Category Archives: Music

Peace Out to Richie Havens

Posted on April 27, 2013 by theurbanllama

In the aftermath of the Boston bombing, the Texas fertilizer plant explosion and the Senate going belly up on passing gun control legislation, it seemed ironic that noted New York City folk singer Richie Havens, who was so closely associated … Continue reading →

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Leonard Cohen Proves He Is Our Man

Posted on April 4, 2013 by theurbanllama

After a recording career spanning more than 45 years, singer and famed songwriter LEONARD COHEN finally found his way to a performance stage in Kentucky, playing magnificently to a sold out crowd at the Palace Theater in Louisville Saturday night. I … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME UPDATE

Posted on March 12, 2013 by theurbanllama

SHOW ALERT: * Animal Collective w/Dan Deacon @ Madison Theater in Covington TONIGHT * Tyler the Creator is throwing down @ Newport Music Hall in Columbus TONIGHT * Django Django @ Newport Music Hall in Columbus WEDNESDAY * Todd Snider … Continue reading →

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Louisville’s 2013 Forecastle Festival Lineup Announced

Posted on March 12, 2013 by theurbanllama

This cold weather stuff can leave anytime, but until then I will settle for warm thoughts, and the arrival of artists who are scheduled to play at the 2013 Forecastle festival in Louisville, Ky. The big headliner is The Black … Continue reading →

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Still Dead and Still Dreaming, Jimi Hendrix Releases New Disc

Posted on March 9, 2013 by theurbanllama

Jimi Hendrix remains alive and well, especially for a man who died 42 years ago. On Tuesday his estate released, “People, Hell and Angels,” a new Hendrix CD featuring 12 previously unreleased tracks, though a few of these have come … Continue reading →

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New Tunes for Winter Warmth

Posted on February 18, 2013 by theurbanllama

I’ve been burning the midnight oil for a couple weeks now on a project, and needed to blow the jams out to give my cranium a break – so I made a new mix. Kind of a “fuck a bunch … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME UPDATE

Posted on February 18, 2013 by theurbanllama

SHOW ALERT: * Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears hook it up tonight in Lexington at Cosmic Charlies. Hailing from Austin, TX, these guys are a combination of blues, funk and soul. They are a gratuitously fun show to catch. … Continue reading →

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Radiohead Feeling the Squeeze

Posted on February 9, 2013 by theurbanllama

With winter temperatures dropping last night, it was the perfect opportunity to stay inside where it was warm, and watch “Meeting People Is Easy,” the 1998 rockumentary on Radiohead. It follows the lads around the globe as they tour extensively … Continue reading →

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The New Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2013 Lineup

Posted on January 28, 2013 by theurbanllama

Things are jumping in New Orleans these days. Mardi Gras is rolling towards its Fat Tuesday climax on Feb. 12, and the Super Bowl is being hosted next Sunday. You want to see a big party watch all these Mardi … Continue reading →

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SHOWTIME

Posted on January 28, 2013 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE, KY Brown Theatre | 315 W. Broadway | Louisville, KY | 502-584-7777 Yo La Tengo w/Calexico | Tue. Jan. 29 | $23 adv-$25 dos | 20:00 | All Ages Punch Brothers w/Minton Sparks | Tue. Feb. 5 | $26.50 | 19:30 | All … Continue reading →

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