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NEW TOUR DATES ADDED!

We just added a few new tour dates. We're excited to get back to some of our favorite venues next month. Tickets are available now, check out the gigs page for more info!


JAZZFEST DOWNLOADS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE NOW!

Several shows from Galactic's Jazzfest run last month are now available for digital download at galacticfunk.com. Each show features memorable performances and some of the best collaborations with musicians, including fan favorites Cyril Neville and Corey Henry on all shows, who sounded stellar as always.

4/23/10 - Tipitina's Uptown
4/24/10 - Riverboat Creole Queen
4/29/10 - One Eyed Jacks
5/01/10 - Howlin' Wolf

Live Videos from Tips Late Night During Jazzfest
We have several videos which show the band in top form rocking a sold out Tipitina's late night during the first weekend of Jazzfest. Galactic's set rolled on deep into the morning. Check out these videos:

Heart of Steel (with Cyril Neville on vocals)
Gossip (with Cyril Neville on Vocals)
Balkan Wedding featuring Corey Henry


GALACTIC JAZZFEST SHOWS AVAILABLE NOW FOR DOWNLOAD!

We recorded several of Galactic's very special Jazzfest shows, featuring lots of special guests and surprises. Visit the Galactic download page for more information!


JAMCRUISE CABINS ON SALE NOW

With all 8 previous cruises selling out, and with the line-up of a lifetime for one to come, we urge you to be ready to book your cabins immediately. It may be Spring now, but come Winter we know where you'll want to be - sailing across the ocean rocking out with us on the pool deck! We'll see you there... Visit the book a cabin page to learn more about the process.


GALACTIC TO PERFORM ON JAM CRUISE 9!
MSC POESIA SETS SAIL JANUARY 4-9, 2011 FROM FORT LAUDERDALE, FL WITH STOPS IN ROATAN, HONDURAS AND COSTA MAYA, MEXICO.

Join Galactic, along with Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman & Jay Lane, The Rhythm Devils, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, The Greyboy Allstars and many many more this January on Jam Cruise 9!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.JAMCRUISE.COM.


JAZZFEST RECAP - FIRST WEEKEND
Jazzfest first weekend was incredible. Galactic was on fire all weekend and played late almost 6:00am at their late night show at Tipitina's with special guests joining throughout. Saturday night found the band rocking the riverboat with special guest Luther Dickinson sitting in for much of the 2 set show. Fans at both shows enjoyed the additions of Cyril Neville and Corey Henry who sounded stellar as always.

The party continues on Thursday with a special performance at the intimate One Eyed Jacks where Galactic will be joined Donald Harrison. Cyril and Corey will also be on board at The Howlin Wolf which is already sold out.

For more information about their upcoming shows visit the gigs page.



BACKSTAGE SLIDESHOW UP NOW!
From Jazzfest rehearsal at Stanton's house to watching the Saints win the Super Bowl in Brooklyn, photographer David Y. Lee provides an intimate behind the scenes look on tour with Galactic.  

Watch it here.



CHOSE YOUR FAVORITE COVER SONG!
YOU VOTE, THEY PLAY! Galactic & Umphrey's McGee want you to celebrate your freedom of choice. Here's your chance to vote for a song that BOTH bands will play together at their July 3rd Red Rocks show. That's right, both Umphrey's McGee and Galactic will collaborate to play some of your favorite classic songs, with choices from the Rolling Stones to Michael Jackson to Pink Floyd. So exercise your rights, vote today, and join us in Colorado July 2-4 for Red Rocks & Blue!

Forward this on to anyone you know who loves freedom and live music!


TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW
CID Entertainment has put together some great travel packages for this epic adventure. Travel packages include accommodations for either two or three nights at the super hip Hotel Monaco in Downtown Denver as well as tickets to all the shows. Also included is shuttle transportation, exclusive merchandise, special viewing areas, pre-party cookout and more! Go here for more info.


NEW MUSIC VIDEO "DO IT AGAIN"
Check out the new video from Galactic featuring Cheeky Blakk.

The song "Do It Again" is off the new album Ya-Ka-May, in stores now!


HAITI RELIEF RAFFLES AT HEADCOUNT TABLES
Look for HeadCount volunteers at some of our upcoming shows. Not only will they be registering voters and providing information about social issues, they’ll also be staging a nightly raffle to raise money for Oxfam’s disaster relief effort in Haiti. Stop by the HeadCount table and support this important and timely effort.

ORDER YA-KA-MAY ON AMAZON!
Purchase Ya-Ka-May on Amazon and get a special price!

Add ANTI- as a friend on Facebook and you’ll be signed up for the new ANTI- discount club.  Then each time a new ANTI- release is coming out, you’ll receive an exclusive coupon code good for a great discount at Amazon.com.  Join today and get $3 off Amazon’s lowest price on our new album YA-KA-MAY, available now.

NEW ALBUM YA-KA-MAY AVAILABLE NOW!
It's finally here! Galactic's new album Ya-Ka-May is now available in stores and online! Listen to the new single 'Heart of Steel' featuring Irma Thomas at galacticfunk.com.

While you're there, check out the new video about the making of the video and information about the special guests on the album. We're really proud of this album and can't wait for you to hear it!

Visit the Ya-Ka-May page for more information.

GALACTIC INTERVIEW ON NPR'S WEEKEND EDITION
Galactic was just featured on NPR's weekend edition! Check out the great interview here. We've also added lots of new articles about the new album to our press page.

JUST ADDED - THREE NIGHTS AT BROOKLYN BOWL!
After a killer show on Friday in NYC with our friend Tea Leaf Green, we are thrilled to announce we will be returning to Brooklyn Bowl for three special nights on June 3, 4 and 5th. The weekend promises lots of surprises and special guests... and don't forget about the friend chicken.

WHAT IS YA-KA-MAY? VIDEO AND NEW SONGS RELEASED
Still wondering what exactly "Ya-Ka-May" is? Click here to watch and find out! Also to hear some more of what Ya-Ka-May sounds link check out some a first peek at two new tunes: "Heart of Steel" featuring Irma Thomas and "Dark Water" featuring John Boutte and a guest appearance by Anders Osborne. Check out both songs on our website and let us know what you think!

CYRIL NEVILLE TO JOIN GALACTIC AS FEATURED GUEST ON YA-KA-MAY TOUR
We are proud to announce that legendary New Orleans vocalist and percussionist Cyril Neville will join Galactic for select dates on the YA-KA-MAY Tour including Boston, New York, Philly, DC, Atlanta and Lundi Gras at Tips, and several dates on the West Coast. A primary member of the Neville Brothers, Cyril also spent time in the 70's as a member of the Meters. He is one of the quintessenital New Orleans icons and the band is thrilled that he will join them as they bring the New Orleans party on the road.

CHECK OUT SONG FROM YA-KA-MAY ON MYSPACE
Visit the Galactic Myspace page to check out the new song "Dark Water" featuring John Boutte off of the new record YA-KA-MAY. The album will be out on February 9, 2010. Please let us know what you think of the new song on our message boards!


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