Sound Check

Freddy Todd brings glitch-hop to Bottleneck

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jan/21/267807/ Labeling an artist’s genre is getting increasingly difficult, but if producer Freddy Todd had to take a stab at putting his style into words, this is what he’d say: “Bass-driven funky underground, beat-music, glitch hop, jazz, ...

311’s Nick Hexum to play Granada in new project

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jan/15/267475/ Nothing like freedom to get your creative juices flowing. At least, that’s how it’s been for lead vocalist and guitarist of 311. He's been pursuing musical endeavors without the aide (or constraints) of a major label for both ...

Looking Forward: Jan. 16-22

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jan/15/267473/ **Govinda** Shane Madden’s alter ego, Govinda is an Austin-based classically trained violinist, starting at the young age of 8, who is currently touring to support latest album “Resonance.” After attending University of ...

Just one more day for bands/artists to sign up for the Waka Winter Classic

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jan/09/267096/ The [Waka Winter Classic Competition][1] will be making a stop in Lawrence at The Bottleneck, a chance for local talent to play at the Wakarusa Music Festival in Arkansas. The deadline for bands in Lawrence is Jan. 11, so if you’re ...

Local shirt-making company is selling Michael Packard memorial apparel

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jan/07/266969/ In honor of Lawrence resident Michael Packard, [Happy Shirt Printing Co.][1] is selling t-shirts and hoodies with his DJ moniker DreadheadedSlut. All proceeds will go to his memorial fund. Packard’s body [was found][2] at East ...

Locals share 2014’s most anticipated shows

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2013/dec/30/266660/ Start looking into advanced ticket prices and marking your calendar now. Local and otherwise, 2014 is loaded with great shows and bands to watch blow up the Lawrence scene. But don’t take my word for it. Let some of your favorite ...