Lawrence, Kansas
- May 3, 2026
Watch: The String & Return reunite at Middle of the Map Fest
The String & Return may tell you that they play miserable songs, but those tunes fill us with joy. To a lot of fans’ delight,
Photo Gallery: Iron & Wine / Strand of Oaks / Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear / Sean Rowe
After Wednesday night’s colorful pop explosion, the second night of Middle of the Map Fest kept it fairly low key with mellow folky acts on
Introducing: Sugar Britches
Be still, our gypsy hearts. Sugar Britches are your new favorite facetious folksters in town. This quartet of sweet, sour, and all things sass have
The Musical Madman: This Is My Condition
Craig Comstock might be the only person in town who can get a crowd worked into a frenzy over a series of noises. The musical
Photo Gallery: Twin Shadow / Erik Hassle at the Granada
The Granada played host to a color explosion on Thursday night when Twin Shadow rolled through Lawrence. The evening began with a set from Sweden’s
Review: Pink Royal – “Give Me Something Real/I Know, You Know”
by Nathan Cardiff The breezy, soulful pop of Pink Royal is gorgeously delivered and produced on two singles from their debut record Taps. Both tracks
Review: The Philistines – “Twitch of the Death Nerve/Arecibo”
by Nathan Cardiff Kansas City six-piece The Philistines come out like a hellbent street gang, chains scraping the ground and switchblades at the ready with
Photo Gallery: Pink Royal / Sharp 9 / Spencer Mackenzie Brown / Toy Cartel
Saturday night was dance band night at the Pink Royal album release party at the Granada. The night arrived complete with a stageful of balloons
Photo Gallery: Father John Misty / King Tuff at the Granada
The Granada got a little hot and heavy on Tuesday night. Father John Misty returned to the Lawrence venue for a performance in front of
Intimidating and Classic: The People’s Punk Band
It’s been a while since we last checked in with The People’s Punk Band, but judging by Friday night’s show, we should never let that
