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Moriarty is a Franco-american music group founded in 1995. It is made up of 5 artists of French, American, Swiss, and Vietnamese origins. The members of the group were mainly raised in France. The group named itself Moriarty in honor of Dean Moriarty, the hero of On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Previously, the groupe had three other members: the singer Charlène Dupuy, the drummer Médéric de Vanssay, and the saxophonist Davide Woods. Rosemary Standley, Arthur B. Gillette, Thomas Puéchavy, Charles Carmignac, and Stephan Zimmerli are the current group members. The group covers standards, sings the blues, and creates rock compositions.
After a concert in 2005, the group was spotted by Jérôme Deschamps and Macha Makeïeff, who would later co-produced their first album with Naïve Records. At the same time, they won the Prix Paris Jeunes Talents.
The group was noticed during a concert at the Printemps de Bourges in 2006 and 2007. Jimmy, the first single from their first album Gee Whiz But This is A Lonesome Town (2007), was a success which allowed Moriarty to play at La Cigale. The album sold more than 50,000 copies in a few months and was certified gold a year after its release. The group went on a long tour that took them to Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and England.
In 2008, Moriarty performed at the Soliday festival, the Festial of Eurockéennes de Belfort, the Francofolies de La Rochelle, and the Fête de l’Humanité.
The group takes its inspiration from traditional Celtic music, country, and blues.
The group plays around one mircophone during their concerts.
En 2008, Mariarty was one of 10 artists nominated for the Constantin prize.
After a concert in 2005, the group was spotted by Jérôme Deschamps and Macha Makeïeff, who would later co-produced their first album with Naïve Records. At the same time, they won the Prix Paris Jeunes Talents.
The group was noticed during a concert at the Printemps de Bourges in 2006 and 2007. Jimmy, the first single from their first album Gee Whiz But This is A Lonesome Town (2007), was a success which allowed Moriarty to play at La Cigale. The album sold more than 50,000 copies in a few months and was certified gold a year after its release. The group went on a long tour that took them to Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and England.
In 2008, Moriarty performed at the Soliday festival, the Festial of Eurockéennes de Belfort, the Francofolies de La Rochelle, and the Fête de l’Humanité.
The group takes its inspiration from traditional Celtic music, country, and blues.
The group plays around one mircophone during their concerts.
En 2008, Mariarty was one of 10 artists nominated for the Constantin prize.
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Gee whiz but this is a lonesome town
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Lose It / Flip The Switch
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Boom Town
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The Professor
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Jimmy
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Private Lily
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Cottonflower
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Lovelinesse
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motel
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Animals Can't Laugh
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whiteman's ballad
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Fireday
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Jaywalker
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Shoutbox
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poeartpl wrote:
they're great. I'd like to see them in live, especially in Poland. May you come to my country?...
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snailshake wrote:
increibles! i cant wait to see u in live again!
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Eomunia wrote:
Oh, merci Pierre Jean :-))
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Bohne691 wrote:
amazing ! genius !
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pierrejeanphoto wrote:
en images : http://www.flickr.com/photos/pierrejean/sets/72157607453059938/
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palanwen wrote:
After reading about the dedication of the band's name to dean from on the road, it makes it even more special. I'm a huge fan of Kerouac so this is marvelous news. :)
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Onqw wrote:
Excellent :-)
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FrenchBeekeeper wrote:
J'ai eu la chance de les voir se produire au festival de Dranouter ce week-end : Un grand groupe qui a véritablement enchanté le public belge qui ne semblait pas trop les connaître ! J'attends avec hâte un 2ème album !
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vigyan wrote:
i totally agree with cruelcrux.
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cruelcrux wrote:
Nice to listen to it with On The Road in your hands.
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awfullynaked wrote:
jiimmy won't you please come home
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vigyan wrote:
they make me feel dressing like a girl on the stage of circus and dancing in the forest with ghosts. love you <3
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palanwen wrote:
Diggin' it, will get soon.
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SuchAFreak wrote:
=)
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leliss wrote:
забавно,самобытно=)
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txicky wrote:
Un son unique et somptueux sur scene
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ndenatasha wrote:
banda boa do caramba, putz!
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ginjackandjazz wrote:
Viva Jack Kerouac!
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ze0d wrote:
Moriarty - Fireday ! Cette chanson est vraiment Planante et cette contrebasse incessante me fourmille les oreilles !
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polochevy wrote:
come to the us so good
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Events
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Nov
25
So Frenchy So Chic - Live
Prince Bandroom, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
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Nov
27
So Frenchy So Chic
The Factory Theatre, Marrickville, Sydney, Australia
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Dec
3
Moriarty
Palác Akropolis, Praha, Czech Republic
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Recent Activity
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carot87 tagged Moriarty with french, indie and folk. 14 hours ago
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yoko931, andinold, reggae-robert and 1 other person added Moriarty to their libraries. yesterday evening
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ParlezVFrancais added Moriarty to the lineup of So Frenchy So Chic at The Factory Theatre. yesterday morning
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eliseduBois, ggael80, crashtest76 and 9 other people added Moriarty to their libraries. Saturday evening
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mr_orange_ringo unlinked Moriarty from SXSW Music. Wednesday afternoon
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monkey_made_me, sinistersTOOL, Monsieur-M and 21 other people added Moriarty to their libraries. Wednesday afternoon
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PersuasiveRays tagged Moriarty with ‘seen live’. 10 days ago
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