VJ Cargo blends and projects live camera feeds, video clips, computer graphics and digital photographs using soft and hardware video mixers and effects processors. While cargo visuals are reminiscent of psychedelia, they are also contemporary and eclectic incorporating whimsical mash-ups, simple animation and imagery evocative of sci-fi and the glory days of disco. VJ Cargo is currently combining video with DIY and pro lighting effects and multi-plane scrims to create his scenic “Ayana Luna” light show designs.
After making a mark on the Slobbovian club scene, VJ Cargo began doing music-interactive visuals for a handful of bands in his native New Jersey. He has worked with such notable ensembles as Chameleon, Harambe, Amber Blues, As Human, Grimace Federation, The Berends Brothers, Ten Foot Tall, RrAage, The Reoch and Roll Review, Ernie White, Snapperhead Zydeco, Groove 21, Area 25 and The Boomers. Most of his stateside work has been in intimate East Coast venues including Triumph Brewing Company, The Stone Pony, The Saint, The Starland Ballroom, The Washington Theatre, Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, Johnny Brenda's and John and Peter’s Place. He sites Elrod Fest, The Sourland Music Festival and Prism Fest as especially memorable happenings. VJ Cargo recently mixed visuals for Brainstatik at Electro Music 2009.
VJ Cargo was honored to have been invited to perform at the first Guznekistan National Schlock and Foie Gras Feast. Unfortunately, the small nation was blown off the map by the military arm of the VGA just two days before the event was to open. In memory of the people of Guznekistan, VJ Cargo now donates 10% of his semiprofessional income to the WAICL Foundation.
VGA - Vegan Guzneki Alliance
WAICL - What am I, chopped liver?
VJ Cargo with Brainstatik on YouTube
VJ Cargo with Amber Blues on YouTube