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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

Rock

Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck dead following Brief Illness

Pete Mason Jan 11, 2023

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who played with the Yardbirds, was named one of the top 5 guitarists of all-time by Rolling Stone, and influenced generations of guitarists, has died at age 78. Jeff Beck, performing at UPAC in October…

Jam/Progressive

Chuck Garvey to return to the road full-time with moe.

Pete Mason Jan 11, 2023

Just two weeks after his very special appearance at moe.'s New Year’s Eve performance in Philadelphia, founding guitarist Chuck Garvey has announced that he will be returning to the road full-time for the band’s 21-date winter 2023 tour. …

Upcoming Shows

Ellicottville’s 2023 Winter Blues Weekend Coming up January 20-22

Pete Mason Jan 11, 2023

In the Western New York town of Ellicottville, the village will heat up this winter during Winter Blues Weekend, held January 20-22 at various venues and establishments in town. These hot spots will feature live and local blues artists on…

News

moe. to join Umphrey’s McGee at Red Rocks in June

Pete Mason Jan 10, 2023

In the midst of the band's 25th year, Umphrey's McGee will once again return to Colorado, performing two nights at the fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and they'll be bringing along longtime friends moe. for the shows. Umphrey’s…

Blues/Jazz

Joe Magnarelli Quartet to Visit Jazz Central in Syracuse

Pete Mason Jan 9, 2023

Joe Magnarelli, a world-class jazz expatriate from the Salt City, always makes time for his hometown when on tour. Even with a busy road schedule, the prodigal son will have an upcoming stop at the Jazz Central theater on Saturday, January…

Upcoming Shows

The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls Centennial Season Begins on January 17

Pete Mason Jan 9, 2023

In the Washington County town of Hudson Falls, a year of celebration is underway. The Strand Theatre, which opened its doors on January 17, 1923, will kick off a centennial year of celebration, with a series of films that call back to the…

News

Radio Woodstock to air David Bowie Saturday Night Takeover’ on Sat. Jan 7

Pete Mason Jan 5, 2023

Radio Woodstock WDST has announced a special celebration with David Bowie’s former band members, airing on Saturday, January 7th. The two-hour celebration will be hosted by drummer Zachary Alford and features an all-star lineup of…

Show Reviews

Phish Celebrate 40 Years with Career-Spanning New Year’s Gag

Pete Mason Jan 3, 2023

With one last night of their first Madison Square Garden run since 2019 remaining, Phish left not a single note on the table as they brought fans on a journey through the gags that have rung in the new year, dating back to 1992. …

News

Cohoes Music Hall Receives State Grants for Building Upgrades

Pete Mason Dec 28, 2022

Cohoes Music Hall will soon receive a major upgrade, thanks to funding awards recently received from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation. /*…

New York Singles

Annie in the Water Release Lake Placid-inspired “Frozen Lake”

Pete Mason Dec 27, 2022

On Friday, January 6, Annie in the Water released "Frozen Lake," a song 369 days in the making, having been written on January 2nd, 2022. /* In-Read - Nysmusic.com */ (function() { var opts = { artist: "",…

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