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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

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‘In The Mood’ Swings Into Syracuse

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 15, 2016

In celebration of 22 years on tour, the live musical revue of In The Mood is coming to Syracuse this March. With a cast of 19 and a 13-piece big band orchestra (the String of Pearls), the fully staged show features more than 50 popular…

Albany

Wild Adriatic Hits the Road for Eurotrip

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 11, 2016

Capital Region rockers Wild Adriatic recently rolled out dates for a Eurotrip and U.S. tour as well. The three-piece group will head out on the road beginning Feb. 11 in Boston and wrapping up May 15 in Spain. Fresh off the heels of their…

Albany

Hip Hop Hooray: Mister F Made a Mixtape, McLovins Guest Star

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 11, 2016

Now this is how you do a modern-day mixtape. Last week, the Albany-based jamband Mister F casually published a stream-worthy collection of cover songs recorded live from their Southeast run this January. The 14-track mixtape features…

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RIAA Now Awards Albums For Streaming Count

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 5, 2016

For the first time in 58 years, the Recording Industry Association of America has altered its award system. As of Feb. 1, 2016, RIAA will count the number of streams received toward gold and platinum album certifications. The industry's…

Rock

Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner Dies at 74

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 29, 2016

Iconic San Francisco musician Paul Kantner died Thursday, Jan. 28, of multiple organ failure and septic shock. A founding member of the Jefferson Airplane, Kantner, 74, suffered a heart attack earlier this week, reported the San Francisco…

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From Flat to Fact: Neil deGrasse Tyson Schools B.o.B with Rebuttal Rap

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 29, 2016

The Twittersphere was abuzz this week when Georgia rapper B.o.B — Bobby Ray Simmons — posted a series of tweets dissing the Earth's roundness theory. But have no fear, the media's favorite celebrity scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson rushed to…

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Barroom Philosophers Release Debut EP, Announce Shows

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 28, 2016

The Barroom Philosophers formed in the summer of 2014, and since then the self-described "funky reggae with a side of rock" band has played countless gigs throughout Central New York. Most recently, the Syracuse-based group released their…

Electronic

Radiohead Returns With 2016 Summer Dates

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 21, 2016

Radiohead won't leave some fans high and dry summer 2016. The English alt-rock band has officially booked headlining slots for three European festivals — OpenAir S. Gallen (Switzerland), Primavera Sound Music Festival (Spain) and NOS Alive…

Blues/Jazz

SPAC Jazz Fest Announces Lineup, Tickets On Sale

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 19, 2016

As of 10 a.m. today, tickets for the 39th annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival are on sale to the public. The two-day weekend event is scheduled for June 25 and 26 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). The festival's 2016…

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John Mayer Confirms Trio Back in Studio

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 18, 2016

Last week, John Mayer made news when he confirmed his self-titled blues-rock trio would be reuniting. As reported on Jambands.com, the singer-songwriter casually posted the picture below on Instagram with bassist Pino Palladino and…

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