Author Archives: theurbanllama

Staxx BBQ smokes up Kentucky’s state capital

Posted on September 23, 2011 by theurbanllama

In a town filled to the brim with fast food and chain restaurants, finding an independent meal can be hard to come by, but the smoke rising behind Frankfort’s relatively new barbecue joint, Staxx, is luring in loads of hungry … Continue reading →

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Foster The People Comes to New Orleans

Posted on September 21, 2011 by theurbanllama

There might be a few people still out there that aren’t familiar with the smash single Pumped Up Kicks from Foster The People, but that number is dwindling quickly. And local fans can catch the band at the House of … Continue reading →

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A September To Remember

Posted on September 19, 2011 by theurbanllama

On this 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks I’ve been moved unlike in previous years to take a conscious look back at that dire morning and reflect upon how America has changed since. Partly this is due to 10 years … Continue reading →

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Return to the Bluegrass

Posted on September 8, 2011 by theurbanllama

The Llama has left the building. Yes after some wanton recklessness, questionable decision making and ongoing personal issues, the Llama has moved his bag of tricks from New Orleans home to Kentucky. Not sure of my plans yet or the … Continue reading →

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Out of Carolina: The Avett Brothers’ Path to Success

Posted on April 26, 2011 by theurbanllama

Like many young aspiring musicians, Seth and Scott Avett’s early visions of rock music stardom were anything but simple. But putting aside the wreckage of a rock band and keeping things simple put them on a slow and steady path … Continue reading →

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Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant

Posted on February 17, 2011 by theurbanllama

I was looking for a detour on my way back from another trip across the Gulf Coast. Leaving from Gulf Shores, Ala., I wanted to find a restaurant that served something other than barbecue and was at least halfway back … Continue reading →

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The Brick Pit

Posted on February 15, 2011 by theurbanllama

Coming through Mobile, Alabama, I knew there was some excellent BBQ to be had, but hadn’t found the right spot. Dreamland (www.dreamlandbbq.com), based out of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and The Shed (theshedbbq.com), from Ocean Springs, Miss., both have a presence in … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Fed at The Shed

Posted on February 8, 2011 by theurbanllama

I’ll admit from the get go that I am a “Ho” for barbecue. Whether I’m traveling for other purposes or just to obtain some of this mouth-watering smoky goodness, all it takes is a rumor of a decent barbecue joint … Continue reading →

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Mobile to Pensacola

Posted on January 26, 2011 by theurbanllama

The reality television road was coming to a halt. Having finished interviewing Michael Breland, who ran two bail bonding shops in Mobile, Ala., I had found what I believed was the final candidate in a diverse group of bounty hunters … Continue reading →

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Mobile and beyond

Posted on January 19, 2011 by theurbanllama

Coming out of Biloxi, Miss., Ben “Ray” Williams, the former biker gang member turned bounty hunter at D & D Bail Bonds, informed me of a father and son team that ran a pair of shops in Mobile, Ala., who … Continue reading →

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