October 24, 2011 in blog, Music, Press, songwriting
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We won’t be in costume (or will we) but we will be rocking Canoga Park at the Elks Lodge.
I want you there but to get on the list, you do need to send me an email.
Details:
Elks Lodge, Canoga Park – 7PM-9PM-ish
20925 Osborne St., Canoga Park, CA 91304
$10 (includes dinner). Wear a costume, take $2 off
October 24, 2011 in blog, Music Business, social media
Last weekend I spoke at the Indie Music Conference in Hollywoood. It was held at Musician’s Institute; a very cool facility.
My presentation, “Don’t Waste Your Time: The Ugly Truth About Social Media” covers some business basics, including both strategies and tools to focus the performing musician on how to best use their time to grow their music business. Read the rest of this entry →
October 16, 2011 in blog, Music Business, Press, social media
We spent some time putting a new press kit together.
I wanted a cleaner look – less text and include some active links so that if someone has the PDF, they can click and visit key sites like our Facebook music page or website.
With originals songs that rock you down to the core, danceable pop with hook-laden lyrics, and country ballads to help you drown your sorrows in whisky, the genre is hard to classify but the music easy to listen to.
From the press kit
Check out the updated Electronic Press Kit (EPK) page.
September 27, 2011 in blog, Music, social media, songwriting
A video from our show at The Talking Stick in Venice. September 3rd, 2011. Also, the origins of the song and lyrics at the end.
Copyright © 2011 – Matthew Moran
Behind the SongIn 2009 I had moved back to California. There was some positive movement in a number of critical areas of my life. Music, writing, consulting, etc. But none of it was happening as fast as I would have liked. Isn’t that always the case.
Becky was still in Arizona. During a phone conversation I was frustrated about “things” not happening fast enough. Patience is not a virtue I’ve mastered. I was saying to her, “I just want everything. I want everything now!!”
Becky replied, “All I want is you.” (Everyone say, “aaahhhhhh”)
The next morning at 6:00AM I began texting her to wake her up. I had recorded an acoustic version of this song.
September 12, 2011 in blog, Music, songwriting
Dangerous Girl and other songs performed liveDuring our recent “Roots & Roll” shows with Bill Wickham, I had the pleasure of performing in front of some friends in Palmdale. Butler’s Coffee is an excellent little venue and Kevin Smith does a great job of providing a place for songwriter’s to perform.
September 1, 2011 in blog, Music Business, social media
Yesterday morning Firefox provided an update. I installed the update and took a look at the changes – something I often neglect to do. I saw something listed called TAB GROUPS. Wow! Pretty cool.
Check out this video that demonstrates what they are and how to use them.
August 23, 2011 in blog, Music Business, social media
If you are an artist or if you help one out, ArtistData.com is an essential tool to help you manage and update your calendars. By entering your show into ArtistData, it can update your other calendars like, Facebook, myspace, and also your website. Additionally, artistdata is setup to publish your show to several of the most prominent online calendars.
August 19, 2011 in blog, Music Business
Less scatterbrained
I am a songwriter, performer, and the proverbial “leader of the band.” I am also, currently, my manager, publicist, promoter, booking agent, roadie, and the sound guy. If you are an indie artist, you know the drill.
For the past year or so, I’ve used TheSongwriterOnline.com as a place to publish information on strategies, technology, and tools to help Musicians (songwriters, bands, street teams, and others) more effectively run their music business and promote their music.
I had no particular goal or approach for this information – just a desire to share ideas and tools I was using to help promote my music. There is no true profit motive, although if I could pay for guitar strings, coffee, or other things.. great!
August 11, 2011 in blog, Music, songwriting
I met songwriter Bill Wickham during the Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival in Arizona. I was immediately impressed with his songwriting and casual nature. We played together a few times in Arizona but now Bill is coming to California.. and so…
Okay, tour might be ambitious but Bill and I are playing 3 shows together (as of this writing). The show dates and locations are below the posters. Click the posters to get a full-sized version and feel free to pass the poster or this page to your friends.
August 1, 2011 in Music
I used to hate recording. The truth is I find it tedious although it has become more pleasurable. First, having the guys at Easy Street Studio in Simi Valley, CA handle all the technical details is nice.
But anyway you cut it, the studio is NOT the stage. The stage provides immediate gratification. It also allows for “stylistic flexibility” – aka: mistakes. They are there and then gone – you move on, you perform, no one is any wiser. It is energy.
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