Lawrence, Kansas
- October 8, 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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The Mardi Gras Parade Is Coming
Get ready for quite possibly the most festive fun you’ll see before Spring. The Mardi Gras Parade, an immensely colorful commotion led by folk favorites
Watch: The Bad Ideas at the Replay
It’s no secret that Kansas City has such a rich punk scene, and on Saturday night some of that presence once again infiltrated the Replay.
Taproom hosts powerful lineup with Shy Boys / Hush Machine / The Conquerors
Saturday night was a sight for sore eyes at the Taproom. A local lineup of impressive proportions drew an eclectic crowd in from both Lawrence
Schwervon / Psychic Heat / Oils know how to take risks
What began as a very cautious mood at the Replay Friday turned into a night full of rewards thanks to adventurous musicians who know how
Heartfelt Anarchy intimidates and impresses at Record Bar
Heartfelt Anarchy is becoming a force in the local music scene. The project comes to us from the ever-so-talented Les Izmore and D/Will, who often
Bummer is your latest unruly group of hellions
Kansas City’s been spitting up quite a few hooligans in the music scene lately, and every now and then they tumble their way down I-70
Love Garden plans massive anniversary celebration with Woods, Blood on the Wall
If you didn’t have plans on May 4th, you do now. It appears Love Garden is throwing a big party at SeedCo, and some big
I Heart Local Music and Whatever Forever team up for SXSW
You may notice a little more Lawrence presence at this year’s SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX. That’s because I Heart Local Music and Whatever
Watch: Mars Lights at the Replay
Mars Lights is a really fucking great rock band. We’ve been told the trio from Kansas City has been under a few different incarnations (Howie
The Capsules are back in the studio
The Capsules are back in the studio recording a new album. We caught up with Julie and Jason Shields at Blacklodge Recording in Eudora over