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Noise Behind The Sound Talks Mardi Gras, Allen Toussaint and More With Stanton Moore of Galactic

Estimated read time 1 min read

On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound the guys discuss the Broncos big win, The People vs. OJ Simpson, and a new way to expand your mind through sound before being joined on the phone by Stanton Moore of Galactic. Stanton gives the guys a Mardi Gras history lesson before talking about Galactic’s upcoming gig in Denver, his Allen Toussaint tribute album with some New Orleans heavy hitters, and a whole lot more.

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Eric Low Talks Fox Street’s New Album & Gives A Music History Lesson To Aspiring 10 And 7 Year Old Writers

Estimated read time 11 min read

Fox Street boasts a big, soulful Rock n’ Roll sound laced with three-part harmonies, screaming guitars, soulful sax, and a devastatingly funky rhythm section. Eric Low met up with brother and sister duo Rowan (age 10) and Felix (age 7 ¾) Hillhouse to discuss how the band got it’s name, their new album dropping August 1st, and which musicians have influenced him the most.

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George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners – It’s Time To Funk

Estimated read time 5 min read

“Let’s Dance” does what Porter has been doing since the mid 1960s; it get’s people off their feet and in the groove. Porter shows many sides on this EP, and if it is only a fraction of what he has been working on the past year and a half, we should all look forward to what is coming.

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The Birth Of The Church Of Funkentology

Estimated read time 6 min read

The Church of Funkentology is a religion by definition but a social organization by design. Our mission is to promote, protect, preserve and spread The Funk. We are in our formative stages, but our long term goal is for The Church of Funkentology to be the definitive resource and temple for The Funk. Listening to Funk music, or any music for that matter, is our act of devotion. We worship in front of stages and speakers. There is no “god,” but a central spiritual power we turn to, and that is The Funk. The Funk is a spirit, an essence and a fiery force.

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The M&Ms – May 10th – Cervantes’ Masterpiece

Estimated read time 4 min read

The air was thick with anticipation last Saturday at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom as the venue filled up early for round two of the M&Ms, a “Super Group” forged by the hands of Stanton Moore and Robert Mercurio (Galactic), John Medeski (Medeski Martin and Wood) and Papa Mali (7 Walkers). The collaboration of amazing artists turned out a solid slice of the Big Easy on Friday, leaving fans excited for another funky dance party.

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Illuminating the Contemporary by Implementing the Past with Galactic’s Stanton Moore

Estimated read time 8 min read

Stanton Moore is a busy man. When we caught up with him just before the blissful insanity that is the New Orleans Jazz Fest, he was preparing for thirty gigs in eleven days. But there will be no rest for Mr. Moore even as Jazz Fest has now come to a close. The tireless drummer will be hitting the road with a new super group dubbed The M&Ms and they will be stopping in Denver for two shows at Cervantes’ this weekend!

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Robert Walter’s 20th Congress – August 16th – Cervantes’ Other Side

Estimated read time 5 min read

Cervantes’ Other Side just be made for funky, soulful music, and considering the history of Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, maybe it was. The presence of Robert Walter’s 20th Congress soaked the walls with more soul. The night had a special meaning for local openers Fox Street Allstars, whose bond as a band has been solidified by trips to New Orleans Jazz Fest in search of Jazz, Funk and Soul. Lead guitarist James Dumm excitedly stated, “we have been listening to this band since we were 16. This guy means a lot to us.”

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Fox Street Allstars (Album Release) – The Larimer Lounge – March 2nd

Estimated read time 2 min read

Make no mistake, the Fox Street Allstars reek of the roadhouses and West Texas honky-tonks of the Deep South that inspired their signature sound. The band brings an all-out-party to every show by pouring their hearts and souls into every note. No one really has any idea where front man Jonathan “Skippy” Huvard channels his soulful, whiskey soaked vocals and frenetic stage presence but the result is a blistering powerhouse of sound.

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Galactic – February 16th – Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

Galactic was the main attraction last Saturday at The Ogden, but opener Monophonics drew a hell of crowd and won over a legion of new fans. Once feet started moving they didn’t stop as these two powerhouse bands hit us with a one-two punch that made our legs quiver, and our ears ring. We were floored by the Funk, swept away by the Soul, and ravaged by the Rock…but we stood firm as the full force gale stormed from the stage.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Galactic – The Ogden Theatre – February 16th

Estimated read time 2 min read

Galactic was formed eighteen years ago in New Orleans, and they cut their teeth playing the biggest party in America: Mardi Gras. If you’ve never been to Mardi Gras this is about as close as you can get without actually going to The Big Easy, and this Saturday GALACTIC will be joined by San Francisco Funk masters Monophonics. So whether you love Funk, New Orleans, the San Francisco sound, or the whole pot of gumbo, this is a must see show!