Lawrence, Kansas
- January 12, 2026
Local artist nabs several Native American Music Award nominations
It’s hard to keep tabs on Elexa Dawson. The local musician is constantly on the move, working on videos, tours, and new music round-the-clock. In
Pandemic Play: Hobbies that stuck with musicians through the epidemic
Ever hear the phrase “A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” During the pandemic, it was easy to dive head-first into a hobby if
Tributes, parties, and a whole lot of rock and roll come to the Lawrence music scene in January
Disclaimer: Events may be affected by public health concerns. Confirm details directly with event organizers before proceeding. Find COVID-19 resources here. To semi-quote the great Bill
Top Ten Coolest Things We Saw from locals in the Lawrence Music Scene in 2021
Alright! It’s been a while since we got to construct one of these lists (fuck you, COVID), but we are jazzed as a bluegrass fan
Photo Gallery: Marcel P. Black / Kemet Coleman / Kadesh Flow
Marcel P. Black / Photo by Fally Afani If you didn't fuck with hip-hop, on Friday night Marcel P. Black made sure you did. Unless
Photo Gallery: Caroline Polachek / Oklou at Liberty Hall
Caroline Polachek / Photo by Fally Afani One thing's for sure, this was definitely the most fashionable show of the year. On Wednesday night, fans
Photo Gallery: Neal Francis / The Whips at the Bottleneck
Neal Francis / Photo by Fally Afani If you've been sleeping on Neal Francis, now is the time to wake up. To the untrained eye
The Vintage Virtuoso: Neal Francis is bringing nostalgic cool (and piano rock) to the Bottleneck
For the most part during the pandemic, musicians had to lay low, sit on their hands, and dream about the next big gig. But Neal
Photo Gallery: Alien Hellbop / The Shebangs / Lonnie Fisher and the Funeral
A lot of bands wanted to wait until shows returned to release new music. As a result, at this point in the pandemic, a lot
Photo Gallery: Caribou / Jessy Lanza
Caribou / Photo by Fally Afani On Thursday night Caribou hit the Granada with a set so stunning, it'll easily make everyone's Top Ten lists