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Rockin' Ron's Messages in a Bottle
FYC Everyone On Board
FYC – Best Children’s Music Album. Released on 6/20/24, EVERYONE ON BOARD is my 6th album. It is Educational, Inclusive, and FUN! It offers a variety of moods and musical style. I am the songwriter, and I play acoustic guitar and sing. The album was produced by Andre Maquera, who also plays lead guitar, bass and other instruments. You can listen to it on various platforms (see links near the top of the homepage). Here be a Captain’s Log of notes on each track:
Everyone On Board (for Gani) – an observation and an invitation that highlights things we have in common. Inspired by my friend Gani from Kazakhstan. Featuring Wendy Maquera and Jilib on backing vocals.
Gimme Back My Binky – about babies and their need for pacifiers. There is a stylistic nod to “Spaghetti Western” film music, and a cultural reference at the end. Featuring Andre on Talk Box.
Sea Shanty (Friendly Pirate Style) – a rousing song of the sea with a pun-y reference to Bob Marley. Featuring Tracy Wolters on Backing vocals.
Cyclops – the creature from Greek Mythology returns with a monocle. Listen for number “one” in languages other than English.
One Eye On You – a mom and her kids playing hide-n-seek to a boppy beat.
Cranky Lazy Stinky – limerick silliness and the obligatory fart joke. Featuring a Fog Horn.
I know You Pirates – an old blues/folk song repurposed for sailing the sea. Featuring Andre on lead guitar and Tracy Wolters on harmonica.
Smarty Pants Pirate – a Pirate know-it-all dabbling in geography and history. An homage of sorts to Led Zeppelin.
Wreckers – inspired by a kids book about a different kind of Pirate.
Performing Everyone On Board (for Gani) at the September 2024 Children’s Music Network Conference in Chicago, IL.
Little Ripples (inspired by April) – a song about creating good karma that was inspired by Me Very First & Only Matey April Tuck. She adds her dulcet tones on the track.
Little Seashell – for anyone who feels overwhelmed by “big” people. Based on original lyrics by 11-year-old Rhea Ferris.
Kid Captain – on a hero’s journey to explore the world. Percussion break by Andre.
Song of the Siren – a haunting tune about entrancing figures from mythology, Featuring Lea Ann Macrery on vocals.
Safe Harbor (Smitty’s Guitar) – a version of my 2013 song of reassurance. Featuring Greg Smith on guitar.
Ski Shanty – skiing pirates? Yes! They’re dancing on planks on their feet. Inspired by Kim Riegel. This song in turn inspired the aforementioned Sea Shanty (Friendly Pirate Style).
Happy Merry Jolly – a celebration and recognition of various seasonal traditions, with a punchline worthy of Dickens.
She Can Be a Captain Too (Wonderfaux Remix) – a song of encouragement inspired by 10-year-old Rhea and dedicated to Rhea Ferris and Kamala Harris. Remix by Joshua Clinger.
FP Rap (Friendly Edit) – slingin’ the syllables in a more concise version with added sound effects.
I’m the Friendly Pirate (Bass Drum Edit) – my flagship song and the first pirate song I wrote – in a more concise version with added bass drum.
FYC – Best Children’s Music Album. EVERYONE ON BOARD.
FYC Everyone On Board
FYC - Best Children's Music Album. Released on 6/20/24, EVERYONE ON BOARD is my 6th album. It is Educational, Inclusive, and FUN! It offers a variety of moods and musical style. I am the songwriter, and I play acoustic guitar and sing. The album was produced by Andre...
“… a kind of subtle genius….” Seven Days review
I received the best review of my career from Chris Farnsworth in Seven Days - Vermont's Independent Weekly! Here are some highlights: "There's a kind of subtle genius to Rockin' Ron's songwriting; balancing a sense of fun with an educational bent." "Vermont's most...
Everyone On Board
EVERYONE ON BOARD is an observation and an invitation... and it is the 6th album by Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate! It is a collection of entertaining and educational Pirate Music for kids and kids at heart - delivered in a variety of styles. The title track,...
Pirate Ship Show!
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 12th, that's when Pirate Ship Show drops! Between a Solar Eclipse and Tax Day, it's going to be crazy, and you'll need some comic relief. This silly and saucy song about mishaps on a Pirate vessel has a sing-along chorus, funny...
Ski Shanty
Ski Shanty is a sea shanty about skiing. It was inspired by Kim Riegel when I was meeting her and her family to go skiing. She said "we'll sing ski shanties" - meaning we'd sing some of my Friendly Pirate songs whilst sailing down the slopes. The song namechecks...
Happy Merry Jolly
What do Pirates and Santa have in common? They like to say Yo-ho-ho!! It's that time of year... a time to celebrate and reflect. December 1st sees the release of my holiday song Happy Merry Jolly. It's a celebration of diverse celebrations (see a sample of the lyrics...
Autumn onboard!
It was a busy summer performing in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and New York (Long Island and Upstate), as well as in Vermont and at my home port of Smugglers' Notch Resort. Now, I have some time to focus on recording new songs and videos. I Know you Pirates is...
Spring Update / Summer Tour Sneak Peek
Ahoy me Hearties! Me Spring has been busy. I've been hosting weekly Pirate Bingos and FP Sing-alongs at me homeport of Smugglers' Notch Resort. Shows outside the Resort included singing and using me RRR's (reduce, reuse, recycle) at the Amherst, MA Sustainability...
Five Little Pirates wins Songwriting Award!
USA Songwriting Competition 2022 - Five Little Pirates is one 10 Finalists in the Children's Song Category! It is from my album Captains and Sea Monsters. It is one of several of my songs that references numbers and math - the others are Seven C's, Eight Pieces of...
Buccaneer Bells
https://open.spotify.com/track/7h362CYlhBECZZI8Kpdh9O?si=8a1d9083565846b0 Yule TIDE-ings me hearties! I hope my song Buccaneer Bells puts you in the holiday mood. May you always find TREASURE! BUCCANEER BELLS I woke up this morning and what did I see - a...
Listen to the single, "She Can Be a Captain Too"
The lead off track on the Captains and Sea Monsters album, She Can Be a Captain Too is a song of encouragement and inclusion. It was inspired by my 10-year neighbor Rhea. The recording features the voices of Rhea and other girls and women. The song is dedicated to Rhea Ferris and Kamala Harris.