Lawrence, Kansas
- July 22, 2026
Jon Batiste brought his fantastical musical journey to Kansas City
Friends, yours truly has been photographing musicians for nearly three decades-- and this was hands down the hardest it has been to not move while
Photo Gallery: Pixies / Modest Mouse at the Starlight
Modest Mouse / Photo by Fally Afani Black Francis and Isaac Brock are not men of many words. But the frontmen for Pixies and Modest
Photo Gallery: Sarah McLachlan / Feist
Sarah McLachlan / Photo by Fally Afani The Starlight in Kansas City had a bit of a Canadian invasion over the weekend when Sarah McLachlan
The 80’s exploded into Kansas City with Culture Club, Berlin, and Howard Jones
So, for this review, we're going to play a game called "Totally 80's!" where we just blurt it out every time something totally 80's happened
Photo Gallery: Tears for Fears / Cold War Kids
Tears for Fears / Photo by Fally Afani For some music fans, waiting out Friday's severe and tornadic weather paid off generously. Cautiously, The Starlight
Photo Gallery: Barenaked Ladies / Semisonic / Del Amitri
Barenaked Ladies / Photo by Fally Afani In the family unit of 90's bands, Barenaked Ladies are always going to be the fun uncle. The
Photo Gallery: Goo Goo Dolls / Blue October at the Starlight
Goo Goo Dolls / Photo by Fally Afani Pre-pandemic, we can recall Goo Goo Dolls making it to Kansas City just about every year. Now,
Josh Groban finally lands (again) in Kansas City
Josh Groban / Photo by Fally Afani "I feel like I'm in a Baptist church tonight!" a very sweaty Josh Groban told a very sweaty