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Pete Mason

Pete Mason is a teacher and writer living in Albany, NY. "The Grateful Book of Letters" is his third children's book with illustrator Ryan Kerrigan, with whom he has also published "The Alphabet Book, for Little Phans: From Antelope to Zero" and "A Well Traveled Dog." Other books include "PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish," a compilation of art made by Phish fans, and "PhanFood," a cookbook of recipes by and for Phish fans co-authored with Taraleigh Weathers. He promotes PhanArt shows and runs PhanArt.net, highlighting concert posters, official prints and fan creations while supporting The Mockingbird Foundation. He is co-publisher and Editor-in-Chief of NYS Music and manages rock improv group Formula 5.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

Albany

Interview: Hartley’s Encore discusses the Albany scene, working with Alan Evans and a Titanic…

Pete Mason Apr 24, 2018

I first caught Hartley’s Encore late last year when they performed at Guthrie Bell’s 25th anniversary show at The Hollow. Funk is on the rise in Albany, and Hartley’s Encore honed in on the reason why - the influence of funk forefathers…

Buffalo

Watch: 14 trapdoors music video for ‘Holy Water’

Pete Mason Apr 23, 2018

Buffalo rap group 14 trapdoors - Short Moscato, Bendyface and Wza - have partnered with Mass Appeal to premiere the video for "Holy Water," a vividly mind-altering experience. The self-produced single unveils clever rhymes traded…

Features

Coalescence IV: An Evening of Belly Dance Returns to Glens Falls

Pete Mason Apr 23, 2018

A growing community of belly dancers from the Northeast and beyond will come together on May 12 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY for Coalescence IV, an evening of entertainment for the entire family. The fourth annual belly…

Brooklyn

Interview: Escaper guitarist Will Hanza talks influences, producing “Edge Detection” and…

Pete Mason Apr 21, 2018

Will Hanza, guitarist of Escaper has been enjoying the success of the group's sophomore release Edge Detection and still buzzing about meeting Jon Fishman. Hanza spoke to NYS Music about the songwriting style that encompasses their new…

87/90

Listen to Episode 2 of Empire State Music Podcast

Pete Mason Apr 19, 2018

Hailing from Buffalo NY, Intrepid Travelers combines elements of rock, funk, blues and jazz along with a powerhouse performance certain to make you move and groove. From their home studio in Buffalo, the band shares stories of influence,…

News Desk

Cape Francis Shares New Video ‘Iditarod’ Off Debut Album “Falling Into…

Pete Mason Apr 19, 2018

New York's Cape Francis have just shared the video for their single "Iditarod," filmed in Alaska with a depiction of stunning landscapes and the art of Alaskan dog racing. The single appears on Falling into Pieces, the debut album from the…

87/90

Catching up with the Artists of NYS Music 87/90

Pete Mason Apr 19, 2018

The artists of NYS Music 87/90 are busy this spring and have grown immensely since the launch of the artist publicity and media group. The seven artists of 87/90 include the best up and coming bands from across New York State, and they're…

Albany

Premiere: Hartley’s Encore debut eponymous single off debut EP

Pete Mason Apr 15, 2018

Albany's breakout funkateers Hartley's Encore are slated to release their eponymous debut EP on April 20, and have released the first single, also titled "Hartley's Encore," through NYS Music. The track was written by Hartley's co-founders…

87/90

Cousin Earth take on NYC subways in “Train Luck” video

Pete Mason Apr 13, 2018

Cousin Earth are gearing up for the release of Human Music, the group's second album, and have released the video for "Train Luck," a rebuke of the NYC subway system and MTA as a whole. The unique lyric video has a late 70s early music…

Exclusive

Exclusive Premiere: Listen to Founding Fathers Sophomore album “Mating Rites”

Pete Mason Apr 13, 2018

Cincinnati-based synth-pop troupe, Founding Fathers, today release their sophomore full-length album “Mating Rites.” With influences of Beck, Ween and LCD Soundsystem, Founding Fathers blends new wave, synth-rock and dance to deliver a…

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