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2017 Forecastle Music Festival Offers Variety

Posted on July 14, 2017 by theurbanllama

If you dig music and are looking for a weekend out of the house, snag a ticket to the Forecastle Festival in Louisville. Some 60 alt-rock, hip-hop and EDM bands are playing over three days at Waterfront Park on the … Continue reading →

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Fried Chicken & Hot Water Cornbread at Shirley Mae’s Café

Posted on July 13, 2017 by theurbanllama

I’ve been trying to visit Shirley Mae’s Café for a while now. The fried chicken from this legendary soul food purveyor is routinely ranked as one of the top in the nation. But I’m mostly over in Louisville for work, … Continue reading →

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A Creole Casserole to Tame the July 4 Masses

Posted on July 11, 2017 by theurbanllama

I trust everyone had a pleasant July 4. It was a bit of an odd duck, being it fell on a Tuesday. It just felt bizarro going from the weekend, to working Monday, to off Tuesday, and then back at … Continue reading →

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Atlanta’s Vortex Satisfies Hungriest Appetite 

Posted on July 7, 2017 by theurbanllama

The morning after the Radiohead concert was a slow-moving affair. Before my feet hit the floor I did a systems check; no headache, cognitive thought was functioning, and my parts & pieces were intact. I must be living right. Sunday … Continue reading →

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Car Seat Headrest Makes Stop at Louisville’s Headliners

Posted on June 12, 2017 by theurbanllama

Right off the top, for anyone who is a fan of alt-music, modern rock or indie rock styles, go out and buy Car Seat Headrest’s 2016 release, Teens Of Denial. It is one of those rarities these days where the … Continue reading →

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Biscuits Aplenty at Atlanta Breakfast Club

Posted on April 17, 2017 by theurbanllama

Waking up Saturday morning on the 14th floor of the W Hotel in Atlanta I had the distinct feeling of anticipation, akin to the one customary on Christmas morning. Radiohead would take the stage at Philips Arena in 10-hours. Between … Continue reading →

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Atlanta’s Noble Fin Hits the Spot

Posted on April 10, 2017 by theurbanllama

Regardless of good intentions, rarely do I manage to depart my house on a road trip as early as anticipated. Maia and I had taken Friday off and were driving to Atlanta to see Radiohead on April 1 at Philips … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Rage Make For A Wednesday Drive to Cincinnati

Posted on October 12, 2016 by theurbanllama

Coming into the office last Wednesday I had talked myself into staying home on a weeknight. But by mid-morning I was twitchy from spending the past three hours spinning around in my office chair faking there was work. It became … Continue reading →

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Forecastle 2016 Goes VIP Hitting Occasional High Note

Posted on July 18, 2016 by theurbanllama

Honest truth, I wasn’t planning to attend the 2016 Forecastle music festival. Several of the scheduled headliners played Louisville recently, and the bottom of the lineup wasn’t swaying me to spend a valuable weekend sweltering under an overpass. My plans … Continue reading →

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Jurassic Quest A Dinosaur-ific Time

Posted on May 22, 2016 by theurbanllama

As winter crept along, the baby and I needed a day-trip to get outside the house for a little air. Isabella has a fondness of scary things in general and dinosaurs in particular, so when Jurassic Quest came to the … Continue reading →

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