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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Introducing: Westerners
We’ve had a hunch for a while about Westerners, and it turns out we were right. This is a fairly new band to Lawrence, and
Iron Reagan Fuels Frenzy at Thrasher Death Match 2014
Words and photos by Mitch Jones Holy hell, Iron Reagan. Have you heard these guys? I walked up to the front of the indoor stage
Photo Gallery: Record Store Day 2014
Love Garden was alive with busy shoppers on Saturday, as some of music’s biggest fans in the community descended upon the downtown building for Record
JabberJosh PowerPoints you in the right direction
As if their sets weren’t already over the top in terms of humor, JabberJosh has now started adding more elements to their shtick. The brotherly
Photo Gallery: John Cale / Drakkar Sauna
On Tuesday night, Lawrencians donned their finest sweater vests, grabbed a beer, and plopped down into the auditorium seats at the Lawrence Arts Center for
Review: Westerners – “Westerners” EP
by Nathan Cardiff “And if you said the devil was after me/I’d say it’s nice to be wanted by somebody.” Whoa. Great lyrics like these
Watch: Schwervon! continues live show antics
We’ve already told you once before about Schwervon!’s antics. The garage pop duo not only churns out one insanely catchy song after another, but they
Mansion reunites for an insanely drunken night at the Replay
One of the most memorable powerhouses to come out of Lawrence pulled an unforgettable stunt on Saturday night when Mansion reunited for one of the
Photo Gallery: Real Estate / Your Friend
Taryn Blake Miller is having a pretty good week. Not only did she find herself unpacking copies of her new record, just released on Domino,
Photo Gallery: 2014 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 3
The sun finally emerged on the final day of Middle of the Map Fest. Kansas City festival-goers basked in sunshine all day, and enjoyed a