Thursday, March 27, 2008

This Just In: Galactic @ BB King's / Tix Onsale Tomorrow

Galactic & Guests To Perform at Jammys Post-Party.

Following the Jammy Awards on the evening of May 7, Galactic will headline a post-event performance at the B.B. King Blues Club. Doors are scheduled to open at 11:30 for the show which is likely to draw in many of the performers from the Jammys show proper. The initial Jammys line-up is expected to be announced within the next two weeks, preceded by the list of nominees later this week.

PURCHASE TICKETS (ONSALE TOMORROW i.e. 3/28) HERE.

The five-man group started out over a decade ago as an instrumental act in the tradition of the Meters, the JB's, and Booker T. & the MG's - bands equally comfortable recording their own material or working with vocalists.

Originally formed in 1994 as an octet (under the name Galactic Prophylactic), the group was soon pared down to an instrumental sextet, later adding Theryl "Houseman" DeClouet on vocals. The group was started when childhood friends Jeff Raines and Rob Mercurio moved to New Orleans together to attend college and became enamored of the local funk scene, populated by such legendary acts as The Meters and Dirty Dozen Brass Band and inspired by such legends as Professor Longhair. There they teamed with noted New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist/harmonica (now producer) Ben Ellman, and Rich Vogel.


Over the years, the band's sound has evolved from organic New Orleans funk to a more modern style, incorporating elements of hip hop, electronica, fusion, and jazz. This change has been largely characterized by the increased use of electronic effects on guitar, bass, saxophone, and drums. In 2004, the band parted ways with vocalist DeClouet, and now continue as an instrumental group. They have been releasing ground breaking albums consistently since 1996. The latest album includes a who's who's of underground MC's called From the Corner to The Block.


Official website HERE.


MySpace page HERE.


Listen to music via Rhapsody HERE.


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