VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
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…
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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…
Read MoreVOCAL 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…
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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…
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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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Feb 2020 VOCAL Showcase (due to a complete delete of a full review, I am only listing a set list of each performer. Sorry about that.) Tonight’s performers included two…
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January 2020 VOCAL Showcase Tonight was an open mic showcase which invites any and all to perform their original song material.. The evening was filled with music from a variety…
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The December 2019 VOCAL Showcase took place on Monday, December 16, 2019 at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. It was a very festive evening with quite a large turnout. Glenda Creamer opened…
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One of Richmond’s longest songwriters showcase, probably the longest, presented its #340th, this Monday, Nov. 18th, at O’Toole’s Bar and Grill. Two sets of songs were on the menu. Sherry…
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October 2019 VOCAL Showcase It was a good night for original music at O’toole’s tonight. Though Dean Broga, scheduled to perform, had to miss the showcase due to an accident,…
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