Monthly Archives: June 2019

Highlands Tap Room Soothes the Late Night Beast

Posted on June 30, 2019 by theurbanllama

Regardless in what city one resides, there’s always a joint or two that services the night owl community. A place where mutants can howl when the mood strikes. Often these are establishments of distinctive, if not questionable character, that serve … Continue reading →

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Gov’t Mule Brings Southern Jam to Louisville

Posted on June 28, 2019 by theurbanllama

Got Mule? For those needing some Warren Haynes – a heavy dose was delivered June 24 at Iroquois Amphitheater. Gov’t Mule returned to Derby City in all its Southern jam band glory. The festivities kicked off with Karl Denson’s Tiny … Continue reading →

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Late Night Dining in Louisville at The Silver Dollar

Posted on June 22, 2019 by theurbanllama

I was faced with an interesting predicament recently. I took in an 8PM Friday performance of “Hamilton” in downtown Louisville. It ended at 11PM. By the time I was out of the garage and on the road it was nearly … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Performance Dazzles the Senses

Posted on June 22, 2019 by theurbanllama

Whether one is a fan of the theater or not, it was virtually impossible to miss the promotional onslaught and news coverage surrounding “Hamilton: An American Musical” upon its arrival in Louisville for a June 4-23 engagement at the Kentucky … Continue reading →

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Leah Chase, Queen of Creole Cuisine, Passes Away

Posted on June 18, 2019 by theurbanllama

She was a New Orleans original. Leah Chase, chef and restauranteur, known to the culinary world as the Queen of Creole Cuisine, passed away June 1. She was 96. For decades now Chase was widely recognized as a cultural icon, … Continue reading →

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Dr. John, A New Orleans Original, Takes the Big Adios

Posted on June 12, 2019 by theurbanllama

He was known as Dr. John, the Night Tripper, part hoodoo medicine man, part psychedelic parishioner. The individual behind this persona was Mac Rebennack, who as a person and musician, embodied all the mysticism that fills the heart and soul … Continue reading →

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