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.
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"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.
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ITS OUT!!!!!!!!! my debut album "My Life on the Radio" hit stores yesterday! you can get it digitally on iTunes or order the actual cd on CDbaby.com heres the link:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/joseygreenwell I'd really appreciate your support and if you do get a chance to pick it up....you'll have to for sure let me know what you think ok?
According to the B. Babes dates, you guys are returning to the Turnage Theatre in Washington in 2010...I am soooooo bringing my mama out. She cracks up on the Ohh No song...thats so her
MY NEW SINGLE!...'MY COWBOY!' A SNEAK PREVIEW ONLY UP FOR 1 WEEK. PLEEEEASE GO TAKE A LISTEN AND LEAVE A COMMENT! :D :D :D God Bless, Mishavonna Phil 4:13
HI NANCY!...one-a my first loves... jus wanted to say i'm startn to write now, and you're one of me Role Models...and you know what "they" say...you can either be a good role model, or a horrible example...XOXOXOXO,c
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hey girl I will be moving to nashville soon looking for a good studio, and some connections to push me in the right direction. COuld you come give me a listen and some advice.
Hey! How's your week going so far? Just dropping by to say a big "thank you" for your myspace friendship and let you know that my debut album is now available on iTunes...finally! Take 'er easy :) -Heidi- www.heidiraye.com
Hope all is well Great page here:) Sometimes we need just a little Sunshine in our lives. That is why I am wishing, on each and every calendar day, for smiles and sunshine to come your way! Thanks for the add Peace and love J.
Thanks for the friendship! I am glad that I found you on myspace. Hey if you are around Nashville, we are playing for a great benefit on June 6th at Centennial Park in Nashville and we would love for you to join us. It is for a great cause! Either way, we will let you know when we get music posted so you can let us know what you think. Talk to you soon! Here is more information on the event if you want to participate...... On June 6, 2009, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America will host its yearly Take Steps event at Centennial Park in Nashville. The event starts at 4:00 pm and registration is at the Band Shell. A lot of different businesses and groups participate and I would be honored if you would join my team or if you prefer you can create your own. I am flying out with my Los Angeles based band, Svedish Fish, in support of this event and we would love to see you there representing the music community in Nashville. To join our team go to http://online.ccfa.org/site/TR/Walk/Chapter-Tennessee?pg=entry&fr_id=1240 and enter Team Savannah & Svedish Fish.
NANCY; While you are at dtayloredmusic see on the 3rd imeem player #9 and the minus tracks #1 #'s 10 and 11 also. Tell me what you think. Love ya DOUG PS Scroll down from bio to find imeem players. They are connected into one.
NANCY; Yes thank you for coming over. That could work that way too. Though when I promote a song the Artist generally gets promoted along the way of course. So for me to pay for a Demo singer would not be the approach. Though covering some cost on your end would be possible. You must understamd that the Singer is the one who gets all the Glory for a hit song regardless of who the writer is. Therefore; I see it as more of a co=venture. Though I would rather keep control of my songs than to sell them out-right. Let me pick a few and you do the same then we can talk about the details later. Finding the right song for the right voice is Paramount here. So you have gone to the other site with the 86 songs of mine. If not go to www.myspace.com/dtayloredmusic Some times those imeem players go to some 30 second play thing which we did not intend so i hope you can hear the complete verisons. Thanks again NANCY for your interest. God Bless DOUG
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