Avonlea - Argo Navis

The core unit of what has become Argo Navis has been practicing and performing together under several different monikers since 2006. It wasn't until early 2009 that the band began to more aggressively pursue a life centered around sharing their music with the world though.

Considering that these five strapping lads [brothers Adrian (bass) and Eddie Navarro (lead guitar), brothers Gabriel (drums, programming) and Erik Barragan (keyboards, synth), and Chris Chavez (sound manipulation)] all call the same wise and loving woman grandma, Argo Navis is truly a family affair. One where each member adds something unique to the dynamic sound being developed by the tight-knit group after years of feeding off of each other's creative energies. This, along with a sense of the hard work that is put into the group's weekly rehearsal and writing sessions, is something that shows during every live performance.

Coming from a strong musical background rooted in spanish and 'classic' rock, the members of Argo Navis have taken up the torch of their forebearers in making sure to pay homage to the eclectic mix of artists and cultures that have provided the melodies of their lives. At the same time they are on a never-ending mission to bring new things to the table. The result is an experimental sound influenced as much by the progressive movement of the 60s and 70s, dub, Latin dance and 8-bit video games as it is by electronics, post-rock, and the idea of experimental space travel. Although the music itself may be difficult to categorize, its accessibility reaches across the board.

In antiquity, Argo Navis was the name of the largest constellation in the southern sky. It represented the mythological vessel used by Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece. Scholars eventually dismantled the enormous constellation into several smaller clusters of stars but its significance remains even today. Like their namesake suggests, Argo Navis are riding their collective imagination on an astral voyage through soundscapes in the search for something golden.

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