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As folk as possible: Nicholas St. James to join lineup at Folk Alliance International

This week hundreds of folk musicians and fans will spill into the Sheraton Crown Center and Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City for the

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Paper Buffalo makes it look easy

Lawrence really just cannot get enough of Paper Buffalo. The heavy-numbered band of fairly young musicians played the Jackpot over the weekend. Their fans were

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Oils takes shape

While Lawrencians spent Valentine’s Day doting on each other, a very affectionate atmosphere was brewing at Love Garden. Oils, the sole band performing that night

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Andrew Ashby’s lovely, lovesick songs

“I’m here to play really sad love songs.” That’s how local songwriter Andrew Ashby opened up his solo set at the Black Luck Valentine’s Ball

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Watch: Nature Boys release “Mr. Sniffers” music video

We really couldn’t tell you what the hell is happening in this video. Nature Boys released a bizarre video full of disturbing images to accompany

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The Sluts are Lawrence’s surliest band

The Sluts are a little disgruntled. With lyrics like “I Want You To Die,” it’s not surprising. Their grumpy persona onstage matches their grouchiness offstage.

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Middle of the Map Fest announces 2015 lineup

Middle of the Map Fest just announced their lineup for 2015, and it’s a doozy. The festival, brought to you be INK and The Record

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Black Luck rides again

Listen, guys. This is going to be a banner year for Black Luck. The punk rockers formerly known as Black on Black suffered a series

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Mates of State bring stripped down performance to the library

“Anybody watch the Super Bowl?” Mates of State asked at the beginning of their set. Just about everyone in the audience quickly responded “No!” The

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Rhythm Rulers: The Phantastics can do it all

Here’s why we legitimately believe The Phantastics are one of the best bands out there. Simply put, it’s because they can do it all. Dance