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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.

Pete@NYSMusic.com

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Jam for Tots Celebrates 10 Years with 2023 Toy Drive

Pete Mason Nov 12, 2023

The 2023 holiday season has arrived, and with it a spirit of giving and supporting those most in need in our local communities. Jam for Tots will once again be held at venues across New York State, bringing live music fans together for…

New York Singles

Gregory McLoughlin Shares Struggles with “Woody Guthrie”

Pete Mason Nov 11, 2023

Gregory McLoughlin, a bassist and songwriter living in Jersey City, has recently released his latest single, "Woody Guthrie," a song reflecting on struggles and the healing power of music. /* In-Read - Nysmusic.com */ (function() {…

Upcoming Shows

The Sharks frontman Mike Kelley to play with The Hammerhead Horns at The Rustic Barn this November

Pete Mason Nov 6, 2023

After a long absence from the front of the stage, Mike Kelley brings a few of his Sharks bandmates together as The Hammerhead Horns, plus friend and pianist Leslie Barkman, for a rare performance at The Rustic Barn in Troy on Friday,…

Venue Profile

Now is the Time: The Eleven brings a new Vibe to Lark Street

Pete Mason Nov 6, 2023

On the corner of Lark and Hudson, one building hosts a great deal of women’s history that continues to be written to this day. photo via Historic Albany Foundation Built over 100 years ago, this building served as the location…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of Los Angeles Channel Zevon to Perfection

Pete Mason Nov 5, 2023

The music of the late, great Warren Zevon is celebrated on the new live album Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of Los Angeles Do Zevon, released on Friday, November 3. Recorded at Monterey, CA's Revels and Renegades Music…

Photo Gallery

Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Flies High at the Palace Theatre in Albany

Pete Mason Oct 22, 2023

Frogs and freaks flew into the Palace Theatre in Albany on Friday, October 20, heralding the return of Les Claypool and his Frog Brigade. The first tour for the group in 20 years began earlier in the year, winding its way into the…

Video

Bad Bunny Enlists Mick Jagger, Lady Gaga, Pedro Pascal on SNL

Pete Mason Oct 22, 2023

Reggaeton artist Bad Bunny made his third ever appearance on Saturday Night Live and first as host and musical guest, bringing along a few friends for sketches that were spoken in equal parts English and Spanish. Inviting out Pedro…

News Desk

Syracuse Amphitheater gets a New Name

Pete Mason Oct 20, 2023

Syracuse's Amphitheater on Lake Onondaga will have a new name, starting today: Empower Federal Credit Union (FCU) Amphitheater at Lakeview. Naming rights have been held by St. Joseph’s Health since 2018, and before that, the venue…

News Desk

Saranac Lake Board Rejects Site for Potential Music Venue

Pete Mason Oct 17, 2023

The Village of Saranac Lake Board of Trustees have turned down a requested zoning change that would have turned a field adjacent to a decommissioned landfill into a multi-use music venue, event space and athletic field. The property,…

New York Singles

Timbre Coup Release “Firestorm,” Discuss Upcoming Album

Pete Mason Oct 16, 2023

Albany by way of Altamont prog-rockers Timbre Coup released a new single, "Firestorm," on September 21, coming two years after the release of Sudden Urge. Timbre Coup - Andrew Chamberlaine (guitar), Ben Pickering (bass), Dan Gerken…

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