Artist: Galactic

The term "Superjam" can get thrown around a bit around here, but the minute I glanced at the listing of local players gathering around Luther Dickinson's 3-Night residency at the Maple Leaf Bar, it was apparent that some Jazz Fest After Dark-quality improvisational jam sessions were going to transpire in the familiar and friendly confines [...]

Safe to say that February 2012 is quite a big month for New Orleans' finest overgrown rhythm section, as Galactic is set to release their latest LP Carnivale Electros on Mardi Gras Day (February 21) on Anti- Records. Their rework of the Al "Carnival Time" Johnson's iconic Mardi Gras tune can be heard below and [...]

We're already a month into 2012 and therefore it's time to take a quick look back at what local artists were up to in January. With such big events as Jam Cruise, Preservation Hall Jazz Band's 50th Anniversary blowout at Carnegie Hall, the Best of the Beat Awards last weekend, there's already been a healthy [...]

The sounds of Carnivale collide with the sounds of funk and electronica on this new Galactic track, "Magalenha." Look for the band's latest release, Carnivale Electricos , on Anti- .

New album 'Carnivale Electricos' is out February 21st on Anti Records.

It's a wonder to me that New Orleans musicians - and the many styles, from jazz to funk, that they've played a major role in creating - don't actively collaborate with their Brazilian counterparts. There is hope, however: New Orleans based funk and brass band, Galactic , has taken a small step in the Brazil-Louisiana connection with their cover of the Sergio Mendes classic "Magalenha." Coming off their upcoming album, "Carnivale Electricos," which will be released, appropriately, on Mardi Gras (yet another thing the two regions seem to appreciate more than the rest of the world), it's a chaotic, [...]

• Sergio Mendes - Magalenha

Galactic closed out 2011 in the familiar confines of Tipitina's Uptown and invited some friends to help blow it out for the New Year. Eric Lindell Trio opened and Anders Osborne and Johnny Sansone sat in during the second set for a few tunes. Continue on below for a set list, videos and full photo [...]

This post will be updated as more shows are announced Carnival season kicks off today with the Phunny Phorty Phellows Uptown parade gearing up the Twelfth Night festivities. As always, the Winter/Spring concert calendars will heat up in a big way as the parade krewes begin to roll. Here's a listing of concerts to pair [...]

Galactic is set to kick off their 2012 campaign tonight in Jacksonville, FL with a show in the intimate confines of the Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach, the first of a mini-tour leading to their week aboard Jam Cruise 10. After a month off, the proper tour in support of their excellent new album Carnivale [...]

In another special edition of our weekly Live Picks, we offer a few suggestions on where to ring in New Year's Eve in New Orleans. All shows begin on the evening of December 31, 2011 and should last well(?) into 2012. Black Lips + Jean-Eric + KG Accidental - One Eyed Jacks While One Eyed Jacks is far and away the most dependably awesome place to catch a show week in and week out, you can depend on the venerable French Quarter rock club extra hard [...]

• Black Lips - Raw Meat

Everything that Triobelisk does or touches gives me chills. Check out his latest remix of "Hadley Edge" by Brooklyn-based experimental duo Spaces. "Hadley Edge (Triobelisk Remix)" ϟ download ... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.

Back in 2009, Ben Kweller threw his fans a bit of a curve-ball with the release of Changing Horses , which saw the singer-songwriter ditch his grunge-pop sound, when he decided to make a straight-ahead country record. After dabbling with pedal steel guitars, and dusty country laments, Kweller will release his long in the works follow up, Go Fly A Kite , on February 7, which is promising to hit "hard with the unforgettably melodic and heartwarming fuzzed-out Rock 'n' Roll that first put Kweller on the map." The album, [...]

Alas, the wait is over and the 2012 Jazz Fest lineup is here. Thrilled to see the return of My Morning Jacket (played Jazz Fest and Voodoo in 2010) and Al Green (Jazz Fest '08), as well as the incomparable Herbie Hancock, the Foo Fighters, a special performance by Levon Helm Band with special guest [...]

Black Joe Lewis at Sasquatch! 2011 (05/28/11) Photo : Drake LeLane Dec 27 Tue Alfonso Velez Mercury Lounge New York , NY 07:30 PM Buy Tickets [...]

Last year over 7,000 people came out to Bear Creek and we couldn't be happier to cover such a special festival this weekend. The Spirit of the Suwannee Park has become a second home to music lovers, hosting festivals ranging from the Allman Brothers' Wanee Fest to more intimate events like Springfest and Magnolia Fest. This year definitely proves to [...]

JUST ANNOUNCED: Galactic Facebook: Pre sale starts today for New Years Eve at Tipitina's! The evening will feature very special guest Anders Osborne in addition to Corey Glover (of Living Colour) and Corey Henry (of Rebirth Brass Band). The Eric Lindell Trio will open. Tix on sale today, one week early, to fan club members [...]

I am very excited to be making my first trek down to Live Oak Florida in less than 3 weeks for the Bear Creek Music Festival, and the anticipation has only increased now that the schedule dropped last week. It's my first time ever flying to a festival, so it'll be a definite change from [...]

Galactic heads down to the Capital City tomorrow for their annual fall blowout at the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge. Not sure if the veteran rhythm section will be joined on the road with any of the usual suspects of the past few years (Corey Henry, Cyril Neville, Corey Glover, and the list goes on...), [...]

For all of your Voodoo Thursday night pre-parties and after hours needs, check out the schedule below and get to finalizing your weekend plans if you haven't already. For more info on the shows, click the venue links on the right side of the page. Continue on below for a schedule and videos from the artists playing late night from Thursday through Sunday of Voodoo weekend. Get out there.

Last night, internationally-acclaimed groove doctor Simon Green brought his Bonobo DJ show to The Hookah, a trendy French Quarter spot down on Decatur Street. It was a cool scene in there and the downtempo, post-party chill mode of Green's music set a certain unmistakable vibe in the room, as his music is known to do...