VOCAL Blog

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

September 2016 VOCAL Showcase

The September 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase took place on Monday, September 19th at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. This was the first showcase to also feature an open mic for non-members. Norm…

Read More

August 2016 Showcase

VOCAL Showcase August 2016 Hot night, hot music. The longest, continuously running songwriter showcase in Virginia added one more to it’s record with this presentation tonight, at O’Toole’s Bar and…

Read More

July 2016 (25th Anniversary) VOCAL Showcase

The July 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase took place on Monday, July 18th at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. On this night, VOCAL celebrated its 25th anniversary, and its 300th consecutive monthly showcase!…

Read More

June 2016 VOCAL Showcase

The June 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase took place on Monday, June 21 at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. This was VOCAL’s 299th consecutive monthly showcase! A large, enthusiastic audience of original music…

Read More

May 2016 VOCAL Showcase

May 2016 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase First up tonight at O’Toole’s was Carol “Torch” Torcelli. Playing her acoustic guitar, she started her set with a trio of travel themed songs. “Come…

Read More

April 2016 Showcase

April 2016 VOCAL Showcase A warm crowd was on hand to witness the performances of three distinguished songwriters. Tho, there was no conspiracy among the singers, it appears as if…

Read More

March 2016 Showcase

VOCAL March 2016 Showcase This month’s showcase at O’Toole’s, was marked by an unusual format which witnessed the two performers, Steve Nuckolls and Matthew Costello alternating songs. Usually, The performers…

Read More

February 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase Review

The February 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase drew an intimate and attentive crowd on a rainy evening. This was our group’s 295th consecutive showcase! The evening’s performers were longtime member Russell…

Read More

January 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase

The January 2016 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase provided a warm escape from the chilly weather. We were treated to performances by Steve Fisher, Flashlight Tag, and Dick Upton. Longtime VOCAL member…

Read More

December 2015 showcase.

December 2015 Showcase The atmosphere was festive at O’Toole’s for tonight’s VOCAL traditional Christmas showcase As done in the past, the line-up featured multiple performers who were charged with presenting…

Read More