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…

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VOCAL 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…

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Interesting read.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2012/04/11/150444697/new-royalty-agreement-promises-more-money-for-musicians-and-labels

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Sept, 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…

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The 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.…

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Bill 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…

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Celebrating 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…

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VOCAL 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…

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Andrew 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…

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VOCAL 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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