# Episode 170: Steve Mason - The Beta Band

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Published: 2026-05-22T18:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

Steve Mason is the singer and guitarist from Scottish experimental group The Beta Band, who will be touring Australia from next Saturday. Tour dates and tickets at thebetaband.com.

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