Galactic has announced that it will close out 2005 with a return to its native city of New Orleans. The band will perform on December 31 at Tipitina’s Uptown, the groups first performance in NOLA since Hurricane Katrina. Tickets will be $50 plus a $3 surcharge that will be directed to the Tipitina’s Foundation.

Galactic will begin its Ten Year Invasion Tour tomorrow night at the Crystal Bay Club in Crystal Bay, NV.