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Pete Mason is a teacher and writer living outside Albany. "Counting Down the Number Line" is his fourth children's book with illustrator Ryan Kerrigan. He is Publisher of NYS Music.

He promotes artists through PhanArt shows, highlighting music-inspired fan creations while supporting The Mockingbird Foundation and Groovesafe.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

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SummerStage Anywhere to Honor Haitian Flag Day, George Floyd, Tulsa Race Massacre

Pete Mason May 19, 2021

SummerStage Anywhere will hold two virtual programs this spring, honoring Haitian Flag Day, the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and the year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. On Thursday May 20th,…

Upcoming Shows

Goose Fall Tour includes Two Terminal 5 shows

Pete Mason May 19, 2021

Goose will make their return to New York City this Fall Tour for a pair of shows at Terminal 5 over October 8-9. These will mark Goose's first public indoor shows in 568 days, the most recent being their sold-out performance at the Music…

Upcoming Shows

Disco Biscuits Announce Tuesday Live Stream from The Fillmore

Pete Mason May 17, 2021

From their hometown of Philadelphia, the Disco Biscuits will live stream a special show on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from The Fillmore Auditorium in Philadelphia. The show will be limited to 42 lucky guests through the Disco Biscuits Facebook…

Venue Profile

A Farewell To Hotel Pennsylvania

Pete Mason May 16, 2021

An iconic location in mid-town Manhattan is closing its doors for good. The Hotel Pennsylvania will not reopen, succumbing to this past year's lack of business and years of narrowly avoiding the chopping block. The fourth largest hotel in…

Video

Olivia Rodrigo Stuns on Saturday Night Live

Pete Mason May 16, 2021

Heading into the homestretch of the season, Saturday Night Live welcomed Keegan Michael Key with musical guest Olivia Rodrigo. Led by a cold open with Dr. Fauci (Kate McKinnon) reviewing scenarios related CDC mask regulations being lifted,…

Album Reviews

Jeremy Hilliard releases “Long Lives: A Collection of Home Demos”

Pete Mason May 14, 2021

Jeremy Hilliard has released Long Lives: A Collection of Home Demos that represent the first incarnation of songs that are later worked out and performed by his band PEAK. Hilliard stresses these are home demos and are very rough…

News

Lineup Announced for 24th Brooklyn Film Festival

Pete Mason May 13, 2021

The Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) has announced the film lineup for its 24th edition, titled “The Clearing.” Over the course of the 10-day festival, BFF will present 37 film programs online, and a partial line up of 22 programs in-person…

Blues/Jazz

Blue Note Jazz Club Reopens with Summer Music Festival

Pete Mason May 12, 2021

New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club returns this summer with a lineup ready to get back to live performances. Kicking off June 15, Sony Presents Blue Note Jazz Festival will feature Ron Carter, George Clinton & Parliament…

Jam/Progressive

PEAK Announce Summer 2021 Dates, Album Release Show

Pete Mason May 11, 2021

Spring has arrived, and Brooklyn's PEAK bring with them fresh dates and the world looking ahead to Summer 2021. For the first announcement in what will be a big year for the band, they'll release their forthcoming full-length sophomore…

Video

Miley Cyrus Performs Three Times as Elon Musk Hosts SNL

Pete Mason May 9, 2021

SNL returned for the final three episodes of the season, with host Elon Musk and musical guest Miley Cyrus, who saved the episode with three musical appearances, beginning with a cold open featuring cast members and their moms. Cyrus…

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