# Robert Mercurio

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Louisiana Considered: A look at Louisiana's rollout of flower in the medical marijuana program

Today on Louisiana Considered, Karl Lengel speaks with former AP Louisiana correspondent Melinda DeSlatte about what she's learned in her 20-year career covering state politics and policy. Then, we hear from Galactic’s bassist Robert Mercurio about how the latest phase of the pandemic is impacting …

How Louisiana’s club and music businesses are preparing for festival season

Louisiana recently began its medical marijuana program, ramping up release of the raw, smokable product called “flower.” But long wait lines and pharmacy stocking issues have made the rollout of this program anything but seamless. Medical marijuana patients and advocates Angela Broussard and Joshua…

Red Rocks & Blue

00:00 a message from Andy01:06 Women Wine & Song^ (7.18.06 - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH)07:40 a message from Robert Mercurio of Galactic08:14 Gossip*$ (4.23.10 - Tipitina's, New Orleans, Louisiana)14:40 Joel and Jake reminisce about their first trip to Red Rocks15:36 Hajimemas…

In honor of Labor Day, an update on workers’ movements across the South

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. This year, Labor Day comes at a time when multiple workers – be it Starbucks baristas or coal miners – are forming unions or going on strike throughout the South. …

TMP238 STANTON MOORE GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS

A founding member of Galactic, the Grammy-winning drummer and educator has also been a member of Garage A Trois and the N.O. Klezmer Allstars, and is an owner of the legendary Tipitina’s. Even with the new “Book of Queens” record from his Krasno/Moore Project to promote, he still finds time to deve…

#23 - Galactic 2/12/10

Robert Mercurio, a founding member of Galactic is our guest this week. If you are not already familiar with them, Galactic is an acclaimed Funk/Soul band from New Orleans. They began as an instrumental band highly influenced by New Orleans groups such as The Meters, but now they incorporate lead vo…

Ep 479- New Orleans Musician Steve Kelly Talks His New Album "Here's The Thing"

After enduring a near-fatal car accident, natural disasters, heartbreak, and years of life’s ups and downs, New Orleans-based guitarist and vocalist Steve Kelly has channeled these experiences into his 8-track debut solo album, Here’s the Thing. Coined as “Alternative Soul,” Kelly’s songwriting nav…

Tipitina Bienville

There are countless myths and reports throughout human history of places where spirits come down to earth. Where the intangible meets the material world. In the US, there are few places that better demonstrate this crossroads than New Orleans.  People have tried to explain how the joy of living he…

A Funk Audience with the Queen: Robert Mercurio on Galactic’s New Chapter

Robert Mercurio, the distinguished bassist and producer of the renowned New Orleans funk ensemble Galactic, graces the Musicians Reveal podcast with Joe Kelley to discuss the intricacies of their latest album, a collaborative effort with the legendary Irma Thomas. Our dialogue delves into the profo…

Saints Home Opener with a Galactic Pregame Performance

Gus Kattengell, John DeShazier and Todd Graffagnini recap the New Orleans Saints' comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens and preview the Week 3 home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on this episode of The Neutral Ground, a New Orleans Saints Podcast presented by Rouses Markets. We'll also hear …