Lawrence, Kansas
- March 11, 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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Music to make your heart ache: The Helio Sequence plays Kansas City
On Thursday night, we found ourselves in Kansas City taking in one of the more beautiful poignant shows of the season. A sulking crowd slowly
Photo Gallery: Starfucker / Onuinu at the Granada
Two Portland bands arrived in Lawrence on Monday, eagerly anticipating costumes, bright lights, and dancing. The Lawrence scene responded with full vigor, packing into the
The Replay sends off JabberJosh in style
Everybody’s favorite hardcore sibling rockers are taking a short break from the Lawrence scene, and on Saturday they went out with a bang when they
Makeup, masks, and music, oh my! The Jackpot hosts colorful costumed concert
The Jackpot played host to a colorful commotion on Saturday night when four area bands played electrifying sets for an equally excited crowd. Most of
Photo Gallery: Karma Vision / Plains / Gucci Dan / Baby Jessica / Andrea Perdue at SeedCo
Halloween weekends are often a colorful affair in Lawrence. That experience is enhanced when a saturated Final Fridays event is thrown in. Five acts took
Photo Gallery: Converge / Torche / Coalesce / Kvelertak / Mansion
Downtown Lawrence was the place to be Saturday night if you love hard rock/metal/thrash. The Granada featured FIVE bands the produced a gruesome onslaught of
Watch: The Grammys interview Quiet Corral
The boys in Quiet Corral aren’t up for a Grammy, but if we had it our way they’d sweep the awards. The folk rockers just
A farewell to a Lawrence powerhouse: Mansion plays final shows
by Mitch Jones On Saturday, October 20th, Mansion played two final sets. One at the Granada, opening for Converge, Torche, Coalesce and Kvelertak, followed by
Singer Songwriter Paradise: East Lawrence home hosts night of magnificent music
Normally when one thinks of house shows, a student-filled home with dusty floors, kegs, and scattered red plastic cups come to mind. This was not
Baby’s On Fire: Die Antwoord delivers explosive performance
Die Antwoord is having one heck of a year. The South African-based techno-loving shock rappers have skyrocketed to fame thanks to their latest album, intense