THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Crescent City’s chameleonic funk-rock-pop vets Galactic reunite with the “Soul Queen of New Orleans” Irma Thomas for an album of new music on Audience With The Queen — an uplifting joint effort that shines new light on the Grammy-winning singer’s timeless sound.
Now 84, Thomas has contributed era-defining hits to New Orleans’ R&B golden age, earned worldwide acclaim for her blues masterpiece After The Rain and remains among the city’s most celebrated gospel singers. With Galactic at her side across eight high-energy, groove-laced originals and a dazzling revamp of Nancy Wilson’s How Glad I Am, Thomas sounds more vibrant than ever. This unique full-length LP featuring two of New Orleans’ most beloved music acts is a must-have for fans of any genre.”
