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Revel Moon
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Show schedule:
Sunday, May 23rd -- Ceili Against Cancer -- Join us at Ned Devine's in Herndon, Va, Sunday, May 23rd for an evening of Celtic fun. Experience traditional Irish food, performances by Irish Dancers, power folk band Revel Moon, and international Celtic Rock sensation the Glengarry Bhoys. The party starts at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $10 with advance reservation, $15 at the door. For more information, visit http://ceiliagainstcancer.tripod.com or call Ned's at 703-793-7376.
Sunday, May 30th -- Free the Peace -- Join us at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Sunday May 30th from noon to dusk to celebrate and share your vision for peace. This Memorial Day Celebration will showcase many musical acts including Stem, St. Jude, DC Funk Squad and Revel Moon. Families are welcome to attend and there will be children's activities. Email Free the Peace for more information at dcmayday@aol.com
Tuesday, June 1st -- Mainstreet Grill and Bar -- Come out for Raw Bar night at Stafford's own Mainstreet Grill and Bar off Garrisonville Road Tuesday, June 1st. Revel Moon plays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Enjoy the clean, cheerful atmosphere and great eats along with awesome music. For more information, call 540-288-9277.
Saturday, June 19th -- Litha Festival -- Celebrate the summer with the Chesterfield Pagan Alliance at their very first Litha Festival! The rain date is Sunday, June 20th. The party starts at 9 am and runs to 10 pm at beautiful Pocahontas State Park. Enjoy merchants, food galore and performances by Rhianon and Revel Moon. You can even compete in Spiritual Warrior Competitions presented by Wraith's Rangers. Archery, Axe-throwing, Javelins, Swords and Footraces will all be available to you. There will also be Children's activities, workshops, raffles and a bonfire at dusk for drumming and dancing. Visit http://hometown.aol.com/ChstrfldPgnAlin/LithaFestival.html for more information.
Saturday, June 26th -- Summer Solstice Celebration -- Join us for this all day music festival featuring multiple Rock, Celtic and Blues/Bluegrass bands and solo artists. Details on lineup are pending--we'll keep you posted. Snacks and Sips will be available. For the curious, handwriting analysis and myriad types of divination will be available. Sponsored by Esoterica. The party starts at 10 am and runs till midnight. For more information, visit http://www.esotericaofleesburg.com.
Sunday, September 19th -- Eastern Massachusetts Pagan Pride Day -- Revel Moon was lucky enough to be invited back this year for the East Coast's largest Pagan Pride Day event. Join us in Eastern Massachusetts for an all-day celebration of Pride studded with great music, wonderful vendors, workshops and all manner of other goodies. This year's PPD will be held in beautiful Harold Parker State Forest. Admission is a donation of non-perishable foods for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. For more information, visit http://www.massippp.freeservers.com/
Saturday, October 30th -- 2004 Samhain Witches Ball -- Dust off your favorite costume or formal attire for this enchanted evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment at Virginia Beach's Clarion Hotel Towne Center. The ball, presented by Mystic Moon, runs from 7:30 pm to 1:30 in the morning with plenty of dancing, music and an open cash bar. The party is open to adults 18+. Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://www.geocities.com/mysticmoonevents/witchsball.html
Sunday, May 23rd -- Ceili Against Cancer -- Join us at Ned Devine's in Herndon, Va, Sunday, May 23rd for an evening of Celtic fun. Experience traditional Irish food, performances by Irish Dancers, power folk band Revel Moon, and international Celtic Rock sensation the Glengarry Bhoys. The party starts at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $10 with advance reservation, $15 at the door. For more information, visit http://ceiliagainstcancer.tripod.com or call Ned's at 703-793-7376.
Sunday, May 30th -- Free the Peace -- Join us at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park Sunday May 30th from noon to dusk to celebrate and share your vision for peace. This Memorial Day Celebration will showcase many musical acts including Stem, St. Jude, DC Funk Squad and Revel Moon. Families are welcome to attend and there will be children's activities. Email Free the Peace for more information at dcmayday@aol.com
Tuesday, June 1st -- Mainstreet Grill and Bar -- Come out for Raw Bar night at Stafford's own Mainstreet Grill and Bar off Garrisonville Road Tuesday, June 1st. Revel Moon plays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Enjoy the clean, cheerful atmosphere and great eats along with awesome music. For more information, call 540-288-9277.
Saturday, June 19th -- Litha Festival -- Celebrate the summer with the Chesterfield Pagan Alliance at their very first Litha Festival! The rain date is Sunday, June 20th. The party starts at 9 am and runs to 10 pm at beautiful Pocahontas State Park. Enjoy merchants, food galore and performances by Rhianon and Revel Moon. You can even compete in Spiritual Warrior Competitions presented by Wraith's Rangers. Archery, Axe-throwing, Javelins, Swords and Footraces will all be available to you. There will also be Children's activities, workshops, raffles and a bonfire at dusk for drumming and dancing. Visit http://hometown.aol.com/ChstrfldPgnAlin/LithaFestival.html for more information.
Saturday, June 26th -- Summer Solstice Celebration -- Join us for this all day music festival featuring multiple Rock, Celtic and Blues/Bluegrass bands and solo artists. Details on lineup are pending--we'll keep you posted. Snacks and Sips will be available. For the curious, handwriting analysis and myriad types of divination will be available. Sponsored by Esoterica. The party starts at 10 am and runs till midnight. For more information, visit http://www.esotericaofleesburg.com.
Sunday, September 19th -- Eastern Massachusetts Pagan Pride Day -- Revel Moon was lucky enough to be invited back this year for the East Coast's largest Pagan Pride Day event. Join us in Eastern Massachusetts for an all-day celebration of Pride studded with great music, wonderful vendors, workshops and all manner of other goodies. This year's PPD will be held in beautiful Harold Parker State Forest. Admission is a donation of non-perishable foods for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. For more information, visit http://www.massippp.freeservers.com/
Saturday, October 30th -- 2004 Samhain Witches Ball -- Dust off your favorite costume or formal attire for this enchanted evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment at Virginia Beach's Clarion Hotel Towne Center. The ball, presented by Mystic Moon, runs from 7:30 pm to 1:30 in the morning with plenty of dancing, music and an open cash bar. The party is open to adults 18+. Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://www.geocities.com/mysticmoonevents/witchsball.html
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"Power Folk." No, really.
Just listen to the rumbling bass lines or the pounding tribal hand percussion. Listen to lyrics born of experience; some light, some dark, all fascinating. So where does the 'folk' part fit in? Listen to the fluid guitar lines, to the gorgeous vocal harmonies. Power Folk. Melody and meaning, beauty and strength. You were looking for something different, right? Well, here we are.
Just listen to the rumbling bass lines or the pounding tribal hand percussion. Listen to lyrics born of experience; some light, some dark, all fascinating. So where does the 'folk' part fit in? Listen to the fluid guitar lines, to the gorgeous vocal harmonies. Power Folk. Melody and meaning, beauty and strength. You were looking for something different, right? Well, here we are.
Why this name?
We always knew we wanted to have a lunar reference of some sort--we went through several different phrases including the word 'moon' but none seemed quite right. We were actually on the road home from a show when the percussionist, Jay, suggested 'Revel Moon.' The name just fit.
Interestingly enough, when we were sifting through a bunch of old photos, we found one of my grandfather's band from the 1920's. Their name? The Revelers. How's that for eerie?
Interestingly enough, when we were sifting through a bunch of old photos, we found one of my grandfather's band from the 1920's. Their name? The Revelers. How's that for eerie?
Do you play live?
We do play live, actually. We hit most of Virginia and Maryland and do occasional sojourns to more distant points on the east coast. And we love it--there's nothing like playing in front of a crowd. I think one of our better moments was at an outdoor festival in Massachusetts. There was a drum workshop scheduled at the same time as our show. We were kind of upset about that (our hand percussion is something we're very proud of and it usually speaks to the other percussionists in the audience). However, about 15 minutes into our set, the entire percussion class came wandering into the performance area. Apparently they'd heard our music and decided they'd rather come watch us than have the workshop. The best part? They started playing along. Talk about a powerful percussion section. By the time the set was over, there were a good 800 to a thousand people in the clearing. It was a great show :)
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think the internet gives little bands like us a slightly better chance against the major labels out there.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Probably not--Revel Moon likes having complete creative control, and from what I understand, that really doesn't exist anymore for the major labels.
Band History:
Revel Moon began as a few songs penned in early 2001 by John, the rhythm guitarist. Those early pieces expressed some of John's social and political outlook as well as a few life experiences. His individual efforts reflected his extensive musical history of blues, folk and rock. John's talent with the 12-string guitar painted a rich tapestry behind his new songs. The result was so intriguing that John wanted to share his experiments with his daughter.
Irene, vocalist for Revel Moon, was serving in the military in Okinawa, Japan. Irene practically grew up on stage and performed in many choirs over the years. Her voice is a curious blend of husky blues and classical training. John sent Irene the lyrics to his music and when Irene and Jay, the drummer, returned from Japan in August of 2001, Revel Moon was born. Jay gave the music it’s throbbing heartbeat and helped arrange songs written by both John and Irene. Irene added her touch to John's existing pieces and penned a few of her own for the trio to play.
The newly formed band knew they had something special. Irene invited Kristin, her best friend, to join up. Kristin’s dulcet vocals highlighted the new sound. The next year was spent writing and arranging music. Revel Moon played their first gig in Missouri in February of 2002 with only drums, rhythm guitar and vocals. At that point in time, the band's sound was very folky and mellow.
In the spring of 2003, Rick brought the deep voice of his bass to the band, providing a distinctive pulse. The sudden presence of bass caused the band to change direction in a huge musical growth spurt and incorporate more of a rock sound. What was folk music swiftly became Alt Folk.
Revel Moon continued as Alt Folk for some time, incorporating more rock sound as time progressed. The new sound gained a sudden enhancement with the addition of two new members in late 2003. Ryan, a member of the Grastorf family and accomplished hand drummer, joined up with Revel Moon shortly after returning from Germany and helped fill out the band's percussion section. A new, more tribal rhythm began to take over.
BJ added his talents as a lead guitarist to the band at roughly the same time, also after a stint overseas. BJ's connection with Revel Moon began when he agreed to help with sound in the band's early days. His job at the time included long sojourns abroad, so he would have had a hard time making all the practices and shows. When BJ switched jobs earlier this year, he was able to participate fully in the band. His crunchy, contemporary lead guitar lines combined with the new percussion section to drive the band in an even more exciting direction--Alt Folk mutated into Power Folk.
Revel Moon's growth is a constant thing and new ideas continuously emerge to enhance the music. The seven band members can't wait to see where their muse leads them next.
Irene, vocalist for Revel Moon, was serving in the military in Okinawa, Japan. Irene practically grew up on stage and performed in many choirs over the years. Her voice is a curious blend of husky blues and classical training. John sent Irene the lyrics to his music and when Irene and Jay, the drummer, returned from Japan in August of 2001, Revel Moon was born. Jay gave the music it’s throbbing heartbeat and helped arrange songs written by both John and Irene. Irene added her touch to John's existing pieces and penned a few of her own for the trio to play.
The newly formed band knew they had something special. Irene invited Kristin, her best friend, to join up. Kristin’s dulcet vocals highlighted the new sound. The next year was spent writing and arranging music. Revel Moon played their first gig in Missouri in February of 2002 with only drums, rhythm guitar and vocals. At that point in time, the band's sound was very folky and mellow.
In the spring of 2003, Rick brought the deep voice of his bass to the band, providing a distinctive pulse. The sudden presence of bass caused the band to change direction in a huge musical growth spurt and incorporate more of a rock sound. What was folk music swiftly became Alt Folk.
Revel Moon continued as Alt Folk for some time, incorporating more rock sound as time progressed. The new sound gained a sudden enhancement with the addition of two new members in late 2003. Ryan, a member of the Grastorf family and accomplished hand drummer, joined up with Revel Moon shortly after returning from Germany and helped fill out the band's percussion section. A new, more tribal rhythm began to take over.
BJ added his talents as a lead guitarist to the band at roughly the same time, also after a stint overseas. BJ's connection with Revel Moon began when he agreed to help with sound in the band's early days. His job at the time included long sojourns abroad, so he would have had a hard time making all the practices and shows. When BJ switched jobs earlier this year, he was able to participate fully in the band. His crunchy, contemporary lead guitar lines combined with the new percussion section to drive the band in an even more exciting direction--Alt Folk mutated into Power Folk.
Revel Moon's growth is a constant thing and new ideas continuously emerge to enhance the music. The seven band members can't wait to see where their muse leads them next.
Your influences?
We tend to get compared to Fleetwood Mac (for our harmonies and classic rock flavored sound), the Indigo Girls (for the harmonies of our two lead vocalists, Irene and Kristin) and Rusted Root (for our all-hand-drums percussion section).
Favorite spot?
Anywhere original music is accepted with open ears and arms.
Anything else...?
We are different, and that difference of sound can be both a help and a hindrance. I've done my best to select categories close to our sound, but quite frankly we have yet to find a category to fit Revel Moon. You'll just have to listen for yourself....