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Mike Moran

About Me

Mike Moran currently resides in Traverse City, Michigan. He has just finished is second full album entitled "Spaces" set to be released before the summer of 08. Over the past few years he has won many local and national awards for his songwriting and played over 180 gigs in 2007 and was also voted the "Best Solo Performer in 2007" by the Northern Express readers. His current regular gigs are every Thursday at Kilkenny's Pub in downtown Traverse City and all over Michigan on the weekends. The summer schedule will be out soon and will include regular gigs at North Peak, Chandlers, Horns Bar, Holiday Inn West Bay, Knot Just A Bar, and The Riverwalk. He also has close to twenty weddings on the books this year for solo performances. Mike has opened up for Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Martin Sexton, Kathleen Madigan, Eddie Money, The Samples, Bump, Down The Line and many more! Please check out the other websites www.mikemoranmusic.com, sonicbids.com/mikemoran, and the newest ourstage.com/profile/mikemoran and hittmusicgroup.com/mikemoran

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/24/2005
Band Website: www.mikemoranmusic.com
Band Members: Mike Moran, songwriter, guitar, and Vocals. Jay Kott bass and vocals. Matt Hayes on the drums. Mike Root ..boards, and occasionally joined by Levi Britton on vocals and guitar, and Josh Havens on Guitar.
Influences:Lots of them starting with Paul Simon, Colin Hay, Tom Petty, Beck, Guster, Martin Sexton, Down the Line, Dave, The Killers, Robert Zimmerman, Ben Harper,John Mayer, John Hiatt, Levi Britton, Ron Getz, Jay Kott, Matt Hayes, Bump, Outkast, Sheryl Crow, Prince. Was a huge fan of the Flow, and I listen to alot of movie scores.
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Quarter After Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Graphic Weekly Review of "Spaces"

Mike Moran "Spaces" Self ReleasedOf all the music reviewed in this space, Mike Moran's new album, "Spaces," may have the most universal appeal. Luckily, then, for the local masses, he plays around her...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Mike Moran CD Release Party Tomorrow Night!!!!!!!

Well it's finally here, the CD Release for the New album "Spaces" although the album has been for sale at all my shows I still wanted to make this one a special event. There is a lot going into tomorr...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Fourth of July

Howdy! This Friday I'll be out on the Holiday Inn Patio, weather permitting on the Fourth of July. It's going to be a blast and I have Jason Kott, Matt Hayes, and Mike Root gigging with me. It gets a ...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:09:00 GMT

New Website coming

Back to the basics of the getting the old website new again. Mikemoranmusic.com will have a new look starting next week. The show schedule is as up to date as this Myspace page. The big news right now...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:06:00 GMT

City Opera House Photos and Videos

Very excited to be posting pics and videos from last weeks Opera House show over the next few weeks. I have received a lot of cool pics from friends and I am doing my best to organize them. The show w...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:37:00 GMT

New Tracks Up on Myspace!

Hey EveryoneAs you probably know from my last blog I get a little excited and my grammar slips, oh well. I am so excited to get my new album done. It's been a long time coming and the tracks are sound...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Phones, Shows, and Recording

I recently just got my fourth phone in the last four months due to software issues. I love technology but god damn!. At least the people who help me out are super cool but it's tough to book gigs when...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT