Lawrence, Kansas
- September 16, 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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Watch: Westerners rock the Jackpot
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Photo Gallery: CS Luxem / Psychic Heat / Cop Knock
It was certainly a colorful affair at the Replay on Friday night. Dozens of bright, full balloons floated around the air, over-saturated in light that
Photo Gallery: Say Anything / Saves the Day / Reggie and the Full Effect
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It was one of those moments where you just knew a band was about to take off. The excitement for No Cave’s set at the
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