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Budweiser and Beck’s Debut New Beers Packing a Punch

Posted on January 23, 2013 by theurbanllama

Anyone else catch those teaser ads by Budweiser featuring a black label against a golden amber background? Turns out Anheuser-Busch has two new beers rolling off its production lines in St. Louis: Budweiser Black Crown and Beck’s Sapphire. Why add two … Continue reading →

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HOT TICKETS for UPCOMING SHOWS

Posted on January 21, 2013 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE, KY Headliners Music Hall | 1386 Lexington Road | Louisville, KY |502-584-8088 Circa Survive w/Minus the Bear | Mon. Mar. 11 | $20 adv-$22 dos | Doors 19:00 Frightened Rabbit | Wen. Mar. 27 | $13 adv-$15 dos | … Continue reading →

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Lynn’s Paradise Cafe Closes Doors

Posted on January 19, 2013 by theurbanllama

Lynn’s Paradise Cafe is no more. The Louisville comfort food stalwart abruptly closed its doors last Friday after 22-years in business. This was not due to a lack of customers. Lynn’s had a devoted clientele drawn to the shimmering sign … Continue reading →

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Metallica is “Some Kind of Monster”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by theurbanllama

Under the heading of better late than never, I finally viewed a copy of the 2004 Metallica documentary “Some Kind of Monster.” This film captures the creative and personal tensions erupting between band members during the recording of their 2003 … Continue reading →

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Cooperation Is Key For A Successful 2013 Kentucky Legislative Session

Posted on January 15, 2013 by theurbanllama

It’s January again, which means the Kentucky General Assembly is back in session for another round of its own special brand of realty programming. Political gamesmanship, witticisms and wastes of time are sure to be on display over this short … Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong is Going Down HARD

Posted on January 12, 2013 by theurbanllama

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Lance Armstrong was one of the greatest athletes of his generation or any other. He owned a seat at the table with Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Muhammad Ali, Pele, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. … Continue reading →

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The Phunny Phorty Phellows Begin the March to Mardi Gras

Posted on January 8, 2013 by theurbanllama

I trust everyone had a happy Epiphany? Not sure? It took me doing a touch of religious research to figure that one out as well. More to the point the arrival of the Epiphany means Carnival season is officially under … Continue reading →

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2012 Year End Review

Posted on January 5, 2013 by theurbanllama

With January having arrived it’s fitting to pause for a moment and glance back upon the year just passed. Lord knows 2012 went out kicking and screaming as the ominous “Fiscal Cliff” negotiations in Congress dragged on through the first … Continue reading →

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Justin Cronin’s “The Passage” Shakes the Foundation

Posted on December 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

This book was published in 2010, debuting at #3 on the New York Times best-seller list, and is part of a trilogy that is still being written. “The Passage” takes a look at the fall of civilization after scientists and the … Continue reading →

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Beatles-Compatriot Ravi Shankar Passes Away

Posted on December 27, 2012 by theurbanllama

On December 11th, world music virtuoso Ravindra “Ravi” Shankar passed away. He was a robust 92-years old. I by no means am a huge sitar fan, but appreciate his abilities, kindness and influence. I mainly know Shankar because of the … Continue reading →

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