Galactic/The Bright Light Social Hour

Blending the traditions of the New Orleans music community with the esoteric jam band scene, Galactic straddles two worlds with gusto. They’re a reliably intriguing band, and their live shows are the stuff of groove legend. The band’s latest, 2015’s Into the Deep, is as high-energy a release as any they’ve delivered in the past. Macy Gray, J.J. Grey and Mavis Staples appear as special guests, which fulfills the band’s penchant for keeping their vocal work surprising and fun. “Higher and Higher” (with J.J.) and the title track (with Macy) present two sides of the Galactic coin: Uptempo, booty-shaking NOLA dance vibes and head-bobbin’ loungecraft. Expect to hear a bit of both — and then some — at tonight’s show. (Sandy)