Category Archives: Liquor

Jim Beam Offers Up Aged White Lightning

Posted on March 22, 2013 by theurbanllama

Around the Kentucky region, stories of outlaw whiskey fill the hills, and with the surge in popularity being enjoyed by the whiskey industry it’s no surprise that moonshine has become all the rage. Jim Beam is hopping into this niche market … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Chase Inspires Grueling Pace

Posted on October 15, 2011 by theurbanllama

WILD TURKEY TEAM, GIVE ‘EM THE BIRD, PUMPS OUT 200 MILES BETWEEN 6 DISTILLERIES “I love the smell of sour mash in the morning – it smells like, victory.” That’s the thought I had as I crested a hill approaching … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Chase the Perfect Mix for Runners

Posted on October 7, 2011 by theurbanllama

MORE THAN 3,300 RUNNING WEEKEND RELAY THAT STOPS AT 6 HISTORIC DISTILLERIES Bourbon and running – two interests not often mentioned in the same breath, but that is exactly what will be happening this Friday and Saturday across central Kentucky. … 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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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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Indigo Rhythms: Iowa Blues Color the Heartland

Posted on January 1, 2010 by theurbanllama

Bob Pace & the Blues Groove are tearing down the house tonight. With a swagger in his step, the frontman backs away from the microphone and begins a musical conversation between his guitar and his audience. The drummer, bassist, and … Continue reading →

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Worth A Mill

Posted on October 1, 2009 by theurbanllama

Popping into the Mill for some happy hour relief is a familiar experience. Push through the battered wooden saloon doors and life slows appreciably. The cars outside continue to hustle up and down Burlington Street, but that has little bearing … Continue reading →

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Life After Death for William Elliott Whitmore

Posted on August 20, 2009 by theurbanllama

It only takes a brief visit with Iowa singer-songwriter, William Elliott Whitmore, to understand he’s one of those people just born old. Rustic and worn, like an aging barn that’s seen too many winters, this tattered soul perseveres by singing … Continue reading →

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David Zollo: Musician for Hire

Posted on July 13, 2009 by theurbanllama

Iowa City – It’s two hours before showtime. The band is just setting up. The sound system could use help; the crackle of distortion pierces the relative silence inside the Mill as the buzzing wait staff preps the back bar … Continue reading →

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