Lawrence, Kansas
- October 7, 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.
Articles By This Author
Watch: Hannah Norris at the Replay
Hannah Norris / Photo by Fally Afani Hannah Norris is a guitar playing machine. This is one of our favorite musicians to watch in Lawrence,
Introducing: Cheery
Every time we turn around, local musician Katlyn Conroy has a new venture in the works. The multi-faceted (and multi-talented) creator has a finger in
Photo Gallery: Chess Club / Red Kate / Matthew Mulnix
We're seeing a steady return to rowdiness as punk bands are emerging out of their dens and reintegrating into the dive bar scene. Chess Club
July Best Bets for Live Music
There are a lot of big things happening in July! For one, indoor nighttime rock shows are back. Second, The Bottleneck is finally easing back
Photo Gallery: Haus of McCoy fundraiser with Silky Ganache / Cuee / Micha Anne / Novacayne
How did Cuee end up onstage in Lawrence with a contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race? Haus of McCoy made that happen. Haus of McCoy is
Watch: Scores release new video for “Parallels”
We’re finally hearing the long-awaited electronic direction from a group of musicians that are no strangers to Lawrence. Scores features the musical talents of CJ
Watch: Sally and the Hurts at the Replay
From here on out, Sally and the Hurts shall be known as "chase music" makers. This band unknowingly waltzed into the Replay, thinking they would
The evolution of the Replay’s return to live music
And just like that, Replay is back on its bullshit. Within a 24-ish-hour span, one of the scene's most beloved dive bars progressed to a
