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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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Syracuse ‘Fund the Bern’ Concert Raises $16,000

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 12, 2016

On Jan. 8, more than 700 people packed the Palace Theatre in Syracuse to "Fund the Bern." Local music venue Funk 'N Waffles hosted the benefit concert to support presidential candidate Bernie Sanders—and it made more than $16,000 in one…

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Bisco Inferno Returns to Colorado

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 6, 2016

Fresh off of their celebrated New Year's run in New York City, the Disco Biscuits are slated to once again descend upon Colorado for four nights of shows with Bisco Inferno, and bring a few special guests in tow. This summer, the…

Rock

Best of NYS Music 2015: Staff Picks for Bands on the Rise

Courtney Rae Kasper Jan 4, 2016

While we said fare thee well to our NYS Music staff picks for the best albums, festivals, venues and shows of 2015, we welcome the new music experiences that 2016 has in store, and with a new year, comes new talent on the rise. Every year…

Berkshires

Best of NYS Music 2015: Staff Picks for Out-of-State Festivals

Courtney Rae Kasper Dec 28, 2015

While most might dream of tropical getaways when it comes to vacation time, music fans accrue their days to travel across the country—or world—for weekends jam-packed with live performances, indulgent food and experimental fun. From the…

Rock

Best of NYS Music 2015: Staff Picks for New York State Festivals

Courtney Rae Kasper Dec 23, 2015

Nothing compares to experiencing live music. But when it comes to packing up and leaving the world behind to immerse in a weekend of musical debauchery with a community of like-minded souls, well, that's the stuff that dreams are made of…

Bluegrass/Country

Nashville Producer Dave Cobb Rallies All-Star Cast for Concept Album

Courtney Rae Kasper Dec 22, 2015

Grammy-nominated producer Dave Cobb has rounded up some of Nashville's best and brightest country and Americana stars for an upcoming compilation album. The 12-track record titled Southern Family features artists Chris and Morgane…

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Another One Bites the Dust: Wakarusa Music Festival Announces Hiatus

Courtney Rae Kasper Dec 19, 2015

The times they are a changin' for music festivals. Last month celebrated fest Gathering of the Vibes announced that after 20 years it would take a break in 2016, and the newest festival to join the group of events taking (at least) a year…

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Darlingside Releases Additional Northeast Dates

Courtney Rae Kasper Dec 14, 2015

Rising folk quartet Darlingside will head to the Northeast this winter, with several dates in New York state. The indie four-piece is scheduled to play at Daryl's House in Pawling Jan. 13, Club Helsinki in Hudson Jan. 14, Caffe Lena in…

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Blinded By The Price: New York Questions Springsteen Ticket Reselling

Courtney Rae Kasper Dec 11, 2015

Every music fan has endured the online ticketing rush; when the clock strikes on-sale time, it's a frustrating game of repeatedly hitting refresh, chancing each click until that next one successfully unfreezes the screen to show items in…

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Camp Bisco Permit Saga Continues

Courtney Rae Kasper Nov 6, 2015

Well, Disco Biscuit fans, it looks like Camp Bisco will for sure not be returning to Schenectady County anytime soon as the permit saga drags on. On Oct. 28, state Supreme Court Justice Vincent Reilly Jr. deemed the county's ruling and…

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