Lawrence, Kansas
- October 8, 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
Utterly Cool: Night Drive electrifies the Replay
Night Drive / Photo by Fally Afani Tuesday nights aren't necessarily the best time to catch (or book) a live show in Lawrence, but this
Surfin’ Sax: Thee Commons create cumbia commotion
Thee Commons / Photo by Fally Afani The Replay started the weekend off with a Latin-jazz psychedelic freakout, thanks to a group of rowdy musicians
Watch: Red Sky Home at the Jazzhaus
Some congratulations are in order. Red Sky Home celebrated their band birthday over the weekend with a show at the Jazzhaus. The female-fronted bluegrass band
Harp and Soul: Calvin Arsenia mesmerizes at Mills Record Company
Calvin Arsenia may be the most interesting performer you see all year. The Kansas City musician is a multi-instrumentalist, but it's his harp skills that
Rooftop Vigilantes premiere album on I Heart Local Music
It’s been a long time coming, but Rooftop Vigilantes are finally releasing a new album. The punk band played a farewell show three years ago,
Listen: Alex Calhoun releases electronic tracks featuring local musicians
If you’ve been looking for electronic acts to listen to in Lawrence, Alex Calhoun is a good artist to start with. The local musician, out
The Best Things We Saw at Field Day Fest
Five years into rocking the streets of Downtown Lawrence, and Field Day Fest still does not disappoint. Making it out to see all the performances
Photo Gallery: Lawrence Field Day Fest, Day 3
The Bad Ideas / Photo by Fally Afani The fifth year of Field Day Fest ended in a spectacular showing of fanfare, support, and complete