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dennis moriarty
Blues / Minimalist

"Just D"

NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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Member Since2/20/2007
Band Websitemyspace.com/number9trainmusic
Band Membershttp://www.youtube.com/user/bigdennism
InfluencesPaul Butterfield, Paul deLay, Lee Oscar, Rod Piazza, George (harmonica) Smith, Mark Ford, and William Clarke are my harp icons. Mellifluous and soulful vocalists like Andy Bey and Liz Wright are my inspirations. And jazzin blues guitarists like Ronnie Earl nourish me. Occupying the top of the list though are my heart and daughter Erin and my gorgeous muse Marina!
Sounds LikeI seem to have assimilated a lot of the late Paul Butterfield's tone in my effort to emulate him as a kid. Somehow when I heard him effuse that tone I was arrested in a way that never has let go. Many, many types of music engage me but the harmonica when overdriven sweetly through a tube amp is the deepest expression I have yet to express myself with (and I've tried a few). As a result of this organic attraction and being wholly self taught I sound like: me.
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I have been playing harmonica since I was about 17 years old when I first heard Paul Butterfield and hugged the speakers. Self taught with lots of stage time over the years I try to personifiy the soulful tone that defines this humble instrument for me. I spread myself around musically these days standing in with many after a year with the band "Number 9 Train". The newest band: "Blue Alert" is in rehearsals and we hope to be N.Y.C. gigging soon and I just finished a recording with Nanette Natal available on the iTunes music store and a demo with the Bone Dog Blues Band. Locally I have the privilege of playing with Big Ed Sullivan pretty regularly. I'm also a Registered Nurse, lifelong New Yorker, my gorgeous girlfriend and muse Marina is pregnant with our twins, and I'm the proud father of my favorite person in the world: Erin Moriarty.





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Sugar Blue





Jul 5 2008 7:10 AM

See Ya on the road!!!
Bone Dog





Jun 27 2008 8:51 AM

Dennis, having you with us on stage took us into the stratosphere. You're amazing!

thanks my friend
CONTINENTAL ROBERT





Jun 26 2008 8:18 PM

Hi Dennis. I'm pleased to meet you.
You're sounding good to me! Thankyou & all the best from Robert
CHR!§T!NE





Jun 25 2008 7:04 PM

I Miss You Bro!!!! I Love You, Sis
xxoo
Donna





Jun 22 2008 12:36 AM

Den, Tell me some summer dates when I can get down to the city and see you...and bring my boys.
Donna
Meteor Amplifiers





Jun 15 2008 7:18 AM

That would be YOUR Mini my friend. I'm glad she's doin it for you. Hope all is well.
Scott
Noel Grimes





Jun 14 2008 12:43 PM

Maybe if I'm in the U.S I'll get to check you out.
All the best!
Donna





Jun 6 2008 8:35 PM

I enjoyed Funk Dog, but don't tell me that you actually have a dog!
CHR!§T!NE





Jun 6 2008 4:22 AM

Hi Bro!!! Hey I love your song FUNKDOG!! CUTE DOG TO!! Haha..how cute!! Hope all is well...Miss you and Love you lots!! Sis xxoo
Bone Dog





May 18 2008 6:47 AM

D, I'm lovin' Struttin'.

That's some incredible harp playing
and really soulful rhythm.
TONY CIMOROSI





May 4 2008 7:55 PM

mista dennis, the man with the sugar and blues coming out of that harp...

ciao
Gina Fox





May 1 2008 8:17 PM

Hey Dennis,
Great to see you and the wife at BB's Tuesday! Hope to see you on May 14th -46 Lounge Totowa NJ 8pm

Peace
Gina Fox
The Billy Gibson Band





May 1 2008 7:48 PM

Dennis, thanks for the kind words Brother! It was great to meet you and hear you play. You sounded Awesome! We had such a GREAT time at the jam... Looking forward to seeing you again soon... All the best, Billy
Chris D. Wildcat





Apr 29 2008 11:29 PM

Hey Dennis,
As I wrote on the BD page, you're an amazing player:-)
I sincerely love your very laid back style - not over-blowing, but keeping it swampy. Sounds very southern to me. But I was kinda wonderin'? Why Lee Oskars, and not Hohners? As a harp-player, I've always used Hohner, and always been satisfied. So, what's your approach to this issue?
/Chris D. Wildcat
The blues is our business..
Gina Sicilia





Apr 24 2008 9:47 PM

I hope you can make it to Scotland Yard this coming Sunday for the Candye Kane benefit show!!
It should be a GREAT day!!
Take care and see you soon!
Gina
Melo





Apr 24 2008 3:41 PM



Thanks to add:
Congratulations! Warm Harmonica! sweet blues!
ciao melo Italy
Harmonica John





Apr 20 2008 9:16 AM

Thanks, Dennis. It is good to get complimented by such a fine player as yourself.

hj
Dan Treanor





Apr 13 2008 2:26 PM

Great sound on the POG. I use both the POG and a HOG. Nice playing all around.
Cheers,
Dan
Gina Fox





Apr 2 2008 6:30 AM

Hey Dennis,
Just love your page, inparticular that wallpaper!

Peace
Gina Fox
Bone Dog





Mar 25 2008 7:34 PM

spending time in the studio with you was great
you blew some damn good harp and sound wisdom, you're experience helped out a lot.
Let's do it again sometime Thanks Dennis!
The Backscratchers





Mar 25 2008 12:33 PM

Thanks for the add, Dennis. Lovely sound and fine playing.
Best of luck, Paul
thomas dorn photos





Mar 7 2008 11:35 PM

great sound!
keep on roaring...
Hilary Scott





Mar 5 2008 7:46 AM

Dennis - thanks for the comment and the friendship here in My Space. AS cliche as it sounds, the sentiment is so true: rock on!
Brother Dave





Mar 4 2008 6:03 PM

Hey Thanks man, you too. I love the tracks up here
Lance.... D.A.& the Hitmen





Feb 25 2008 3:16 PM

Hey Dennis
Great playing !
Thanks for stopping by!
Two Piece Root





Feb 16 2008 1:23 AM

Cool Tunes Comming At Cha From This Site...Nice Sweet Harp With Round Tones.

Best Wishes,

TWO PIECE ROOT

TWO PIECE ROOT
Jimbeau & The Retrocasters





Feb 12 2008 7:19 PM


Hi Dennis,

You have HUGE tone on your harp! I love it!

As someone who got turned on to Paul Butterfield back in the 1960s, I can appreciate your influences. From Paul and John Mayall, I learned about the roots of blues harp, like Little Walter, Sonny Boy I & II, and other greats.

Keep blowin' that awesome harp!

Peace . . .

Jimbeau
CHR!§T!NE





Feb 12 2008 5:42 AM