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Photo Gallery: Tyler the Creator / Vince Staples

Wednesday night was a bright spot in what's been a dim, dismal winter. Tyler The Creator-- aggressive rapper, fashion mogul, and overgrown kid-- stopped in
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Ben Folds brings unique, request-filled show to Liberty Hall

Ben Folds / Photo by Lillian Wright Old friend of Lawrence, Ben Folds, brought a little whimsy and his raw musicianship as a part of
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Chance the Rapper brought gospel, inspiration to Kansas City

Saturday night, Providence Medical Center Amphitheater was transformed to Sunday morning at church as the Be Encouraged Tour visited Kansas City. Arguably the best performer
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Photo Gallery: Cloud Nothings / False Brother / Mess

First Fridays crowds swelled in Kansas City this weekend; the first taste of spring and the break in the rain didn't disappoint. RecordBar was overflowing
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Photo Gallery: Kevin Devine / Pinegrove / Petal/ Lily Pryor and Iris Hyde

Music moved through generations at the Bottleneck last night as the Kevin Devine tour passed through Lawrence. Devine, who has toured as an opener for
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Photo Gallery: Purity Ring at the Uptown

It makes sense that Purity Ring is so deliciously addictive when you know they've descended from their electronic pop ancestors, Born Gold.  Corin Roddick and
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Photo Gallery: Phantogram at the Midland

Words and photos by Lillian Wright The Midland hosted Halloweenie Roast Friday night. Locals Rachel Mallin And The Wild Types kicked off the night and
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Photo Gallery: Modest Mouse / Morning Teleportation

Liberty Hall was sold out Tuesday night on behalf of emo-indie rock darlings, Modest Mouse. Morning Teleportation opened with a psychedelic rev up for the

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Photo Gallery: Me Like Bees / The Noise / Archie Powell and the Exports

‘Tis the SXSW season and bands throughout the Midwest are gearing up to haul their gear to the great land of Tejas, where they will

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Photo Gallery: The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die / The Hotelier

Thursday night The Jackpot was bursting with emotion and rock. Posture and The Grizzly pulled everyone away from the Chiefs game to start the night