Lawrence, Kansas
- March 10, 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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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
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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
Whatever Forever launches label with intensely bizarre party
When I rounded the corner of the Taproom to get to the staircase on Thursday night, I immediately stopped in my tracks. The entrance was
Whatever Forever plans wicked label launch party
The folks behind the Whatever Forever label can throw a pretty vicious shindig. They’re the ones responsible for the Pizza Power parties and those fantastic
Sam Billen releases remixes, covers
I love Sam Billen for a number of reasons. He’s been involved with projects that I love (The Billions), he puts out adorable Christmas albums
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane: Lawrence bands weather the storm for Spring into Summer Fest
-by Fally Afani The moment The Hips started playing as the first band at Spring into Summer fest, tornado sirens started sounding in the