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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

Upcoming Shows

Common, Natasha Bedingfield and More to Headline Children in Conflict Benefit at Brooklyn Paramount…

Pete Mason Nov 25, 2025

On Wednesday, December 11 at Brooklyn Paramount Theater, a benefit for Children in Conflict will be held with host John Oliver, and featuring Common, Natasha Bedingfield, Mon Rovîa, Anthony Ramos, and special guests. This evening in…

News Desk

Trey Anastasio Discusses Recovery, Divided Sky Foundation on The Small Bow Podcast

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

Ahead of this week's fifth anniversary Beacon Jam concerts, Trey Anastasio sat down with A.J. Daulerio of The Small Bow Podcast, to talk recovery and Divided Sky Foundation. Daulerio, formerly of Deadspin and Galker, is editor of…

New York Singles

Scottish Indie Artist Theo Bleak shares “Megan in New York”

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

Scottish indie artist Theo Bleak has shared "Megan in New York," the first track off his upcoming album Bargaining, a new collection of songs out on December 18. Co-written with close collaborator Mark Johnston, “Megan in…

Upcoming Shows

Black Friday in Albany: Lark Hall Hosts Seize Atlantis and Darkside Skinny Dippers

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

A night of two rising bands on the biggest night out in Albany arrives on Black Friday when Seize Atlantis and Darkside Skinny Dippers join forces for an unbelievable night of music at Lark Hall. The two most recent NYS Music March…

Jam/Progressive

Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026 – Allman Betts Band, Nicotine Dolls, Glass Pony

Pete Mason Nov 22, 2025

The Allman Betts Band is set to headline Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026, performing at Saratoga Springs City Center, along with Albany's own Glass Pony, Doc Horton, Ally the Piper, Heard, The Belle Curves and Maggie…

News Desk

Cash Rules Everything About Wu-Tang Clan Monopoly

Pete Mason Nov 21, 2025

Do not pass Gun Will Go - Monopoly: Wu-Tang Clan Edition is here, as the legendary hip-hop group will take over family game night. Created by The Op Games under license from Hasbro, this new variation of the classic board game…

News Desk

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Music Coming to Bop Shop Records in December

Pete Mason Nov 21, 2025

On December 14, Bop Shop Records in Brighton (Rochester) will welcome for the first time post-pandemic is the Vince Guaraldi Project. This local all-star band, led by guitarist John Viviani, will perform iconic jazz tunes from “A Charlie…

News Desk

Peter Yarrow’s Hand-Drawn “Puff the Magic Dragon” Lyrics Featured in Music to Life’s Annual Benefit…

Pete Mason Nov 19, 2025

A piece of music history is set to be auctioned as Music to Life will open bidding on Peter Yarrow’s hand-drawn lyrics to “Puff the Magic Dragon,” one of the most beloved songs in American folk music, starting on December 1. The…

Tour Announcements

“Weird Al” Expands BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour into 2026 – Shows in Syracuse,…

Pete Mason Nov 18, 2025

The legendary “Weird Al” Yankovic will return to the road in 2026 with the next chapter of his record-breaking BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour. The BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour will make a stop at The Empower Federal Credit Union…

News

1990 Marquee Show with John Popper Latest LivePhish Release

Pete Mason Nov 18, 2025

The latest LivePhish official release features a 1990 show at The Marquee in Manhattan, notable for John Popper joining in during the second set on harmonica and vocals. On December 28, 1990, Phish would play their first of three shows,…

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