Category Archives: Music

Phil Everly Takes His Silky Voice to Heaven

Posted on January 5, 2014 by theurbanllama

Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, died Friday in Burbank, Calif. He was 74. Phil, and his brother Don, provided the most lush and compelling harmonies in early rock-n-roll. There is a reason the Beatles, Beach Boys and Byrds all … Continue reading →

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White Light White Heat, Lou Reed Passes On

Posted on October 31, 2013 by theurbanllama

Lou Reed passed away this past Sunday at the age of 71. As the primary songwriter, guitarist and vocalist for the influential band the Velvet Underground, Reed forged one of the great rock-n-roll careers in American history, lasting over 40 … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME UPDATE

Posted on August 15, 2013 by theurbanllama

Somehow it’s already the middle of August, so I thought it was appropriate to put up some of the more compelling live summer and fall music still out there to be seen. HOT! TICKETS: * Morning Teleportation @ Zanzibar in Louisville 08/15; @ … Continue reading →

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JJ Cale is headed for an “After Midnight” Appearance

Posted on July 29, 2013 by theurbanllama

We lost a guitar legend Friday – a musician’s musician in JJ Cale, who passed away at a La Jolla, Calif. hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 74. Cale is one of those strange enigmas within popular music. … Continue reading →

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Forecastle Music Festival Hits Louisville

Posted on July 23, 2013 by theurbanllama

Finally I am recovered, rested, and back in my groove from going to see Forecastle two weeks back. I only went to the Saturday shows, but had friends in town Thursday through Tuesday, which had me in entertainment mode. The event … Continue reading →

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New Mix, “Kill Switch,” Burned for July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2013 by theurbanllama

It can rain all it wants on this July 4th holiday, it’s still fabulous to be chilling at home on a Thursday, watching bad television and doing some writing. One thing I’d been wanting to do for a minute was … Continue reading →

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Ray Manzarek, Keyboard Player of The Doors Dies

Posted on May 22, 2013 by theurbanllama

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and co-founder of The Doors, died Monday in Rossenheim, Germany, after a long battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74. The Doors are one of the more controversial rock acts in history, due mostly to singer Jim … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME UPDATE

Posted on May 12, 2013 by theurbanllama

SHOW ALERT: * The Presets @ The Vogue in Indianapolis TONIGHT * Gin Wigmore @ Radio Radio in Indianapolis TONIGHT * Insane Clown Posse @ Bogart’s in Cincinnati MONDAY * Black Rebel Motorcycle Club @ The Vogue in Indianapolis MONDAY * Metz … Continue reading →

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Hits the Right Note

Posted on May 5, 2013 by theurbanllama

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? Today is the first Sunday in May, which means it’s the last day of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This seven-day art, food, culture and music event is … Continue reading →

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George Jones Makes His Final Curtain Call

Posted on April 29, 2013 by theurbanllama

George Jones is a hard man to kill. It took 81 years of heartbreak and hard drinking to put him down, but Friday in Nashville he left this mortal world. This has to give guys like Keith Richards, Neil Young, … Continue reading →

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