Lawrence, Kansas
- October 6, 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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A hot mess: Foster the People bring sweaty party to the Bottleneck
On Friday night I walked into what had to have been one of the sweatiest dance parties of the year. The Bottleneck was sold out,
Hospital Ships puts Lawrence in the spotlight with two videos
Well, it appears our good friends with Hospital Ships have decided to throw a little love Lawrence’s way. On Tuesday the band released their latest
Summer must-haves: Appleseed Cast and Hospital Ships release new music
On Tuesday, two of Lawrence’s finest bands will have some new music available for your listening pleasure. The Appleseed Cast is releasing their latest EP,
Cute overload: One More Cheerful Action
You can’t help but feel just a little bit gooey inside when watching One More Cheerful Action. Not only do the singer-songwriter duo spit out
Yeasayer / Smith Westerns / Hush Hush bring the dance party to the Granada
-by Fally Afani It’s safe to say if you were at the Granada on Thursday night, you probably had your dancing shoes on. Each
Not enough irons in the fire: mighty musician Taylor Holenbeck up to his ears in the Lawrence scene
Taylor Holenbeck may very well be one of the most fascinating and hard working musicians in Lawrence. I’ve lovingly dubbed him “The James Franco of
Local bands care about Joplin
Tonight, scores of local bands will be taking the stage to help raise money for the victims of the Joplin tornado. Midcoast Cares: A Benefit
From the funeral home to The Riot Room, Young Widows prepare for Kansas City
If you’re the type who might enjoy a face-melting night of rock, look no further than The Riot Room in Kansas City on Thursday. Young
Album Review: Chrissy Murderbot – Women’s Studies
Editor’s Note: Chrissy Murderbot is a KC native who now resides in Chicago. He spent years DJing in the Lawrence and Kansas City area. Peter
The Magentlemen
When I walked into the Replay on Friday night, I wasn’t planning on working. I didn’t want to review a show, I just wanted to