Author Archives: theurbanllama

The Redneck Riviera

Posted on January 16, 2011 by theurbanllama

After getting my feet solidly under me in Louisiana, I was ready to take my reality television adventure east, across the Redneck Riviera, consisting of Mississippi, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. While I was continuing to contact mainline law … Continue reading →

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Sugar Bowl 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by theurbanllama

It’s January 4th, and that means it’s time for another edition of the All State Sugar Bowl. With the Ohio State Buckeyes and Arkansas Razorbacks playing each other, one thing you can count on is a ridiculous number of people … Continue reading →

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Christmas in New Orleans

Posted on January 5, 2011 by theurbanllama

It was chilly, windy and rainy on Christmas Eve, but I got out for a minute to take a couple pictures.

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Bayou Delight

Posted on January 4, 2011 by theurbanllama

On our travels we passed a Cajun roadside restaurant called Bayou Delight, http://www.houma.com/rest/bayoudelight, I asked Black about it and he said that’s the best around — and he was right. This is some of the finest food I’ve ever had the … Continue reading →

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BAYOU BLACK

Posted on December 29, 2010 by theurbanllama

It became obvious within a couple of days of being out in the field that mainstream law enforcement was not terribly interested in playing along with my search for police officers who were “out of the box” thinkers, with “big … Continue reading →

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Reality on the Beach

Posted on December 25, 2010 by theurbanllama

Having never worked on a television show before, much less one involving reality programming, a bit of trial and error was to be expected. It all sounds so glamorous, but when you consider the task of finding a single person … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on October 28, 2010 by theurbanllama

OK the Iowa City trip took a bit longer to complete than originally intended. My venture north summed up how the entire journey would ensue – ragged, but full of glory. I left New Orleans at 7:00 AM, with the … Continue reading →

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Death Don’t Fail Us Now: Eagles of Death Metal Play Voodoo

Posted on October 26, 2010 by theurbanllama

Don’t let the name fool you – the Eagles of Death Metal are about as grim as Abba. Armed with one of the more deceptive names around, these SoCal cool cats are only interested in getting the dance floor moving. … Continue reading →

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MGMT Join The Ritual at Voodoo Fest

Posted on October 26, 2010 by theurbanllama

Touring in support of their latest release, Congratulations, MGMT, bring an ever-expanding electro-psychedelic pop sound to the Voodoo Fest stage. Their party-favor induced hallucinations, fables of disenfranchisement and tribal bonding with the current generation make for a raucous live performance. … Continue reading →

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The Road to Reality

Posted on September 17, 2010 by theurbanllama

Aiyeee! I’ve been away for too long – sorry folks. I unexpectedly had to go back out on the road to do some secondary filming in Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Miss., for the reality television show. Hence my absence … Continue reading →

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