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 without further delay, let’s dive Read More …
What a beautiful time to jump back in it! All of Kansas is green, gorgeous, and waiting for you to reclaim your life after laying low during the pandemic. Lawrence’s music scene is also in full bloom, with many venues opening back up, while many music organizers are planning outdoor shows to remain COVID-safe. Here Read More …
We’re not trying to start a riot but hold onto your butts, because we’re writing our first “Best Bets” article in more than a year. Live music peeked its head around the corner in April, but May is when it starts to dip its toe in the water (could it go for the full cannonball Read More …
We passed the year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means a year without concerts, live entertainment, and stage performances. It also means that local musicians now have a year’s worth of virtual performance experiences under their belts. Not only did they get the chance to explore other opportunities of their art, but they’ve Read More …
Gosh, the finish line is in sight, isn’t it? We’re in unfamiliar territory right now, that space where we can see the future, but can’t yet touch it. What’s a music fan to do? Well, you can hunker down for a few more weeks until live shows return, and tune in to a few music Read More …
It feels like we’re finally in a position to start looking ahead. Vaccines are already rolling out in Lawrence, venues are starting to get some assistance from a relief bill, and we’re already eagerly putting together a potential concert calendar. It’ll take a while to see touring bands come back to our stages, but we Read More …
What’s a recording studio to do when the pandemic closes their doors? Well, if you work at the Sound+Vision studio at the Lawrence Public Library, you’ve been dabbling in all sorts of unique and obscure approaches to music. On any given day, you may find the employees of the library’s Sound+Vision studio recording “found sounds” Read More …
What: Willow Rose’s Country for the Kids Toy Drive When: December 3rd, 6:30 p.m. Where: https://www.facebook.com/CFTKLawrence In Lawrence, country music and the holidays go hand-in-hand. That’s because one country musician has spent years going big for the holiday. Every December, Ryan Manuel becomes a Father Christmas of sorts, corralling the community for children in Read More …
How’s your year been? For some of you, it’s been a busy one, even with the quarantine. Between virtual work/school and spending free time out in the cool Autumn air, you may have found yourself more occupied than you were anticipating for a pandemic. The same goes for local musicians. When you’re a performer, Read More …
Venues were the first to close and will be the last to open as the country wades through the muddy waters of this deadly pandemic. For the moment, there isn’t any music downtown. Even the buskers have bunkered down until it’s safe to venture out. As we get a firmer grasp over the extent of Read More …
