Lawrence, Kansas
- January 21, 2026
Photo Gallery: Peelander-Z at the Bottleneck
Peelander-Z / Photo by Fally Afani A Peelander-Z show is a little like “Fight Club.” If this is your first night, you have to participate.
Photo Gallery: Blackalicious / Lushlife
Ten minutes into Blackalicous’ Bottleneck set on Friday, it was delightfully apparent that this was the party of the night. Within moments, a once-sleepy crowd
Photo Gallery: Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 / 40 Watt Dreams
Labretta Suede is a fireball. We really couldn't think of any other word when she stormed the Bottleneck stage Friday night with The Motel 6,
Lawrence rockers honor the life of longtime musician
Juan Carlos Tovar-Ballagh performing with Amenaza / Photo by Fally Afani If you've ever wondered what the rock and roll version of a 21-gun salute
Five Questions with Buzz Osborne of The Melvins
Just one year after The Melvins tore through the Bottleneck, they’re returning to Lawrence for what we anticipate as another ear-shattering performance. We caught up
Joel T. Bonner is good rockabilly fun
Joel Bonner knows a good time. The local musician celebrated his album release on Thursday with a party at the Bottleneck. He's a lover of
The Best Things We Saw at Field Day Fest
Five years into rocking the streets of Downtown Lawrence, and Field Day Fest still does not disappoint. Making it out to see all the performances
Photo Gallery: Lawrence Field Day Fest, Day 3
The Bad Ideas / Photo by Fally Afani The fifth year of Field Day Fest ended in a spectacular showing of fanfare, support, and complete
Photo Gallery: Lawrence Field Day Fest, Day 2
It was very clear from the start that Day 2 of Field Day Fest this year was for the rowdies. You had WIDES over at
Photo Gallery: Wendy Moira / La Guerre / Wides
Lawrence is great, and the music scene is even greater. But it’s easy to develop a love/hate relationship with this town. Shows aren’t always easy