SongSmithing Band Shirt, Ballad of the Lonesome Songwriter, Limited Edition Series, Design A
Food Scraps? Mystery Slime? Giant Rats?! Dumpster Diving?
What in the world does any of that have to do with writing a song?
Well, you'd be surprised.
Some songwriters find inspiration in beautiful sunsets, romantic encounters, or quiet moments of reflection. Others find themselves digging through a restaurant dumpster, surrounded by rotting food, mysterious slime, and rats, desperately trying to recover their discarded song lyrics.
Yes, it really happened.
Inspired by the song, Ballad of the Lonesome Songwriter, a comical real life accounting of the perils of being a songwriter, this T-shirt celebrates the occasionally ridiculous adventures of singer, songwriter, storyteller, and poet D. “Rio” Wilson who wrote and produced this song.
The front presents four curious questions that practically beg for an explanation. The back features a colorful, concert-inspired design celebrating Rio Wilson and SongSmithing, where every story deserves a song.
Made from soft, heavyweight, garment-dyed cotton with a comfortable, relaxed fit, it's a shirt for music lovers, writers, storytellers, and anyone who appreciates a good tale—especially one that's almost too outrageous to believe.
Wear it to a concert, a casual gathering, or anywhere you wouldn't mind a stranger asking:
“Wait a minute. What's this business about giant rats?”
And that, my friend, is where the story begins.
Every Story Deserves a Song.
Rio Wilson | SongSmithing.com
Garment-dyed fabric
The garment is dyed after it's been constructed, giving it a soft color and texture
100% Cotton
100% ring-spun US cotton for long-lasting comfort.
S to 4XL
Available in multiple sizes from S to 4XL (select partners) so your customers can find the perfect fit. Consult with our Comfort Colors 1717 size chart for all available sizes.
Double-needle stitching on all seams
The garment is sewn around the finished edges with double stitching, making it long-lasting
Without side seams
The Comfort Colors 1717 tee is knit in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Country of origin
Made in Honduras
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Do not bleach; Tumble dry: low heat; Iron, steam or dry: low heat; Do not dryclean.
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