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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

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Now seems like a good time to revisit, and ask, “Which Side Are You On?”

Pete Mason Jun 3, 2020

With the moment in American history that we are experiencing right now, amid protests in all 50 states against police brutality towards African-Americans, the anthems of the past are returning to the streets as protesters march for what…

Albany

This darkness has got to give: Music venues during COVID-19 across New York State

Pete Mason Jun 1, 2020

As we enter June, the fourth month where live music performances are postponed until it is deemed safe to have mass gatherings due to COVID-19, we take a look at the music venues across the state that are closed for now, but in the coming…

Folk/Americana

Listen to Jerry Garcia Band perform “My Sisters and Brothers” from 1987

Pete Mason May 31, 2020

With divisions across the country on display through peaceful protest and violence, songs of unity and calm are not the first thought, but can provide an escape, even if briefly, giving pause amid the chaos in cities throughout the state…

Central NY

moe. seeks fan submissions to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Pete Mason May 29, 2020

In a hilarious new video, moe.'s Rob Derhak waxes philosophical while drinking chocolate syrup from the bottle. "2020 didn’t really turn out the way we all expected did it?," Derhak asks. "But it still is moe.’s 30th anniversary.” …

Alternative/Indie

Mick Fury brings together independent musicians for “Front Porch of America”

Pete Mason May 29, 2020

Guitarist Mick Fury thought we could all use a little pick me up, so he reached out to independent musicians across the country and assembled them into a small orchestra. The resulting song, "Front Porch of America," encoruages empathy as…

Albany

Lark Hall ‘Window Sessions’ continue on Friday with Hartley’s Encore (Stream)

Pete Mason May 28, 2020

Window Sessions, the first official performance series presented and hosted by Lark Hall, will continue on Friday, June 5 with a performance by Hartley's Encore. The ongoing series will also serve as a fundraiser for Feed Albany. “As…

Folk/Americana

Larry Campbell celebrates COVID-19 recovery at home with Teresa Williams

Pete Mason May 26, 2020

With his recovery from COVID-19 complete, guitarist Larry Campbell was joined by his wife and creative partner, Teresa Williams, as the pair took to Facebook to perform the upbeat and refreshing "Let Us Get Together Right Down Here." …

Jam/Progressive

This week’s Dinner and a Movie to feature 2018 Phish show at MSG

Pete Mason May 25, 2020

For the tenth installment of Phish's Dinner and a Movie, Phish will stream full show video from their December 29, 2018 performance at Madison Square Garden, and the second in the series from 'The World's Most Famous Arena.' The show…

Audio

Revisit the Grateful Dead at the Carrier Dome in October 1984

Pete Mason May 24, 2020

For this week's Jerry Sunday, we look at the Grateful Dead's performance at The Carrier Dome at Syracuse University on October 20, 1984. A show featuring one of the best version of "Jack Straw" ever played by the Dead, the October…

Central NY

Memorial Day installment of moe.ron Monday features moe.down 16

Pete Mason May 24, 2020

With their new series moe.ron Monday, Nugs TV continues the series on Memorial Day with the premiere of moe.'s Sunday performance on July 2, 2017 at moe.down 16 in Turin, NY. The free stream starts at 8:30 PM ET and can be found here. Read…

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