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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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Ice Spice and Pete Davidson Welcome Back Saturday Night Live

Pete Mason Oct 15, 2023

The first episode of Saturday Night Live's 49th season aired on October 14, with former cast member Pete Davidson hosting, joined by musical guest and Bronx native, Ice Spice. The show had been on hold due to the recently ended Writers…

Video

Watch North Mississippi Allstars Revel at Cohoes Music Hall

Pete Mason Oct 15, 2023

On a fall Saturday night in Cohoes, the blues were alive and well at Cohoes Music Hall, with North Mississippi Allstars bringing their patented Hill Country sound to a lively, packed audience that hung on every note. The power trio…

Upcoming Shows

Junior Jerry Jam Welcomes Sam Grisman Project, Performing “Not For Kids Only” at Buffalo…

Pete Mason Oct 15, 2023

Junior Jerry Jam, a Western New York non-profit committed to raising money and awareness to support local non-profits and community organizations through family friendly live music events, will host a fundraiser for Hospice of Buffalo with…

Jam/Progressive

Baked Shrimp Halloween Extravaganza Returns to The Hollow on October 27th

Pete Mason Oct 11, 2023

Long Island prog/jam rock trio Baked Shrimp are building quite a name in the jamband scene, not only for their musical talent, but for their annual Halloween tradition, now in its 6th year. The Halloween Extravaganza & Costume Contest,…

Show Reviews

Last Chance to Dance in Poughkeepsie: Wicked Garden, Faceless and Halen Rock Out at The Chance

Pete Mason Oct 10, 2023

It was now or never. I had not seen a show at The Chance, despite seeing shows in all parts of New York State, and somehow never made it a point to get there for a show. With the recent sale of the building and renovations slated to begin,…

Comedy

Pete Davidson to host return of Saturday Night Live with Ice Spice as Musical Guest

Pete Mason Oct 5, 2023

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson will host the debut of Season 49 on Saturday, October 14, bringing along musical guest Ice Spice for a return to the airwaves. Davidson, an eight year veteran cast member who…

Festival News

Beacon Sloop Club’s Annual Pumpkin Festival Returns on October 15

Pete Mason Oct 2, 2023

An annual tradition, the Beacon Sloop Club’s Annual Pumpkin Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15th, from 12-5pm at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon. Located on the Riverside of the Metro North Beacon Station), this rain…

News

U2 Open Sphere in Las Vegas with Stunning AudioVisual Technology

Pete Mason Oct 1, 2023

On Friday, September 29, U2 lit up the stage of the Sphere in Las Vegas with the opening night of their highly-anticipated U2:UV Achtung Baby Live series at the world's most cutting-edge venue. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29:…

New York Singles

Jeremy Button Crafts Regional Anthems for the Finger Lakes and Delaware Valley

Pete Mason Oct 1, 2023

Finger Lakes musician Jeremy Button of Americana band Growl Bear, has penned a few tunes as of late that celebrate two distinct regions of New York State, the Delaware Valley and the Finger Lakes. Among them are the comedic tune,…

Alternative/Indie

Wild in the Trees: Skateboarding, Live Music and More in Lake George

Pete Mason Sep 28, 2023

There is something about the village of Lake George that has made this Southern Adirondack town a destination for music festivals and concert series from late spring until mid-fall. Memorial Meltdown, Adirondack Independence Music…

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