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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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“It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas” Holiday Compilation Arrives Dec. 5

Pete Mason Dec 1, 2025

Wicked Cool Records is stuffing stockings with It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas, a holiday compilation that is all-killer, no-filler and guaranteed to supercharge the season. The album filled with the NYC label’s finest rock ’n’ rollers,…

News Desk

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Invites Community to Celebrate “The Magic of Holiday…

Pete Mason Nov 29, 2025

With the holiday season here, the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) welcomes friends and family for a joyful and musical celebration of the season: The Magic of Holiday Traditions Together on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m.…

Editorial

Giving Tuesday – Support NYS Music and Independent Music and Arts Journalism

Pete Mason Nov 28, 2025

Over the past decade, NYS Music has worked with artists and bands, promoters, events, festivals and organizations across New York State, to highlight the best music coming to towns and venues of all sizes. This year, our Giving…

News Desk

Empire State Youth Orchestra Announces Construction Launch of a State-of-the-Art Capital Region…

Pete Mason Nov 28, 2025

Schenectady County will soon be home to a state of the art Capital Region Youth Music Center. Thanks to the efforts of Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO), along with the New York State Council on the Arts, the support of the Office of…

Features

Anastasio and Co. Awe in Landmark Return

Pete Mason Nov 27, 2025

Outside the Landmark Theatre, the rain came down on a temperate night, as fans assembled and prepared for Trey Anastasio Band's return to the 97-year old downtown Syracuse venue. Inside, fans were left marveling not just at the band on the…

Upcoming Shows

Common, Natasha Bedingfield and More to Headline Children in Conflict Benefit at Brooklyn Paramount…

Pete Mason Nov 25, 2025

On Wednesday, December 11 at Brooklyn Paramount Theater, a benefit for Children in Conflict will be held with host John Oliver, and featuring Common, Natasha Bedingfield, Mon Rovîa, and special guests. This evening in December isn’t…

News Desk

Trey Anastasio Discusses Recovery, Divided Sky Foundation on The Small Bow Podcast

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

Ahead of this week's fifth anniversary Beacon Jam concerts, Trey Anastasio sat down with A.J. Daulerio of The Small Bow Podcast, to talk recovery and Divided Sky Foundation. Daulerio, formerly of Deadspin and Galker, is editor of…

New York Singles

Scottish Indie Artist Theo Bleak shares “Megan in New York”

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

Scottish indie artist Theo Bleak has shared "Megan in New York," the first track off his upcoming album Bargaining, a new collection of songs out on December 18. Co-written with close collaborator Mark Johnston, “Megan in…

Upcoming Shows

Black Friday in Albany: Lark Hall Hosts Seize Atlantis and Darkside Skinny Dippers

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

A night of two rising bands on the biggest night out in Albany arrives on Black Friday when Seize Atlantis and Darkside Skinny Dippers join forces for an unbelievable night of music at Lark Hall. The two most recent NYS Music March…

Jam/Progressive

Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026 – Allman Betts Band, Nicotine Dolls, Glass Pony

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

The Allman Betts Band is set to headline Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026, performing at Saratoga Springs City Center, along with Albany's own Glass Pony, Doc Horton, Ally the Piper, Heard, The Belle Curves and Maggie…

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