Galactic

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Official Site: http://galacticfunk.com/ | @GalacticFunk | facebook.com/Galacticfunk


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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  • 'Does It Really Make A Difference' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Does It Really Make A Difference' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'Heart of Steel' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Heart of Steel' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'Hey Na Na' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Hey Na Na' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'Karate' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Karate' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'How Many More Times' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    • Hey Na Na (feat. David Shaw of The Revivalists and Maggie Koerner)
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    • Ha Di Ka (feat. Big Chief Juan Pardo and the Golden Comanche)
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    • Voyage Ton Flag
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    • Carnivale Time (feat. Al "Carnival Time" Johnson)
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    Hangout Music Festival: A Summer Soundtrack
    CMT News
    May 20, 2013
    Jason Isbell, Shovels & Rope Take the Stage in Gulf Shores, Ala.
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    Hangout Music Festival: A Summer Soundtrack
    CMT News
    May 20, 2013
    Jason Isbell, Shovels & Rope Take the Stage in Gulf Shores, Ala.
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    Hangout Music Festival: A Summer Soundtrack
    CMT Edge
    May 20, 2013
    GULF SHORES, Ala.. -- When the bookers for the  Hangout Music Festival  were securing talent for this year's lineup, they must've been asking, "How wo...
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    Hangout Fest 2013: Find Out When Your Favorite Bands Will Play!
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    May 17, 2013
    Find out the who, what, when and where of this summer's hottest music festival.
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    Hangout Fest 2013: Find Out When Your Favorite Bands Will Play!
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    May 17, 2013
    Find out the who, what, when and where of this summer's hottest music festival.
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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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    Galactic Adds 2013 Dates
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    Galactic have extended their 2013 winter tour schedule. As previously reported, Galactic will make their annual January trek through Florida. Then, af...
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    Jam Cruise 11 Continues with funky Meters, Galactic, Greensky Bluegrass, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, ALO...
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    bled together thanks to Jam Cruise veterans ALO. As previously reported, ALO guitarist Dan Lebowitz hosted Monday night's freeform Jam Room with the h...
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    Stealth moe., Galactic, Femi Kuti, Super Jam and More on Day 4 of Jam Cruise
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    Breakestra, Lettuce singer/keyboardist Nigel Hall, Greyboy Allstars keyboardist Robert Walter, Trey Anastasio Band trombonist Natalie Cressman, The Le...
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    Galactic to Play Benefit for Houseman
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    Galactic will headline a benefit concert for their longtime friend and former bandmate Theryl "Houseman" DeClouet. The multi-band bill will take place...
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    Lyrics Born, Lateef the Truthspeaker and More Join Galactic in San Francisco
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    Galactic were joined by a number of special guests during their two-night run at The Fillmore in San Francisco this past weekend. As is usually the ca...
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    Trombone Shorty, Papa Mali, June Yamagishi and More Help Galactic Bring the Houseman Home
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    Galactic performed with a number of special guests like Trombone Shorty, Papa Mali, June Yamagishi, John Gros, The Revivalists' Dave Shaw and members ...
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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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Tour Dates

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  • May 25 Saturday
    Saratoga Springs, NY, US Saratoga Performing Arts Center
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  • May 26 Sunday
    Saratoga Springs, NY, US Saratoga Performing Arts Center
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  • May 30 Thursday
    Ozark, AR, US Mulberry Mountain Lodging and Events
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  • Jul 5 Friday
    George, WA, US Gorge Amphitheatre
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  • Jul 10 Wednesday
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Bird's Hill Provincial Park
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  • Jul 11 Thursday
    Boulder, CO, US Fox Theatre
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  • Jul 12 Friday
    Morrison, CO, US Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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  • Jul 13 Saturday
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Bird's Hill Provincial Park
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  • Jul 14 Sunday
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Bird's Hill Provincial Park
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  • Aug 2 Friday
    Telluride, CO, US Unknown venue
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  • Aug 7 Wednesday
    Brooklyn, NY, US Brooklyn Bowl
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  • Aug 8 Thursday
    Brooklyn, NY, US Brooklyn Bowl
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    Brooklyn, NY, US Brooklyn Bowl
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  • Aug 10 Saturday
    Brooklyn, NY, US Brooklyn Bowl
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  • Aug 15 Thursday
    Scranton, PA, US Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
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  • Aug 15 Thursday
    Salisbury, MA, US Blue Ocean Music Hall
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  • Aug 16 Friday
    Salisbury, MA, US Blue Ocean Music Hall
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Cockeysville, MD, US Oregon Ridge Park
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  • Sep 6 Friday
    Hancock, NY, US Camp Minglewood
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  • Sep 7 Saturday
    Hancock, NY, US Camp Minglewood
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  • Sep 8 Sunday
    Hancock, NY, US Camp Minglewood
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Discography

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  • Carnivale Electricos (2012)
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    Carnivale Electricos (2012)
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  • The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New Orleans (2011)
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    The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New Orleans (2011)
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  • Jazz Fest 2010 (2010)
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    Jazz Fest 2010 (2010)
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  • Ya-Ka-May (2010)
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    Ya-Ka-May (2010)
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  • 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)
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    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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  • Live at Jazz Fest 2005 (2005)
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    Live at Jazz Fest 2005 (2005)
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