CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s block party celebrating local artisans, food and beverage vendors and musicians will return on Saturday, though it is finding itself in a new location. For the first time, Funky Junk will be hosted at David Street Station instead of its former home on Durbin Street. “The big thing was space,” Funky […]
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Country star Cole Swindell to play Casper this fall
CASPER, Wyo. — Country music artist Cole Swindell will perform at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. According to a release, the multi-platinum-selling and award-winning artist is headlining the “Happy Hour Sad Tour” with musical guests Priscilla Block and Greylan James. Members of Swindell’s fan group “Down Home […]
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Wyoming Symphony Orchestra brings New York chamber band for ‘Music on the Move’
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra recently concluded its February Music on the Move programming after bringing a New York chamber band W4RP Trio to Casper.
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New Casper date announced for postponed Hozier concert
CASPER, Wyo. — Popular singer/songwriter Hozier has announced new dates to make up for concerts that were postponed due to illness last year. According to an announcement, the Casper show will be performed on Monday, June 30. A show that was also canceled in Billings will be performed on Wednesday, July 2. The rescheduled shows […]
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UW Music Department launches new program
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Department of Music has launched a new bachelor’s degree program in music industry studies, which is designed to support music makers, entrepreneurs and recording studio engineers with the most in-demand skills in the music industry. “We’re happy to offer a degree that teaches students practical skills specific to […]
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Steven Feifke Big Band with 67th Army Band’s Frontier Brass to headline Jazz Festival
CASPER, Wyo. — The Steven Feifke Big Band, with the 67th Army Band’s Frontier Brass, will headline the 58th annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The Tuesday night concert is part of the Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival, which runs Feb. 3–5. Feifke is a Grammy Award–winning bandleader, composer and arranger. […]
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Casper College ‘Christmas Tapestry’ concert to bring holiday cheer
CASPER, Wyo. — This year’s annual Casper College Christmas Tapestry concert, titled “10 Years,” is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Concert Hall. “It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 10th edition of ‘A Christmas Tapestry,’” said Zachary Vreeman, DMA. Vreeman and Jennifer DePaolo […]
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Lauded KW Marching Band gets some mixed reviews on one routine
“It’s been mentioned that it’s up to interpretation.” Trustee Jenifer Hopkins
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Casper College to host free recital Tuesday, to feature renowned pianist and clarinetist
CASPER, Wyo. — Accomplished clarinetist Dan Foster and pianist Brooks Whitmore will perform during a free recital on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Casper College, beginning at 7 p.m. The two will perform works from composers including Cavallini, Stravinsky, Chopin and Brahms, among others. The free recital will occur in the Wheeler Concert Hall in the […]
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‘Weird Al’ to play Casper in 2025 as part of Bigger and Weirder Tour
CASPER, Wyo. — Things will get decidedly weird at the Ford Wyoming Center in 2025, with the venue recently announcing that comedy musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will be performing there in the coming year as part of his Bigger and Weirder Tour. The Casper show is scheduled for Aug. 7, 2025, according to a release […]
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Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps named Drum Corps International World Championship Finalist
CASPER, Wyo. — Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, Wyoming’s Musical Ambassadors, successfully defended its standing as a Drum Corps International World Championship Finalist, finishing the 2024 season in 10th place with a final score of 88.95. This is only the second time in the history of DCI and modern drum corps that Casper’s Troopers qualified […]
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Hozier’s Casper concert postponed due to illness
CASPER, Wyo. — Popular musician Hozier has postponed his Aug. 28 show in Casper due to illness. The artist announced in a press release that he plans on rescheduling the event, and urged ticket-holders to keep their tickets. “Although I’ve still really enjoyed getting to connect with you all from stage, my voice just isn’t […]
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Wyoming’s Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps set for seasons final showdown
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming’s Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, known as the state’s Musical Ambassadors, is ready to conclude a successful summer season at the Drum Corps International World Championships. The event takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10. The Troopers will compete in the Preliminary Competition on […]
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(PHOTOS) Beartrap Summer Festival continues on Sunday at Washington Park
CASPER, Wyo. — Musicians, vendors, food trucks and attendees returned to Washington Park on Sunday for the second day of the annual Beartrap Summer Festival. Normally hosted atop Casper Mountain, the festival was relocated this year due to ongoing roadwork and construction on the mountain. More than 50 vendors are present, with musical acts continuing […]
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(PHOTOS) Off Casper Mountain, Beartrap Summer Festival still a hit
CASPER, Wyo. — Though the annual Beartrap Summer Festival wasn’t held on Casper Mountain like usual, its new temporary venue at Washington Park still saw hundreds of people turn out for music, vendors, fun, games and more on Saturday. “Washington Park is a phenomenal venue,” event organizer Tom McCarthy said. “The layout of the park, […]
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Country singer, songwriter Chris Cagle performs at David Street Station on Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Country artist Chris Cagle will present a free live concert at the stage at David Street Station at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, according to a press release. Cagle is a country music staple with decades of musicianship and songwriting. With millions of streams, and hit singles such as “What Kinda Gone,” […]
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(PHOTOS) Country artist Josh Gracin rocks David Street Station on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — A blistering hot afternoon didn’t keep music fans away from David Street Station on Thursday for a free Hilltop Bank–sponsored show by Nashville-based country artist Josh Gracin. Temperatures began to cool by the time he and his band took the stage around 8:30 p.m. for a night of Nashville country, mixed with […]
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(PHOTOS) Hat Six provides summer fun for community
CASPER, Wyo. — People of all ages flocked to Hat Six Travel Center on Saturday afternoon for Summer Hits at Hat Six, a day of music, games, food, vendors and more. A handful of musicians took part in the event, with Aquile and Sarah Carper having already performed at time of publication, and Kalyn Beasley […]
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Popular hip-hop duo Atmosphere to play Ford Wyoming Center this fall
CASPER, Wyo. — The Minneapolis-based hip-hop duo Atmosphere announced on Tuesday that they will play Casper this coming fall as part of their newly announced tour. According to a release, the act will perform at the Ford Wyoming Center on Oct. 2. Casper is among numerous stops in the region, including a 12th stop at […]
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers to play Casper this summer
CASPER, Wyo. — Legacy rock act George Thorogood & The Destroyers will perform in Casper on Aug. 14 as part of their 50th-anniversary tour. According to a release from the Ford Wyoming Center, tickets will start at $37.50 plus fees and will go on sale on Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. George Thorogood & […]
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Nebraska-based Americana band The Wildwoods to perform at Casper’s Bloomery
CASPER, Wyo. — Nebraska-based folk/Americana music trio The Wildwoods will perform at Casper’s outdoor venue The Bloomery this summer. According to a release from the band, the performance will take place on Sunday, June 23 starting at 4 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show will range from $10 to $25. According to the release, the […]
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(PHOTOS) KWHS musicians celebrated in 2024 College Band Decision Day
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh High School band seniors who have decided to participate in band during their higher education careers were honored in the annual KW College Band Decision Day event in the KWHS practice room on Monday, May 20. Choir students were also recognized. “The goal of this KW College Band Decision Day […]
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Events Center, downtown open container area lead Casper Council work session today
CASPER, Wyo. — The ongoing success of the Ford Wyoming Center needs another look for the future, according to the first item on the agenda for the Casper City Council work session today. The council will meet at its temporary chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway, at 4:30 p.m. The council does not […]
