Lawrence, Kansas
- October 29, 2025
Album Review: Dean Monkey & The Dropouts – “Dean’s Steak House”
by Nathan Cardiff The only Lawrence doo-wop rockers (or at least the youngest) that I’ve ever heard, Dean Monkey & The Dropouts, have put their
Bad Religion’s message popular with all generations
by Mitch Jones There are times when I feel like I was born way too late. Every time I hear a punk band from the
Oils, Y[our] Fri[end] leave lasting impression at Middle of the Map Fest
by Nathan Cardiff I feel like I’ve been swooning over the Whatever Forever line-up non-stop for the past few months. I’m sure people are sick
A Reason To Be Proud: Fourth of July celebrates record release with The ACBs
“Would you guys mind if we played our album all the way through?” Fourth of July frontman Brendan Hangauer asked a packed room at the
Justin Klaas delivers intimate, spontaneous release show
On Friday night, one of Lawrence’s best-kept musical secrets celebrated a birthday the best way he knows how: with an intimate house show. Justin Klaas
Album Review: Justin Klaas – “What Changed?”
by Nathan Cardiff Justin Klaas is a workaholic. The guy doesn’t rest as far as I know, constantly releasing material (just look at the EPs
Photo Gallery: 2013 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 3
Saturday featured a spectacular display from a wide range of bands at Middle of the Map Fest. The music festival ended its third year strong,
The Comeback Kids: Local bands return to the stage years later
The name of the game for the final night of Kansas City’s Middle of the Map Fest was “Comebacks.” Notice how we said “Comebacks,” not
Album Review: Fourth of July – “Empty Moon”
by Nathan Cardiff It’s a cliche and an obvious statement to say that a band matures with their latest release, but cliche or not, it
Ladies’ Night at Liberty Hall with Awolnation / Blondfire / Mother Mother
Liberty Hall was home to high-pitched squeals and shrieks of delight on Wednesday night when Awolnation came to town. Yes, the audience was mainly comprised
