VOCAL Blog
A blog for and by the members of the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
December 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The holiday showcase at O’Toole’s featured some of VOCAL’s finest and seasoned talent. An attentive and festive audience was present and a few of the lucky attendees received valuable prizes…
November 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The November showcase was a doubleheader event with Carol (Torch) Torricelli and Matt Manion teaming up to present songs as a duet and as a single. Matt Manion First up:…
October 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The October 2025 showcase featured three long-time VOCAL members who delivered a wide variety of homespun tales. Russell Lawson opened the show with several finely-crafted and faith-based tunes. Light sings…
September 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
The VOCAL Songwriter Showcase on September 15, 2025, at O’Toole’s Restaurant and Pub showed off the talents of two long-time members to a solid and appreciative group of stalwarts and…
August 2025 VOCAL Songwriters Showcase
O’Toole’s was packed August 18, 2025 for the VOCAL Showcase featuring songwriters Jim Puckett, Mark Daniel, Steve Nuckolls and Norman Roscher. The Guinness was flowing, and fish and chips, onion rings,…
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…
