A Little Dirt Never Hurts

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

High OrbitOkay, so normally I don’t cross-post stuff from my [tag]podcast[/tag] [tag]High Orbit[/tag], but this is too good not to share. I brought [tag]CC Chapman[/tag]’s sisters Cass and Kim over to the studio to record an episode, and they brought some great stuff with them.

Like, for example, audio tapes of CC when he was 5 years old. And some stories about [tag]childhood[/tag]. And some [tag]college radio[/tag] clips.

Head on over to hear the episode right here, and share it with a friend!


Not The Brightest Bulb In The Knife Drawer

Monday, January 15th, 2007

Those of you who got my latest email probably noticed that I forgot to mention what day I was playing at Sambuca. I know some of you noticed, because some of you emailed me. Thanks! Just, um, making sure you were paying attention.

If I ever do that again, just check the Calendar page for the final word on any show. Thanks!


Any Press Is Good Press

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Matthew in the TennesseanEven if it’s basically an article about how broke you are. I don’t care, I’m just happy the [tag]Tennesseean[/tag] has had my picture on the front page of both the Business section and the main News section twice now.

Here’s a choice quote:

Along with playing music gigs, looking for session work and marketing his CD Beer and Coffee, Ebel is trying to make inroads in the world of [tag]podcasting[/tag], or downloadable audio blogs.

Dude, she plugged the album for me. Thanks, Jeanne!

Photo by Billy Kingsley / The Tennessean


Every Color Hits #1

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Every ColorFor those that follow the [tag]podcast charts[/tag], my new single [tag]Every Color[/tag] debuted at #1 and has stayed in the [tag]top ten[/tag] for the past three weeks now. Thanks so much to all the [tag]podcasters[/tag] for keeping it in the spotlight, and thanks to all of you for all the feedback you’ve been sending me!

Maybe I ought to put this one on an album.


Works For Hire

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

Matthew Ebel Entertainment

Matthew produces audio projects for marketing and advertising firms, podcasts and radio, and for brands looking for musical content. LinkedIn users can check out his LinkedIn Profile and check his references there. Take a listen to the samples below, or check out their individual pages for more details.
Deliver Magazine | Porter Novelli | Bigelow Tea | crayon | The Mommycast | Podcasts

The 4-minute Demo-cast:


Matthew Ebel EntertainmentIf you’d like a quick audio summary with samples, references, and narration by Matthew, check out the demo reel!


Deliver Magazine

Deliver Magazine


Porter Novelli

Porter Novelli


Bigelow Tea


Crayon

crayon


The Mommycast

Mommycast


Podcasts

High OrbitAside from producing the High Orbit podcast, Matthew also creates promos, intros, themes, and other material for podcasts.


Web Design

Sunday, November 12th, 2006


Stunning Design, Simple Inspiration

Aside from music and writing, Matthew Ebel is an accomplished web designer with a focus on the aesthetic qualities of a site. More than just info on the web, Matthew Ebel’s web creations are online art. Though he specializes in serving independent artists, Matthew Ebel can work with anyone looking to put a professional, stunning presence on the web.

Behind the good looks, however, Matthew Ebel’s websites are well-structured and easy to update. This means an indie rocker on a budget or a starving artist can maintain their own website (new tour dates, change in bio, etc.) without hiring a web maintainer. Check out some of the sites Matthew’s already built and see what he can do for you!

Matthew Ebel

High Orbit

Laura Clapp

Moldover

Susan Shann

Pro Demo Solutions

Peter Moon Band

Podsafe Road Trip

Kelly Buchanan

Cris Lane

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www.matthewebel.com

Obviously, Matthew designs his own websites. Here are a couple versions this website has seen over the years:

Goodbye Planet Earth
The site you’re looking at right now? Matthew Ebel designed it as a custom Wordpress template. Forget a sample image, just look around! (I suggest you start here.)

Beer & Coffee
Matthew Ebel "Beer & Coffee" Splash ScreenMatthew Ebel "Beer & Coffee" Sample
This is the previous version of the site you’re looking at right now. If that’s not enough of a demo, check out the images above for a closer look. The entire site was designed using the same graphics files used for the album artwork, making the website match the album perfectly.

The Olive Site
Matthew Ebel "Olive" Sample
Before Beer & Coffee, Matthew used this design to promote his music online. The graphics don’t correspond to any album, but they certainly fit the mood and style he cultivated after moving to Nashville.

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www.highorbitpodcast.com

As his first podcast site, High Orbit gave Matthew the opportunity to learn about customizing Wordpress blog sites.
High Orbit Sample

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www.lauraclapp.com

So far Matthew has made two sites for Nashville folk-rock goddess Laura Clapp.

Simply
Laura Clapp "Simply" Splash PageLaura Clapp "Simply" Sample
When Laura released her new acoustic album, Simply, she asked Matthew to design not just the website but the album artwork as well. Just like Matthew’s Beer & Coffee site, the website matches the album and promotional materials exactly.

Where Are You Going?
Laura Clapp "Where Are You Going?" Sample
Laura’s first new website after moving to Nashville was designed by Matthew Ebel. This was actually Matthew’s second website ever built (after his own, naturally), but still captured Laura’s bold style.

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www.moldover.com

When New York mashup artist Moldover needed a website with everything from a bulletin board to an online store, he called Matthew Ebel first.
Moldover Sample

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www.susanshann.com

Susan Shann, one of Nashville’s folk singer-songwriters needed a website with the same easygoing style as her music.
Susan Shann Splash PageSusan Shann Sample

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www.prodemosolutions.com

Setting up a web-based business doesn’t need to be difficult, even if the finances are a little tight. Mark at ProDemoSolutions.com called on Matthew Ebel to make a professional web site that wouldn’t kill the small business budget.
ProDemoSolutions.com Sample

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www.petermoonband.com

When Matthew played with the Peter Moon Band, they needed a site that could bring the fans together and help promote the new album, Postcards From Earth.
Peter Moon Band Sample

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www.podsaferoadtrip.com

Before Matthew could go on the road with two other podsafe artists, they needed a website that would act as the command center for the tour.
Podsafe Road Trip Sample

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www.kellybuchanan.com

One of Matthew’s first clients, Kelly Buchanan went from do-it-yourself homepage to professional image by calling Matthew Ebel.
Kelly Buchanan Sample

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www.crislane.com (In Progress)

Cris Lane, the woman responsible for all of Matthew’s Beer & Coffee photo work, needed someplace to showcase her top-notch work. It’s still under construction, but you can catch a small sample here.
Cris Lane SplashCris Lane Sample

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Dirt Cheap, Rock Solid

Since Matthew Ebel specializes in serving independent artists (and is an indie musician himself), he understands the need for a cheap, effective web presence. Most web designers charge hourly rates that would make a mechanic cry, but Ebel charges by the project so you know up front what you’re getting into.

A rock-solid website is more than just a place to send fans, often it’s what makes a venue or label take an artist seriously. For many bands and creative professionals, the website is their one and only storefront. Rather than just toss some CD’s on the shelf with a price tag, why not make a small investment to give your online presence the look you want?

While no two websites are the same, most creative professionals want similar information available online. Here are some of the basic packages Matthew Ebel offers:

$300

The One-Page Special

All the information you need to get your face on the web. Many online retailers and indie music sites offer one-page sites, but you’re forced to live with their templates and their banner ads. Matthew can design your page the way you need it, selling only your stuff.

$650

The Indie Artist Package

For those with more to share, the Indie Artist package is perfect for the performer or band trying to make a statement. A fully-automated website lets you maintain a blog, photo gallery, tour calendar, RSS subscriptions, and more. The package also comes with a splash page to instantly greet visitors with the first impression you want.

$650

The Podcast Package

This one’s for the podcasters out there. Rather than just a generic blog interface, you’ll have a graphic style and layout specific to your podcast. Your feeds will even be setup via FeedBurner for your convenience, allowing multiple feeds per site! If you’ve got ads, there are many ad placement/management options available without the obnoxious “right-column blindness” effect.

Also Available:

Extra pages, bulletin boards, automated News features, blogs, photo galleries, animation, and more!

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Contact Matthew Ebel

Interested in a site design? Got a comment about one of Matthew’s existing designs? Notice something wrong? Let Matthew know!

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The Podcast

Friday, November 10th, 2006

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