The Moonrise Cartel

The Moonrise Cartel is an original American folk-rock band blending folk, indie rock, and Americana — with a touch of blues and gospel. The band features soaring harmonies, introspective lyrics, and a vintage sound profile balanced by a modern touch, making their music equal parts timeless and for the time.

Their rapidly growing fanbase (known as Cartel Members) now coins their sound:
“Folk Rock from Black Rock.”

Fueled by songwriter Al Pascarelli’s deeply personal reflections on a lifelong battle with mental illness, alcoholism, and his eventual emergence from the darker shades of the human experience, this is a band with multiple gears — one that takes you on a powerful, emotional journey.


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