Lawrence, Kansas
- November 9, 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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Jenny Lewis brings colorful, personal performance to Lawrence
On Friday night, a ghostly and grey fog suddenly enveloped the downtown area in Lawrence. But inside Liberty Hall, every color of the rainbow stretched
Mean Jeans and Kepi Ghoulie bring charisma and fun to KC
If you’d forgotten what fun looked like, the miniBar show on Wednesday was a good place to start. That’s where Mean Jeans stopped with Kepi
Watch: Hembree releases music video for “Walk Alone”
By now, you might be familiar with the buzz surrounding Hembree. Their most recent performance turned the Bottleneck into a dance hall for an evening,
Watch: Stik Figa releases video for “Tell ‘Em That”
Stik Figa debuted a new music video this week, and it’s just as vibrant and energetic as the song it features. The Kansas-pride-filled rapper, who
Eyes of Iolite / Sidekick Rebellion make savage debut at the Replay
We know it’s Thanksgiving, but it felt like Christmas when we got to see two brand new brutal bands debut at the Replay. Sidekick Rebellion
Watch: Sedlec Ossuary at the Jackpot
If you like vicious and merciless metal, Sedlec Ossuary should be on your radar. We’ve been following the band from as far back as their
Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds play two surprise shows in Lawrence
Friday night got a little funkier for Lawrencians thanks to Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds’ surprise shows. The band heads to Kansas whenever
Watch: Ms. Allison Olassa and Co. at Love Garden
It’s a real treat when Allison Olassa comes out for a show. The musician is a quiet, popular favorite in town, but her appearances are
Watch: Deadman Flats rip it up at the Replay
Lawrence must have been hungry for a hoedown on Friday night. The Replay was packed with a steamy crowd as Deadman Flats ripped into one
I Heart Local Music presents The Beginner’s Guide to Studio Recording
Last month when we told you about a recording studio the Lawrence Public Library installed free for the public to use, the response was overwhelming.