Words by: Jeremy Carson
Photos by: David Oppenheimer
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| Galactic at Hangout Music Festival |
Kicking off the summer festival season with a blast was The
Hangout Festival taking place in Gulf Shores, Alabama. With the main stages right on the beach, The
Hangout stands out as one of the most epic spring musical vacations. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon on May 19,
from 2:15-3:15, New Orleans funky jazz powerhouse Galactic dominated the
Chevrolet Stage. Nothing is better than
dancing to the sextet with the Gulf of Mexico on your right and the white
Alabama sand underneath your bare feet.
Galactic’s live shows really demonstrate their wide variety of musical
styles and influences. Vocalist Corey
Glover’s unique hip hop twang, drummer Stanton Moore’s layered rhythms, and
guitarist Jeff Raines’ melodies all blend into a robust harmony. Throw in Robert Mercurio’s funky bass and
Richard Vogel’s booming keys and you have a substantially flawless performance
that is not to be missed. This show also
featured Corey Henry on Trombone. It is
no question why Galactic has become festival favorites after more than 15 years
of playing shows.
