One of New Orleans' top frontmen Theryl 'The Houseman' DeClouet passed on in July. He cut some great music fronting Galactic on four albums as well as two great solo labours. Although his best known solo side 'Open Up Your Heart' on Hot Shot was cut in Philadelphia at Sigma Sound Studio he was largely a Big Easy stalwart.  His 'The Houseman Cometh!' album is top notch soul and NOLA R&B.

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Also frontman for Hollygrove who cut this lovely soulful sound in 1982.

Sad news indeed, Open up your heart Still in my Modern Box, Remember buying it via Rod Dearloves Voices Record Lists when he got them in as a New Indie Soul Release, it Went massive in the Right Soul Nites, A wonderful voice and a wonderful recording that just builds with emotion as it carries you along, yea i am Sad this Morning,

RIP,  Theryl DeClouet, Condolences to all Family And Friends, Loved Ones and Soul Fans Across the Globe.