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VOCAL Showcase February 2009

The February 16, 2009 Showcase #211 was a blues and folk fest with performers James Lester and Gerry Laverty.

VOCAL Showcase January 2009

Showcase #211, January 19, 2009. Performers Bill Wellons, Norman Roscher and special guests performed a memorable evening of live, original music. A special tribute was set aside for Cham Laughlin.

Getting to know Cham

While I didn’t have the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with Cham, I often feel like he is someone I know well because the members of VOCAL who know…

Cham – In Memory of my Best Friend

Cham was my best friend, my best man. I cannot imagine life without him there for me. He had the sweetest spirit and biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever known.…

Remembering Cham Laughlin

On January 5, 2009, Robert “Cham” Laughlin passed away. Cham is an important part of VOCAL history and I would like to take this opportunity to honor his memory with…

VOCAL Showcase December 2008

Read the revew of the December 15, 2008 showcase. Performers James Lester, Darryl Ellyson, Jim Uzel, Gary Shaver, Gerry Laverty were the featured songwriters.

VOCAL Showcase November 2008

Read about the November 17, 2008 showcase performances from Justin Brown and Darryl Ellyson.

The Songwriter and the Internet

VOCAL MEETING November 10, 2008 We had a great panel discussion on the songwriter and the Internet. Jeanine Guidry, Craig Evans and Gerry Laverty led us through their experiences and…

The VOCAL Blog

In the interest of catching up with meeting activities and having an opportunity for members to add resources and experiences, we are launching the VOCAL Blog. The goal is to…

Songwriters Showcase August 2007

Songwriters Showcase August 2007 The August 2007 Showcase was a night full of surprises! As the Showcase counter flipped to #193, we found ourselves moving upstairs to one of Richbrau’s…

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