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Galactic takes Carnivale on the road

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.  // Tour dates at SoundSpike 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.

Umphrey's McGee, Galactic, Ozomatli among Jam Cruise passengers

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. 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.

Superfly During Jazzfest features Warren Haynes, Galactic, more

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. 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.

Galactic tour rolls through the winter

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. // Tour dates at SoundSpike 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.

Concert: Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, CT

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.

Interview: Richard Vogel of Galactic

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.

Galactic promotes 'Ya-Ka-May' will winter run

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."

STS9, Galactic headline Jam Cruise 8

The eighth installment of Jam Cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale, FL, next January for a six-day floating festival featuring Sound Tribe Sector 9 , Zappa Plays Zappa, Galactic and Maceo Parker, among others.

New Orleans Superfly During Jazzfest announces lineup

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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