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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Weekend brings emotion-rich sound to the Replay
Weekend put out one of the best albums of the year, and on Thursday night they brought their rich and lustrous sound to Lawrence when
Photo Gallery: Best Coast / Bleached at the Granada
Wednesday night must have been ladies’ night when two female-powered acts blew through the Granada. Best Coast and Bleached ignited an excitement in Lawrence women
Lawrence parties hard with Andrew W.K.
After a six year absence, the king of partying made a triumphant return to Lawrence. It was hardly an ordinary Tuesday night when Andrew W.K.
Jim James lays on the charm at Liberty Hall
On Wednesday night, we were anxiously awaiting Jim James’ set and standing in the front row next to an elderly woman. She explained her fandom
Lawrence dances the night away with Middle Twin / Dean Monkey and the Dropouts
It’s a good thing Lawrencians brought their dancing shoes to the Jackpot on Friday. As part of I Heart Local Music’s September showcase, we called
Antennas Up will charm the pants off of you
Deep in the heart of Kansas City is a band so full of life that one should never miss the opportunity to see them when
Watch: Stiff Middle Fingers at the Replay
Most punk rock fans in the area divided their time last week between the No Age show in Kansas City and the Stiff Middle Fingers
Photo Gallery: Quiet Corral / Cowboy Indian Bear / Matt Pryor / Your Friend
If you want to know what the indie rock scene in Lawrence looks like, Friday night at the Granada was a good place to start.
Stiff Middle Fingers to record live album at Replay show
One of Lawrence’s rowdiest bands is pushing the limits once again. The punk rockers in Stiff Middle Fingers are known for their insanely chaotic live
Watch: Dean Monkey and the Dropouts perform new song
Dean Monkey and the Dropouts is by far one of Lawrence’s more unique acts. There aren’t too many ways to see really bewitching doo-wop in