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 …
Psymbionic The Bottleneck, February 8 Suggested Songs: “Retroactive,” “Low Tide,” “One Thing” Whatever “dancefloor heat” is, we want to be a part of it. John Burcham is “Psymbionic.” This psychedelic, down-tempo electronic music is a unique experience. It’s a journey, unbeknownst to the concert-goer. Each and every live show is different, almost improvisational. Burcham’s goal Read More …
Tyler Gregory Replay Lounge, January 12 Suggested Songs: “Bottomless Well,” “Hand Of Sin,” “Kansas Girl” Someone said that when they listen to Tyler, they feel as though they’re sitting around a campfire drinking scotch. I don’t know ‘bout you, but I’m in. The warmth of his genuine lyrics and blues-roots genre complements scotch or whiskey Read More …
Not sure where to go to ring in the New Year in Lawrence? Fret not, we’ve compiled a list of places to go and things to do. Cheers! DINNER (reservations recommended) Enjoy a five-course paired dinner at Lawrence Beer Co.’s first NYE celebration. View the menu here. Celebrate the New Year under the Read More …
Sleep Signals The Bottleneck, December 6 Suggested Songs: “I’ll Save You,” “Drive” Sleep Signals is a post-hardcore rock band that packs a punch. Since they were founded in 2014, they’ve played over 176 shows in 26 states along with big names like “Seether,” “Saving Abel,” and “3 Pill Morning.” Their sound is high-energy and their Read More …
Turnover The Bottleneck, November 5 Suggested Songs: “Peripheral Vision,” “Sunshine Type,” “Dizzy On The Comedown” Turnover’s newest album, “Good Nature,” is propelling their tour throughout the U.S. -the shows are even sold out in Orlando, L.A., and San Francisco! Their sound follows the American Rock genre even though each of their three album releases have Read More …
