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The Music Makers: Locals recount iconic moments ahead of Lawrence Songbook Showcase

In a music community as strong as Lawrence, it’s hard to fit everything into one package. There’s a rich history of rock, emo, rap, and

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Photo Gallery: Stitch81Classic / Lincoln Marshall / Ricky Roosevelt

Stitch81Classic / Photo by Fally Afani If you like “good music, sex, and marijuana,” then you’ll probably love Stitch81Classic. When the rapper finally returned to
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Partners in Rhyme: How Lincoln Marshall are changing the hip-hop landscape in Lawrence

The rappers behind Lincoln Marshall have always been overachievers. In their solo careers— with Sean Hunt performing as Approach and John-Alan Suter as MilkDrop— their

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Stik Figa triumphantly returns to Lawrence with Approach, Barrel Maker

“Today I’m 33!” announced Stik Figa triumphantly at the beginning of his set. The crowd erupted in cheers. This day had been anticipated for a

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Here’s one of the hardest working musicians in Lawrence

Here’s a fella that puts your busy days at work to shame. On Saturday, Sean Hunt (you know him as Approach) earned his title as

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The Replay Rocks For 21st Birthday Celebration

Well, well, well. Look who’s finally legal. The Replay turned 21 over the weekend, and the Lawrence institution celebrated in style by throwing together a

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Album Review: Approach – “Make-Out With Violence”

by Nathan Cardiff Sixteen massive tracks and over an hour in length, the sprawling landscape that Make-Out With Violence inhabits is a stunning one. There

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Photo Gallery: Spring Into Summer, 2013

Spring Into Summer is a little festival that packs a punch, and in its third year at the Replay, the event was louder than ever.

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The nature of the beast: Approach puts passion into performing

by Nicholas Stahl   During my high school years, every local show was an event. Growing up in the suburbs is not conducive to being