VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
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…
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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…
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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…
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The November 2015 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase attracted a fairly large audience of original music lovers, and featured three of VOCAL’s finest writers: Guy Gorman, Matthew Costello, and Claudia Carawan. Guy…
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The October 2015 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase had a small but attentive crowd and featured three VOCAL writers: Steve Nuckolls, Joanie Valentine and Matt Manion. Steve opened the show with his…
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Sept. 2015 VOCAL Showcase. On tap at O’Toole’s tonight , besides their large array of craft brews, was original music by John Ellis and Norm Roscher. The musical theme. as…
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VOCAL August 2015 Showcase This month’s installment of the long running VOCAL Showcase featured Glenda Creamer and Russell Lawson as the featured acts. Glenda, on acoustic guitar, opened the show…
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The July 2015 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase (287th!!) featured two relative newcomers to VOCAL, Joanie Valentine and Guy Gorman, and the seasoned long-time member David Atkins. Joanie opened the show on…
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June 2015 VOCAL Showcase Hot weather outside and hot music inside. VOCAL’s June showcase included sets by Larry Cody, Doug Patrick and Triad. Larry Cody opened the evening with a…
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May 2015 VOCAL Showcase Scheduled performer Joannie Valentine was unable to appear tonight, so her slot on the showxase was filled in last minute by Matt Manion. Matt opened the…
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