VOCAL Blog

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

March 2011 VOCAL Showcase Review.

VOCAL Showcase March 21, 2011 There was a large crowd initially gathered at O’Toole’s on this warm first full day of Spring night, primed to enjoy this month’s VOCAL Showcase.…

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Larry Cody VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast March 2011

Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring Larry Cody [display_podcast] Coming up on March 21, 2011 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase at O’Toole’s. Melanie Howdershell Mike Shiflett w/Greg Sullivan…

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Member Dues Schedule

The VOCAL Board has adopted a uniform dues schedule for all new and current members to follow.  As of this post, the dues are $35 so that is the rate…

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VOCAL Showcase February 2011

-by Matt Manion Collaboration between VOCAL members was on display February 21, 2011 at February’s VOCAL Showcase at O’Tooles Restaurant. Headliner Steve Nuckolls was joined on stage by fellow VOCAL…

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Interesting info

I read this writer’s book awhile back and found his analysis of what is required today to get on radio an interesting take on modern music. How quick to get…

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VOCAL SHowcase 1.17.2011

VOCAL Showcase JJanuary 17, 2011. It was a soggy night in Rivah City, all the cats and kittens were gathered at a southside eatery, O’Toole’s, to dig the sounds of…

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File Sharing from an indie artist perspective

Thought this article was worth posting, since the issues come up whenever we do the Songwriters and the Internet forums. Some good points in here, especially the points about artists…

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November 2010 VOCAL Showcase

VOCAL  Showcase #232  Nov. 15, 2010 Drizzly skies couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm  at O’Toole’s pub, this Monday night, as the assembled crowd was treated to a series of musical performances…

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Steve Bassett VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast November 2010

Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring Steve Bassett [display_podcast] Coming up on November 15, 2010 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase at O’Toole’s. Steve Effinger Darryl Ellyson Headliner: Special…

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VOCAL Showcase October 2010

VOCAL Showcase Review – October 18, 2010 231st consecutive showcase! Markiss Blowfish (Mark Branch) and Chuck Kerwath opened the show with a wonderful dose of blues to please the crowd.…

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