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 …
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and venues began closing their doors, musicians had to start getting creative. That meant finding a new stage far from civilization, be it on a mountain top or in their garage, and reworking how they brought performances to their fans. We’ve seen a lot of creativity, from live streams to Read More …
The Summer of 2020 has been one unlike any other. We traded pool parties for social distancing, pride parades for protests, and dining out for carry out. Though tensions have been high, it’s clear that Lawrence is a community that strives to support one another. From fundraising to free meals, this town is constantly leading Read More …
How’s your quarantine going? For some musicians, it’s time to hunker down and get to work. The quarantine is giving them time to get organized and create more art. For many of them, that means making sure they also have a proper space to create. We talked to some local musicians with impressive home-studio setups. Read More …
Normally at this time, we’d be telling you about all the fun events planned for April and recommending some of the can’t-miss shows. But since we’re in a time of uncertainty during the COVID-19 lockdown, the entire world is practicing social distancing. To better keep this virus under control, social gatherings and live events are Read More …
Just as Spring starts creeping in (we can almost feel it, you guys!), live music really starts to pick up in Lawrence. For March, just as bits of bright green start dotting the landscape, our live music cup really runneth over. We hope you’ll have enough stamina left over after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade… Read More …
We love the month of February because it’s that time of year when everyone’s a little sick of staying in, so they head to shows. This month is an exceptionally exciting time for live music, thanks to a number of danceable bands and high-energy performers. Whether you’re looking to take in some of the trendiest Read More …
It’s the most dazzling time of the year! That faint moment between all the twinkling magnificence of the holidays and the excitement of a new year collide on Tuesday. Whether you’re feeling fabulous and grand, or wanting to keep it low-key, there’s a New Year’s Eve celebration for you in Lawrence. Here are some of Read More …
Welcome to January! New Year, New You, amiright? We love using this as a time to reset, recharge, and reevaluate our social schedules. While January tends to be, uh, “recovery mode” for a lot of scenesters (yeah, we all went a little overboard over the holidays), Lawrence is still packed with exciting live music for Read More …
Hello, December! It really is the most wonderful time of the year! The lights are up in Downtown Lawrence, and the tinsel is twinkling on every corner. But it’s also an exciting time for area music fans. December is when the locals step up their game and rock the halls in Lawrence, thanks to an Read More …
