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The New Orleans-based jazz-funk ensemble Galactic formed in 1994; originally an eight-piece, the group soon pared down to an instrumental sextet comprised of guitarist Jeff Raines, organist Rich Vogel, bassist Robert Mercurio, saxophonists Ben Ellman and Jason Mingledorff, and drummer Stanton Moore. Later adding Crescent City music scene vet Theryl deClouet on vocals, Galactic built a fervent local following on the strength of a relentless live schedule that included opening slots for group heroes including the Meters, Maceo Parker, and Medeski, Martin & Wood. In 1996 Galactic issued their debut LP, Coolin' Off; upon signing to major-label Capricorn, they re-released the album two years later, soon followed by the all-new Crazyhorse Mongoose. Since that time, they have released a handful of albums including Late for the Future in 2000, Ruckus in 2003, and From the Corner to the Block in 2007. The band itself released a pair of live albums of its sets at Jazz Fest in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 they issued their most ambitious project to date with Ya-Ka-May, a wholesale New Orleans recording featuring guest appearances by everyone from Irma Thomas and Big Chief Bo Dollis to the Rebirth Brass Band and Walter "Wolfman" Washington. Galactic decided to explore the various connections between New Orleans' annual Mardi Gras and the nearly nationwide Carnivale of Brazil. Carnivale Electricos did exactly that. Enlisting help from Cyril and Ivan Neville, rappers Mystikal and Mannie Fresh, Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Juan Pardo, the KIPP Renaissance High School Marching Band, and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson. Galactic stretched itself toward Brazil's native samba by covering Carlinhos Brown's "Malagenha." They composed two tunes that bridged the continents: "Guero Bounce," fusing NOLA bounce and Brazilian rhythms, and "Julou," titled for the band's own outsider Mardis Gras parade. They also include the traditional Carnivale number "O Côco da Galinha" with the help of samba poet Moyseis Marques on vocals. Carnivale Electricos was issued on Mardis Gras Day in 2012. ~ Jason Ankeny & Thom Jurek, Rovi

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    Galactic enlists New Orleans legends for new album
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    -Ka-May" began immediately after the release of 2007's "From the Corner to the Block," a set that also featured a host of collaborations, but drew fro...
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    Galactic Enlists New Orleans Legends For 'Ya-Ka-May' | Billboard.com
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    New Orleans' multi-tasking funk outfit Galactic is set to return on Feb. 9, 2010 with its sixth studio album, entitled "Ya-Ka-May." The 15 song set is...
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    Galactic Announce New Album, Tour Dates
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    Anti- Records' resident funk-rockers Galactic are set to release a new album Feb. 21. The 13-track album is titled Carnivale Electricos and blends roc...
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    The Revivalists' David Shaw Joins Galactic in NYC
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    David Shaw of The Revivalists joined Galactic during their performance at New York City's Termina 5 on Saturday night. Shaw added his soulful sound to...
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    Members of Galactic Join Dave Matthews Band Onstage
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    Dave Matthews Band hosted their annual multi-night run at Saratoga Springs, NY's Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday nights. Galact...
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    Galactic's Stanton Moore Confirms LA Residency
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    Galactic drummer Stanton Moore has confirmed additional details about his July residency at The Mint. The Los Angeles venue has put together unique li...
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    Superhuman Happiness, The Stepkids, Mike Dillon Band and More to Join Galactic at Brooklyn Bowl
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    Galactic will return to Brooklyn, NY's Brooklyn Bowl from August 7-10. Like the group's previous stops at the venue, a mix of openers and special gues...
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    Jon "The Barber" Gutwillig to Play with Galactic at Brooklyn Bowl
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    Disco Biscuitts guitarist Jon "The Barber" Gutwillig will sit in with Galactic this coming Wednesday. The performance will take place at New York's Br...
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    Rubblebucket's Kalmia Traver to Join Galactic at the Brooklyn Bowl Tomorrow
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    Rubblebucket's Kalmia Traver will join Galactic as a special guest tomorrow night for the first show of their four-night Brooklyn Bowl run. Traver wil...
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    Galactic Rock the Brooklyn Bowl with Corey Glover, Jon Gutwillig, Kalmia Traver and Alex Toth
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    Galactic kicked off their four-night run at the Brooklyn Bowl last night with some help from Living Colour's Corey Glover, the Disco Biscuits' Jon "th...
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  • Oct 19 Saturday
    Nancy, France Chapiteau De La Pépinière
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  • Oct 26 Saturday
    Placerville, CA, US El Dorado County Fairgrounds
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  • Oct 31 Thursday
    New Orleans, LA, US Civic Theatre
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  • Nov 1 Friday
    Austin, TX, US Stubb's Waller Creek Outdoor Amphitheater
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  • Nov 1 Friday
    Austin, TX, US Stubb's BBQ
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  • Nov 2 Saturday
    Dallas, TX, US Granada Theater
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  • Nov 6 Wednesday
    Knoxville, TN, US Bijou Theatre
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  • Nov 7 Thursday
    Charlotte, NC, US The Fillmore
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  • Nov 8 Friday
    Wilmington, NC, US Ziggy's By the Sea
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  • Jan 18 Saturday
    Boca Raton, FL, US Mizner Park Amphitheater
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  • Jan 19 Sunday
    St Petersburg, FL, US Vinoy Park
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Discography

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  • Live from Wanee 2013 (2013)
    Galactic
    Live from Wanee 2013 (2013)
    MunckMix
  • Carnivale Electricos (2012)
    Galactic
    Carnivale Electricos (2012)
    Epitaph
  • The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New Orleans (2011)
    Galactic
    The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New Orleans (2011)
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  • Jazz Fest 2010 (2010)
    Galactic
    Jazz Fest 2010 (2010)
    MunckMix
  • Ya-Ka-May (2010)
    Galactic
    Ya-Ka-May (2010)
    Anti
  • Live at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (2009)
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    Live at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (2009)
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  • Jazz Fest Live 2008 (2008)
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    Jazz Fest Live 2008 (2008)
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  • From the Corner to the Block (2007)
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    From the Corner to the Block (2007)
    Anti
  • Live at Jazz Fest 2007 (2007)
    Galactic
    Live at Jazz Fest 2007 (2007)
    Home Grown Distribution
  • Live at Jazz Fest 2006 (2006)
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    Live at Jazz Fest 2006 (2006)
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