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11/11/2025

LOVEBITES at The Granada Theater. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/11/10/photo-gallery-lovebites-edge-of-paradise-at-the-granada/

11/09/2025

It’s those six magic words every music fan loves to hear. “Girls and g**s to the front!”

Easily one of the best shows of the year. The must-see photos from the Die Spitz and Babe Haven show at The Bottleneck in our top story today:

t’s those six magic words every music fan loves to hear. “Girls and g**s to the front!” Die Spitz / Photo by Fally Afani Die Spitz is every rock fan’s dream band. The Austin-base band’s live shows are can’t-miss events full of all your favorite things: musicians leaping off of amps, crow...

11/09/2025

Die Spitz at The Bottleneck. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/11/08/photo-gallery-die-spitz-babe-haven-at-the-bottleneck/

11/07/2025

We overheard one fan say it best: “Yeah man, a nice mix of hippies and cowboys.” That's it. That's the review. Scenes from Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Granada Theater:

Just before Daniel Donato’s set started at the Granada on Thursday, we overheard one fan say it best: “Yeah man, just a bunch of cowboys and hippies.” Honestly, that’s the review. Daniel Donato shows are one of the best-kept secrets in the region. Blending classic rock (think Grateful Dead) ...

11/07/2025

Yung Gravy at the Uptown Theater. Photo by Bentley Mahakijkittichai for I Heart Local Music. More photos available here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/11/07/photo-gallery-yung-gravy-pertinence-at-the-uptown/

11/04/2025

If you’re unfamiliar with Cosmic Country, you’ve probably unknowingly had a bit of an introduction to it. Daniel Donato thinks part of what’s getting people out and noticing Cosmic Country more are artists like Charley Crockett, Billy Strings, and Margo Price putting it in the spotlight. Here's a look at what to expect from his show at The Granada Theater on Thursday:

If you’re unfamiliar with Cosmic Country, you’ve probably unknowingly had a bit of an introduction to it. Daniel Donato, who’s bringing his brand of Cosmic

11/03/2025

Lawrence got a healthy dose of East Coast hardcore with a good amount of q***r rage sprinkled in when Pinkshift brought their tour to The Bottleneck on Sunday. Photos from their show with LustSickPuppy and Combat:

Pinkshift / Photo by Fally Afani Lawrence got a healthy dose of East Coast hardcore with a good amount of q***r rage sprinkled in when Pinkshift brought their tour to The Bottleneck on Sunday. The trans-fronted band found themselves right at home during their first show ever in Lawrence, with fans d...

11/03/2025

LustSickPuppy at The Bottleneck. Photo by Fally Afani for I Heart Local Music. More photos here: https://iheartlocalmusic.com/2025/11/02/photo-gallery-pinkshift-lustsickpuppy-combat-at-the-bottleneck/

11/02/2025

11/01/2025

Rocktober may be over, but that’s not stopping the Lawrence music scene. The fall season is blowing in some good ones. From radical punks to jazz legends, this is the time to get out there and enjoy some music before the madness of the holidays. Here are this month’s best bets (and be sure to check out other events to keep on your radar at the bottom!). Our latest for Explore Lawrence:

Rocktober may be over, but that’s not stopping the Lawrence music scene. The fall season is blowing in some good ones. From radical punks to jazz legends, this is the time to get out there and enjoy some music before the madness of the holidays. Here are this month’s best bets

10/31/2025

We're big fans of Destroy Nate Allen and they were a large part of our coverage when I Heart Local Music began.

From Tessa: "This week, I get a crown on my tooth, a port in my chest, and my first chemotherapy session. It's Stage IV Follicular Lymphoma, and it should be very treatable. But it's still gonna be a long process and take a lot out of us. Many of you expressed an interest in helping us out, so here is our fundraiser."

Here are some ways you can help:
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