In the late ’90s, Louisiana’s very own Galactic began producing
some of the deepest grooves of our generation. For this energetic
group of guys, music is thier expertise.
Galactic merged in the well-known Southern town of New Orleans,
La. Four of the band members were born and raised in the city of
jazz. Robert Mercurio, bassist, and Jeff Raines, guitarist, moved
to New Orleans to attend college at the University of Tulane. After
the two moved to the bayou city, the guys all met and joined
together to create modern material dance type music.
The band has performed all over the United States and other
countries, creating a music lover’s heaven in each unique show.
Their music combines jazz, hard rock and country blues.
Each member contributes lyrics to songs while other pieces are
written individually. But all in all, they unite their music that
establishes musical masterpieces.
Mercurio, Stanton Moore, Raines, Rich Vogel, Ben Ellman and
Theryl “Houseman” deClouet just may exert more energy in one night
than some musicians let out in a lifetime. This six-piece future
funk is known worldwide for their talents and dawn-breaking
performances.
Each year on the Monday before Fat Tuesday, Galactic plays a
traditional show from dusk to daybreak. The energy they let out
into the audience at a show is indescribable.
“Sleep all day and play all night,” saxophone player, Ellman
said.
We Love ’em Tonight, Late For the Future, Crazyhorse Mongoose
and Coolin’ Off are the four of the albums they’ve produced thus
far.
Galactic kicked off the sequel to last year’s ‘Freezestyle’ Tour
on Jan. 23 in New Orleans at Tipitinas that celebrated the club’s
25th anniversary. Now they are on the road to perform tonight at
The New Daisy in Memphis, Tenn.
“I cannot wait to see them again in Memphis. The audience really
reveals themselves as a whole, and everyone is booming with
happiness,” senior Tiffany Runnels said.
Experiencing their music is a phenomenal adventure for anyone
who loves to dance the night away with no worries, just music.
“Houseman is a psychedelic soul cowboy. We met up with him at a
club in New Orleans, and he’s been on our permanent special guest
list ever since. He adds the icing to our cake,” Ellman said.
“Houseman sings from his heart and elaborates each tune in a
soul-enriched manner.”
“In Birmingham, Ala., I had the chance to meet each member, and
it was amazing. Each member is so down to earth, friendly and so
talented,” senior Amanda Riley said.
Their loop around the country will come to an end back in their
own sultry hometown. Mardi Gras festivities go on all over the
city, and Galactic will be a part of it all in their very own
day-long music festival; a follow-up to last year’s Carnival
Electricios.
“Last year I attended this and I was astonished by their
never-ending energy and the crowd’s reaction to each beat they let
out,” senior George M. Harris said .
For more information on the band or ticket information, visit
href=”http://www.galacticfunk.com/”>www.galacticfunk.com.