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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

Bluegrass/Country

Photo Gallery: Mallett Brothers Band at Troy’s Rockin’ on the River

Pete Mason Aug 16, 2018

For the second week in a row, Troy's Rockin' on The River had a rainy start before the sun came out. Saratoga Springs' North and South Dakotas kicked off the night with a mix of Americana, mountain folk and bluegrass. The Mallett Brothers…

Alternative/Indie

Prog-Alt band T@NE release debut single ‘Rock Joint’

Pete Mason Aug 8, 2018

T@NE™, a progressive alternative band out of New York City this summer have released their debut single "Rock Joint." https://soundcloud.com/tonetheband/rock-joint-rvsd-eq1-jr03-limited-mix-mastered-from-chris-gehringeruse T@NE is the…

Electronic

Karolina Rose Preaches Empowerment With Club Anthem “Going To Berlin”

Pete Mason Aug 8, 2018

Karolina Rose finds herself illuminated by the disco ball with her latest single “Going to Berlin.” The track draws its inspiration from one of Karolina’s own personal inspirations - a bright, blossoming friend who dared to follow her…

Alternative/Indie

Sister Sparrow releases “Ghost” off upcoming album ‘Gold’

Pete Mason Aug 7, 2018

Sister Sparrow has released the first single, "Ghost," a poppy, energetic club number with hints of Blondie throughout, off Gold, due out on October 12th. https://youtu.be/A5TdSnOPZog Sister Sparrow has released the new single,…

Media

NYC Alt-Pop artist Raffaella shares second single “Bruce Willis”

Pete Mason Aug 7, 2018

New York City-born and raised artist and student of feminist philosophy, Raffaella, has released her second single, "Bruce Willis," on the heels of her recent signing to Mom+Pop Music. The new single, produced by Larzz Principato, takes…

Blues/Jazz

Marc Ribot reveals ‘The Militant Ecologist’ off new Anti-Trump album

Pete Mason Aug 4, 2018

Acclaimed guitarist Marc Ribot has released "The Militant Ecologist" featuring Meshell Ndegeocello, the latest track off his upcoming Sept. 14 release, Songs of Resistance 1942-2018 on ANTI-Records. Ribot set out to assemble a set of songs…

Buffalo

Michelangelo Carruba sits down with Empire State Music Podcast

Pete Mason Aug 2, 2018

Turkuaz drummer and Buffalo native, Michelangelo Carubba joins host Andy Hogan at Cobblestone Live to discuss growing up in Buffalo, time spent at Berklee School of Music, life on the road with Turkuaz, and the experiences that shaped his…

Artist Profile

CIA and Let’s Danza! bring similar lineups but different sounds to Kind Mind Campout

Pete Mason Aug 2, 2018

Going to a festival means making decisions on what music to see, and what you might miss out on as a result. If you are headed to Kind Mind Campout in Minot, ME this weekend, you’ll have plenty of EDM and electronic-infused jambands to…

Funk/Soul/R&B

Listen to Oliver Kennan’s debut single “Waiting”

Pete Mason Jul 31, 2018

Oliver Kennan, a New York City-based indie-soul artist and bandleader, has become known in the NY music scene for his infectious energy onstage and his remarkably tight seven-piece contemporary soul band. Oliver is a retro-soul performer…

Albany

Funk Night in Albany welcomes Swatkins and the Positive Agenda and John Gros Band

Pete Mason Jul 23, 2018

A taste of New Orleans comes to Albany when John Gros Band and Swatkins and the Positive Agenda take the helm for Funk Night in Albany on Thursday, Aug. 16 at Parish Public House. A native of New Orleans, John “Papa” Gros has spent more…

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