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.
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Vocal Vixens: The Ovaries-eez help lead the female front in Lawrence
In a town full of rock and rollers, The Ovaries-eez stand out. The group, comprised of a trio of siren-voiced musicians, generally take the stage
Announcing: The I Heart Local Music 2016 SXSW Lineup
In just a few short weeks, rockers will migrate down to Austin, TX, for the SXSW music festival. The warm air will be filled with
Photo Gallery: David Bowie Tribute with Katlyn Conroy, CS Luxem, and Friends
A colorful and visually stunning celebration erupted at the Granada to celebrate one of history’s most influential artists. David Bowie was honored via performances from
Watch: Truckstop Honeymoon at the Bottleneck
Truckstop Honeymoon is a band that seems to constantly be on the move. The beloved bluegrass band spent much of the past year touring overseas,
Photo Gallery: TECH N9NE / Krizz Kaliko / Stevie Stone / CES CRU / P. Win
If you want to see a rapper, you go to a hip hop show. If you want to see a rapper with wildly entertaining personality,
Photo Gallery: Europe / Gabbie Rae / StarCrows
Europe is, without a doubt, one of the greatest rock bands on Earth. Anyone who was in attendance at the Granada on Wednesday knew this,
Complicated Creatures: Lawrence musicians plan David Bowie tribute
You could say Chris Luxem has been a lifelong fan of David Bowie. When he was in 2nd grade, he used to go over to
Watch: The Dear Misses
As far as rock and indie pop bands go, there used to be too many to count here in Lawrence. But anymore, they’ve become extinct.
The Power of Vigil and Thieves
This really doesn’t feel like the same band we saw at Field Day Fest two years ago. Vigil and Thieves can be a lot of
Photo Gallery: Kangaroo Knife Fight / Vigil and Thieves / Stiff Middle Fingers / Small Waves
The Bottleneck played host to a number of Kansas City bands on Saturday night, including Kangaroo Knife Fight, Vigil and Thieves, and Small Waves. Lawrence