Lawrence, Kansas
- September 15, 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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Watch: Approach releases “S.P.S.9” music video
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Paper Buffalo makes it look easy
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Oils takes shape
While Lawrencians spent Valentine’s Day doting on each other, a very affectionate atmosphere was brewing at Love Garden. Oils, the sole band performing that night
Andrew Ashby’s lovely, lovesick songs
“I’m here to play really sad love songs.” That’s how local songwriter Andrew Ashby opened up his solo set at the Black Luck Valentine’s Ball