At 15 years and counting, the New Orleans funk representative to the jam band movement has crafted its most ambitious album to date.. On “Ya-ka-may,” released Feb. 9 by Anti Records, Galactic ...

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 ...

The first time I heard Galactic, I didn't believe my ears. Maybe I had one too many Abita Ambers, or maybe the house speakers at Benny's (a stripped-down after hours dive on the corner of Valence ...

One of the city’s top musical exports, the band Galactic, has purchased Tipitina’s, New Orleans’ most revered “juke joint” for up-and-coming as well as big-name acts.

For 20 years, the New Orleans band Galactic has made people dance at clubs, festivals, house parties — you name it. "A first-rate funk band" is how The New York Times describes it.

Galactic’s primary business is still being Galactic. The band will release its 10th studio album, “Already Ready Already,” on Feb. 8, and spend much of February and March on tour.

One of the city’s top musical exports, the band Galactic, has purchased Tipitina’s, New Orleans’ most revered “juke joint” for up-and-coming as well as big-name acts.

Galactic’s performance at the Fonda, midway through the group’s winter tour, could just as well be described as two performances. There is the progressive funk band, anchored by the fatback ...

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 ...