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.
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Drakkar Sauna is releasing new music
And here you thought Drakkar Sauna was done. It appears Lawrence’s favorite old-timey band is releasing an entire album of new tunes called Very Much
Lawrence musicians join Dressy Bessy onstage
You have to be a very bold (and skilled) musician to pull this off. Dressy Bessy / Photo by Fally Afani On Friday night, Dressy
Local musicians band together to feed the hungry
Just Food is food bank that aims to help 19,000 hungry people in Douglas County. To make this happen, they rescue about 2,000 lbs. of
The Raven hosts unique songwriters for rare, captivating event
Downtown Lawrence was brimming with live music on Saturday, but one of the most unique and enriching musical performances of the week was inside the
Black Calvin reunites at the Replay
Two of the most badass musicians we’ve ever covered (and one very badass drummer) blessed us all when they came together to reunite an old
Photo Gallery: Curtis Mayfield tribute at the Granada
By the time we walked into the Granada Saturday night, everyone was dancing. That’s what happens when some of the best musicians in the scene
Gnarly Davidson celebrates rowdy Replay Records release
Gnarly Davidson / Photo by Fally Afani In case you were wondering, Gnarly Davidson is still a blessing to the Lawrence rock scene. The seasonedCurtis Mayfield tribute hits the Granada Saturday
This weekend, the Granada’s about to get Super Fly. That’s where several musicians are banding together for a Curtis Mayfield tribute. The event, dubbed “Beautiful
Area filmmaker documents local jazz legend, KC music
After years of photographing musicians, Diallo French felt it was time for something big. That’s when the Kansas City filmmaker and photographer started working on
