“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 ...

‘Y’all doin alright out there?’ asked the Houseman. ”Cause we havin’ a funky ball up here!’ And that may be the best, perhaps the only way to describe the sonic explosion of Galactic, a fully engaging ...

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 ...

Last month at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Galactic did its annual carnival duty for the band’s native city, playing through the night until sunrise on Fat Tuesday morning at Tipitina’s. But these funk ...

More than a decade ago, Galactic (Prophylactic) was the jam-funk band of choice for the Uptown collegiate stoner set. Since then, they've evolved into one of New Orleans' most innovative, experimental ...

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 ...

New Orleans funk band Galactic has been working on a deal to purchase the fabled Tipitina’s music club from its embattled owner, according to several sources close to the negotiations. The current ...