Funk and jazz jam act Galactic has announced plans for a New Year’s Eve show in their hometown of New Orleans, as the band will play Tipitina’s on December 31st. The announcement comes as a stand-alone show, with no other plans for an extended NYE run as of press time. Frequent Galactic collaborator and vocalist Erica Falls will join the band for their NYE celebration.
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 9th, here.
Over the summer, the late Galactic co-founder and former vocalist, Theryl “The Houseman” Declouet, passed away at the age of 66. The singer had long faced medical issues, forcing him to quit the band in 2004 given Galactic’s heavy touring schedule. “The Houseman” met bandmates Robert Mercurio and Jeff Raines in 1990 before the duo had started Galactic. The trio’s longstanding friendship continued throughout Galactic’s early career, with DeClouet serving as the band’s primary vocalist.
Following his death, Galactic released a new single featuring the late Theryln Delcouet on vocals, “Can’t You Believe”. In a statement the band released, they decided to release the recording of the song they had been working on together this past year. The song features background vocals from Ivan Neville and Erica Falls, Shamarr Allen on trumpet, and Cory Henry on trombone.
Listen to “Can’t You Believe”, Galactic’s tribute to Theryl “The Houseman” Declouet below:
Galactic – “Can’t You Believe”
[Video: Various Artists – Topic]
[H/T Jambase]