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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Photo Gallery: 2014 Mardi Gras Parade
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Lazy wrecks The Replay
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Watch: Red Kate at Frank’s
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Watch: The Caves perform new music at the Replay
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Organized chaos breeds civic pride at “SXSW Bound”
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Riding The Waves: Your Friend joins Domino Records
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Watch: Bummer releases new music video
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Introducing: The Natural Highlights
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Photo Gallery: Hammerlord / Hossferatu / Species
If there’s a holiday in the midst, Hammerlord finds a way to redefine it. This year’s Valentine’s Day was no different, as the Replay played