Lawrence, Kansas
- September 12, 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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Photo Gallery: The Empty Spaces / Soft Reeds / The Caves
It was a Kansas City showcase at the Brick with Soft Reeds, The Empty Spaces, and The Caves. The Empty Spaces were celebrating the release
Photo Gallery: Childish Gambino at the Beaumont
Bethany Smith snapped these photos of Childish Gambino at the Beaumont when he came through Kansas City last week.
The boys of summer: Cloud Dog / White Denim / O Giant Man deliver entrancing set at the Jackpot
I cannot remember the last time I saw such a large turnout at the Jackpot with so many unfamiliar faces. But with a lineup like
“Independent” route brings Counting Crows to Kansas City
by Fally Afani Counting Crows have been acting a bit out of character lately. They recently left their label of 18 years, Geffen Records, in
Photo Gallery: Little Legend / Max Justus / Olivetti Letter
Little Legend came down from Madison, Wisconsin to play for their friend and opener, Max Justus, who played for his friend Joe, but the rest
Photo Gallery: Horse Thief / Appropriate Grammar / Silver Maggies / Dojo for Crooks
Local band, Dojo for Crooks, livened up Monday night with a show at the Record Bar sponsored by Alice 102. Horse Thief came in from
Concert memories with the Larryville Hipster: The Jackpot
Editor’s note: Today we continue our crossover series with the Larryville Hipster. We’ve been discussing our favorite concert memories at some of Lawrence’s most popular
Photo Gallery: mewithoutYou at the Granada
Nicholas Stahl snapped these photos of mewithoutYou at the Granada last week.
Radkey launches Kickstarter campaign to record new music
In recent weeks, the Lawrence and Kansas City areas have enjoyed a deep love affair with the brothers in Radkey. The garage rock trio has
Fighting fire with fire: Ponyboy chastises violence with gruesome new record
You never quite know what to expect with local hard rockers Ponyboy. One minute they’re baring their sensitive soul through their lyrics, then suddenly they’re