I mean, you probably shouldn’t even try to leave town this month. Lawrence tends to spring into action this time of year, what with Busker Fest and the Food Truck Fest. But local music absolutely explodes in May. Every venue is filled to the brim with shows, and many are selling out quickly. This is…
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Phew! The spring season just hit like a ton of bricks, didn’t it? Well, lucky for those of us who live for live events, there’s no slowing down in April. There’s something for fans of disco, metal, piano rock, hip-hop, dance music, and (of course) bluegrass. The dandiest month of the year seems to…
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Now that EVERYONE has gotten Omicron out of their system, it’s time to celebrate. Cases rapidly declined, and we are getting ready to get back to the swing of things here in Lawrence! This month promises that oh-so-busy Spring concert schedule we’re used to seeing pre-pandemic. There are dance…
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To semi-quote the great Bill Murray: “Well, it’s a COVID year. Again.” But Lawrence is DOING ITS BEST, OKAY. Luckily, we have venues that keep shows as safe as possible. Some require vaccines and masks, some build heated outdoor tents. But all of them are pulling us out of the January slump. If you…
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Let’s end the year with a bang, shall we? It’s time to big adieu to the aging 2021, tremendously falling out of style, and turn to the season’s hottest accessory: 2022. You did it. You’ve survived the year (for the most part). It’s time to don we now our gay apparel and party . Here are, in our…
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Hello, Fall! It’s time to break out all your fashionable coats, jackets, and windbreakers and head to a show. We’ve noticed a bit of a return to glamour and dressing up in the live music scene. As vaccinations increase, the community is feeling more and more like celebrating. Because of the holiday…
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October is notoriously referred to as “Rocktober” for a reason. It’s when all the stars (or rather, tours) align and everyone comes through Kansas. It’s also a time to get spooky—and as a result, some of the better shows get booked closer to Halloween. Rocktober also marks a special occasion in…
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If August was the month that festivals came back to Lawrence, September is the month that welcomes back regular events at our big venues. The Autumn season is upon us, and that means tours are in full swing. This month, we’ll be seeing a robust concert calendar from Liberty Hall, The Granada, and…
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Well well well, if it isn’t FULL SWING. That’s right, we’ve got an almost entirely in-tact music scene up and running this month… and get this, there’s even A REAL-LIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL on deck. We can’t believe it. Every month gets better and better, and August is no exception. We’ve been waiting…
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There are a lot of big things happening in July! For one, indoor nighttime rock shows are back. Second, The Bottleneck is finally easing back into the live music landscape (we missed you, Bottleneck!). There are a few surprises in store for music-goers, and a heavy holiday weekend outlook. So…
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