decisions he ever made. … read more

Junction City Trainwrecks vs. NW Tacokickers 08.20

Junction City Trainwrecks vs. NW Tacokickers 08.20
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Junction City’s bout with the Tacokickers of Everett, Washington started out slow, and it seemed like the Tacokickers might be a good match for our gals from Ogden. … read more

5050 BMX King Of The Mountain Dirt Contest @ Powder Mountain 08.20

5050 BMX King Of The Mountain Dirt Contest @ Powder...
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For the third year in a row, motocross fans from across the country flocked to Powder Mountain Resort for the Powder Mountain Motocross event. This year, 5050 BMX was on site with some of the best BMX dirt jumpers from around the world for their first annual King Of The Mountain dirt contest, a few of them from our very own state of Utah. … read more

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 08.12-08.16

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 08.12-08.16
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This year was a return to form for San Francisco’s biggest summer music festival. With the return of a three-day lineup and some of the biggest names on the summer festival circuit, Outside Lands pulled off one of their best years yet. … read more

Beer Reviews

Beer Reviews
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The craft beer scene in Salt Lake has made a significant dent in the big guys and is on the cusp of doing even more damage. Thanks to our Utah brewers for keeping our palates entertained with a selection of styles. Raise your glass to each other and enjoy this high-point lineup for what is left of the summer heat. … read more

Book Reviews

Book Reviews

This month we review a pair of local books in Hurricane Lamp: poems. by Sundin Richards and Mini Cupcakes by Leslie Fiet as well as Neu Sex by Sasha Grey.  … read more

Book Reviews

Book Reviews

This month we review a pair of local books in Hurricane Lamp: poems. by Sundin Richards and Mini Cupcakes by Leslie Fiet as well as Neu Sex by Sasha Grey.  … read more

Dear Dickheads

Dear Dickheads

A call to action from local independent presidential candidate Barte P. Hess. … read more

Dear Dickheads – August 2011

Dear Dickheads – August 2011
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A call to action from local independent presidential candidate Barte P. Hess. … read more

Ask a Cop

Ask a Cop
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Dear Cop,
What does it feel like to enforce laws that you personally consider immoral? If the law called for you to stop black people from drinking at “white” drinking fountains, would you enforce it? … read more