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Tech N9ne gives fiery performance at The Granada

Words and photos by Leroy Pristach Tech N9ne, homegrown hip-hop artist and self proclaimed #1 DIY artist in the world, set The Granada on FIRE

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Watch: Stik Figa releases video for “Tell ‘Em That”

Stik Figa debuted a new music video this week, and it’s just as vibrant and energetic as the song it features. The Kansas-pride-filled rapper, who

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The Replay Rocks For 21st Birthday Celebration

Well, well, well. Look who’s finally legal. The Replay turned 21 over the weekend, and the Lawrence institution celebrated in style by throwing together a

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Review: Approach – “Approach Presents: SweetKnuckleJunction Season 2 (The Aikido Bray Suite)”

by Nathan Cardiff After last October’s epic Make-Out With Violence, Approach continued to fire on all cylinders playing eclectic shows ranging from SXSW, to JabberJosh’s

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Photo Gallery: Assjamz featuring Approach / The Sluts / Spencer Brown / Paper Buffalo

It’s not every day you get to see a 100% local lineup at Liberty Hall. The iconic Lawrence venue hosted a wide array of musicians

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Doggone Adorable: Local musicians and the dogs they love

In Lawrence, rockers tend to get in touch with their “ruff” side. That’s because more musicians here are becoming partial to their pooches, keen on

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Musical activism with Ebony Tusks

Ebony Tusks is playing a different game now. The force behind the act that’s reclaiming their place in the scene has now grown to three.

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Photo Gallery: Ms. Lauryn Hill in Kansas City

Kansas City got the week started right when Ms. Lauryn Hill electrified the Uptown Theater. The venue sold every seat in the house, and fans

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Spring Into Summer surprises with unpredictable performances

Much like the weather in Kansas, this year’s Spring Into Summer festival was pretty unpredictable. With temperatures unusually cold for this time of year, the