Category Archives: Music

HOT TICKETS for UPCOMING SHOWS

Posted on January 21, 2013 by theurbanllama

LOUISVILLE, KY Headliners Music Hall | 1386 Lexington Road | Louisville, KY |502-584-8088 Circa Survive w/Minus the Bear | Mon. Mar. 11 | $20 adv-$22 dos | Doors 19:00 Frightened Rabbit | Wen. Mar. 27 | $13 adv-$15 dos | … Continue reading →

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Metallica is “Some Kind of Monster”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by theurbanllama

Under the heading of better late than never, I finally viewed a copy of the 2004 Metallica documentary “Some Kind of Monster.” This film captures the creative and personal tensions erupting between band members during the recording of their 2003 … Continue reading →

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Beatles-Compatriot Ravi Shankar Passes Away

Posted on December 27, 2012 by theurbanllama

On December 11th, world music virtuoso Ravindra “Ravi” Shankar passed away. He was a robust 92-years old. I by no means am a huge sitar fan, but appreciate his abilities, kindness and influence. I mainly know Shankar because of the … Continue reading →

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Jazz Composer and Musician Dave Brubeck Has Left the Building

Posted on December 13, 2012 by theurbanllama

Pioneering jazz pianist Dave Brubeck died last Wednesday, one day before his 92nd birthday. I’ve been in the process of moving since last week, and while I took note of Brubeck’s passing at the time I hadn’t had an opportunity, … Continue reading →

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Slide Guitar Wizard Joe Price Plays Southgate House Tonight in Newport, KY

Posted on November 16, 2012 by theurbanllama

If the moderate temperatures have you thinking about a Friday night out, drive over to Newport and catch blues aficionado and guitar master Joe Price. On tour from his home in Iowa, Price picked up his first guitar at the age … Continue reading →

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WHOOP ‘EM GANGNAM STYLE

Posted on October 3, 2012 by theurbanllama

This song needs no more hype, except I can’t stop watching the video. It’s like some zombie infection. Please get it out of my headspace. At last count it had been viewed 355,235,136 times on YouTube. I only heard  “Gangnam … Continue reading →

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END OF SUMMER MIX IS OUT

Posted on September 25, 2012 by theurbanllama

New tunes out this week as the temperature in Kentucky shifts from summer towards fall. This is an eclectic batch of songs that I’ve had hanging around for a minute. Some are leftovers from previous mixes, others, like Portland, Oregon … Continue reading →

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NEW MIX TAPE

Posted on July 1, 2012 by theurbanllama

I love putting a good mix together, then hopping in the car for a little road trip. I thought I had this new one finished three times now, but it kept falling apart towards the end. Originally I burned these … Continue reading →

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Imperial Teen Sing Runaway

Posted on June 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

I hate it when I’m looking around for a song and can’t find the one I need. I’ve been working on a mix and needed to fill a hole; something indie/alternative, that could blend with a trancy/house atmosphere, along with … Continue reading →

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Radiohead Invades Cincinnati on “The King of Limbs” Tour

Posted on June 14, 2012 by theurbanllama

Radiohead made its first-ever Cincinnati appearance at the Riverbend Music Center last Tuesday, touring behind their 2011 release, The King of Limbs. I’m continuing to process the concert, and remain unsure of exactly what I saw. I know I liked … Continue reading →

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