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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 and Groovesafe. He is Publisher of NYS Music.

Twitter: @PhanArt Email: Pete@NYSMusic.com

Manhattan

Gov’t Mule rocks into 2020 at historic Beacon Theatre with The Record Company

Pete Mason Jan 8, 2020

review and photos by Robert Tellerman Gov't Mule wrapped up 2019 with two shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, with a fair amount of Beatles covers in the process. The band teased the possibility of some Beatles songs on their…

Florida

Coheed and Cambria Announce Inaugural Cruise ‘The S.S. Neverender’

Pete Mason Jan 2, 2020

Progressive rock icons Coheed and Cambria have announced a new partnership with Sixthman to create an immersive festival at sea, bringing their audience closer than ever before in their 19-year history. Setting sail on the S.S. Neverender…

Folk/Americana

Club Helsinki Hudson to rock out the New Year with the Felice Brothers

Pete Mason Dec 28, 2019

Hudson Valley-based roots-rockers the Felice Brothers will close out 2019 with a rocking New Year's Eve performance at Club Helsinki Hudson. With the show kicking off at 9pm on Tuesday, December 31, the Woodstock-bred fusion of rock,…

Albany

Dark Star Orchestra perform at The Palace this weekend, announce lineup for Dark Star Jubilee

Pete Mason Dec 27, 2019

Dark Star Jubilee will feature host and headliner Dark Star Orchestra for six sets over May 22-24, 2020. Held in Thornville, OH, Dark Star Jubilee has evolved into a celebration of the music of the Grateful Dead, as well as a reunion of…

NYC Metro

Watch “Nature’s Change” from Marco Benevento, performing at Le Poisson Rouge Dec.…

Pete Mason Dec 27, 2019

Marco Benevento has released the video for "Nature's Change" the 11th track from his latest studio album, Let It Slide. The clip was filmed by Benevento using VHS cameras, perfectly encapsulating a 1980s' aesthetic that he's been…

Jam/Progressive

Multi-Sensory “Jerry Dance Party” returns after Phish at MSG

Pete Mason Dec 27, 2019

“The Jerry Dance Party,” a unique and immersive late-night audio/visual experience held at ZeroSpace in New York City will return to close out 2019. Immediately following Phish's performances at Madison Square Garden on December 28,…

Alternative/Indie

Best of NYS Music 2019: Music Festivals

Pete Mason Dec 26, 2019

Our annual recap of the Best of 2019 has arrived at music festivals. Just like when fans arrive at these ever-popular weekend extravaganzas, we're bright-eyed and bushy-tailed looking forward to what surprises lay around the corner. Our…

Brooklyn

Arlene’s Grocery brings Chameleonize and Nerd Salad to LES on December 29

Pete Mason Dec 26, 2019

Chameleonize, a six-piece acid-jazz / funk-fusion band based in New York City, will be joined by Nerd Salad for a Phish After-Party at Arlene's Grocery on the Lower East Side on Sunday, December 29. Doors are at 11:30pm, with…

Buffalo

Aqueous announce themes for New Year’s shows at The Town Ballroom

Pete Mason Dec 26, 2019

Aqueous has revealed the themes for their New Year’s Run shows at The Town Ballroom in Buffalo to end 2019. The hometown band will present “Almost Dazed and Confused” on December 30, and “Fast Times at The BreAQfast Club” on New…

Jam/Progressive

PEAK announce Winter Tour 2020; perform at Mercury Lounge December 30 with Digital Frontier, Teddy…

Pete Mason Dec 26, 2019

PEAK had a truly remarkable 2019, and they're looking forward to 2020 with a slate of Northeast shows, as well as one big show to close out the year. Combining the characteristic flair that a weathered live band brings to the table,…

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