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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 and Editor-in-Chief of NYS Music and manages rock improv group Formula 5.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

Festival News

Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Announces first tour of 2019 featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Pete Mason Dec 5, 2018

The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is coming out of the gates strong in 2019. The prestigious touring brand just named multi-talented rapper, singer and songwriter, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, as the headliner for their upcoming winter and spring…

Albany

Jam for Tots line up shows across the state

Pete Mason Dec 4, 2018

Tis the season to enjoy live music and support a great cause, across New York State! Annually, NYS Music works with bands and promoters across the state to help those in our local communities who are less fortunate and in need of a healthy…

Albany

It’s a Funk Night Ugly Christmas Sweater Party in Albany on December 13!

Pete Mason Nov 29, 2018

On December 13, celebrate a Funk Night Christmas with an Ugly Sweater Party at Parish Public House in Albany! Join the band and sing some Christmas songs at this special holiday rendition of NYS Music's Albany Funk Night! Take $5 off the…

Albany

History of Wyllys to keep the Party going late after The Disco Biscuits

Pete Mason Nov 19, 2018

The jam scene in the Northeast is as healthy as it has ever been, with bands regularly touring across New York State, building audiences and markets in the process. When the shows are over and the crowd still has energy to keep the party…

Editorial

Try to Remember this Newly Coined Musical Condition: Jamnesia

Pete Mason Nov 18, 2018

Have you ever been at a concert, gotten deep into a song or a jam, and temporarily forgotten what that song you were rocking out to was called? We've all been there. And now we have a word for it. There should be a word for that moment…

Long Island

Dino Skatepark unveil “Boogeyman” video

Pete Mason Nov 16, 2018

This past Halloween, Long Island based prog rockers Dino Skatepark has released the music video for "Boogeyman." The punk band gets heavy in "Boogeyman," with eleven different time changes, and style changes from punk to jazz and metal. The…

Features

Photo Gallery: Phish dresses up as Kasvot Växt, Faceplants Las Vegas into Rock

Pete Mason Nov 2, 2018

Phish fans got a trick, and a treat on Halloween. For their Halloween show, Phish didn’t cover a classic rock album like fans hoped, but instead did something far scarier - they performed brand new music to a sold out MGM Garden Grand Arena…

Alternative/Indie

New York Funeral Pop Duo MXMS Share New Single “Gravedigger”

Pete Mason Oct 28, 2018

Looking for a new genre of music? Try Funeral Pop, and the sounds of New York based duo MXMS who have recently released their new single "Gravedigger." The self-produced duo from New York City and small-town Oklahoma have created their own…

Albany

Vusi Mahlasela brings Township! and the sounds of South Africa to The Egg

Pete Mason Oct 27, 2018

With a crowd diverse in age and race, a lively audience came to the Swyer Theater at The Egg in Albany for a night of South African music that was engaging and inspired dancing in the crowd all throughout the evening. Celebrating the 100th…

Albany

Scumdog Millionaire$ plan Inaugural performance post-Disco Biscuits in Albany

Pete Mason Oct 25, 2018

After The Disco Biscuits wrap up their two-night run at The Palace Theatre in Albany, head down to Parish Public House for an after-party featuring the debut of Scumdog Millionaire$. Born out of Funk Night in Albany, the inaugural affair…

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