VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
Oct. 2012 Showcase review
OCTOBER 2012 VOCAL Showcase Review Before what can only be called a “Full House” all seats filled, and standing room only, the October 2012 VOCAL showcase kicked off with the…
Read MoreVOCAL Showcase June 2012
The audience at the June showcase was treated to a fine performance by three of our members. The show started with Ray Brady, a relative newcomer, with his 35-year old…
Read MoreInteresting read.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2012/04/11/150444697/new-royalty-agreement-promises-more-money-for-musicians-and-labels
Read MoreSept, 2011 Showcase.
September 2011 VOCAL Showcase #242 Despite a light turnout, this night’s VOCAL showcase was enthusiastically presented. A standout group of performers gave the audience what they came for, lots of…
Read MoreThe internet and your music
For anyone interested in how the music business works today I think listening to this guy desribe what you need to do to get your music heard today, is worthwhile.…
Read MoreBill Wellons VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast September 2011
Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring Bill Wellons [display_podcast] Coming up on September 19, 2011 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase at O’Toole’s. In-the-Round: Glenda Creamer, EIleen Edmonds, Sarah…
Read MoreCelebrating 20 Years! VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast August 2011
Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring Gary Shaver on VOCAL’s Celebrationof 20 years of continuous showcases. [display_podcast] Coming up on August 15, 2011 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase…
Read MoreVOCAL Showcase July 2011
Vocal Showcase: July 18, 2011 Tonight’s showcase featured two contrasting artists: Gerry Laverty, the smooth balladeer and Andrew Rohlk, the Emo singer/songwriter. Laverty was first up and kicked off his…
Read MoreAndrew Rohlk VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast July 2011
Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring Andrew Rohlk [display_podcast] Coming up on July 18, 2011 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase at O’Toole’s. Gerry Laverty Headliner: Andrew Rohlk 8:00…
Read MoreVOCAL Songwriter Showcase- May 16, 2011
VOCAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE May 16, 2011 Pete Seeger once sang “When these hands can strum no longer, pass the old guitar to a young one stronger.” That was certainly not…
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