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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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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…

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Child Bite to Crash Capital City, Premieres Song

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 17, 2016

Motor City's punk-noise group Child Bite hit the road last week with supporting hardcore acts Against the Grain and Poison Idea for an 11-city spring tour that will stop in Albany tomorrow night. The North American trek kicked off in…

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…

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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

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…

Electronic

Werk It Out: First Look at the Festival’s 2016 Lineup

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 11, 2016

The Werks have debuted the initial lineup for their seventh annual the Werk Out Music and Arts Festival. The three-day event held at Legend Valley in Ohio this August will feature jam and electronic favorites like Lettuce, STS9, Dopapod,…

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…

Bethel

Howard Jones, OMD, BNL Team Up For Summer 2016 Tour

Courtney Rae Kasper Feb 5, 2016

Electronic '80s synthpop icon Howard Jones is setting out on a North American tour, alongside Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and Barenaked Ladies. The power-pop touring trio will perform at several New York state venues during the…

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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…

Blues/Jazz

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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