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Pete Mason is a teacher and writer living in Albany, NY. "Counting Down the Number Line" is his fourth children's book with illustrator Ryan Kerrigan.

He promotes PhanArt shows and runs PhanArt.net, highlighting music-inspired fan creations while supporting The Mockingbird Foundation and Groovesafe. He is Publisher of NYS Music.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

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PearlPalooza Returns to Albany, Highlighted by Strong Local Lineup and Slothrust

Pete Mason Sep 20, 2021

Looking out on the throngs of fans who flocked to North Pearl Street in downtown Albany for PearlPalooza, WEQX Program Director Jeff Morad remarked "This is a prime example of 'If you build it, they will come.'" With three local artists…

News

Holly Bowling and Tom Hamilton announce Debut Album “Lacuna,” Perform at (Le) Poisson…

Pete Mason Sep 20, 2021

Ghost Light members Holly Bowling and Tom Hamilton will release their first album as a duo, Lacuna, on November 19 via Royal Potato Family, with six intimate performances starting on November 26 in New York City. The music on Lacuna…

Pop

Elton John Postpones European Dates for “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Tour, Arrives in NY…

Pete Mason Sep 17, 2021

Update - September 17, 2021: Elton John is postponing his 2021 European dates on his world tour until 2023 so that he can have an operation on an injured hip. Elton John said of the injury and postponement: Despite intensive physio and…

New York Singles

Rockaway Beach duo The Forms release Upbeat electro-pop single “Head Underwater”

Pete Mason Sep 16, 2021

"Head Underwater," the new single from Queens duo The Forms, is the second single released by the band in over a decade. Along with "Southern Ocean," released earlier this year, the pair precedes the release of The Forms long awaited third…

Album Reviews

Blind Owl Band Heats up late Summer with a “Stimulus Package”

Pete Mason Sep 16, 2021

Just in time for the fall, Adirondack lords of bluegrass The Blind Owl Band bring their latest album, Stimulus Package, full of energy to keep you warm as we ease into cooler weather. Recorded Live at High Peaks Sound in Saratoga…

Jam/Progressive

The Slip plan Northeast November Tour, with stops in Brooklyn and Woodstock

Pete Mason Sep 16, 2021

Just as cargo shorts, hair dye and flannel are making a comeback in the '20s, a classic jam band from the '90s is also making a triumphant return. The Slip, having just reunited at LOCKN' in August, will hit the road for six shows this…

Rock

Allman Family Revival Announces late Fall Tour Honoring Gregg Allman

Pete Mason Sep 15, 2021

On December 8, 2017, Devon Allman invited a couple dozen of his closest musical compadres onto the hallowed stage of The Fillmore in San Francisco to perform a three-hour, multi-set concert in tribute to Allman’s late father, Gregg, on…

Folk/Americana

DelFest postpones to Memorial Day Weekend 2022, citing regional staffing and industry fallout from…

Pete Mason Sep 11, 2021

The organizers of DelFest, held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD, have announced they have no choice but to postpone the upcoming music festival until Memorial Day 2022. Despite best efforts from promoters in…

Needs Category

“More Music Less Violence” Event Kicks Off the School Year on September 12 in Albany

Pete Mason Sep 10, 2021

More Than Music LLC has announced the kickoff of a new series of artist showcases, dubbed as “More Music Less Violence,” taking place on September 12 at The Ground Up Café in Albany. “More Music Less Violence” came into being as a…

News Desk

Live Music Society Announces Third Round of Grants for Small Venues Nationwide

Pete Mason Sep 1, 2021

Live Music Society, a nonprofit philanthropic organization has announced a third round of grants to be awarded this fall to live music venues across the United States. These grants benefit small venues with a maximum sellable capacity…

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