Lawrence, Kansas
- November 4, 2026
Review: Momma’s Boy – “Want Me Back” Single
I’ve been granted a lot of goodwill from artists and readers alike for writing some downright cheesy things on this website. Words or phrases I
Drugs and Attics are on the naughty list in new holiday song
Drugs and Attics are getting nothing but coal this year, according to a new holiday tune they just released. Last year, a friend and comrade
Kansas City musician wins nationwide competition
Los Angeles' The Viper Room has been a lot of things; a sleazy hangout for glam rockers in the '70s, and a jazz club for
Calvin Arsenia is turning the arts world on its head
Calvin Arsenia / Photo by Fally Afani Calvin Arsenia is turning the arts world on its head, and no one saw it coming. Every time
Forced To Unite: Making Movies gather local musicians for night of protest music
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
St. Vincent schools the Uptown with one-woman show
St. Vincent / Photo by Fally Afani St. Vincent has a tendency to keep her audience on her toes. Years ago, she performed with a
Photo Gallery: Peelander-Z / Drop A Grand / Westerners
Peelander-Z / Photo by Fally Afani It's hard to imagine how a show that already heavily incorporates audience participation can demand even more of those
Encouragement and Empathy: Kishi Bashi to hit the Riot Room on Saturday
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
The B-52’s brought the freak-out to Kansas City
What would have otherwise been a sleepy Sunday evening turned out to be a night for light-footed fans of one of the most unorthodox bands