December 2, 2011 - Funk fusion band Galactic has unveiled tour dates for a winter/spring procession through North America in support of their latest Mardi Gras-inspired effort, "Carnivale Electricos," which is set to be released on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21.
May 4, 2011 - The lineup for next year's Jam Cruise, scheduled for Jan. 9-14, will include Umphrey's McGee, Galactic, Ozomatli, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Keller & the Keels, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers and Toots & the Maytals.
April 1, 2011 - Warren Haynes, Galactic and The Greyboy Allstars are among the acts being showcased at Superfly During Jazzfest, a concert series that will take place April 28-29 and May 5-8 during the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Superfly has secured the Riverboat Creole Queen and the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for its Jazzfest series, according to a press release.
November 19, 2010 - New Orleans-based jazz/funk fusion outfit Galactic will continue its push behind February's "Ya-Ka-May" with a winter club and theater run that will feature special guests as it canvases the nation.
August 2, 2010 - The 15th Annual Gathering of the Vibes rolled into Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT, Thursday (7/29), bringing its annual four-day jam-band jubilee along with the bonus of spectacular weather, which appeared to energize virtually every act that took to its two stages.
December 29, 2009 - Longtime New Orleans residents Galactic immersed themselves in the music of their hometown when making "Ya-Ka-May," set for release Feb. 9 on Anti Records. The instrumental band combined guest vocalists with the town's disparate music genres--jazz, brass bands, funk and "bounce"-influenced hip-hop--to make an undeniably catchy record.
November 30, 2009 - Funk/jazz outfit Galactic will take to the road at the start of the New Year in anticipation of the band's forthcoming studio set, "Ya-Ka-May."
February 20, 2009 - Death Cab For Cutie, The Black Keys and Galactic will be among the acts performing at the 2009 Superfly During Jazzfest concert series to be held April 24-May 2 at several New Orleans venues, according to a press release.
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