VOCAL Blog

A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists

November 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The November 2024 showcase featured two of VOCAL’s most talented writers, Matt Manion and Carol “Torch” Torricelli. An intimate and attentive audience added to the magic of the evening. Matt…

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October 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

In October the VOCAL Showcase featured a variety of stories, insights, and musical infuences from Bill Kaffenberger and Matthew Costello. Matthew Costello Leading off the October Showcase at O’Toole’s Pub…

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September 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

2024 September VOCAL Showcase The September 16th showcase featured, Russell Lawson and Ken Roller.  Russell has been a long-time member of VOCAL and Ken is a fairly new member. Russell…

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August 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The August 2024 showcase featured the 2024 VOCAL Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year winners. Veteran writer Glen King was honored with Songwriter of the Year at…

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VOCAL 2023 – 2024 Awards

Congratulations to the Contest Winners, Nominees and VOCAL supporters who receive awards for their achievements and involvement. Songwriter of the Year Winner Glen King     Song of the Year…

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July 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The July 2024 showcase was attended by an intimate crowd who braved both the scorching heat and John Ellis’ guitar licks. John and Stephen Rockenbach were the featured performers for…

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June 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

O’Toole’s was packed for the June 17, 2024 VOCAL Showcase featuring songwriters Dave Drouillard and Norman Roscher.  Dave started the evening off with his solo set, and, after a short…

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May 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

Our May VOCAL Songwriter’s Showcase was again live at O’Toole’s with performances from long-time members Steve Nuckolls and Rona Sullivan. Steve opened the showcase with a great tune reminiscing about…

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April 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

Tonight’s VOCAL showcase was what one might call a folk festival featuring two acts of great classic folk music. Doug Patrick is a long time VOCAL member and he started…

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March 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

Another fine night of music as Glenda Creamer and Jim Puckett, two of VOCAL’s  regular members, shared their talents with the assembled audience. Jim Puckett Jim was first to perform.…

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