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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

Tour Announcements

Orebolo – Featuring Members of Goose – Announce Winter Tour Stops in Tarrytown and Homer

Pete Mason Oct 13, 2021

Orebolo, an acoustic trio featuring Goose members Rich Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar) Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar), Jeff Arevalo (upright bass) have announced a series of six winter tour dates. In December, the trio will make…

Folk/Americana

New Fall 1989 Box Set of Jerry Garcia Band, Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman Highlights the Long Island…

Pete Mason Oct 12, 2021

A new archival release from the estate of Jerry Garcia highlights a series of Fall 1989 shows taking place in Hartford, CT and Uniondale, NY. Dubbed "The Long Island Sound," the two shows recorded by John Cutler feature one set each night…

Photo Gallery

The Darkness Has Given: Venues Welcome Back Crowds Across New York State

Pete Mason Oct 11, 2021

The phrase 'this darkness has got to give' originates in the Robert Hunter penned Grateful Dead song "New Speedway Boogie," a line that speaks of hope and aspirations of a brighter future ahead. In June 2020, NYS Music started the…

Interviews

David Alan Miller Discusses his 30th Season with Albany Symphony, Returning October 9 at The Palace…

Pete Mason Oct 8, 2021

Albany Symphony Music Director David Alan Miller will return to the Palace Theatre stage on Saturday, October 9 for the start of Miller’s 30th Anniversary Season. The program features Ludwig van Beethoven’s beloved Symphony No. 3,…

Rock

The R Train Band Pull into Arlene’s Grocery on October 9

Pete Mason Oct 6, 2021

On October 9, the rock sounds of The R Train Band will perform at Arlene's Grocery in Brooklyn. Guitarist Jeffery Black splits time between Brooklyn and Florida, with Mike Annese (drums) and Denny-Lee (bass) rounding out the power trio. …

Jam/Progressive

Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon to Play Tarrytown, Troy and Plattsburgh this December

Pete Mason Oct 6, 2021

For the first time in 16 years, guitarist Leo Kottke and bassist Mike Gordon will tour together, in an eagerly awaited series of dates in December. Acoustic guitar legend Leo Kottke and Phish bassist Mike Gordon first…

Jam/Progressive

Flashback: Phish play the Gymnasium at Skidmore College on this day in 1990

Pete Mason Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 1990, Phish performed at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, an overlooked show that was part of the group's formative years as they hit college markets across the Northeast. The Skidmore Gymnasium, today a part of the…

Tour Announcements

Turkuaz Cancel Many 2021 Fall Tour Dates

Pete Mason Oct 5, 2021

Turkuaz has announced they are cancelling a majority of their Fall 2021 tour dates, citing health risks and logistics for the 9-piece Brooklyn-based touring band. The band made the following statement on their Facebook page: To…

Upcoming Shows

LCD Soundsystem announces 20-show Residency at Brooklyn Steel

Pete Mason Oct 3, 2021

LCD Soundsystem will return to Brooklyn Steel for a 20 show residency, starting November 23rd. Marking the groups first performances since 2018, the run will extend through December 21, for an unprecedented string of shows. The…

Jam/Progressive

Phish announce 4 nights at Madison Square Garden for 2021 New Years Eve Run

Pete Mason Sep 29, 2021

Vermont jam-lords Phish will celebrate the end of 2021 with four nights at Madison Square Garden, capping off a remarkable year for the group. To say Phish is no stranger to Madison Square Garden would be a huge understatement. The…

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