A spooky concert featuring performances by AMA instructors and students. Family-friendly first half, and a spookier second half will follow intermission. Free to the public, donations benefit Americana Music Academy.
Halloween Recital
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AMA Traditional Music Series Presents The Lost Keys
A limited seating, live recording event with The Lost Keys, Lawrence's own old-time family string band. The Lost Keys are recording an album, come be a part of it and help support production costs with your ticket purchase! The band has been recording tracks in their...
AMA Jazz Series Presents Steve Knight
Chicago-based jazz guitarist and Olathe native Steve Knight returns to the area for an evening of tunes. Joined by local friends Mary Conn, Ven Bergdall, Bryan Hicks, and Jason Slote, this is a one-night-only concert opportunity. Tickets are Pay What You Wish: a...
House Concert: East of Abilene
East of Abilene, a newly formed Lawrence folk band, is making their a mark on the Lawrence live music scene. Just back from Winfield, join us for a memorable evening of music live in the living room at Americana Music Academy. Check out East of Abilene's sound....
Midwestern Harvesters
The Americana Music Academy Tradition Series presents The Midwestern Harvesters. Old school string band music brought to you by true masters of their craft, Chirps Smith on the fiddle, Jim Nelson on the guitar, and Fred Campeau on the banjo. $20 Purchase tickets...
Small Birds of Sound
Small Birds of Sound is an alternative acoustic-electric rock band, born in Santa Cruz, CA, raised in northern New Mexico, happily settled in Lawrence KS. Jessica Molla sings, plays guitars, baritone ukelele, keys, glockenspiel, and assorted percussion, and Chris...
Ardys Ramberg with Ven Bergdall
Join us for an evening of jazz standards with the incomparable Ardys Ramberg and Ven Bergdall. A portion of proceeds to benefit Americana Music Academy. Purchase tickets online or pay at the door.
HARMONIZE! Workshop with StarSister Revival
Join StarSister Revival for an interactive workshop on singing harmonies & enjoy a special mini performance as well! There is a $20 suggested donation for this workshop, but we want it to be accessible for everyone, so pay what you are able. Pay/donate at the door...
Spring Student Recital
Celebrating the accomplishments of students of all ages! Free and open to the public, donations gratefully accepted.
Second Annual Downtown Lawrence Music Crawl
Americana Music Academy is pleased to present the second annual FREE Downtown Lawrence Music Crawl. Join us in celebrating the diverse musical life of the Lawrence community! Mosey through downtown, enjoy live music and activities, and take in all that Lawrence has to...
Danielle Ate the Sandwich with Megan Luttrell
Join us for an evening of music with Kansas City singer-songwriter Danielle Anderson and local favorite Megan Luttrell. Danielle is celebrating the release of her new album, "Fumbling," which features songs written about loss, leaving an old life, and finding a new...
House Concert: No Bow Tie
Renowned classical guitarist, John 'No Bow Tie' Svoboda, flipped the classical music world on its head when he cast off the bow tie and begun infusing centuries-old compositions with fun, creative, and rebellious grooves from blues, bluegrass, and rock...
John Depew and Signal Ridge
One evening, two terrific bands! John Depew will be celebrating the recent release of his new album, Bell of Hope, with trio members Peter Oviatt and Calvin Bennett, and they'll be sharing the stage with local friends and favorites, Signal Ridge. More on Bell of...
Untitled (with Ardys Ramberg and Bryan Hicks)
Join us for an eclectic evening of jazz standards, Bossa Nova, show tunes, Leonard Cohen, and other favorites of Ardys and Bryan. Proceeds to partially benefit Americana Music Academy. Suggested donation $15. Email christy@amamusic.org with questions.
An Evening with Old-Time Guitarist Morgan Harris
Morgan Harris (she/they) is a Colorado-based guitarist specializing in traditional North American stringband (or ‘old time’) music. In contrast to the purely accompanying role the guitar often occupies in this space, Morgan’s distinctive playing technique allows the...
Workshops with Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones
Two workshops, one afternoon! Select your workshop at checkout. SOUTHERN OLD-TIME FIDDLE WORKSHOP WITH ERYNN MARSHALL This class will delve into Appalachian style fiddling which is the living tradition found in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina (and...
AMA Winter Concert – Sunday, December 15
Our annual winter concert series features performances by students and instructors of all ages. Americana Music Academy is renowned for its warm and supportive concert audiences, so come join us! Sunday's concert will be at 3:00 at the Lawrence Public Library...
AMA Annual Winter Concert – Saturday, December 14
Our annual winter concert series features performances by students and instructors of all ages. Americana Music Academy is renowned for its warm and supportive concert audiences, so come join us! Saturday's concert will be at 5:00 at Vintage Church, 1501 New Hampshire...
A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert featuring the Americana Jazz Trio
Join us as we pay homage to Vince Guaraldi’s beloved soundtrack to this holiday classic! Featuring “Christmastime is Here,” “Linus and Lucy,” and many more. Stick around for the second set and enjoy more holiday favorites in a jazz vein. Tickets are $15. [button...
A Tribute to Joni Mitchell
Join us as the Mary Conn Trio pays tribute to the great Joni Mitchell and her collaborators through the years. Featuring selections from the Blue album and other favorites, including "Chelsea Morning," "Woodstock," "Both Sides Now," and more. [button...
