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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 of NYS Music and manages Formula 5.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

Alternative/Indie

Brooklyn’s Stringer and Friends Posthumously Complete Fan Favorite Video “Through The…

Pete Mason Jun 23, 2019

After the untimely death of lead singer Mark Fletcher, the surviving members of Brooklyn, NY indie rock band Stringer completed a posthumous music video for "Through the Walls." In a joint statement, Stringer band members said,…

Jam/Progressive

In Focus: Inaugural Phish Studies Conference and Phish in the PNW Exhibit

Pete Mason Jun 18, 2019

Below The Moss Forgotten: Phish in the Pacific Northwest was a three-day pop-up museum exhibit presented by The Phishsonian Institute and PhanArt, recently held in the Horizon Lounge at Oregon State University's Memorial Union. Held during…

Artist Profile

Ethiopian-American rapper SIIMBA SELASSIIE releases video for “BES’MAM”

Pete Mason Jun 17, 2019

SIIMBA SELASSIIE, formerly known as SIIMBA LIIVES LONG, recently debuted the music video for his latest single, "BES'MAM." Directed by Nick Von Gremp, the same director behind SELASSIIE'S critically acclaimed videos "HOOKED" and…

Artist Profile

Long Island’s Kelly & Kat Release Their Debut Single

Pete Mason Jun 16, 2019

There’s no doubt that Kelly & Kat are very talented. In 2014 Kelly & Kat made a commercial appearance during the American Music Awards, performing their harmonized rendition of the smash hit Let it Go.…

Albany

Premiere: Senior Living’s shoegaze EP “35mm”

Pete Mason Jun 5, 2019

Senior Living (formerly Backseat Bullets) today debut their three track EP 35mm exclusively through NYS Music. The shoegaze/dream pop band has been performing throughout the Capital District and branching out into New England over the past…

Exclusive

Premiere: ShwizZ leaks “Boss Hog” off ‘ShwizZ II’; album release show in…

Pete Mason Jun 3, 2019

ShwizZ, a one of a kind duo from Nyack, NY will release their latest album, ShwizZ II on Tuesday, June 4 on Spotify and Apple Music. "Boss Hog," a speedy, Zappa-esque jam brings to mind CBDB, with a touch of prog throughout. …

Manhattan

Trey Anastasio to perform two solo acoustic shows at Carnegie Hall

Pete Mason May 14, 2019

Trey Anastasio announced today that he will perform two solo acoustic shows at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 17 at 10am ET.…

Exclusive

NYS Music Exclusive: Ian Flanigan debuts new single “Picture You”

Pete Mason May 3, 2019

Upstate New York singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan today debuts his single “Picture You,” produced by three-time Grammy winner Justin Guip (Levon Helm, Hot Tuna). Flanigan’s songwriting features husky vocals and evocative lyrics that highlight…

Albany

Haewa Commands Musical Unknown On Four Day Stint In May

Pete Mason Apr 29, 2019

Haewa's roots create a unique sound that balance the sonic landscape between utter chaos and pure bliss. They command their audience down the musical road less taken, into a familiar yet enlightening unknown.

Fest Food

moe. Appetit! Cook with Vinnie Amico at Summer Camp

Pete Mason Apr 27, 2019

Calling all aspiring chefs, taste-testers and food lovers; Vinnie’s Kitchen is making a return to Summer Camp 2019! This year, moe.'s Vinnie Amico will be hosting his cooking show during the Thursday Pre-Party. Summer Camp is giving fans a…

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