Lawrence, Kansas
- September 14, 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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SeedCo to reopen in new location with all-day festival
One of the biggest driving forces for arts, music, and culture in this town is celebrating a rebirth this weekend. SeedCo, home to a host
Quiet Corral members reform as Hembree
We’re finally hearing the first single from a band that audiences in Lawrence and Kansas City have eagerly been waiting to hear from. Hembree is
Broncho to return with new record, new attitude
The Jackpot recently started framing flyers for their most memorable shows in recent history. Smack dab in the middle of them is one of Broncho’s
Watch: CS Luxem covers the Temptations at Love Garden
By now, Lawrence has come to know CS Luxem as one of the most versatile performers in the area. We’ve seen him perform solo, with
Introducing: The 2015 I Heart Local Music Swimsuit Calendar
Back by popular demand, the I Heart Local Music Swimsuit Calendar is finally here! The calendar features local musicians from Lawrence and Kansas City striking
Watch: The Sluts’ fans are out of their minds
A few years ago, a little-known band called The Sluts took the stage at the Jackpot for their very first show. Nobody knew them, and
Watch: Sneaky Creeps at the Replay
Sneaky Creeps is not for the faint of heart. Toeing the line between trash rock and stoner rock, the Kansas City punk rockers are notorious
Red Kate featured on impressive punk roster for Vandals Summer Kamp Fest
It’s a pretty good time to be a punk in Kansas City. Bands are growing and landing shows, a new venue has solidified a home
Photo Gallery: Hooray For Earth / Grooms / SONA
It’s been two years since Hooray For Earth soaked the scene in their synth-rich goodness, and on Tuesday night the spell was finally broken. The
Watch: Spencer Brown at the Jackpot
There’s a booming voice in Lawrence, and it belongs to Spencer Brown. The “folk mastermind” graced the Jackpot stage over the weekend, along with an