In high school, Jesse formed the punk band, Anal Sausage with his brother and friend Dave "Sausage" Walling. The group lasted from 1993–1999 and gained cult notoriety among the underground punk scene in Philadelphia, playing such venues as the legendary Stalag 13. After Anal Sausage disbanded, Jesse and Justin moved into a house in South Philadelphia with their high school friend, Brandon Beaver, who later went on to play in the band
mewithoutYou. The three built a recording studio in their basement, where they would practice and record with their band Hiroshima Nagasaki. Other bands Jesse has been in include Hunson Abadeer, Ivy Labs, Wolf Vs, Kuru Kuru Pa, and Hiroshima Lemon. In addition, he also auditioned as drummer for
Dr. Dog. Make A Rising is Jesse's most current band, and consists of brothers Moynihan, and John Heron. Past members of Make A Rising include Brandon Beaver, John Pettit, Andrew Ciccone, Nick Millevoi, and Travis Woodson. Photos for the band's album covers were taken by friend and photographer Ryan Collerd. Jesse has also contributed violin playing to bands such as Dr. Dog,
Man Man, Whales & Cops, & The Teeth. In 2005, Jesse, Justin, & MAR drummer John Heron moved into a warehouse in West Philadelphia which they coined The Avant Gentlemen's Lodge. They turned the warehouse into a
DIY venue space, which hosted "The
Astral Projection Club"; plays by local playwrights; seasonal
solstice and
equinox parties, and musical performances from notable acts such as
Dan Deacon,
Kayo Dot, and
The Flying Luttenbachers. == Comics ==