GALACTIC- Wed. March 21, 2012- The Wilma [CONCERT]

Since their formation in 1994, the New Orleans outfit GALACTIC has been captivating audiences with their unique jazz inspired funk.  On February 9th the band released their groundbreaking new album YA-KA-MAY a visionary mix, intertwining New Orleans sounds from jazz to brass band to funk and far beyond.  With this release, the five-man group comprised of drummer Stanton Moore, bassist Robert Mercurio, saxophonist/harmonica player Ben Ellman, keyboardist Richard Vogel, and guitarist Jeff Raines – reaffirms their status as the quintessential modern day New Orleans band and one of the funkiest outfits in the known universe.

Being immersed in all the various New Orleans music scenes, GALACTIC are in a unique position to bring them all together. On YA-KA-MAY , they have powerfully connected these genres, illuminating how they are all part of one distinct musical continuum. The album features established legends such as the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and Corey Henry, John Boutté, Josh Cohen and Scully, Glen David Andrews, and Walter “Wolfman” Washington alongside groundbreaking new “Bounce” artists like Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, Katey Red, and Sissy Nobby. The end result is New Orleans like it’s meant to be heard, and pure GALACTIC.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Wilma Theatre

Missoula, MT

Doors - 7:00 pm                 Show - 8:00 pm

Tickets On Sale Tuesday December 6^th at 10 am

Tickets: $26.00 General Admission

Tickets are available at Rockin’ Rudy’s, by calling 877-4-FLY-TIX,

Online at www.Ticketfly.com or www.KnittingFactory.com.

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General Admission, All Ages