Local music
Blue skies
Talented and tumultuous Wilco headlines unusual downtown outdoor concert
Friday, May 9, 2008
Early in his professional career, bassist John Stirratt opened for The Replacements in Mobile, Ala. The headlining band had just released its 1987 masterwork, “Pleased to Meet Me,” and was becoming a legendary force in alternative rock.
Star child
The enigmatic Justin Roelofs and his first solo show in Lawrence
Monday, May 5, 2008
In three years, Justin Roelofs has recorded two albums and set foot on stage exactly once, guesting with Ratatat in San Francisco. So, for fans of his music, his show this week in Lawrence is not to be missed.
Alcohol OK’d for Wilco concert downtown
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A May 14 downtown concert won its final piece of city approval.
There Can Be Only One
The VegeDactylDylanGuse Edition
Monday, April 28, 2008
The Third Annual Deadwood Derby is nigh. Thousands of dollars of prizes are at stake. Let’s meet the contenders.
As Americana As Apple Pie
Drakkar Sauna serves up a slab of homage with new album, “Wars and Tornadoes”
Monday, April 21, 2008
The music of Drakkar Sauna is just as heartbreakingly pretty as their hard-living, country-roots forebears—although the Lawrence duo is far more stable and far less dead than some of their musical heroes. It’s in tribute to one of these troubled influences, The Louvin Brothers, that Drakkar Sauna has recorded its new album, “Wars & Tornadoes.”
Lust for Power
The Roseline ready themselves for the Big Time, Lamborghinis
Monday, April 21, 2008
After a decade in Lawrence, The Roseline have found a way to take the change inherent in a revolving-door college town and make it work to their advantage. Lineup changes, marriages, financial stress, and a little bit of old-fashioned libido might sound like ingredients for some pretty angsty listening, but instead the Lawrence band washes it all down with a sweet slide guitar and a hook—no screams here.
Spoon bender
Lawrence bassist adjusts to membership in one of indie rock’s premier bands
Friday, April 18, 2008
Rob Pope is gearing up for a show in Atlanta during his latest tour stop. While being on the road is commonplace for the Lawrence musician, he realizes this particular day merits its own significance.
Coat or Die!
Coat Party is going to burn your f*cking house down
Monday, April 7, 2008
Coat Party exudes enough vim and vigor to melt the eyes out of your sockets. This Lawrence dance-rock foursome—especially when performing live—will mash punked-up Gang of Four style rhythm, Gameboy soundtrack atmospherics and dual shout along vocals all over your face!
Bigger “Stages”
Vedera preps major-label debut and tours with Eisley
Monday, March 31, 2008
If marriage is a covenant to stick it out for better and worse, then Kristen May and Brian Little are in it for the long haul. As half of the Kansas City band Vedera, the couple has already endured trials like losing all their gear on the road and fighting a legal battle to keep their old band name (Veda).
Court of Appeals
Kansas City record label curbs its name but not its enthusiasm
Monday, March 24, 2008
“Maybe we should just sleep on it,” Tim McGraw once sang. Unfortunately for Curb Appeal Records, McGraw’s record label (Curb) didn’t take his advice to heart. One cease-and-desist letter later, the Kansas City-based label is changing its name to Appeal Records.
Music reviews
Star child
The enigmatic Justin Roelofs and his first solo show in Lawrence
Monday, May 5, 2008
In three years, Justin Roelofs has recorded two albums and set foot on stage exactly once, guesting with Ratatat in San Francisco. So, for fans of his music, his show this week in Lawrence is not to be missed.
As Americana As Apple Pie
Drakkar Sauna serves up a slab of homage with new album, “Wars and Tornadoes”
Monday, April 21, 2008
The music of Drakkar Sauna is just as heartbreakingly pretty as their hard-living, country-roots forebears—although the Lawrence duo is far more stable and far less dead than some of their musical heroes. It’s in tribute to one of these troubled influences, The Louvin Brothers, that Drakkar Sauna has recorded its new album, “Wars & Tornadoes.”
Lust for Power
The Roseline ready themselves for the Big Time, Lamborghinis
Monday, April 21, 2008
After a decade in Lawrence, The Roseline have found a way to take the change inherent in a revolving-door college town and make it work to their advantage. Lineup changes, marriages, financial stress, and a little bit of old-fashioned libido might sound like ingredients for some pretty angsty listening, but instead the Lawrence band washes it all down with a sweet slide guitar and a hook—no screams here.
Coat or Die!
Coat Party is going to burn your f*cking house down
Monday, April 7, 2008
Coat Party exudes enough vim and vigor to melt the eyes out of your sockets. This Lawrence dance-rock foursome—especially when performing live—will mash punked-up Gang of Four style rhythm, Gameboy soundtrack atmospherics and dual shout along vocals all over your face!
Bigger “Stages”
Vedera preps major-label debut and tours with Eisley
Monday, March 31, 2008
If marriage is a covenant to stick it out for better and worse, then Kristen May and Brian Little are in it for the long haul. As half of the Kansas City band Vedera, the couple has already endured trials like losing all their gear on the road and fighting a legal battle to keep their old band name (Veda).
National music
Hail to the chiefs
The Presidents launch new campaign to make rock fun again
Monday, May 5, 2008
While the 1990s were politically synonymous with Bill Clinton, the decade’s music scene was equally receptive to The Presidents of the United States of America.
Spoon bender
Lawrence bassist adjusts to membership in one of indie rock’s premier bands
Friday, April 18, 2008
Rob Pope is gearing up for a show in Atlanta during his latest tour stop. While being on the road is commonplace for the Lawrence musician, he realizes this particular day merits its own significance.
The Art of Downloading
Monday, Aug. 13, 2007
Ah, freshman year at KU. The millennium was still all kinds of new, I had gleefully moved far away from home and to the dorms. It wasn’t quite the cleanest or most ideal living situation, but had T1 internet connections. Having grown up in small town where DSL wasn't available until 2006 and cable internet still does not exist, I literally had no idea that the internet came that fast. It totally ruled.
Never break the chain
Move to Nashville allows Lawrence’s Sarah Buxton to achieve her country singing and songwriting dreams
Friday, July 13, 2007
So much of what audiences need to know about Sarah Buxton she spells out in the first lyric on her latest album. She sings, “I left Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 17 / To chase down my own version of the American dream.” Ten years later, that dream has evolved into a daily reality for the Nashville-based country artist.
Artist honors musical influences on album
Monday, April 23, 2007
The best cover songs are sparkling interpretations of originals, with just enough of a difference to make that tune stand on its own.
Josh Ritter :: Besides the fact that he wrote a song called "Lawrence, KS" without ever having been to Lawrence, there are plenty of reasons to dig on the poetic verses of Josh Ritter ... More info
- The Casual Lust / Aubrey / The Noise FM
- Opening Reception for "Perforating at the Percolator: Mail Art and Artistamps"
- Javelina / Dead Commuter
