Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, U2, Acoustic Alchemy, Eddie Van Halen, King's X, Eric Johnson, Coldplay, Keane, Third Eye Blind, Sheryl Crow, The Corrs, Jean Luc Ponty, Andrew Bird
A life-long passion for music has culminated into a tightly woven, professionally produced show by VIRGIL CAIN. A multi-talented musician, Virgil has drawn on over a decade of recording sessions and live performances to meticulously build a multi-layered show that appeals to most any audience.
It all started at the age of 5 with violin lessons in kindergarten. Age 13 came around and he discovered the electric guitar. Listening to guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen, Eric Johnson, Jimmy Page, Virgil found his way to playing guitar in original/cover bands in the 90’s. He began playing piano and keyboard parts on recorded songs too. After one of the bands “disbanded”, Virgil played piano and acoustic guitar in local coffeehouses, singing stripped down versions of originals and original renditions of many songs. The solo show developed with influences from Billy Joel/Elton John/Coldplay on piano to Paul Simon/Dave Matthews/John Mayer on guitar. With a passion for evolving a show, he discovered new technologies. Digital looping and sequencing created a full band sound from one musician. Songs would be built up live with guitars, keyboards and electric violin parts built on top of each other. It's this "one man band" aspect of his performance that fascinates audiences whenever he plays and accounts for a good portion of what makes his show worth seeing. His stage presence, showmanship, appearance, and an easy ability to connect with an audience makes up another portion. But, it's Virgil’s talent as a musician, above all else, that garners the respect & admiration of an audience and rounds out the full package. This show also allows him to focus solely on music to make a living.
Clever Lyrics, heartfelt storytelling, and arrangements that will get stuck in your brain – it’s enough to give you hope that pop music can have a future that won’t be homogenized, focus grouped and American Idolized. ---- The Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
I really can't say enough good things about this song. The details are obviously well-thought out, yet come across as very off-the-cuff. It takes quite a lot of talent to to accomplish that feat! If I could give you more than five stars, I would…. Excellent work! ----- Garageband.com
This CD Rocks! ---Virgil Cain
……...and is presently touring upstate NY to Maryland….and branching out to Massachusetts and Virginia in the near future.
You kicked ass last night bro! Bring the show to Williamsport again sometime, and we'll be sure to have those t-shirts for you! Hopefully we'll see you for Halloween, until then, keep rockin'!!!!
hi virgil!!!! just came home from hogan's - I wish I could have stayed the whole time! we will be your biggest fans in syracuse!! SO excited that you took our advice! YAY!!!!
Hey Virgil, It's Lisa Lisa tambourine number 7! I tagged you in a pic of that Virgil street sign near Cortland but I don't think you have it on your profile. It is in my mobile uploads album if you want it.
Hey bro! I see your bringing ur band to Williamsport! Just wanted to tell you the Management Crew will be there in force! We're making special t-shirts and all! Keep rockin and see you in Oct.
bloop bloop bloop! i felt like hearing the fish song!!! what's up in the land of virgil cain these days? my news of the week is that some german gent made a video out of man of the year! weehaw :) if you're bored, check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xABT8HYyJ4E
Oops, totally missed you last week! I'm a bit excited though, you'll be in town my birthday weekend. If I don't go back to Bing for it, I'll totally see you out, Rockstar!
heya stranger :) long time no talk. how goes it? i was just in upstate this weekend so nice (and cool) up there. i'm melting in dc. next time you come down this-a-way, lemme know, eh? it'd be lovely to actually exchange audible words! :) ciao ciao, flo
Awesome..glad to be back "up" there...ha...and a promise is a promise..bifocals forever baby!
NOW.....would you please go check the INBOX of your FACEBOOK? I sent you a message there as soon as you left me a voice mail. Not sure if you have read it or not? Of course we'd be up for another shoot with you. Hugs Erin
It's OK Brotha' I see how solid you are booked and I think that's Awesome..that you can spread those licks with so many fans and have a great time doin' it. I really dig your CD...and it was delivered so quickly great shipping time. If you are ever in S. Florida look me up...we'll have a blast. E
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