Category Archives: Music

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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Feelin’ Blues

Posted on June 1, 2009 by theurbanllama

Driving to Fort Dodge is not what I had in mind on Wednesday, but when Vicki Price e-mailed saying she and her husband, blues guitar slinger Joe Price would be happy to take time out of their busy touring schedule … Continue reading →

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Where Every Day is Bloom’s Day

Posted on March 9, 2009 by theurbanllama

Capitalizing on the convenience and speed of the Internet, musician and producer Patrick Bloom manages his cooperative music label from his kitchen, usually in the middle of the night. Iowa City – Patrick Bloom puts a new spin on working … Continue reading →

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The Creek is Rising – Mission Creek:Midwest Turns 4

Posted on March 1, 2009 by theurbanllama

Iowa City – Bartender here is my $50 – hook me up with a festival pass and a pint of Fat Tire. That statement is one organizers of the Mission Creek Music Festival anticipate hearing often over the next two … Continue reading →

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William Elliott Whitmore Brings Hope from the Shadows with “Animals in the Dark”

Posted on February 27, 2009 by theurbanllama

From the opening verse on William Elliott Whitmore’s new release, Animals in the Dark, war is declared on those in power that would try to control people from behind closed doors. Set only to a martial drumbeat, “Mutiny” signals a … Continue reading →

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Joe Price ~ “Rain or Shine”

Posted on February 1, 2009 by theurbanllama

During these long winter months some hot blues can be just the thing to warm the soul. Joe Price is bringing the heat on his new recording, Rain or Shine. Released on Blues Acres Productions, this is the second of … Continue reading →

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