Theryl “Houseman” DeClouet of Galactic fame was backed by The Jordan Years very own Michael Cole on keys, Wes Restless on vocals and myself on bass. Martyrs will never be the same, love the sound there by the way, BAG END!!!! Expect to see more WTR live dates at Martyrs, this could be the new North side home.

-Mr Andersen

West Town Recording is very excited to be a part of the return of the legendary New Orleans singer Theryl “Houseman” DeClouet!

The Houseman is back! The New Orleans legend and former lead singer of Galactic is back with a new Chicago-based group led by The Jordan Years keyboardist Michael Cole. Theryl “Houseman” DeClouet was featured on the first six Galactic albums (four original studio albums) and has two critically-acclaimed solo albums to his credit.  Houseman left Galactic in 2004 due to health concerns and relocated to Chicago after Hurricane Katrina.  Theryl and Cole became friends late in 2009 and started working on new music and putting together a new group in his new home town of Chicago.  We are proud and excited to relaunch the Houseman’s career with a full-blown, authentic Mardi Gras show at Martyrs’ in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now for the show, which also features the horn-laden funk of Crystal Gravy.

TJY’s Michael, Joe and Mike ran into the one and only Johnny Showtime at Wicker Park Fest yesterday.

Had a great time, can’t wait for next year! Thanks to Haruka for the photo!