Wednesday, June 28—CHITTENDEN—Looking for an enjoyable evening to support a worthwhile cause? Catch the legendary Livingston Taylor and Vermont native Tod Pronto in concert on the lawn at the picturesque Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Wednesday, June 28, starting at 7 p.m. All net proceeds will be donated to the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC Community Action, the Pittsford Food Shelf, and other worthy causes.
Described as “equal parts Mark Twain and musical icon, Livingston Taylor has delighted audiences for over 50 years with his charm and vast repertoire of 22 albums and popular classics. Livingston has created numerous top-40 hits for himself and his brother James Taylor, and has appeared with music legends such as Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimmy Buffet. His work encompasses a wide range of musical genres — folk, pop, gospel, jazz — ranging from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads to full orchestra performances.
Taylor is a retired full professor at the Berklee College of Music, where for three decades he inspired future leaders, including non-musicians, with the knowledge gained from his long and storied career. A few of his other passions flying airplanes and riding motorcycles.
Born, raised, and still residing in Newport Tod Pronto is a funny, insightful, and energetic folk singer/songwriter who perfectly combines modern and traditional folk to create a unique blend of Americana music. Engaging audiences with both his wonderful music and humorous storytelling, Pronto has released three studio albums and has written instrumental tracks for television programs, including “American Pickers,” “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver and “Impractical Jokes.”
Besides opening for Livingston Taylor many times, Pronto has also performed with music icons Jonathan Edwards, Ellis Paul, Ben Caplan, and many others.
This benefit concert is being presented by the Chittenden Dammers, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports causes throughout the Rutland region. Currently, the Dammers are renovating the entire Pittsford Food Shelf in partnership with local businesses that donated the building materials.
The economic downturn and food price inflation are combining to accelerate hunger across Vermont. Two in five Vermonters currently face food insecurity, with over 150,000 individuals across the state requiring assistance. Particularly hard hit are families with children, who are five times more likely to face hunger.
Local non-profits such as the Rutland Community Cupboard, BROC Community Action, and the Pittsford Food Shelf are hard at work trying to fill this growing gap, but rising case loads along with higher food costs have limited their ability to supply basic staples such as fresh eggs, milk, butter, and produce.
The concert is funded in part by a growing list of corporate sponsors.
Tickets cost $29 for adults, $19 for attendees 19-21, $10 for those 12-17 and $5 if under 11 years old.
All net proceeds will be donated.
Come out and enjoy a great night for a great cause , with Livingston Taylor and Tod Pronto performing at the beautiful Mountain Top Resort,moving indoors to the Barstow auditorium in the event of rainy weather.
For more information and tickets, visit: concert4community.org.
