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VOCAL Showcase December 2009

VOCAL’s holiday showcase was number 221 in the longest running continuous showcase in Central Virginia! It was much more than a typical showcase with 10 performers, a standing room only…

Steve Nuckolls and Norman Roscher VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast December 2009

Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring upcoming Showcase Steve Nuckolls and Norman Roscher: [display_podcast] Coming up on December 21 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase O’Toole’s. The Taters John…

VOCAL Showcase November 2009

Showcase 220 was a new adventure for all of VOCAL as we crossed the mighty James River to bring original songwriting to a favorite Richmond spot, O’Tooles Restaurant & Pub. Jim…

100 Years Of Johnny Mercer, Pop Poet Laureate

A celebration of 100 years of Johnny Mercer. If anyone can’t quite place him, you’ll know him by his lyrics of the 30’s & 40’s . His career was revived…

First Showcase at O’Toole’s was Great!

Congratulations to everybody who played Monday, November 16th for our first Showcase at O’Toole’s. The crowd was around 45 strong, our headliner Louis Millhouse having brought out a big group…

Louis Millhouse VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast November 2009

Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring upcoming Showcase Headliner Louis Millhouse: [display_podcast] Coming up on November 16 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase O’Toole’s. Louis Millhouse with Gary Shaver…

VOCAL Showcase October 2009

The October 19, 2009 showcase was a little new, a little old, a little folk, blues and soul! We welcomed new member Cheryl Fare to the stage for her showcase…

VOCAL Showcase September 2009

Showcase #218 was an electric night of musical variety and prime songcraft. From solo artist to full-blown band, from classic, crisp acoustic sounds to fiery electric rock, there was a little something…

The Taters VOCAL Songwriters Showcase Podcast September 2009

Give a listen to this month’s VOCAL podcast featuring upcoming Showcase Headliner Craig Evans and Brad Tucker of The Taters: [display_podcast] Coming up on September 21 The VOCAL Songwriters Showcase…

VOCAL Showcase August 2009

Performers Sarah Kane and David Atkins entertained a great crowd with guest emcee Larry Cody.

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