Author Archives: theurbanllama

“The Devil’s Double” Registers on the Creepy Meter

Posted on February 24, 2013 by theurbanllama

I watched a fairly disturbing, yet thoroughly entertaining movie Saturday entitled “The Devil’s Double.” It is a biographical adaptation of how in 1987, Uday Hussein, the eldest son of Saddam Hussein, selected an Iraqi soldier to become his body double … Continue reading →

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Eight Masked Gunmen Steal $50 Million in Diamonds from Swiss-bound Plane

Posted on February 22, 2013 by theurbanllama

On Monday $50 million in precious stones was pilfered from the hold of a Zurich-bound plane without a shot ever being fired. This was a once in a generation kind of rip. “What we are talking about is obviously a … Continue reading →

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Maker’s Mark Misses Target

Posted on February 20, 2013 by theurbanllama

I have been a member of the Maker’s Mark ambassador program for over a decade, which means I was fond of bourbon at far too young an age, and I drink a bit of it. Bourbon drinkers are funny, in … Continue reading →

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Slaughterhouse-Five

Posted on February 19, 2013 by theurbanllama

I’ve been chomping down on books lately, trying to get some off my list. I didn’t always make the best use of time during my formative years, and missed reading several pieces of literature I should have digested eons ago. … Continue reading →

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New Tunes for Winter Warmth

Posted on February 18, 2013 by theurbanllama

I’ve been burning the midnight oil for a couple weeks now on a project, and needed to blow the jams out to give my cranium a break – so I made a new mix. Kind of a “fuck a bunch … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME UPDATE

Posted on February 18, 2013 by theurbanllama

SHOW ALERT: * Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears hook it up tonight in Lexington at Cosmic Charlies. Hailing from Austin, TX, these guys are a combination of blues, funk and soul. They are a gratuitously fun show to catch. … Continue reading →

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Radiohead Feeling the Squeeze

Posted on February 9, 2013 by theurbanllama

With winter temperatures dropping last night, it was the perfect opportunity to stay inside where it was warm, and watch “Meeting People Is Easy,” the 1998 rockumentary on Radiohead. It follows the lads around the globe as they tour extensively … Continue reading →

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The New Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2013 Lineup

Posted on January 28, 2013 by theurbanllama

Things are jumping in New Orleans these days. Mardi Gras is rolling towards its Fat Tuesday climax on Feb. 12, and the Super Bowl is being hosted next Sunday. You want to see a big party watch all these Mardi … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME

Posted on January 28, 2013 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE, KY Brown Theatre | 315 W. Broadway | Louisville, KY | 502-584-7777 Yo La Tengo w/Calexico | Tue. Jan. 29 | $23 adv-$25 dos | 20:00 | All Ages Punch Brothers w/Minton Sparks | Tue. Feb. 5 | $26.50 | 19:30 | All … Continue reading →

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City Barbeque Makes An Effort

Posted on January 26, 2013 by theurbanllama

Barbeque has started popping up more often around the Bluegrass Region these days, one recent addition is City Barbeque, which opened last June in Lexington. Its location on Richmond Road is nestled in between a couple car dealerships, but is plenty … Continue reading →

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