Live from the Avant Garden's last episode of 2025 disproves the adage, "never meet you heroes" as the AstroStage hosts the one and only Devin Ocampo (Faraquet, Medications, The Effects, Smart Went Crazy, Beauty Pill...). It's a family affair as Devin is joined by his wonderful wife and musical collaborator, Renata Ocampo (Warm Sun, Crowd Scene). We add more entries to the Dischord Diaries while gabbing about the origin of Devin's influential band Faraquet who who recently returned from a reunion tour in support of the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed album, TheView from this Tower. We get to learn about Devin's musical influences and the paths his talents have led him down over the years and Renata fills us in on their prolific and ever-expanding family of plant babies! In the second part of the show, the Avant Garden goes electric when Devin plugs in and performs selections from his current solo project!! So make a resolution to download and share this very special episode!

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Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song and interstitial music by VJ Hyde (2023). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram, BlueSkyand Youtube for updates on new episodes as well as behind the scenes pics and videos of this and previous episodes.

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This episode is blessed by a song witch!!! That's right, Waxing Crone sets both the sage and the stage on fire in the 16th installment of Live from the Avant Garden! Meagan Perkins discusses her experiences as the bassist of DC punk royalty, Princessed and her time bringing farm fresh goodness to urban tables while working at Shalom Farms near Richmond, VA. Then we get to hear her incredible original songs and more bewitch the bees and call in the harvest!

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Waxing Crone can be found on Instagram, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Youtube! Meagan's new band Waxing Crones will be hitting the stages soon so be sure to follow them on Instagram and show your support!

Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song and interstitial music by VJ Hyde (2023). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram, BlueSkyand Youtube for updates on new episodes as well as behind the scenes pics and videos of this and previous episodes.

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Episode 15 of Live from the Avant Garden proves that the kids are alright with none other than Petrichor. This band of 8th and 10th grade friends and family members have been hitting big and small stages all across the DMV and the east coast after forming thanks in large part to the vital work of GirlsRock!DC. They played their first gig with the help of Hot Mic'd Punks, which is a rapidly growing network of youth bands and solo artists spreading their talents throughout the DC area. In this episode, we get to hear about Petrichor's origins, influences and future plans, in addition to what's growing in their gardens. Then we are treated to a refreshing mix of original and cover tunes that will give you a sense of relief for the future of music!

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You can hear the self-titled EP by Petrichor on Spotify and see them in their element on YouTube. Learn about what is coming up next for Petrichor on their Instagram page. Also be sure to watch the PBS Student Labs documentary, This is Petrichor.

Live from the Avant Garden is recorded and produced by V.J. Hyde (2025). Theme song and interstitial music by VJ Hyde (2023). Follow Live from the Avant Garden on Instagram, BlueSky and Youtube for updates on new episodes as well as behind the scenes pics and videos of this and previous episodes.

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