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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

Alternative/Indie

The Ashokan Center Winter Hoot to be held Feb 3-5 feat. The Mammals, Rachael Yamagata, and more

Pete Mason Jan 23, 2023

The Ashokan Center will host their annual Winter Hoot - a down-home and down-to-earth music gathering where are all welcome with joy to spare, over February 3-5 in Olivebridge, NY. Located 20 minutes south of Woodstock and 25…

News

Sam Smith Slays as SNL Sends up Santos

Pete Mason Jan 22, 2023

The first episode of the new year for Saturday Night Live found host Aubrey Plaza welcoming back an old friend to the Update desk, while Sam Smith played tracks from his upcoming Gloria album with two mesmerizing musical performances. …

Upcoming Shows

Timing to hold Debut Album Listening Party at The Hangar on January 28

Pete Mason Jan 21, 2023

The debut recording from timing - featuring members of punk rock bands Public Access and The Slaughterhouse Chorus - will be premiered on Saturday, January 28 at The Hanger in Troy. photo by Yuliya Peshkova. The album, Storm's…

New York Singles

Deb Cavanaugh and Dandelion Wine Share “Electric Avenue” Cover

Pete Mason Jan 19, 2023

Deb Cavanaugh, an award-winning folk artist from Saratoga Springs, has recently formed Deb Cavanaugh and Dandelion Wine, with their first release a cover of "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant. Very much like Deb Cavanaugh's former…

Blues/Jazz

Lost Jazz Shrines Series at Tribeca PAC Honors Boomer’s and Cedar Walton this February

Pete Mason Jan 18, 2023

The Helen Sung Quartet will perform as part of the Lost Jazz Shrines series at Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Satuday, February 18. The performance will recall the Greenwich Village jazz club Boomer's, as well as hard bop jazz pianist…

Audio

De La Soul share “The Magic Number” ahead of Digital Catalog Release on March 3

Pete Mason Jan 18, 2023

After years of delay, De La Soul will release their catalog on streaming services on March 3, 2023, the 34th anniversary of the release of 3 Feet High and Rising the Amityville groups' debut release. The album, which went platinum, reached…

Jam/Progressive

Aqueous Announce Hiatus Following Spring Shows

Pete Mason Jan 17, 2023

After a light 2022, Aqueous announced this past week that they would be going on hiatus, with only 7 performances remaining for the time being. Earlier last summer, guitarist David Loss took time off the road from Aqueous, as he…

News Desk

Saranac Lake 2023 Winter Carnival Schedule of Events

Pete Mason Jan 15, 2023

Saranac Lake 2023 Winter Carnival is around the corner, held February 3-12, with the schedule of events and button design by Garry Trudeau having been revealed. Get ready for the North Country's premiere winter entertainment event, going…

Upcoming Shows

Americana Rootsenanny Coming to Tannery Pond Center in North Creek on Jan. 15

Pete Mason Jan 14, 2023

Tannery Pond Center, located in the southern Adirondack town of North Creek, will host American Rootsenanny on Sunday, January 15, featuring three exciting American Newgrass bands: Ragged Company, Keanan Stark & Orion Stark,…

Upcoming Shows

A Comedy Triple Roast Battle Arrives at Funk n Waffles on January 15

Pete Mason Jan 12, 2023

With comedy finding a regular home in Central New York at Funk n Waffles, comedian and host Brian Enck is bringing a twist on roasts to Syracuse on January 15. The Triple Roast Comedy Roast Battle is the first of its kind, with…

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