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November 2020 VOCAL Virtual Songwriters Showcase

The November 2020 VOCAL Virtual Showcase spotlighted the Songwriters of the Year and writers of the Songs of the Year. There were ties in both categories for the first time,…

VOCAL 2019 – 2020 Awards

Congratulations to the Contest Winners, Nominees and VOCAL supporters who receive awards for their achievements and involvement. Song of the Year Three-way tie Matt ManionDon’t Stand By Me Jim PuckettLearning…

VOCAL 2020 OCTOBER SHOWCASE

DUE TO COVID restrictions, VOCAL once again put on a virtual showcase on Facebook. The show opened with president Matthew Costello performing “Driving” a song co-written with VOCAL member Roy…

September 2020 VOCAL Virtual Songwriters Showcase

The September 2020 VOCAL Showcase was yet another successful virtual showcase conducted via FaceBook Live due to COVID-19 social distancing. Our President Matthew Costello opened the show with one of…

August 2020 VOCAL Virtual Songwriters Showcase

The August 2020 VOCAL Showcase was yet another successful virtual showcase conducted via FaceBook Live due to COVID-19 social distancing. Our distinguished President Matthew Costello opened the show with one…

July 2020 VOCAL Showcase

VOCAL July 2020 Virtual Showcase Keeping the tradition alive, a continuous monthly showcase for over 30 years. Though, of course, we are now in virtual territory, that is, presenting songwriters…

June 2020 Showcase

Welcome to the new method of showcasing our members original music, the virtual Facebook performance. Tonight’s performers included Matthew Costello, Jim Pickett and Matt Manion. As usual: Matthew opened up…

VOCAL May 2020 Songwriter Showcase

The May 2020 VOCAL Showcase was our second virtual showcase conducted via FaceBook Live due to COVID-19 social distancing. John Ellis opened the show with his rocking signature In My…

April 2020 Showcase

These immortal words about postmen “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” would seem to aptly…

March 2020 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The March 2020 VOCAL Showcase took place on Monday, March 9, 2020 at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. The showcase had a Spring theme, so performers were asked to perform at least…

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