Galactic is proud to announce the upcoming 2006 Coup De Gras Midwest Tour. The spring run is an extension of February’s Coup De Gras Tour, which was inspired by New Orleans’ annual celebration of Mardi Gras. The tour will feature openers throughout that represent an eclectic mix of funk, rock and the best that the Crescent-City has to offer. Each stop will be a unique New Orleans’-style celebration centered around Galactic’s progressive funk. Kicking off in Augusta, GA on March 29th, the tour winds north through the Midwest, making stops in Nashville, Chicago and Minneapolis, before heading back south and culminating with a pair of shows in Atlanta, GA on April 21st & 22nd.
Opening for several dates in the middle of the tour, percussionist Mike Dillon adds his rock/latin/jazz fused combo, aptly dubbed Mike Dillon’s GoGo Jungle, to the mix. Also Les Claypool’s percussionist and often a live collaborator with Galactic, Dillon’s unique style adds to Galactic’s progressive funk like no other and makes for a must-see experience. Memphis natives The Gamble Brothers Band bring their mix of old-school Memphis R&B and southern rock to the first third of the tour. New Orleans’ own Dirty Dozen Brass Band will open on April 2nd in Indianapolis, IN, joining Galactic for a very special night of funk and collaborations. One of the most prolific brass bands ever to emerge from New Orleans, their one-night-only performance with Galactic will be a true representation of the musical talent and diversity New Orleans has to offer. The final tour dates will include the Rebirth Brass Band, one of the Crescent-City’s most well-known and loved acts.
CONFIRMED TOUR DATES BELOW:
MARCH
29 The Mission Augusta, GA *
30 City Hall Nashville, TN *
31 Headliners Louisville, KY *
APRIL
1 Michigan Theatre Ann Arbor, MI *
2 Music Mill Indianapolis, IN **
5 Opera House Toronto, ON ***
6 Mr. Smalls Pittsburgh, PA ***
7 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH ***
8 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI ***
9 Barrymore Theatre Madison, WI ***
11 Canopy Hall Urbana, IL ****
12 Memorial Union Ballroom Iowa City, IA ****
13 Cabooze Minneapolis, MN ****
14 The Vic Theatre Chicago, IL ****
15 Copper Dragon Carbondale, IL ****
20 Sogo Live Baton Rouge, LA
21 & 22 Roxy Theatre Atlanta, GA
* – Gamble Brothers Band supporting
** – Dirty Dozen Brass Band supporting
*** – Mike Dillon’s GoGo Jungle supporting
**** – The Rebirth Brass Band supporting
