Vagabonds: Anthology of the Mad Ones Vagabonds Vol. 3 | Page 31

Warrior of Peace (Aurora Borealis) Valdon Ross
Art that Bleeds is only Skin Deep
Valdon Ross
Two musicians sit in a booth; one is smoking cigarettes and drinking
coffee.
MUSICIAN A appears to be in his late 30s wears slacks, a blazer, and a
hat reminiscent of a bluesman. He began performing solo acoustic folk
songs on street corners in his teens. After signing a major record deal he
adapted his style to mesh more with what the record executives want.
Though not without with resistance. He is well known in the music
industry, especially for his songwriting ability, but he isn’t well known to
the mainstream. Those who have covered his songs have met more success
than he has.
MUSCIAN B appears much younger physically but is in his late 20s. He is
in torn pants, a t-shirt, and a vest. He is an independent musician, who has
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