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Fally Afani

Fally Afani is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning more than 15 years in media. She has worked extensively in radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and more. Currently, she resides in Lawrence, Kansas, where she works as a music journalist and is the Editor of I Heart Local Music.

New Year, New Music: January's Live Music Best Bets

Happy new year! We’re so glad you’re here! 2025 is going to be a great year for Lawrence live music. But don’t worry, we’re easing you into it. This is the perfect month to reset, refresh, and rebrand. We’re kicking the year off with a chance to get to know your local musicians a little better. Once…

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Ring in the New Year with live music in Lawrence

Did you survive the holidays? You’re almost there! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to send this year out in style . Luckily, there are local shows to help me ring in the new year. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in the local music landscape on New Year’s Eve. The Band That Saved the…

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Celebrate the season with these live music events

Get ready y’all, Lawrence is in the giving SPIRIT. It’s December, so there will be lots of fundraisers happening. It’s also a time to reflect on the year and send it out celebrating with family, friends, and loved ones. From country crooners to hardcore hotheads, there’s something for everyone to…

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November's Best Bets for Local Music

November tends to be one of those weird off-months for live music in Lawrence. Somewhere between the nonstop action of Rocktober and the sprint-to-the-finish of December and the holidays, this is a chance to see the locals take the headlining spots. There are genres for every type of listener…

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October's Best Bets for Live Music in Lawrence, Kansas

You’re in for a treat (or a trick?), Lawrence! Not only is Rocktober in full swing, but it’s pretty on-brand with the Halloween/goth theme. Goths and rockers, rejoice! This month is for YOU. We’ve got enough gothy shows to keep everyone happy, but be sure to check out the list at the bottom for…

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Street Parties and Live Music Continue Through September

If you thought festival and street party season was over, you are WRONG. Lawrence doesn’t really know how to go more than a month without *gestures vaguely* SOME sort of musical commotion in the streets. This month, we see celebrations reach beyond Downtown. But there’s good stuff in there for the…

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Wind down the summer with these live music events for August

Guess what? Summer’s just about over (boooo!). But before you pack up the kids to head back to school, Lawrence is still squeezing in some jovial music events (yaaaaaay!). This is that in-between time of year where your big Summer plans are likely over or winding down, and we’re getting ready to get…

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Local Festivals and Big Names Coming to Lawrence this July

We know it’s hot, but we’ve got a couple more festivals and outdoor events to get through this Summer. We start July strong with a free event for the community and close out with loads of big names and heavy hitters at the venues. Here are our best bets for the local live music scene this July…

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It’s Time for Summer Street Parties in Lawrence

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some dancing in the streets. May is arguably one of the funnest months of the year because everything really starts to pop off in Lawrence. Though you’ll really need the stamina for June, there’s a good amount to look forward to in May. With the more…

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