The Studio, The Stage, and Elsewhere

August 1, 2011 in Music

An update for August 1, 2011

MattMoran-blissI 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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The May 19th newsletter

May 20, 2011 in blog, Music, social media, songwriting

Here is a link to the latest newsletter. Below is a message I put in the newsletter. Below that is a new song I just introduced to the band.

A few gigs coming up

May 10, 2011 in Music, songwriting

We have some shows coming up

Friday, May 20th, at The Red Cove. We are playing with two heavy funk jam bands – The Hours Before & Jam Stain. I’m not exactly sure what heavy jam funk is but we plan to rock with them in Ventura.

Thursday, June 23rd, we are playing in Santa Barbara at The Creekside Inn.

Monday, June 27th, we are closing the night for Rena Wren at The Talking Stick in Los Angeles.

Check out the poster’s below for details or see the show page.

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Matt Moran Band at The Deer Lodge in Ojai, Feb 4, 2011

January 29, 2011 in Music

20110204-DeerLodgeclick image to open full-size The Matt Moran Band will be in Ojai, February 4th, 2011. Playing the World Famous Deer Lodge from 9PM-11PM.

The Deer Lodge is located at:
2261 Maricopa Hwy
Ojai, CA 93023
(click here for a map)

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Song Story – All I Want is Everything

January 17, 2011 in Music, social media

“Hey Daddy, I want an Oompa Loompa. I want you to get me an Oompa Loompa right away.  …    I want an Oompa Loompa now!!” – Veruca Salt, Willy Wonka
– continue reading and that quote will make more sense.


I’m impatient! My friends know this. When I set my mind on something I want it and I want it now. That impatience played a part in writing the song, “All I Want Is Everything.”

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2011, The Band, The Plan, and You!

January 5, 2011 in Music

I’m not much of a New Year’s resolution kind of guy but I would like to start the new year with some news and some plans. And then what I would love from passionate listeners. The first issue at hand is to introduce you more or less formally to the band.

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Elliot Turret (lead guitar), Tom Galella (drums, vocals), Matt Moran (guitar, vocals),
Leif Pederson (bass, vocals), Kelly Irelan (vocals, keys)

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Couple songs with my band

June 14, 2010 in Music, songwriting

Here are a couple songs on video from our recent gig at the Simi Valley Town Center Farmer’s Market.

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