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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

February 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The February 2024 showcase took place on February 19th at O’Toole’s. An intimate and attentive crowd attended the event with one patron even seeking out a tip jar! VOCAL President…

January 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

After a week’s delay due to weather conditions, The January 2024 VOCAL Showcase got back on track at O’Toole’s on the 21st. Despite the delay: There was a packed house…

December 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The December 2023 showcase took place on December 18th at O’Toole’s. There was quite a spirited crowd in attendance and most folks were very attentive to our performance. This…

October 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

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November 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

Another great night of original music at O’Toole’s Restaurant as two performers, one new, and one old member of VOCAL presented their songwriting chops to the assembled audience. Stephen Rockenbach…

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