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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The April 2015 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase featured three very talented writers who each brought their unique style to the stage. Markiss Blowfish (Mark Branch) opened the show with his stylistic…

2015 VOCAL March Showcase Though delayed by a week due to the St. Patrick’s day celebration at O’Toole’s, the March showcase went on with the same line-up as advertised. Scheduled…

The February 2015 VOCAL Songwriter Showcase was postponed a week because of the snow, but it attracted an attentive audience for the mid-winter performance. The perennial favorite Dave Pollard opened…

VOCAL Showcase. Jan.2015 Tonight’s showcase started off with a set by John Ellis and his electric guitar. Taking notice of the season, His first tune was “Me and My Baby…