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.
heya virg! you down here?? i saw the next calendar date is in md... i have a show in alexandria on the 19th (aka thursday). you should come out! it's been FOREVA!
I seriously have to wait until August to see you?? I need things to do in this city, where are you?! Just heard about the Brew Fest on the radio today...how much are tickets to that, anyway?
Love your Corning shows..... the coldplay was great.... all the new stuff makes me happy :) I'll send you some sound bites when I get my hands on them.... see you soon
Virgil you were awesome Saturday night at the Pig! We really enjoy hearing and watching you perform! We hope that you enjoyed the "We Love Virgil" shirts.... Take care, Angie
Well there couldn't have been a nicer day for Watkins Glen~Happy you played U2 and Beautiful Girls/Stand by Me weave along with Say & Tiny Dancer...etc Yay! A good time & good day~was glad to see Maggie and James :)
Saw you at Waklins Glen tonight left my business card at your CD rack, Heared complaments all through out the park, you did a great job, enjoyed your voice and music Shelly
I totally plugged you on the radio this morning... I think I'm now your official Elmira spokesperson.... any press releases? Just let me know :) See you tonite.
your welcome! I saw you at the snooty pig in corning a few months ago and you rocked... unfortunately I couldnt stay for your whole show because I was being smothered by all the people..anyways,have a good day!!
Great show in Ithaca. It was good to see you too. I would never miss a Virgil Cain show at the Boatyard. Missed you at the graduation party saturday. I'll let it slide, you were probably just preparing for you next show. See you soon.
Hey Virgil! Sorry I missed you the last time you were in Williamsport, I was out of town. I am looking forward to seeing you at the end of July. I hope everything is going well for you :) Take care...talk to you soon!
It was so wonderful seeing you today! Don't worry, I'm pretty sure I will see you again before I go back to KY. Also, if you would like, I wouldn't mind helping you with re-designing that place you were talking about today - just give me a call! Well, I hope you have a wonderful turnout at tonight's performance! I'll see you soon ;) ~Lisa
hey you!!! :) que pasa? you're playing the rockwell museum??? that's one of my favs. i had no idea they had musica there - how fab! i'm heading home to do skidmore college's radio show june 28. and am trying to get a show in saratoga the 27th and albany the 28th. you ever do shows out that-a-way? i'm trying to latch onto a girls rock show sat and my buddy's trying to find something for me on friday but if you felt like doing something during the week, it'd be so nice to see ya! ciao ciao, flo
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