Moriarty

Oh yay.

I've been crossing my fingers for some good folk music to come my way, and, thanks to the lovely and talented Coline, it has arrived!!

The band is based in Paris and their recently released debut album "Gee Whiz But This Is A Lonely Town" is wonderful. Obvious Kerouac reference aside, they uphold their namesake. With band members from France, the United States, Vietnam, and Switzerland, and recent shows at mental institutions, prisons, in castles, and on boats - I can't help but feel a little 'Beat Generation' revival.

Powerful lead vocals, cited influences such as Peggy Lee, Simon Gallup, and Billie Holiday, as well as a more classic folk sound make this album a bit of gem amongst the countless up and coming folk bands with the same flavor and gimmicks.

Plus, they sing about buffalo.

Moriarty (MS)|(OS) - Jimmy

Listen to some of those myspace tracks! They are great. Their album is available on iTunes. And you should also maybe keep an eye out for them on their tour:

March
07 march, GENEVE (CH), Casino Théâtre, Voix de Fête
08 march, BERN (CH), Bee Flat
14 march, TORONTO (CA), Canadian Music Week
18 - 22 march, AUSTIN (USA), SXSW Festival
28 march, PUTEAUX (FR), Festival Chorus des Hauts de Seine, Carte Blanche
29 march, MARNE LA VALLEE (FR), Labomatic Théâtres à La Ferme du Buisson

April
02 april, MOUSCRON (BE), Centre Culturel
04 april, CHÊNÉE (BE), Centre Culturel

May
06 may, STRASBOURG (FR), La Laiterie 20 ans du Fair + Narrow Terence & The Rodeo
09 may, CHARLEROI (BE), L'Eden
22 may, LUXEMBOURG (LU), Mondorf Les Bains

June
20 june, BRUXELLES (BE), Place des Palais
27 june, NAMUR (BE), Festival Verdur Rock

*thx co ;-)