Interviews

How to rock Lawrence Field Day Fest, 2018 edition
- By Fally Afani
- . July 16, 2018
The local music’s most exciting moment of the Summer kicks off this July. Lawrence Field Day Fest, now in its seventh year, runs July 19th

Myers Ballroom Revue to showcase songwriting and storytelling
- By Fally Afani
- . May 23, 2018
This part of the state is a bit of a live music mecca, but bars and traditional venues aren’t for everyone. This is where The

“A Reflection of Me:” When motherhood and making music match up
- By Fally Afani
- . May 9, 2018
Managing a band can be a lot like managing a family. You’ve gotta get everyone from point A to point B for important events, present

The Music Makers: Locals recount iconic moments ahead of Lawrence Songbook Showcase
- By Fally Afani
- . February 27, 2018
In a music community as strong as Lawrence, it’s hard to fit everything into one package. There’s a rich history of rock, emo, rap, and

“Creating Change:” How Brass & Boujee is bringing Black Excellence to the Granada
- By Fally Afani
- . February 22, 2018
Without jazz, there would be no rap. That’s the firm belief held by one of the more famous faces in the local hip-hop scene, Kemet

The Country Connection: The Roseline gearing up for Folk Alliance
- By Fally Afani
- . February 12, 2018
Colin Halliburton has always been good at toeing the line. As the main man behind The Roseline, he’s managed to toe the line between country

More Than Myself: How Cuee, Lawrence’s fastest-growing rapper, realized her role as a Lawrencian
- By Fally Afani
- . February 1, 2018
Sometimes we can’t help but wonder if Cuee and Lawrence were destined to align. Lawrence’s hip-hop scene has always been a fantastic station where artistry

Guitar Goddesses Katy Guillen and the Girls to shred at The Bottleneck this Friday
- By Fally Afani
- . January 25, 2018
Katy Guillen is, hands down, the raddest and baddest guitar player in Kansas City. Anyone who’s been out to watch Katy Guillen and the Girls

Forced To Unite: Making Movies gather local musicians for night of protest music
- By Fally Afani
- . November 30, 2017
In a year rampant with racism and political strife, we’ve seen several musicians on the local level use the stage as an opportunity to speak

Encouragement and Empathy: Kishi Bashi to hit the Riot Room on Saturday
- By Fally Afani
- . November 9, 2017
To experience a Kishi Bashi performance is an unparalleled gift in the world of live music. The songwriter, originally known as Kaoru Ishibashi and as