Lawrence, Kansas
- November 27, 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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The Top Ten Most Badass Things We Saw From Local Musicians in 2024
Last week we went over the Top Ten most badass things we saw from touring acts in 2024. As is tradition, we will now go over
The Top Ten Most Badass Things We Saw From Touring Musicians in 2024
Congratulations on making it through 2024. Yes, it was an absolute bullshit year. But you know what wasn’t? The arts. Artists always lead the way
Ring in the New Year with live music in Lawrence
Did you survive the holidays? You’re almost there! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to send this year out in style. Luckily, there are
The Dead Bettys is Lawrence’s newest ska band
Wake up, babe. New ska band just dropped. The Dead Bettys / Photo by Fally Afani The Dead Bettys is one Lawrence's newest bands, but
Watch: Lawrence musicians have been performing at the Lieutenant Governer’s Desk
Above photo courtesy the Kansas Department of Commerce Facebook page. Could the Lieutenant Governor of Kansas be a local music fan? It appears so, as
SHAH is back with provocative new R&B track “Action”
SHAH was a familiar face around Lawrence for a while. The last time we saw the provocative R&B was performing onstage at the Granada for
Better Lovers demonstrate resilience for end of tour
Better Lovers' replacement drummer / Photo by Fally Afani Just as they started rounding out the last few days of their tour, Better Lovers suffered
Classic Country and Christmas Cheer: Betsy O bringing holiday fundraiser to Lucia
Lawrence has fallen head-over-heels in love with country music again this year as it makes a pop culture resurgence. One of the acts leading the