Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 2008 GALACTIC "From the Corner to the Block Tour" www.galacticfunk.com www.myspace.com/galactic w/ SALAVATOR SANTANA BAND LEE's PLACE www.leespalace.com 529 Bloor St. W. (at Bathurst St) ‘GALACTIC’ @ 10:30 Featuring Boots Riley Of The Coup and Special Guest 'Salvador Santana Band' @ 9:00 $21.50 adv @ Ticketmaster, Rotate This & Soundscapes presented by LIVE NATION BUY TICKETS ONLINE http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000404593CC493C GALACTIC 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 of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio, drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Ben Ellman and Hammond organist Rich Vogel, later adding Theryl DeClouet on vocals. 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 and Loyola Universities, and became enamored of the local funk scene, populated by such legendary acts as The Meters and Dirty Dozen Brass Band and inspired by local legends such as Professor Longhair. There they teamed with noted New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist/harmonica (now producer) Ben Ellman, and Rich Vogel. 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 lasted album includes a who's who's of underground MC's called From the Corner to the Block (anti) 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 Web site, the guest artist line-up featuring MCs, DJs, and vocalists has already been determined, but it is being kept secret for the time being. However, Ben Ellman has said that all of the guest MCs at their Bonnaroo performance (Lyrics Born, Gift of Gab, Chali 2na, Lateef, and Boots Riley) will be featured on the album. Galactic's most recent album, From the Corner to the Block was released on 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." http://www.nufunk.ca/ Edited April 5, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeeJig Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Props to you JayDawg. You are bringing in some solid musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Nice one!I plan on being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyjeff Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Picked up a ticket for this yesterday. Saw them at the New Orleans jazz fest and they were perfect on a hot sunny afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 i wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 I'd go.. missed them in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBeats Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Got my tiks..woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=30331990257 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briguy Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Right on I’m going to try and make this. Been a long timesince i've seen Galactic. Wicked! Hey Jay, when did youstart working for Live Nation? I noticed you’ve been hypingtheir shows lately. Good for you. Hopefully see you there.Love your avatar!Chrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm helping Live Nation out here and there...Unfortunately I have to be in Buffalo that night... wish i could be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briguy Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 that's wicked...i'm jealous. Hope it leads to some bigger things. I'm sure it will.Unfortunately I messed up my schedule and was in Toronto tonight for the Raps game and won't be coming in tomorrow. Hope it's a great show! I'm sure it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 $25 Tickets at the Door.CD Release Party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 CD Release Party!Who's CD releae party? Galactic doesn't have a new CD so I'm assuming the opener, which doesn't quite make sense to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 who's got my heady free ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Chaos Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 CD Release Party! Who's CD releae party? Galactic doesn't have a new CD so I'm assuming the opener' date=' which doesn't quite make sense to me? [/quote'] the poster makes it look like there is a new cd, but the tour is the "From the corner to the block tour". Year-long CD-release party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Chin chin, Margie's in!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm 2 blocks from, Lee's... common over for pre-drinks if you want folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 whoops... i think I might have just pulled a groupie maneuver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Great show last night. Was good to meet you c-towns. I'm paying for it today though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Was good to meet you c-towns. I'm paying for it today thoughThats what they all tell me.....good to meet you buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Stanton Moore from 15' away is amazing, I've seen him before but this show kicked him up a notch higher for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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