Lawrence, Kansas
- October 7, 2025
Fally Afani
http://www.iheartlocalmusic.com
Fally Afani is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning more than 20 years in media. She has worked extensively in radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and more.
Articles By This Author
In and Out: Local musicians scrutinize the year (so far) in music
We’re at the halfway point of the year, which means we’ve had time to catch our breaths, take a step back, and see what’s making
Out Here: How a new Pride Night is focusing on queer talent
We adore Downtown Lawrence’s nightlife just as much as anyone, but there’s always been something glaringly obvious missing from a town like Lawrence– a really
People Power: Lawrence musicians to fundraise for ACLU
This weekend, local music lovers can step in to help the American Civil Liberties Union. Seven Lawrence acts will come together on Sunday to help
I Heart Local Music announces Field Day Fest lineup
In just a few short weeks, Lawrence’s hottest Summer festival kicks off. From July 13th – 15th, Field Day Fest will feature dozens of local
Listen: Braingea releases music ahead of Tape Release show
We don’t get too many instrumental rock bands in Lawrence, but here’s one worthy of your attention. Braingea just released some new music recently, and
Introducing: JC and the Nuns
Jesus Christ... No, really. Jesus Christ. Onstage. At the Bottleneck. With his posse of psychedelic nuns. On Wednesday night we joined his followers into this
Listen: Cuee releases EP ahead of Replay show
If there’s one artist who has come up very quickly through the scene this year, it’s Cuee. She was relatively unknown just a few months
Watch: Calvin Arsenia and Wild Eye at the Replay
It was one of those moments that brought an entire room full of strangers together in one moment. On Friday evening, while much of Lawrence
Photo Gallery: Skating Polly / Bruiser Queen / The Sluts / Wendy Moira
It had to have been one of the fiercest lineups to hit the Bottleneck all year. Kickstarting a grand weekend full of nonstop live music,
Some badass electronic music is coming to Lawrence
Lawrence is pretty much a haven for live music, but we’ve never seen anything too public from the electronic music scene (which mostly stays underground)…