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A toast to Dean Monkey and the Dropouts

Like most venues scattered across Mass Street, the Replay was packed to the brim with revelers ready to ring in the new year on Tuesday

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Album Review: Slow Motion Commotion – “Nice Things Don’t Happen To Assholes Like Us”

by Nathan Cardiff Kansas City duo Slow Motion Commotion sure sound like they are having a good time, but listen to their lyrics and take

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I Heart Local Music’s Bands To Watch In 2014

2013 was really the year where every musician got it together. It felt like everybody either put out an album, went on tour, or got

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Watch: The Belles at miniBar

If you haven’t stopped by miniBar in Kansas City, it’s worth checking out. The venue serves as an offshoot of Record Bar, and uses a

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Wayne Coyne delights, mingles with fans at Love Garden

Christmas came early for some Flaming Lips fans in Lawrence on Sunday. That’s when Wayne Coyne stopped by the local music mecca to mingle with

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Album Review: John Benda – “Time & Tide”

by Nathan Cardiff I am very familiar with John Benda’s work with Black on Black, where he slays on the drums. A furious and energetic

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Alluring and Sinister: Dated brings welcome mischief to the Replay

“Everybody’s better when they’re drinking and smoking. Happy Holidays!” That was the toast the guitarist from Dated gave when they played the Replay Saturday night.

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Watch: Forrester at the Granada

On Thursday, many Lawrencians (especially students) escaped the frosty night with a highly attended and popular Granada show. Cowboy Indian Bear, Middle Twin, and Psychic

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Radkey Rocks Sold Out Record Bar with Stiff Middle Fingers and Drop A Grand

“We’re Radkey, it’s cold as fuck outside.” Radkey’s bassist was laying on the charm good and early at their sold out Kansas City show on

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Americana Music Academy spreads holiday cheer in Lawrence

Folks who hurried downtown for last minute holiday shopping, meetings with old friends, and festive gatherings got an extra little treat this year when some