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The Cargo Cult Revival is a four piece instrumental progressive rock band from Hartford, CT and has been described as a dynamic force of musical power, blending together a potent combination of hauntingly beautiful harmonic changes and off-time rhythmic virtuosity. Formed in 2006, the Cargo Cult Revival quickly became known for their unique instrumental style, featuring the unusual fusion of electric guitar, electric bass, drums and electric cello. As they create a spellbinding and dramatic soundtrack to an ethereal movie of the mind, their deceptively complicated music pays homage to their many influences, combining mathematical complexity and sheer precision.
The four members of the Cargo Cult Revival have combined decades of musical experience, and are a group of men driven by perfection and consummate professionalism. Performing with an ensemble unique to rock-and-roll music, drummer Matthew Futoma’s driving and inventive rhythmic overlays combine with the solid and oft-evolving bass lines from electric bassist Jesse Van Note. Their sonic framework interweaves and is enhanced by the counterpoint of electric guitarist Jeff Woods’ gritty, punk and rock-and-roll influenced guitar style, meshed with classically trained cellist Jeff Chen’s sweeping harmonies and evocative melodies.
Constantly evolving their sound, as they explore new concepts and techniques, and tempered by an extensive rehearsal and touring schedule, the Cargo Cult Revival’s live performances are always energetic and exciting. Their wide repertoire of influences has given them the ability to perform with many diverse styles of music from punk, hardcore, indie, progressive, and beyond.
Their first, self-produced, self-titled live album was produced in early 2007 at the Space Recording Studio in Poughkeepsie, NY. Featuring six of their original compositions, The Cargo Cult Revival’s unique sound is immediately evident in their evocatively titled songs; the epic Post-War Martini Hour and dark and brooding The El Paso Casket Co., to the bass-driven, heavier Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight and You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down, yet, at the same time, at odds with the haunting cello melodies evident in The Belltower Massacre and finale Henry Morgan’s Wake.
The band’s newest album project features an innovative 39-minute composition entitled Snake Charmer. Musically, Snake Charmer takes full advantage of the Cargo Cult Revival’s lush orchestration and hard-driving, rock-influenced edge. The composition features three, richly diverse sections, interwoven with an eerie, drone-driven melody and is a testament to the band’s musical ability as well as stamina. The Cargo Cult Revival will be heading back into the studio in December 2007 to produce this album.
As the Cargo Cult Revival continues to develop their unique sound, and forge their own path as a progressive rock force, their balance of elegance and complexity, tempered by the band’s maturity and professionalism is evident in the electric ambiance of their live performances.
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Member Since: 7/4/2006
Band Website: forgottenempirerecords.com
Band Members: jeff chen, jeff woods, jesse van note, matt futoma
Influences: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Marlboro Country, Nag Champa, the color red, too many different bands to list.
Sounds Like: Click album cover to order directly off Forgotten Empire Records. Available throughout many retailers.

Snakecharmer Full Length 2008
Limited Edition EP 2007

Record Label: Forgotten Empire Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Back in action!

I am happy to announce that not only are my nutsack problems over, I will not need shpulder surgery. Being healthy again is a nice change. What does this mean for the CCR? We have already started rehe...
Posted by the Cargo Cult Revival on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:19:00 PST

Nutsack Update!

So, the question I get most is," How are they hanging?" And the answer is "Yes they are." I finally got all the stitches out after three weeks. Those of you familiar with stitches you know how long th...
Posted by the Cargo Cult Revival on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:09:00 PST

tour cancellations, bodily harm, and pending surgeries

The CCR had to cancel three shows on their tour due to a severe injury I sustained while in New Orleans. I was setting up my drumset prior to playing when I lost balance and fell onto a half assembled...
Posted by the Cargo Cult Revival on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:46:00 PST

Hartford Advocate article about Instrumental Fest

Without A Voice, Happily Metal, post-rock, doom, ambient, stoner jams, math-rock, shoegaze, whatever Comments (0) Thursday, April 24, 2008 By John Adamian   Instrumental Music Festival April...
Posted by the Cargo Cult Revival on Mon, 19 May 2008 06:47:00 PST

Thanks, Apologies, and News

First off for the thanks portion:       Our CD release party for "Snakecharmer" on 3/14 was a awesome time! We would like to thank the always accommodating Mad Dawgs, all of ...
Posted by the Cargo Cult Revival on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:50:00 PST