Category Archives: songwriting

VOCAL Open Mic Showcase April 20

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Russell

Starting at 7:30 PM at O’Toole’s Pub on Forest Hill Avenue, the Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists (VOCAL) will hold its regular monthly showcase, and I’m excited to be planning to play a few tunes. Come on out, see … Continue reading →

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AnyfolkRVA on October 29

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Russell

I will be part of AnyfolkRVA tonight at the Hofheimer Lofts at 2818 W. Broad Street, Richmond. Organizers say with Halloween fast approaching, they’re advertising this show as a Halloween show. If you’re feeling festive, costumes, tricks & treats are … Continue reading →

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Ol’ Jack and Daddy

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Russell

Back in March 2020, at the start of the 2020-2021 novel coronavirus pandemic, I was putting away a bottle of “Early Times” bourbon that we had out for eggnog on New Year’s Day (yep, it took two months) and one … Continue reading →

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