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 Republic Tigers return with surprise show at the Jackpot
On Tuesday night, the music scene was treated to one of the biggest surprises of the year. The Republic Tigers, a Kansas City band that
Watch: Josh Berwanger Band releases music video for “Time Traveler”
The Josh Berwanger Band has just released a music video for the song “Time Traveler,” off of recently-released album Strange Stains, and it’s a hoot.
Photo Gallery: Truckstop Honeymoon / Wells the Traveler
A night of bluegrass and folk at the Bottleneck on Saturday night when Truckstop Honeymoon and Wells the Traveler hit the stage. Pete Romano was
She’s electric! Janelle Monáe is Kansas City’s most radiant star
The Janelle Monáe show at the Uptown may have been concert of the year. The Kansas City native was radiant, a shining star casting an
“Hit It Again, Jim.” Alferd Packer Memorial String Band pays tribute to fallen member
The Alferd Packer Memorial String Band may be the most resilient band in Lawrence right now. The eccentric and wildly entertaining folk act, known for
Photo Gallery: Trivium / DevilDriver at the Granada
The temperatures dropped into the teens on Monday night, but that hardly kept metal heads from strolling through the doors of the Granada wearing nothing
Watch: The Regrets at the Replay
There’s just something so jovial about The Regrets. When they played to an impressive matinee Sunday turnout at the Replay, it hardly felt like we
Photo Gallery: Black On Black / The Sluts / Muddy Udders / CS Luxem
I Heart Local Music sponsored a raucous show full of various avenues for disorderly noise at the Replay Friday night. The lineup started off with
Photo Gallery: Josh Berwanger Band / Dead Girls / Heidi Gluck
The day after Halloween can be a little groggy for some scenesters, but the energy ran high at the Replay Friday night thanks to the
Dean Monkey and the Dropouts get funky
We’re noticing an interesting trend with one of the most interesting bands in Lawrence. Dean Monkey and the Dropouts are notorious for their unique vocal