Lawrence, Kansas
- September 10, 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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Hospital Ships gets funky with homemade music video
We were delighted like crazy to see this brand new music video pop up on stereogum today. It’s for a track off of Hospital Ships’
The Church of Malt Liquor strikes again….in their underwear
We couldn’t believe our eyes the first time we saw them, but it’s true. There really is a venue in town that is nothing more
Album review: Hidden Pictures – Synchronized Sleeping
Editor’s note: We’ve invited local music lover Peter Adany to review the new album from local band Hidden Pictures. We enjoy his work, and hope
Pizza Power is moving (sort of)
Well, it appears our good friends over at Pizza Power got into some legal trouble (see: noise complaint), and shows will not be happening at
Cowboy Indian Bear, Stik Figa and Haii Usagi bring night of collaboration to the Jackpot
On Saturday night the Jackpot played host to a stellar lineup. Cowboy Indian Bear was set to debut a lot of new material, and openers
The wait is over: Cowboy Indian Bear return to Lawrence after months of touring
On Saturday Lawrence is throwing a sweet homecoming for local darlings Cowboy Indian Bear. The band has spent months on the road, and hasn’t played
Holy crap, it’s a real thing: The Church of Malt Liquor
A few days ago my buddy was telling about an upcoming show. I said “Well that sounds fun, where’s it going to be?” He told
Fare thee well, Blakey Bear
On Wednesday night, I was pretty surprised (but not really) to walk down to the basement of the Taproom to find a packed house. It
The Black Lips bring plenty of spit, garage rock to Kansas City
On Tuesday night I arrived at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City just in time to see The Black Lips take the stage. I spent
The Black Lips are headed to the Middle East, but first stopping in KC
-by Fally Afani I recently got the chance to talk to garage rockers The Black Lips at SXSW. I wanted to discuss their upcoming