Lawrence, Kansas
- October 28, 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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Introducing: Wides
“Experimental” may not be a strong enough word for Wides. The band, fronted by Paper Buffalo’s drummer, started as a two piece and has now
Showcase putting local beatmakers in the spotlight
If you’re hungry for beats and sport an insatiable desire for young talent, we’d highly recommend scooting down to the Bottleneck Saturday night. Intelligent Sound
For rockabilly riffs, turn to Kansas City
There really isn’t much in the way of rockabilly here in Lawrence (unless it’s worked into a bluegrass act). So when you want to see
Watch Monster’s beautiful buildups
If you’ve ever been fascinated by the art of building a song, Monster’s a great place to start. The one-man-wonder treated the Replay to one
Introducing: Wendy Moira
“This one’s about fuckboys at bars and shows and Subway who are trying to touch you and you’re not having it!” There’s nothing more refreshing
Glen Hansard charms the masses in Kansas City
On a rainy Tuesday evening in Kansas City, the Uptown was filled with heartwarming songs, and hearty laughter in between. Glen Hansard does a fantastic
Music for winter wanderers: The Wandering Lake releases From James’ Garden
The Wandering Lake is one of those acts that can do so much with so little. Brian Kupillas is merely a single man, alone in
Photo Gallery: Red Kate / Vedettes
Don’t you just miss rock and roll? Lucky for us Lawrencians, Vedettes are filling that void (as they did on Friday night at the Replay).
Damsels of Death: MAW are the murder maidens of LFK
“How about a song about possums?!” This question, proclaimed by one of MAW’s many spunky members, was met with applause and cheers. That’s not something
Watch: The Conquerors rip it up at the Taproom
Do you miss the 60’s? Lucky for you, The Conquerors are delightfully (and very obviously) turning into The Beatles. But in all seriousness, there’s something