Lawrence, Kansas
- April 2, 2026
Farewell, Friend: Katlyn Conroy leaving legacy behind in Lawrence
We get it. Lawrence is one of those towns that, even with a robust music scene, artists come and go. Some even come back (the
Photo Gallery: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy / Band That Saved The World
The sudden onslaught of ice and freezing rain was no match for fans of swing and jazz music Friday night, as fans flocked to Liberty
Photo Gallery: The 2023 Mardi Gras Parade
After a long COVID hiatus, the Mardi Gras returned back to Downtown Lawrence in all of its loud, colorful glory. This time, revelers gathered outside
The Mardi Gras Parade is coming back!
*In best Professor Farnsworth voice* Good news, everyone! The Mardi Gras Parade is officially back! We confirmed the news earlier this week with the
Photo Gallery: Bush / Starcrawler at the Midland
Bush / Photo by Fally Afani Well, kids. It was Mom and Dad's night out at the Midland on Tuesday. Don't scoff, we can spot
February is for the Dancers and the Lovers: Our Live Music Picks for This Month
Consider February the month to wake up and get dancing! Shows are finally picking back up, and you’ll find reasons to avoid the miserably cold
Loving You Big Time: Lawrence turns out for Angel Olsen
Lawrence is definitely hungry for live music right now. We have now seen two weekends in a row with sold-out concerts, with Saturday's Angel Olsen
Photo Gallery: Radkey / Local Darling / Lizard Brain Trust
After a brief stint with the KU Men's Basketball pep band, Radkey headed to the Bottleneck for a night of rocking out. While most shows
Watch: Radkey played the KU Men’s Basketball game
Full disclosure of conflict of interest: Editor Fally Afani is an employee of the KU School of Music and therefore connected with the KU Men’s
Photo Gallery: Orlo / The Whips / The Bigs
When you think of college bands, it's hard not to picture a young and scruffy group of rockers fully diving into garage rock or indie.