Lawrence, Kansas
- October 13, 2025
Earnest and Wild: Grizzly Bear at Middle of the Map Fest
by Nathan Cardiff I feel pretty blessed that I got to see Grizzly Bear perform back in 2009 at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO.
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
Photo Gallery: 2013 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 2
Day 2 of Middle of the Map Fest brought the biggest draw yet, with many fans filling the Uptown Theater to the brim. The night
Photo Gallery: 2013 Middle of the Map Fest, Day 1
Crowds were strong and excited at Kansas City’s Middle of the Map Fest Thursday night. We caught The Author and The Illustrator, Fullbloods, and Millions
A Quiet Ferocity: The Caves rock Middle of the Map Fest
by Nathan Cardiff Golden Sound Records has a helluva a line-up and any time that the label hosts a show, it’s a gift to us,
Quiet Corral touts new album at SXSW
by Lillian Wright Smith / Fally Afani One of Lawrence’s finest had the opportunity to play an official showcase at the SXSW music festival this
Album Review: Spirit Is The Spirit – “Baktun Baby” EP
by Nathan Cardiff Spirit Is The Spirit has released the ambitious and dreamy four track EP Baktun Baby, just in time for the beginning of
I Heart Local Music showcase announced at Middle of the Map Fest
I Heart Local Music is pleased to announce a showcase at Kansas City’s Middle of the Map Music Festival. You’re invited to come out
Grizzly Bear, The Joy Formidable, Deerhoof, more to headline 2013 Middle of the Map Fest
Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest just announced their massive lineup, and the Spring festival continues to pair major popular acts with some of the
Cowboy Indian Bear releases free single off upcoming album
If you head on over to Cowboy Indian Bear’s website later today, you can download a single off their upcoming album for free. “Does Anybody
