Lawrence, Kansas
- November 5, 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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Diverse Acts Take Over the March Live Music Calendar
Wow, March really feels like the Lawrence music scene is getting back to its regular, eclectic self. There are so many genres to pick from
Photo Gallery: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy / Band That Saved The World
The sudden onslaught of ice and freezing rain was no match for fans of swing and jazz music Friday night, as fans flocked to Liberty
Photo Gallery: The 2023 Mardi Gras Parade
After a long COVID hiatus, the Mardi Gras returned back to Downtown Lawrence in all of its loud, colorful glory. This time, revelers gathered outside
For the dancers: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy swinging into Liberty Hall
If you were around in the 90’s, there was no escaping it… the swing and jazz movement was everywhere. It seems that anytime we turned
It’s time to recognize Lucia as a Latin music destination in Lawrence
You should have seen the place. A sea of people as far as the eye could see, dancing cheek to cheek. Some had partners, some
The Mardi Gras Parade is coming back!
*In best Professor Farnsworth voice* Good news, everyone! The Mardi Gras Parade is officially back! We confirmed the news earlier this week with the
Photo Gallery: Bush / Starcrawler at the Midland
Bush / Photo by Fally Afani Well, kids. It was Mom and Dad's night out at the Midland on Tuesday. Don't scoff, we can spot
The Highs and Lows of Folk Alliance 2023
We haven't been at Folk Alliance since before the pandemic (stupid COVID). But this year, we returned and were pleased to find that not only
February is for the Dancers and the Lovers: Our Live Music Picks for This Month
Consider February the month to wake up and get dancing! Shows are finally picking back up, and you’ll find reasons to avoid the miserably cold
Kaw Valley Public House: 2017 – 2023
North Lawrence just lost a gem for the music scene. After Saturday night, Kaw Valley Public House is closed for good. We briefly spoke with