Indigo Girls, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Linda Ronstadt, Suzanne Vega, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Karla Bonoff, Clive Gregson & Christine Collister, Marti Jones, Cheryl Wheeler, Nanci Griffith, Elton John, The Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, James McMurtry, John Prine, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Melissa Etheridge, The Rolling Stones, The Guess Who, John Gorka, Lowen & Navarro, Kathy Mattea, Elvis Costello, Paula Cole, Tracy Chapman, Crowded House...
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"a cross between Nanci Griffith and Melissa Etheridge" was my favorite and perhaps the most accurate (too folky for the rock world; too rock for the folkies). But I've also been compared to Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Karla Bonoff, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Vonda Sheppard, Linda Ronstadt, Sheryl Crow, Kathy Mattea, Carole King, and Patty Griffin or some combination of all of the above.
"Moran is nothing short of a [modern-day] Joni Mitchell."
Gordon Ely
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
Declared “Songwriter of the Year” by the Virginia Sound Achievement Awards and WXGI Radio, Nancy Moran has recorded 4 solo CDs, including her latest titled “Something Old, Something New,” which is her most acoustic record to date, featuring live performances of both old (i.e. previously recorded) and new compositions. Her CDs have garnered her public and commercial radio airplay on 80+ stations coast-to-coast and have landed her on the Gavin Americana charts alongside Delbert McClinton and Joan Baez. Additionally, she has been featured internationally on radio stations in Australia, Canada, and Europe.
The Richmond-Times Dispatch called Nancy “nothing short of a [modern-day] Joni Mitchell” and “a force to be reckoned with” while Dirty Linen Magazine says Nancy has “a powerful, expressive voice…stunning.” She has performed at universities, festivals and clubs such as Nashville’s Bluebird, Washington DC’s Birchmere, Cambridge’s Club Passim and the Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival.
Her fans describe her music as "contemporary folk with a rock 'n roll edge," "a cross between Nanci Griffith and Melissa Etheridge," and "Bonnie Raitt meets Carly Simon meets Billy Joel." What makes Nancy really stand out, however, is her delivery. Her performance is often described as "unpretentious" or "natural, not engineered." And her fans report that she "sings from her soul," and that you can "hear the passion in her voice." One friend recently put it this way: "music like Shawn Colvin, delivery more gutsy like Vonda Shepard."
Nancy is quick to point out that you don't need an English degree to listen to her music and understand. "I'm not particularly 'heady' or poetic," Nancy explains. "Music shouldn't be something you have to work at. I use plain english. I write about every day subjects. I spell it out for you...maybe to a fault," she admits. "Some days, I wish I could be more ethereal or nebulous. But that's not me."
In 2005, after substituting frequently for two years, Nancy became a permanent member of the acclaimed all-female folk troupe, The Four Bitchin' Babes. Previous members have included Patty Larkin, Christine Lavin, Suzzy Roche, and Julie Gold with special substitute appearances by artists such as Janis Ian and Mary Travers.
In addition to her solo and Babes performing appearances, Nancy is also a columnist for American Songwriter Magazine, a frequent key-note speaker at music conferences and events, an NSAI-endorsed music business instructor, and the author of several books, audio series, and courses including, “The Songwriter’s Survival Kit,” “The Professional Songwriter’s Code of Conduct,” and “Making and Releasing Your Own CD.”
In her spare time (yeah, right), she is currently learning to sew! Nancy resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, Fett, and their two cats, Fluffy and Suzie Q.
Check out Nancy's website, www.nancymoran.com, for more information and to order her CDs.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT, ITS MUCH APPREICATED. WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE, STOP BY MY SITE AND GIVE A LISTEN AND LEAVE A COMMENT OF YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHAT YOU HEARD. PEACE, LOVE & HOPE’N FOR A BETTER ECONOMY, MICHAEL
Hi! Thank you for being my friend! I would like to invite you to my new music site! You can make a page and customize it, upload music and pictures! In the spring of 2010, I am launching a BIG promotional campaign and online CD release party! Lots of fun and freebies! My music site will be at the center of it! So please join me! *hugs* -Jodi Ann
Hey, more music added again to "Angel Kisses" just loaded yesterday, please come listen.... I know it's the 3rd time lol... 3rd times a charm, they say! Let me know what you think!! Now it’s really ready for the compilation cd.
“Angel Kisses” by “Delores Hershey” You can start calling your local radio stations now!
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Founder of HelpCharity Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
I am about half way done with my latest update to my page. Take a peek and listen to the first five songs from my up and comming cd. Right now the release date is in December.
A new feature is you can post your favorite song on your web page!
My new theme is about fall, with the songs having a sence of wanderlust and rambling on.
I hope you enjoy my pictures, and you will return to my page when it's completed. I'm currently recording the other five songs and putting together the final touches.
I hope you will take the time to listen, check out my pictures and (please, please, please) post a comment about your favorite song from my playlist.
I hope you are having a nice fall and take care. I hope to hear from you soon.
Jeff Moats
P/S " I get by with a little help from (you) My Friends!"
Thank you for the add Nancy. I hope you'll check out our song “Slow Dance” on iTunes. It reminds us to slow down and to treasure life. We are donating the proceeds to St Jude's
Please come by and listen to the new "Angel Kisses" by "Delores Hershey" I would love to know what you think of it! Compilation CD released soon to radio stations throughout the US and Canada. Call you local Radio Stations to request "Angel Kisses" by "Delores Hershey" now!!!
Wishing you a wonderful day... thank you & God Bless :)
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Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Phone +49 6101 544613 Mobil +49 171 6903352 www.myspace.com/ChristianLamitschka www.myspace.com/LamitschkaVideoInterviews www.myspace.com/CountryMusicInterviews www.myspace.com/HelpCharity
Been listening to the 4BB Diva CD that I bought after your Press Kit Workshop at Songposium...it's great! It's my first Bitchin' Babe CD with this new incarnation of the group and I'm once again a fan! Thanks for the music and I'm looking forward to listening to the indie artist CD's I got as well!