(Not so) Hard Travelin’: Tyler Gregory lives the Woody Guthrie life, sans the poverty and strife
This bearded Lawrence busker brought in a collection of new recordings to share for this podcast, which also addresses the proposed ban on Mass. St. panhandling and Gregory’s experiences as a vagabond...
Still Hardcore After All These Years
Coalesce’s Sean Ingram is a father of four — but that doesn’t mean he won’t jump in a raging circle pit
Bazan on Bazan
David Bazan addresses personal and religious struggles on new album “Curse Your Branches”
Bazan isn’t one for keeping his skeletons in the closet. He’d much rather let them duke it out in his fabulously hummable songs, which are the reason we all give a damn anyways. Bazan’s new solo album “Curse Your Branches” is a well-rounded collection that sounds as assured and powerful as his best Pedro the Lion songs...
Headphone Trip
Sam Billen indulges his appetite for all things pop on second solo album “Headphones and Cellphones”
Scores to settle: KU staging first Iron Composer event to give music students taste of innovation on deadline
In the world of music composition, trash-talking just doesn’t work.
Rocket Man
Wallace Cochran of Drakkar Sauna embarks on a literary flight of rocketry with "The Moon For Its Citizens"
Add “Man of Letters” to “Musician” and “Mustache Farmer” on the list of Wallace Cochran’s vocations. The other 50% of old timey troubadours Drakkar Sauna, Cochran is now a published author with the release of his first book...
What to do in Larry tonight, Friday edition
Late Night in the Phog, "Cups" — the play told through a woman's bras, Sam & Ruby, a Danger Bob reunion show, the Black Sheep's mural unveiling, the chilling new movie "Paranormal "Activity," and much more...
Rock 'n' roll fantasy: Chris Daughtry turns from ‘American Idol’ castoff into chart-topping rock icon
Daughtry. Although the name has yet to conjure the singular power of Hendrix or Clapton or Cobain, singer-guitarist Chris Daughtry is well on his way.
Clear and Present Danger Bob
Irreverent pop rock “has-beens” reunite for first shows in six years
The group’s long and heckled history dates back to about 1992, when bands like Paw and Stick were all the rage. Danger Bob were the kids who snuck in the backdoor of the Bottleneck with a six-pack of silly. Once they learned to play their instruments, all bets were off, and the foursome went on to make five highly regarded albums and make a lot of locals very, very happy (or at least very, very drunk).
Raising (Old) Canes
Chris Crisci returns from the basement to deliver long-awaited Feral Harmonic
Is it really already October? For many of us, 2009 may have gone hastily by without leaving much to show for it — but we can’t all be Chris Crisci. We can’t all release two albums through two different bands, all while raising a new baby. Show off...
Mentoring mastery: KU program makes music education affordable for children in tough economic times
Music Mentors, a KU student program, provides free music lessons to Lawrence children. In its 10th year, service is growing as more parents learn about it and economic conditions make it more difficult to pay for lessons.
Beyond the beat: Scottish percussion icon redefines the notions of sound
During a rehearsal last week with the Lexington Philharmonic in Kentucky, Evelyn Glennie invited a group of hearing-impaired children on the stage with her.
Continental Drift
Kansas City songwriter Jim Button floats into uncharted waters with new project Continents
What to do in Larry tonight, Saturday edition
Lawrence Public Library Book Sale, "Common Ground" opening reception, Insane Clown Posse, She Wants Revenge, Fashion Monsters 3, "Ghostbusters," and new movies...
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