Lawrence, Kansas
- May 8, 2026
City Band Concerts impress with spirited soloists
If you haven’t been paying attention to the City Band Concerts, you should be. Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., the Lawrence City Band piles into
After long absence, Fake Natives plan return to Lawrence
Here’s a name we haven’t heard in a while. Fake Natives, a Manhattan band that held a strong connection with the Lawrence scene, is returning
Introducing: Serene Fiend
In the ever-evolving attempt to bring electronic music back into Lawrence’s scene, another musician has switched gears– this time leaning towards a more industrial sound.
Listen: Westerners debut new music, album on the way
It’s been a long time coming, but Westerners finally have some new goodies to tout. They’ve just debuted “Portmanteau,” a harmony-filled, guitar rich number off
In and Out: Local musicians scrutinize the year (so far) in music
We’re at the halfway point of the year, which means we’ve had time to catch our breaths, take a step back, and see what’s making
Out Here: How a new Pride Night is focusing on queer talent
We adore Downtown Lawrence’s nightlife just as much as anyone, but there’s always been something glaringly obvious missing from a town like Lawrence– a really
People Power: Lawrence musicians to fundraise for ACLU
This weekend, local music lovers can step in to help the American Civil Liberties Union. Seven Lawrence acts will come together on Sunday to help
I Heart Local Music announces Field Day Fest lineup
In just a few short weeks, Lawrence’s hottest Summer festival kicks off. From July 13th – 15th, Field Day Fest will feature dozens of local
Listen: Braingea releases music ahead of Tape Release show
We don’t get too many instrumental rock bands in Lawrence, but here’s one worthy of your attention. Braingea just released some new music recently, and
Introducing: JC and the Nuns
Jesus Christ... No, really. Jesus Christ. Onstage. At the Bottleneck. With his posse of psychedelic nuns. On Wednesday night we joined his followers into this