Twilight Series: Tyler Mast (w/ Nicholas Edward Williams)

Simply put, Tyler Mast is an “all-around keyboard badass” (Seven Days VT). His music is a rootsy, soul-fueled, blues-driven, grooved-out take on folk rock. Contemporary yet vintage, Mast is well-versed in pouring old wine into new bottles. His 2022 release, “In the Company of a Friend” was nominated for Album of the Year by IndieShark Magazine. Mast’s lyrics are thoughtful, and his band’s musicianship is superb. Listeners who desire a complete and fully realized musical and songwriting experience will enjoy Tyler Mast Band.

Mast has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with members of Phish, Trey Anastasio Band, Derek Trucks Band, moe., Melvin Seals and Jerry Garcia Ba nd, Bombino, Grace Potter, Kat Wright, Dopapod, Rubblebucket, Seth Yacovone Band, The Grift, Guster, and more. His own notable past bands and projects include Bearquarium, Craig Mitchell and Motor City, Tyler Mast and Paradise Divide, Ray Vega Quartet, Josh Panda and the Hot Damned, as well as countless iterations of organ trios and soul-jazz combos.

In the studio, Tyler has worked with a countless number of amazingly talented artists as a hired session player. He acted as executive producer of his own albums, “In the Company of a Friend” (2022), “Stereo Esteria” (2016), and Bearquarium’s self-titled album (2010). He was the assistant producer for Bearquarium’s second album “Capital House” (2012), and a musical collaborator for the New England Emmy-nominated TV series “Mister Chris and Friends” (2020). He is currently writing new material for another studio release, expected in 2023.