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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.

Pete@NYSMusic.com

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Mike Gordon Kicks Off Tour in Bearsville, Debuts Originals, Welcomes Marco Benevento

Pete Mason Mar 14, 2026

Kicking off his March tour, Mike Gordon Band assembled at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on Friday, March 13, debuting originals and covers, as well as paying tribute to the music recorded at Bearsville. Gordon, bassist for Phish,…

Upcoming Shows

Caffe Lena Folk Heritage Series: Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis & Bill Ellis – March 26

Pete Mason Mar 11, 2026

Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis and William Lee Ellis - three all well-established roots, blues and folk artists have been performing together for more than 30 years. The trio will bring traditional, original and select covers, as well as songs…

Show Reviews

Lark Hall Gives Love to All You Need is George

Pete Mason Mar 10, 2026

The spirit of George Harrison was present in Albany on Friday, March 6, as All You Need it George, an all-star tribute to Harrison took the stage at Lark Hall. Calling on Harrison's solo and Beatles catalog, as well as a few…

New York Singles

Spaghetti Eastern Turn Political on “Disinformation Blues”

Pete Mason Mar 8, 2026

Spaghetti Eastern Music, the solo project of genre-bending Hudson Valley guitarist (and our book reviewer) Sal Cataldi, returns with a searing Chicago blues-style jaunt, full of old-school protest lyrics reflecting these troubled political…

Upcoming Shows

Buffalo Gore Fest 2026 takes over Iron Works in June

Pete Mason Mar 8, 2026

Western New York fans of Death Metal, your prayers have been answered - Buffalo Gore Fest 2026 will take over Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, June 6th with 10 bands lined up. Featuring Morgue Terror (Buffalo), Marvel of Decay (CT),…

Tour Announcements

moe.mentUM Tour Unites Umphreys McGee and moe.

Pete Mason Mar 8, 2026

moe. and Umphrey’s McGee, two bands who have performed together going back 25 years, join forces this summer for the moe.mentUM Tour. Fans should "expect curveballs, sit-ins, deep cuts, and more” during the 17-date tour, taking them…

Features

Watch De La Soul on Tiny Desk

Pete Mason Mar 4, 2026

Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul have made their first appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk, with the performance released on March 3rd, also known as De La Soul Day. The famed Long Island hip-hop group, anchored by Posdnous and Maseo, are…

Venue Profile

Stuyvesant Casino: The East Village home for Jewish Gangsters and Dixieland Jazz

Pete Mason Mar 2, 2026

The East Village of Manhattan has been home to immigrants, the working class, Beatniks, hippies and artists over the last 300 years. Originally home to the Lenape tribe before the arrival of Europeans, the East Village today is comprised…

Interviews

Channeling Chopin: Jakub Polaczyk, A Polish Composer in Manhattan

Pete Mason Feb 26, 2026

Jakub Polaczyk, co-director of the John Paul II Friendship Center in Manhattan, part of the Polish and Slavic Center, is a Polish-born composer with deep connections not only to Poland, but also to America, both of which are…

Flashback

Flashback: Trey Anastasio Band at Roseland Ballroom – February 23, 2001

Pete Mason Feb 23, 2026

For the third show of Trey Anastasio Band's inaugural Winter Tour, the band arrived in New York City for a show at Roseland Ballroom, on Friday, February 23, 2001. And being back in Manhattan would also allow Anastasio and Co. the…

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