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“Equally whimsical and profound…”

- Alex Dezen (Damnwells) on “Stuck Inside” ••••• Listen below

A heart-warming songwriter with an eclectic edge, hellbent on writing songs filled with emotional honesty and memorable hooks.

René Moffatt is a Texas-bred, Colorado-based songwriter whose music blends heartfelt Americana, melodic folk-pop, and lyrical storytelling that’s equal parts whimsical and profound. Drawing comparisons to artists like Jackson Browne and The Avett Brothers, his guitar-forward songs resonate with emotional honesty and modern accessibility. Whether on intimate listening room stages or festival lineups, René delivers performances that invite reflection, connection, and sing-alongs. With roots in boomtown Texas and a growing presence in the Denver scene, he’s a late-blooming troubadour poised for wider recognition.

When performing with his band, René Moffatt & The Moonshadows, René’s spirit expands into a full-band energy rooted in the same emotional sincerity that defines his solo songwriting.

His work has earned growing recognition, including being named a Finalist in the 2024 Wildflower Music & Arts Festival Songwriter Contest. René Moffatt & The Moonshadows were also featured in the inaugural Boulder Roots Music Fest, and are set to make their FOCOMX debut in April… marking another milestone in his steadily rising presence in the Colorado music scene.

Quick Bio Facts:

Hometown:
Wichita Falls, Texas

Current Hometown:
Wheat Ridge, Colorado (outside of Denver)

Genre:
Folk, Americana, Indie-folk, Folk-Rock, Singer-songwriter

Contact:
booking@renemoffatt.com
202.558.8688

René Moffatt & The Moonflowers:

Lead Singer/Acoustic Guitar
René Moffatt

Electric Guitar
Eric Tate

Bassist
Tony Piscotti

Drummer
Seth Johnson

Keys
Davis Harwell


Full Band Performances


Streaming

“Downright Gorgeous”

- Alex Dezen (Damnwells) on “If You Were Near” ••••• Listen below


Notable

Venues Played:

Denver/Colorado:
Swallow Hill Music
Globe Hall
The Skylark
Roxy On Broadway
Carboy Winery
Clyfford Still Museum
The Black Buzzard
Lost Lake Lounge
Black Rose Acoustic Society (2026)

Nationwide:
Opening Bell (Dallas)
DC9 (D.C.)
Luce Center (D.C.)
Phillips Collection (D.C.)
The Hamilton Live (D.C.)
Blue Plate Special (Knoxville)

Festivals Played:

Boulder Roots Fest (2025)

FoCoMX (2026)

2024, Finalist
Wildflower Music & Arts Festival (Texas)

2025, 2020 - Finalist
Ullrgrass Troubadour (Colorado)

Singer-Songwriter Cape May (NJ)
Denver Chalk Festival
Midsummer Music Fest (Palisade, CO)
Cherry Blossom Festival (D.C.)

Featured Performer:

KRFC's "Locally Sourced" (Fort Collins)
KRFC’s “Drop-In Session”

Opened For:

Moors & Mccumber
Brother & The Hayes
David Wimbish
The Ramona Flowers
Emily Barnes
David Newbould


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