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Read MoreThe New York Songwriters Circle 25th Anniversary
by James Linderman There is something truly wonderful about performing your own songs at a songwriters circle. First and foremost it is the graduating event that pulls us up from…
Read MoreApril 17, 2017 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase
April 17, 2017 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Last night a great group of songwriters performed at O’Tooles! Performers included Matt Manion, Justin Laughter, and Doug Patrick. Each singer/songwriter awed the…
Read MoreJames Linderman: Getting Out of the Four Chord Rut
Getting Out of the Four Chord Rut by James Linderman Many would consider a four chord song to be a song with one completely unnecessary chord in it, and it…
Read MoreMarch 20th Songwriter Showcase
Spring of 2017 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase Monday March 20th, 2017 *This is the 308th consecutive show: A Showcase of Original Songs Monday March 20th was not only a wonderful…
Read More2017 February Showcase
On Monday, February 20, 2017, the members of VOCAL got together for their monthly showcase to perform pieces of their work for the audience of O’Tooles. Performers included Anthony Dowd,…
Read More2017 January Showxase
VOCAL January 2017 Showcase. First open mic of the year drew a small, but enthusiastic crowd of admirers for original singer/songwriter music, most of which, revolved around break ups with…
Read MoreVOCAL December 2016 Songwriter Showcase
The December 2016 VOCAL showcase took place amidst a festive crowd at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. This is VOCAL’s annual holiday event, where members perform at least one of their holiday-related…
Read MoreVOCAL November 2016 Songwriter Showcase
The November 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase took place on Monday, November 21st at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. The ever-talented Claudia Carawan opened the show on keyboards and backing tracks. The first…
Read MoreVOCAL Oct, 2016 Showcase.
VOCAL songwriter showcase Oct. 2016 Tonight two performers took the stage to showcase their original songs. First up was Glenda Creamer, longtime VOCAL member, to be followed by Bill Wellons,…
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