Lawrence, Kansas
- January 12, 2026
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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Czar Bar hosts night of salty rockers with Broncho / The Empty Spaces / Interstate Astronauts
On Friday night, the Czar Bar boasted a lineup worthy of any local music lover’s attention. The evening was filled with music from hard-as-nails rockers
Listen: The Casket Lottery covers Beach House
Kansas City-based rockers The Casket Lottery posted this little gem to their Facebook page Friday morning. The cover tackles Beach House’s “Myth” off of Bloom,
Monster delivers intricate one man show
On Saturday we were introduced to a captivating performance from a new experimental musician in the scene. Monster is a one-man act that comes to
Watch: New Music from The Hips
It seems like the moment Thanksgiving was over, folks eagerly rushed to the Replay to get back into their usual routine and enjoy an extended
Dueling duos: Squirt / Bruiser Queen / Middle Class Fashion at the Replay
On Friday night Lawrence was introduced to two St. Louis acts (as well as a local duo) that tend to impress and get music lovers
Watch: New music video for Up The Academy
Everyone loves a weird Lawrence music video, and this one may be the best one of the year. Up The Academy recently released the video
Spontaneous and careless: Justin Klaas releases “Winter Nights,” plans new EP
As the temperatures dip lower, it’s time to snuggle in with one of Lawrence’s finest singer/songwriters. Justin Klaas recently released “Winter Nights,” a new track
Album Review: Sam Billen – Places
Last week, The Casbah hosted the CD release party for Lawrence’s beloved singer-songwriter Sam Billen’s new album Places. Sam has been making music in the
Where music goes to thrive: Dry Bonnet bellows inside the Replay
What on earth would make anyone go out in 24 degree weather on a Sunday night? The answer: Dry Bonnet. After the madness of the
Former Lawrence band now thriving in Seattle as Seapony
Leaving Lawrence is always hard. We’ve got a beautiful and vibrant downtown, a thriving music scene, and more happy residents than you can shake a