It’s Summer in Lawrence! That means street parties, block parties, and music echoing throughout every alleyway in the Downtown area. Lawrencians love a good reason to throw parties outside, and June marks the start of all manners of outdoor events for good old LFK. But there are plenty of opportunities to escape the impending heat Read More …
Now that Spring is in full swing, we fully expect to see nothing but joy and revelry spilling out of every venue and onto the streets Downtown. Rejoice! For May is a time for sundresses swaying in the breeze as music lovers take in bluegrass patio shows (both Downtown and north of the river), a Read More …
With Spring in full swing, Lawrence will be ready to get back to nature. This is the month where we green starts creeping into our vision, and the world celebrates Earth Day. So it’s no wonder we’ll be seeing plenty of folk, mountain-style music, and opportunities to flock to the nearest patio for a drink Read More …
It looks like the moment March hits, Lawrence will be welcoming warmer weather and sunnier skies. With that, revelers will flock to Mass Street for parades, concerts, and daytime shows. An explosion of music and color is set to take over the Downtown Landscape, and locals will be eager to trade in the heavy coats Read More …
Lawrence has had enough hibernating this winter, and it’s time to hit the town. February is a time when Lawrencians ditch the snuggie for their dancing shoes. Here’s a look at some of the best shows coming to stages across Downtown Lawrence. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Read More …
On Christmas Eve, the Soul Visionaries continue their tradition of providing good-for-the-soul entertainment at the historic Granada Theatre in Downtown Lawrence. Dave Shelton, the bassist/bandleader of the Soul Visionaries, and the concert organizer gives us the inside scoop of how the concert has become a Lawrence tradition over the past ten years, and what to Read More …
Free State Festival began seven years ago. It was the seedling of an idea that has since fought to put down roots, gain some footing, and offer a space in the community to recognize ideas, film, music and art. The festival scaled back last year after issues with funding made it almost impossible to put Read More …
Chances are, if you’ve googled #LiveonMass, you’re even more curious than you were before you typed the hashtag into the search bar. Free concerts? Outdoors? Taking over a whole block on Mass St.? What is this wonderful, musical, spirited community event? Who is the mastermind behind the series? Mike Logan, owner of the Granada, was Read More …
The Ghost Wolves The Bottleneck, May 1 The Ghost Wolves- the name says it all. Or does it? The band name came after the husband-wife duo saw the spirit form of a male wolf-hybrid who lived and died on Carley’s family’s ranch. Carley Wolf (guitar and vocals) and Johnny Wolf (drums and vocals) bring us a Read More …
Granger Smith The Granada, March 2 Suggested Songs: “Miles And Mud Tires,” “Happens Like That,” “If The Boot Fits” Granger Smith, better known as the alter ego “Earl Dribbles, Jr.” is a North-Texas country artist. Granger confesses that he first started playing guitar for two reasons: 1) to get girls’ attention 2) because George Strait Read More …
