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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Melissa Etheridge brings a new voice to familiar themes ahead of Liberty Hall show on Sunday
If you’re from the Midwest, then you understand that some things never change. For Kansas native and rock-and-roll icon Melissa Etheridge, who was raised in
Arquesta Del SolSoul releases dreamy new track
We’re in the dog days of Summer, and as we count down the days to cooler weather it’s time to lean into the haziest of
Photo Gallery: Drakkar Sauna / Hazel and the Problems / Luxem, Sauders, and Dixey
You've got to be a really, really well-loved band to have folks gleefully come see you play an outdoor show in this heat. Seven years
Photo Gallery: IV and the Strange Band / Arthur Dodge and the Horsefeathers / The Roseline
You can't escape bluegrass, folk, and Americana this month. What with the upcoming Kaw River Roots Fest and Fid Pick, it's just about everywhere... it's
Cuee had top surgery and immediately shot a music video to celebrate
All we want for all of our trans friends is to see them living their best lives. The finest example of this sentiment that we
Sky Smeed releases song about squirrel meat
We all know that Sky Smeed writes some beautiful and romantic music. But every now and then, he writes a pretty silly one (“Bumper Sticker”
Pat Benatar brought the rockers out in Kansas City
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo / Photo by Fally Afani I don't know how you celebrate your wedding anniversary, but Pat Benatar does it in
Photo Gallery: Goo Goo Dolls / Blue October at the Starlight
Goo Goo Dolls / Photo by Fally Afani Pre-pandemic, we can recall Goo Goo Dolls making it to Kansas City just about every year. Now,
Bluegrass takes center stage in live music for August
Well, we hope you like bluegrass because there seems to be an endless supply this month in Lawrence, Kansas. August is such a great time
Educators unite to rock for local schools
The thing about musicians in this town is… they’re everywhere. They work in your restaurants, banks, and sometimes are even teaching your children in schools.