> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Bandsintown Artist Community Member Spotlight : Matthew Moran - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/band-artist-community-member-spotlight-matthew-moran/ - Published: 2021-12-03T14:59:41.000Z - Updated: 2021-12-03T15:08:07.000Z - Description: Each month the Bandsintown Artist Community is shining a spotlight on an active member and their accomplishments. This month they spoke to LA-based singer/songwriter Matthew Moran. If you’re not already. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/12/band-artist-community-member-spotlight - Author: Bruce Houghton - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, Bandsintown, Bandsintown Artist Community, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:48 Each month the Bandsintown Artist Community is shining a spotlight on an active member and their accomplishments. This month they spoke to LA-based singer/songwriter Matthew Moran. If you’re not already part of the free **[Bandsintown Artist Community](https://www.community.artists.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, join now for great music industry networking, pro advice, [special event](https://artists.bandsintown.com/support/blog/free-webinar-income-sources-for-masters?ref=hypebot.com)s and more. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/images-squarespace-cdn-com/content/v1/52d42be4e4b0c7af5ad3f4d4/c2ff5556-2dfd-441c-91e3-fcbb1f07f19e/header-format-1000w.jpg) **Can you share a little bit about how your journey started as a musician?** I began playing guitar after watching my father play the banjo and record Dylan’s, “Blowing in the Wind” on a cassette recorder. I started writing songs when I was around 13 years old. I wrote sporadically until 2006 when my production greatly increased. While living in Arizona, I began playing an open mic at Cave Creek Coffee Company – which led to performing in their wine bar and opening for national acts in their 300 seat outdoor venue, “The Camp.” **That’s great. And you’ve been doing a lot of exciting projects since then…can you tell us about a few that really stand out?** Performing with fellow artist Emiko and producing a rock n roll Christmas Song with her in 2020\. Also, I’ve been fortunate to have performed with musicians far more talented than myself – including my lead guitarist, Steve Schmitt – son of legendary recording engineer, Al Schmitt. **What an inspiring opportunity. Speaking of which, what would you say inspires your creative process when making music?** I write a LOT of songs while on the move. Driving between Los Angeles and Arizona, Vegas, & Salt Lake. The outdoors is a huge mind-expander for me. I’ve also written songs while out hiking – recording ideas into my phone or just letting lyrics rattle around as I get my dogs out. Coffee and early mornings are also “creativity enhancers.” **I’m sure there are many artists who can relate to that! Can you share with us a quality or skill that has been essential to being a musician or part of the industry?** Knowing yourself – a willingness to work on specific areas of improvement. Also, I believe in straight-forward and unambiguous conversations with band mates, venue owners, and others in the industry. **That’s an amazing tip. So you talked a bit about others in the industry – can you tell us what you love most about connecting with your fans?** Stephen King said that a writer feels as though they have something to say but are surprised as hell when somebody reads their work. I like being pleasantly surprised when someone tells me they enjoyed a certain lyric. It feels like we are in on a secret together. **So true! You’ve been such a valuable member of our community so we’d love to know…is there a Bandsintown feature you really love?** The calendar/website (WordPress) integration. It makes it simple for me to post shows in a single location and allow it to be distributed to other outlets. #### **To connect further with Matthew directly, find him in the [Bandsintown Artist Community](https://www.community.artists.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com)!** - Website – [https://matthewmoranonline.com/](https://matthewmoranonline.com/?ref=hypebot.com) - Bandsintown – [https://www.bandsintown.com/a/286385-matthew-moran](https://www.bandsintown.com/a/286385-matthew-moran?ref=hypebot.com) - Facebook – - Instagram – [https://www.instagram.com/MatthewMoran/](https://www.instagram.com/MatthewMoran/?ref=hypebot.com) - Twitter – [https://twitter.com/MatthewMoran](https://twitter.com/MatthewMoran?ref=hypebot.com) #### If you’re not already part of the free **[Bandsintown Artist Community](https://www.community.artists.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, join now for great music industry networking, pro advice, [special event](https://artists.bandsintown.com/support/blog/free-webinar-income-sources-for-masters?ref=hypebot.com)s and more.