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Stile Antico Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate
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Fletcher Elementary School library in Cambridge. Having reviewed some of Ron’s work before, I can attest to the power of positivity in his songs, such as “She Can Be a Captain, Too” and “Pirates in Outer Space.” He covers a gamut of educational topics, all while expertly bending musical genres. That shouldn’t be a surprise, considering Ron graduated from the Berklee College of Music and won the Richard Levy scholarship for composition. So, bring your tykes, practice your Arrrrrs, maybe eat some citrus to fight scurvy, and head to your local library for some good times and sing-alongs.
Drama Club
Man, oh man, do I love some touring drama! Having been on a few terrible tours myself, you’d think I’d be more sympathetic, but touring drama is my break-out-the-popcorn time. I love all the greatest hits of tour drama such as: Van fights! Leaving the bassist in Des Moines! Eating the headliners’ food! (If you’re reading this, WOLF PARADE, it was me who devoured that deliciouslooking entrée outside your green room. I’d do it again, too! Bwahahaha!) The latest tour drama involves southern Vermont’s own SAVING VICE. The metalcore act was all set to embark on a big U.S. tour supporting nu metal act the DROPOUT KINGS and rapper LIL XAN, before headliner Xan pulled out at the last moment. Citing struggles with sobriety and unhappiness with Dropout Kings’ management, Lil Xan essentially stranded both the Dropout Kings and Saving Vice on the road, with multiple canceled dates. Saving Vice vocalist TYLER SMALL commented on the situation, throwing some doubt on the rapper’s claims.
“Lil Xan did this to himself,” Small wrote in a press release. “This had nothing to do with the agents, they were doing their jobs. He came up with a list of excuses, but, long story short, we are doing the best we can to salvage the rest of the tour.” Small pointed out that members of Saving Vice are, in fact, sober, and drummer SAM WHELTON is actually working as a recovery specialist. The Dropout Kings had even more shade to throw, taking to Instagram to drag the “Betrayed” rapper, whose Born Dead clothing line was also sponsoring the tour. “Straight up fuck Lil Xan 100%,” the band wrote. “Dude is a total piece of shit for doing this to all the artists and staff involved in this.” Saving Vice and the Dropout Kings are working to put the tour back together, redubbing it the “Fuck Lil Xan Tour.”
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Hitting the Century
Congratulations to Vermont Public Radio’s music show “Safe and Sound,” which aired its 100th episode in early June. The program, hosted by MARY ENGISCH of “Weekend Edition,” started during the pandemic after NPR’s nationally syndicated live music program “Live From Here” ended. Left with two hours of programming to fill, Engisch and her husband, musician and engineer PETER ENGISCH, launched “Safe and Sound,” which showcases the best of Vermont music. One hundred episodes later, the show is still playing tunes and letting listeners know that “there’s so much more to Vermont music than three people in a folk ensemble,” as Mary told VPR. Here’s to another 100! m
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