“Some people,” laughs Galactic bassist Robert Mercurio, “think we’re just a bunch of college kids playing old New Orleans music.” That might have been the case at one point. But the funk-based, mostly ...

It’s become something of an annual tradition for Galactic to make a Carnival season stop here in the Rockies. As the New Orleans funk stalwarts prepare for their annual Mardi Gras shows at Tipitina’s, ...

Galactic keyboardist Rich Vogel had occasion to look back and reflect on the career of his band during a recent interview and had to admit, it’s pretty satisfying to consider how Galactic has gone ...

It’s about time you’ve heard of Galactic. Perhaps you’re in the know and your tickets to their show this Friday night at The Capitol Theatre are already secured. But in the off-chance you’re not, ...

Tipitina’s employees met Monday for the first time with their new bosses — bosses they already knew in a different context: as musicians. The five members of the local funk band Galactic, who have ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — When the New Orleans funk collective Galactic goes on tour, they face only one limitation: a repertoire featuring a long list of irreplaceable players. Galactic has spent the last ...

New Orleans funk band Galactic has finalized the purchase of the famed Tipitina’s music club from its embattled owner, the band’s attorney told WWL-TV. Galactic’s attorney, Dino Gankendorff, confirmed ...