VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
February 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The February 2024 showcase took place on February 19th at O’Toole’s. An intimate and attentive crowd attended the event with one patron even seeking out a tip jar! VOCAL President…
Read MoreJanuary 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
After a week’s delay due to weather conditions, The January 2024 VOCAL Showcase got back on track at O’Toole’s on the 21st. Despite the delay: There was a packed house…
Read MoreDecember 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The December 2023 showcase took place on December 18th at O’Toole’s. There was quite a spirited crowd in attendance and most folks were very attentive to our performance. This…
Read MoreNovember 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
Another great night of original music at O’Toole’s Restaurant as two performers, one new, and one old member of VOCAL presented their songwriting chops to the assembled audience. Stephen Rockenbach…
Read MoreOctober 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
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Read MoreSeptember 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
Continuing the tradition of live performances, tonight’s showcase at O’Toole’s restaurant, featured two performers, Burke Ingraffia and Steve Fisher. Burke is a relatively new member of VOCAL, while Steve has…
Read MoreAugust 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase #2
Our August VOCAL Showcase featuring 2023 Songwriter of the Year Carol “Torch” Torricelli continued the recent “live at O’Toole’s” performances that we have returned to after three COVID online…
Read MoreVOCAL 2022 – 2023 Awards
Congratulations to the Contest Winners, Nominees and VOCAL supporters who receive awards for their achievements and involvement. Songwriter of the Year Winner Carol “Torch” Torricelli Song of the Year Winner…
Read MoreJuly 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The July 2023 showcase resumed at O’Toole’s for the third month since our COVID hiatus. This was a very intimate evening featuring two of VOCAL’s fine talents, John Ellis and…
Read MoreJune 2023 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
There was a nice, boisterous crowd gathered at O’Tooles Monday night, June 19th for our monthly Songwriters Showcase, and like the month before, we experienced a few growing pains. Specifically,…
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