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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.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

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Watch Dave Mustaine Pay Tribute to Nick Menza at Rock’N Derby 2016

Pete Mason May 21, 2023

On Sunday, May 22, 2016, Dave Mustaine paused during Megadeth's performance at Rock'N Derby, to pay tribute to former Megadeth drummer, Nick Menza. Mustaine asked the crowd for a moment of silence and what can be heard is a crowd quiet…

Editorial

Happy 518 Day!

Pete Mason May 18, 2023

Today is May 18, or, 518 Day. The 518 is a huge region of New York State, an area code established in 1947 and covering 24 counties. Extending from the Mohawk Valley just west of Utica, to the Vermont and Massachusetts borders, and…

Editorial

The Syncopated Times looks to bring Jazz, Ragtime and Swing to the Next Generation

Pete Mason May 16, 2023

The only national publication devoted to traditional jazz, ragtime, and swing, The Syncopated Times, has persevered over the past decade, bringing with it a great deal of music history from these specific genres of music. Based in Utica…

Festival News

Sterling Stage Folkfest Lines Up Driftwood, Hayley Jane and more for Memorial Day Weekend Bash

Pete Mason May 16, 2023

Sterling Stage Folkfest will mark its return from a three-year hiatus over May 25-28, bringing the Central New York kickoff to summer back to Sterling, NY for Memorial Day weekend. Since 1995, Sterling Stage Folkfest has been a…

Upcoming Shows

No Fun hosts Atlas.B & Friends this July for a Night of Live Electronic Music in Troy

Pete Mason May 15, 2023

No Fun, located on River Street in Troy, will welcome five live electronic performances on Saturday, July 29, featuring Atlas.B with friends and collaborators Waybach, Dito, Spike Right, and SM Ink. Producer and DJ Atlas B…

Genres

Garcia’s Celebrates 10 years Throughout May

Pete Mason May 13, 2023

Throughout the month of May, The Capitol Theatre’s 'Inner Sanctum' bar & venue Garcia’s celebrates 10 years, with a month long lineup of live performances by local and nationally touring artists. Created in partnership…

Upcoming Shows

Prog-Rock Legends Dream Theater stop at The Theater at MSG in June

Pete Mason May 13, 2023

Progressive rock titans Dream Theater will embark on a North American "Dreamsonic" tour this summer, with a performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 28th, joined by special guest Devin Townsend, & Animals…

News

Albany Center Gallery Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Call for Art & Artists

Pete Mason May 11, 2023

The Albany Center Gallery (ACG), located on Broadway in Albany, is accepting submissions for an upcoming exhibition celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary this August. ACG and curators Robert Cooper, Truemaster, and BoogieRez invite…

Festival News

Second Annual Sullivan County Music Festival to Showcase Local Talent

Pete Mason May 11, 2023

The second annual Sullivan County Music Festival, presented by the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) will be held on Sunday, June 4, from 12 pm to 8 pm. The event will be held on the lawn of Tango Café and Fireman's Park, Main…

Show Reviews

Grateful Dead May 9, 1977 show at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium stands toe to toe with Barton Hall

Pete Mason May 9, 2023

Fresh on the heels of the much loved Barton Hall show, the Grateful Dead followed up that evening with a show at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium the next night. Some consider this show to be superior to 5/8/77, one that is overshadowed by…

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