Theryl DeClouet
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Theryl DeClouet also known as House Man, is a soul
/R&B singer, best known as the former lead vocalist for the musical group Galactic
. He appeared on the band's first four studio albums as well as a live release
and a compilation
before health concerns forced his departure from the band and its heavy tour schedule. His latest independent solo release, The Truth Iz Out, features support from longtime friend Ivan Neville
and guitarist June Yamagishi
of Papa Grows Funk
. He also appeared on Charlie Hunter
Quintet's 2001 album, Songs from the Analog Playground, Hunter's first to feature vocals. DeClouet sang on versions of Earth, Wind & Fire
's "Mighty Mighty" and the Willie Dixon
standard "Spoonful
."
In 2005, DeClouet also briefly appeared as Judge Locke Randolph in The Dukes of Hazzard
.
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
/R&B singer, best known as the former lead vocalist for the musical group Galactic
Galactic
Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...
. He appeared on the band's first four studio albums as well as a live release
We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's
We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's is a live album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. Recorded live at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans, LA.-Track listing:# Crazyhorse Mongoose – 6:35# Moog Marmalade – 5:20# Bobski/Jeffe 2000 – 2:48...
and a compilation
Vintage Reserve
Vintage Reserve is a compilation album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. It features tracks found on their three previous records, as well as two live, unreleased tracks.-Track listing:# Welcome to New Orleans – 0:14...
before health concerns forced his departure from the band and its heavy tour schedule. His latest independent solo release, The Truth Iz Out, features support from longtime friend Ivan Neville
Ivan Neville
Ivan Neville is a multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the son of Aaron Neville and nephew to members of The Neville Brothers....
and guitarist June Yamagishi
June Yamagishi
June Yamagishi is a Japanese guitarist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the guitarist for bands Papa Grows Funk and the Wild Magnolias.-History:...
of Papa Grows Funk
Papa Grows Funk
Papa Grows Funk is a funk band from New Orleans, Louisiana. The band was started by frontman John "Papa" Gros early 2000, developing from a series of Monday night jam sessions helmed by Gros at New Orleans’ Maple Leaf Bar...
. He also appeared on Charlie Hunter
Charlie Hunter
for the New Zealand racehorse trainer and driver see: Charlie HunterCharlie Hunter is an American guitarist, composer and bandleader....
Quintet's 2001 album, Songs from the Analog Playground, Hunter's first to feature vocals. DeClouet sang on versions of Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American soul and R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White. Also known as EWF, the band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of...
's "Mighty Mighty" and the Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon
William James "Willie" Dixon was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. A Grammy Award winner who was proficient on both the Upright bass and the guitar, as well as his own singing voice, Dixon is arguably best known as one of the most prolific songwriters...
standard "Spoonful
Spoonful
"Spoonful" is a blues standard written by Willie Dixon and first recorded in 1960 by Howlin' Wolf. It is loosely based on "A Spoonful Blues", a song recorded in 1929 by Charley Patton , itself related to "All I Want Is A Spoonful" by Papa Charlie Jackson and "Cocaine Blues" by Luke Jordan...
."
In 2005, DeClouet also briefly appeared as Judge Locke Randolph in The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard (film)
The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 comedy film based on the American television series of the same name. The film was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and released on August 5, 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures...
.
Solo discography
- The Houseman Cometh! - Bullseye Blues Records (2001)
- The Truth Iz Out - Self-released (2007)
Appearances with Galactic
- Coolin' OffCoolin' OffCoolin' Off is the first studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic.-Track listing:All tracks by Galactic#"Go Go" – 3:02#"Welcome to New Orleans" – 0:14#"Something's Wrong With This Picture" – 5:56#"Funky Bird" – 4:57...
- Fog City RecordsFog City RecordsFog City Records is an independent record label based in San Francisco.Founded in 1996 by producer/engineer Dan Prothero, the label's first release was the highly successful "Coolin' Off" which launched the career of New Orleans based funk band Galactic...
(1996) - Crazyhorse MongooseCrazyhorse MongooseCrazyhorse Mongoose is the second studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic.The album reached a peak position of #24 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.-Track listing:All tracks by Galactic# "Hamp's Hump" – 3:45...
- CapricornCapricorn RecordsCapricorn Records was an independent record label which was launched by Phil Walden, Alan Walden, and Frank Fenter in 1969 in Macon, Georgia.-First Incarnation:...
(1998) - Late for the FutureLate for the FutureLate for the Future is the third studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic.The album reached a peak position of #4 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.-Track listing:#"Black Eyed Pea" – 3:46#"Baker's Dozen" – 4:18...
- Polygram (2000) - We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina'sWe Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina'sWe Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's is a live album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. Recorded live at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans, LA.-Track listing:# Crazyhorse Mongoose – 6:35# Moog Marmalade – 5:20# Bobski/Jeffe 2000 – 2:48...
- Volcano Records (2001) - Vintage ReserveVintage ReserveVintage Reserve is a compilation album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. It features tracks found on their three previous records, as well as two live, unreleased tracks.-Track listing:# Welcome to New Orleans – 0:14...
- Volcano Records (2003) - RuckusRuckus (album)Ruckus is the fourth studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. It was produced by Dan the Automator.-Track listing:# "Bittersweet" – 3:29# "Bongo Joe" – 3:21# "The Moil" – 3:11# "Paint" – 3:19# "Never Called You Crazy" – 3:08...
- Sanctuary RecordsSanctuary RecordsSanctuary Records Group Limited was a record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Until June 2007, it was the largest independent record label in the UK and the largest independent music management company in the world...
(2003)