Author

Courtney Rae Kasper 45 posts 0 comments

Courtney Kasper is an adventurous spirit who likes to write, travel, and explore new music. She can't complete a daily activity without a soundtrack; most often, anything that smells like the '90s. She has published work in Time Out New York, Dance Magazine, CNY Woman and Headstash. Courtney is a freelance writer and editor in Auburn, New York. Email: courtneyraekasper@gmail.com Twitter: @courtney_kasper Instagram: @courtneyraekasper

Alternative/Indie

Squirrel Nut Zippers Return to the Road

Courtney Rae Kasper Apr 28, 2016

The '90s-nostalgia boomlet has revived yet another decade-defining sound — juke-y, jive-y, neo-swing. This summer the Squirrel Nut Zippers will resurface for a seven-date tour. Announced yesterday via the band's Facebook page, the tour…

News

Albany Tulip Festival Announces 68th Annual Lineup With Langhorne Slim and Tokyo Police Club

Courtney Rae Kasper Apr 1, 2016

Returning this May for its 68th year is Albany's signature spring event, the Tulip Festival. And with the 2016 schedule of events is an impressive lineup of artists featuring Langhorne Slim and the Law and Tokyo Police Club and local acts…

News

Update: Project/Object Cancels Spring Tour

Courtney Rae Kasper Mar 29, 2016

Announced this afternoon via Facebook, the Frank Zappa Tribute band Project/Object is postponing their April 2016 tour dates until further notice. The cancellation comes due to the ongoing health issues surrounding the group's production…

Manhattan

A Tribe Called Quest Founding Member Phife Dawg Dies At 45

Courtney Rae Kasper Mar 23, 2016

It was a sad day in the hip-hop community this week. Founding member of A Tribe Called Quest and rapper Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor died Tuesday at the age of 45. While the cause of death has yet to be officially released, Rolling Stone…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Danny Barnes “Got Myself Together (10 Years Later)”

Courtney Rae Kasper Mar 17, 2016

He's collaborated with the likes of Dave Matthews, Mike Gordon and the Butthole Surfers, been branded the world's best banjoist by Texas roots-rocker Robert Earl Keen and honored by comedian-musician Steve Martin himself with a prize of…

Albany

Venue Change: Cage the Elephant to Play Albany’s Palace Theatre, May 11

Courtney Rae Kasper Mar 15, 2016

On Tues. May 11, rock band Cage the Elephant will now play a 7 p.m. show at the Palace Theatre in Albany. The group was originally scheduled to perform at the Times Union Center. Tickets purchased prior to the venue change will be honored.…

News

Syracuse City Ballet Stages Classic Fairytale This Weekend

Courtney Rae Kasper Mar 10, 2016

This weekend, Syracuse City Ballet will present Tchaikovsky's fairytale classic Sleeping Beauty, starring local Central New York dancers with New York City Ballet's Ana Sophia Scheller as Aurora at the Crouse Hinds Theater. And in addition…

News

Funk Yes: Lettuce Set to Groove University of Rochester

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 19, 2016

Although you won't find it listed on their current roster of dates, Lettuce will make a third appearance in New York state during this spring/summer tour. According to the University of Rochester's event ticketing website, the funk-fueled…

News

Madison House, AEG Live Nears Approval for Big Music Festival

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 19, 2016

This summer a brand-new music event could be hitting the festival circuit — although New Yorkers will have to travel west to Colorado. Madison House Presents and AEG Live announced plans for a four-day event with the possibility to host…

Buffalo

Cannibal Corpse Thrashes Through North America, Vinyl Reissue

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 15, 2016

This week death metal legends Cannibal Corpse kicked off a quick run through the United States, including stops in New York City and their hometown of Buffalo, before they'll head off to Europe in April. Joining the group as supporting…

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next