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VOCAL 2024 – 2025 Awards

Congratulations to the Contest Winners, Nominees and VOCAL supporters who receive awards for their achievements and commitment. Songwriter of the Year – Three Way Tie Mark Daniel Matt Manion Steve…

July 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

July’s musical performers were new member David Orcutt, and veteran VOCAL member, Bill Kaffenberger. David Orcutt David was first up. He is a relatively new member of VOCAL. …

June 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

On a warm pre-summer’s night, three dedicated songwriters got together to present an evening full of music and camaraderie. The venue was O’Toole’s pub. Matt Manion, Matthew Costello and Mark…

May 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The May 2025 showcase featured the relative newcomer George Harris, followed by veteran members Jim Puckett and the husband-and-wife duo Gene and Gayla Mills. George Harris George kicked off…

April 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

It was a nice spring night for music at O’Toole’s restaurant and bar for the April 2025 VOCAL Showcase. On the docket were four players from VOCAL who represented…

March 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The March 2025 VOCAL Showcase was on the 24th, adjusted to make way the previous Monday for O’Toole’s famous St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This showcase featured Dean Broga and Matt…

February 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

February 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase The February 2025 showcase featured three of VOCAL’s very talented writers, Russell Lawson and the husband-and-wife musical duo Jeff and Sherrie Wagner. There was a…

January 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

Kudos to those hearty folks who came out on this chilly winter night to listen to some original music. The first VOCAL showcase of 2025 featured three performers: new member…

December 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

VOCAL Showcase Review The Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists “Holiday” Showcase on December 16 at O’Toole’s seemed more like a party of longtime friends and featured some of VOCAL’s…

November 2024 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase

The November 2024 showcase featured two of VOCAL’s most talented writers, Matt Manion and Carol “Torch” Torricelli. An intimate and attentive audience added to the magic of the evening. Matt…

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