Lawrence, Kansas
- October 27, 2026
Fally Afani
https://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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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
Photo Gallery: The People’s Punk Band / Young Bull / Short Circuit
In a grand stroke of luck, three of the region's most insanely loud bands discovered their schedules lined up for a Friday night rock show.
Watch: Bloom at the Replay
After the NOFX show last week, we sprinted down to the Replay to catch a longtime Lawrence act. Bloom is a band that sports a
Photo Gallery: NOFX / Pears / Useless ID
NOFX / Photo by Fally Afani It’s been just over a week since the election that dramatically impacted the nation, so politics are still a
La Guerre teams up with local orchestra to perform original music
Katlyn Conroy, the siren-voiced musical mastermind behind La Guerre, has never been one to sit still. Just this year alone, she participated (actually, she slayed)
Watch: Amenaza at the Jackpot
The last time we saw Amenaza at the Jackpot was more than a year ago, and we saw them as a fantastically sludgy and severe