Category Archives: Reviews

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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Make the time for a visit to Antoine’s

Posted on March 26, 2012 by theurbanllama

Time machines may not exist in reality, but crossing the threshold of Antoine’s is like stepping out of Mr. Peabody’s Wayback Machine – it takes you back in time, to horse-drawn carriages, gas fire lighting and a relaxed yet regal dining … Continue reading →

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Burger Shake in Lexington fills the crave

Posted on March 23, 2012 by theurbanllama

Attempting to find a child’s XL University of Kentucky basketball jersey with the Wildcat’s all-everything star, Anthony Davis’s number on it is no easy task. Factor in the Kitty Cats were playing that Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16, and it took some … Continue reading →

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The Black Keys Bring the Sizzle to Cincinnati

Posted on March 17, 2012 by theurbanllama

Friends it’s hard to express what a fantastic show the Black Keys put on March 2 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. They brought some serious swagger to a 17,000 seat arena and played it like an intimate club show … Continue reading →

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Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey play to the crowd in Louisville

Posted on March 12, 2012 by theurbanllama

Greg Brown played a relaxed concert to a nearly capacity house Friday night at the KCD Theater in Louisville. On voice but not exactly inspired, Brown and his long-time collaborator, guitarist Bo Ramsey, moved through a 90 minute set of songs about … Continue reading →

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Staxx BBQ smokes up Kentucky’s state capital

Posted on September 23, 2011 by theurbanllama

In a town filled to the brim with fast food and chain restaurants, finding an independent meal can be hard to come by, but the smoke rising behind Frankfort’s relatively new barbecue joint, Staxx, is luring in loads of hungry … Continue reading →

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Foster The People Comes to New Orleans

Posted on September 21, 2011 by theurbanllama

There might be a few people still out there that aren’t familiar with the smash single Pumped Up Kicks from Foster The People, but that number is dwindling quickly. And local fans can catch the band at the House of … 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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Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant

Posted on February 17, 2011 by theurbanllama

I was looking for a detour on my way back from another trip across the Gulf Coast. Leaving from Gulf Shores, Ala., I wanted to find a restaurant that served something other than barbecue and was at least halfway back … Continue reading →

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The Brick Pit

Posted on February 15, 2011 by theurbanllama

Coming through Mobile, Alabama, I knew there was some excellent BBQ to be had, but hadn’t found the right spot. Dreamland (www.dreamlandbbq.com), based out of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and The Shed (theshedbbq.com), from Ocean Springs, Miss., both have a presence in … Continue reading →

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