Galactic is a funk and jazz group from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Nickname: Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Government  - Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area  - City  350. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Funk is an African American musical style. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... This article is under construction. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... As a founding member of the immensely popular steamroller funk band Galactic (band), drummer Stanton Moore has more than a full-time job on his hands. ... Theryl DeClouet, also known as House Man, is the former lead vocalist for the musical group Galactic. ... Funk is an African American musical style. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W...

Origins and background

Originally formed in 1994 as an octet (under the name Galactic Prophylactic) and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to an instrumental sextet comprised of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio, drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Ben Ellman and Hammond organist Rich Vogel, later adding Theryl DeClouet on vocals. As a founding member of the immensely popular steamroller funk band Galactic (band), drummer Stanton Moore has more than a full-time job on his hands. ... Theryl DeClouet, also known as House Man, is the former lead vocalist for the musical group Galactic. ...

The group was started when Raines and Mercurio, childhood friends from the Washington D.C. area, moved to New Orleans together to attend college at Tulane University, and became enamored of the local funk scene, populated by such legendary acts as The Meters and inspired by local legends such as Professor Longhair. There they teamed with noted New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore, who eventually became the driving force behind Galactic. In 2004, the band parted ways with vocalist DeClouet, and now continue as an instrumental group. Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... The Meters were a band that performed and recorded from the late 1960s until 1977. ... Professor Longhair (born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy Bald Head Byrd and as Fess) (December 19, 1918 - January 30, 1980) was a legendary New Orleans blues musician. ... As a founding member of the immensely popular steamroller funk band Galactic (band), drummer Stanton Moore has more than a full-time job on his hands. ...

Musical style

The band has developed a unique sound as a result of their influences, including: hip hop, Go-Go, electronic, world music, Latin music, rock, blues and jazz. Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Go-Go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid and late 1970s. ... It has been suggested that Electronica be merged into this article or section. ... World music is, most generally, all the music in the world. ... Latin American music, or the music of Latin America, is sometimes called Latin music. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of the blue notes and a repetitive pattern that most often follows a twelve-bar structure. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ...

Evolution

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. Drummer Stanton Moore uses phrase samplers to sample a rhythm which he can then play over, producing intricate and layered drum sounds. Ben Ellman, saxophonist and harmonica player, often distorts his instruments to the degree that they sound similar to an electric guitar. As a founding member of the immensely popular steamroller funk band Galactic (band), drummer Stanton Moore has more than a full-time job on his hands. ...

Live performances

The band is also noted for inviting guest musicians from New Orleans to perform onstage with them. These include: the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Neville Brothers, Brian Seeger, George Porter of The Meters, and Skerik (a saxophone player who is actually based in Seattle, but is part of Stanton Moore's side project Garage A Trois), to name a few. Dirty Dozen Brass Band The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans, Louisiana brass band. ... The Neville Brothers, an R&B, Soul and Jazz group, was formed in 1976 in New Orleans, LA. // Aaron Neville Art Neville Charles Neville Cyril Neville Ivan Neville The Neville Brothers (March 1978) Fiyo on the Bayou (April 1981) Nevillization I (September 1982) Nevillization II (February 1983) Neville-ization (June... The Right Honourable George Porter, Baron Porter of Luddenham, OM, FRS (6 December 1920–31 August 2002) was an English chemist. ... The Meters were a band that performed and recorded from the late 1960s until 1977. ... Skerik (née Eric Walton) is a saxophone player native to Seattle, Washington. ... Garage A Trois is a band founded by drummer Stanton Moore, eight-string guitarist Charlie Hunter, and saxophonist Skerik. ...

The band is often on tour, and have shared the stage with acts including Live, Counting Crows, the Allman Brothers Band, The Roots, Widespread Panic, B.B. King, Mike Doughty (formerly of Soul Coughing), Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious), and Jurassic 5. Live (IPA pronunciation: , rhymes with five)[2] (also typeset as LIVE) is an American alternative rock band from York, Pennsylvania, comprised of Ed Kowalczyk (lead vocals and guitar), Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass guitar) and Chad Gracey (drums). ... Counting Crows is an Academy Award nominated American alternative rock band originating from Berkeley, California. ... The original Allman Brothers Band The Allman Brothers Band is a pioneering and innovative Southern rock group from Macon, Georgia originally popular in the 1970s, described by Rolling Stones George Kimball in 1971 as the best . ... The Roots, also variously known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Fifth Dynasty, The Square Roots and The Foundation, are an influential, Grammy-winning hip-hop band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, famed for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. ... Widespread Panic is a southern rock band from Athens, Georgia. ... Riley B. King aka B. B. King (b. ... Mike Doughty is an American singer and songwriter. ... Soul Coughing (1992–2000) was a New York-based alternative rock band comprised of Mike Doughty (vocals, lyrics, guitar), Mark De Gli Antoni (samples, keyboards), Sebastian Steinberg (string bass) and Yuval Gabay (drums). ... Jurassic 5 was a six- and then later five-piece hip hop group formed in 1994. ...

Future releases

Galactic's next album is set to include guest appearances from rappers including Lyrics Born (an MC and producer from the Quannum Projects hip hop collective). According to Lyrics Born's website, the guest artist line-up featuring MCs, DJs, and vocalists has already been determined, but it is being kept a secret for the time being. However, Ben Ellman has said that all of the guest MC's at their Bonnaroo performance (Lyrics Born, Gift of Gab, Chali 2na, Lateef, and Boots Riley) will be featured on the album. Lyrics Born (formerly known as Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in Tokyo, Japan in 1972), is a half-Japanese-American, half-Italian-American hip hop MC. Through his childhood he lived in Tokyo and Salt Lake City, Utah, and has lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay... Quannum Projects is an alternative hip hop collective based in the San Francisco Bay Area. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Collective can also refer to the collective pitch flight control in helicopters A collective is a group of people who share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest, or work together on a specific project(s) to achieve a common objective. ... MasterCard logo Manchaster Town Hall MC can mean: Mini Cooper: Macao: FIPS PUB 10-4 territory code Machine, (also m/c) Manchester, England (also m/c) Mariah Carey, American songstress Marginal cost Marin Catholic Master cylinder Master of Ceremonies Rapper (also emcee), or a prefix for the names of rappers... DJ or dj may stand for Disc jockey, dinner jacket The DeadJournal website, or Djibouti. ... ... Lyrics Born (formerly known as Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in Tokyo, Japan in 1972), is a half-Japanese-American, half-Italian-American hip hop MC. Through his childhood he lived in Tokyo and Salt Lake City, Utah, and has lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay... Gift of Gab is the lead MC for hip hop group Blackalicious (along with Chief Xcel), and a member of Quannum Projects (along with Cheif Xcel, DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born and Lateef the Truth Speaker). ... Chali 2na Chali 2na (born Charles Stewart in Chicago, Illinois, in 1971) is an MC for the hip-hop group Jurassic 5. ... Lateef (real name Lateef Daumont from Oakland, California) also known as Lateef The Truth Speaker and Feetal. ... The Coup is a hip-hop group based in Oakland, California. ...

According to Galactic's website, the album From the Corner to the Block is due out August 21st, 2007. Lyrics Born's Myspace page has stated that "In addition to LB, this record features an array of today's most innovative MC's, including The Coup's Boots Riley, Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca, Juvenile, Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, Mr. Lif, Lateef the Truth Speaker and Gift of Gab from Blackalicious and more. The new album will also feature unique collaborative efforts with New Orleans artists Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Soul Rebels Brass Band and Trombone Shorty." Lyrics Born (formerly known as Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in Tokyo, Japan in 1972), is a half-Japanese-American, half-Italian-American hip hop MC. Through his childhood he lived in Tokyo and Salt Lake City, Utah, and has lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay... The Coup is a hip-hop group based in Oakland, California. ... Party Musics controversial album cover The Coup is the name of a hip-hop group. ... Digable Planets is a New York City based alternative hip hop group composed of Ishmael Butterfly Butler (from New York), Craig Doodlebug Irving (from Philadelphia), and Mary Ann Ladybug Mecca Vieira (from Washington, D.C.). They were backed by Silkworm, who later embarked on a solo career under the name... Terius Gray (born March 25, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper. ... Jurassic 5 was a six- and then later five-piece hip hop group formed in 1994. ... Chali 2na Chali 2na (born Charles Stewart in Chicago, Illinois, in 1971) is an MC for the hip-hop group Jurassic 5. ... For other uses, see LIF. Mr. ... Lateef (real name Lateef Daumont from Oakland, California) also known as Lateef The Truth Speaker and Feetal. ... Gift of Gab is the lead MC for hip hop group Blackalicious (along with Chief Xcel), and a member of Quannum Projects (along with Cheif Xcel, DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born and Lateef the Truth Speaker). ... Blackalicious is an American alternative hip hop duo. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Big Chief Monk Boudreaux (born Joseph Pierre Boudreaux in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 1941 - ) is the Big Chief of the Mardi Gras Indian tribe, the Golden Eagles. ... Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews (born January 2, 1986) is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Troy Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews . ...

Discography

• Coolin' Off - Fog City Records (1996)
• Crazyhorse Mongoose - Capricorn (1998)
• Late for the Future - Polygram (2000)
• We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's - Volcano Records (2001)
• Vintage Reserve - Volcano Records (2003)
• Ruckus - Sanctuary Records (2003)
• From the Corner to the Block (2007)

Coolin Off is the first studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. ... Fog City Records is an independent record label based in San Francisco. ... Crazyhorse Mongoose is the second studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. ... Capricorn Records is an independent record label which was launched by Phil Walden and Frank Fenter in 1969 in Macon, Georgia. ... Late for the Future is the third studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. ... Vintage Reserve is a compilation album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. ... Ruckus is the fourth studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

External links

• Official web site