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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Like riding a bike: Fourth of July reuniting for High Dive Records anniversary show
One of the region’s most treasured musical resources is celebrating, and they’ve called up a few old friends for the task. High Dive Records, out
An eclectic live music calendar this June in Lawrence, Kansas
June feels a little bit like Lawrence grabbed a bunch of genres off the shelf and threw them in a smoothie for a random concert
Approach takes on the unimaginable grief of losing a parent in new music
There’s a type of grief that most of us are never prepared for, the one that sidelines you on a random day of the week.
Photo Gallery: Thelma and the Sleaze / Mellowphobia
Thelma and the Sleaze / Photo by Fally Afani If you ever get the chance to see Thelma and the Sleaze, know that you'll get
Photo Gallery: Fenne Lily / Christian Lee Hutson / Work Wife
Christian Lee Hutson / Photo by Fally Afani Every now and then you run into a Monday so hectic, you just need to settle down
Photo Gallery: Manor Fest 5
Throwing an all-local music festival is no easy task, but Manor Records always seems up to the challenge. For the fifth year, they've assembled an
Billy Idol showed his staying power with his Kansas City show
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Photo Gallery: Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers / Jackoffs / LYXE
Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers / Photo by Fally Afani Note to anyone wanting to start a band out there: add a sax, because
Locals have it on lock for music best bets in May
Wow, the spring concert season isn’t playing around. You’re gonna need some stamina for this one. The weekend of May 19th and 20th is going