Galactic has confirmed that Jurassic 5s Chali 2na MC for the group through its upcoming appearance at Austin City Limits. After that performance Galactic is expected to focus on more instrumental music throughout the fall. Chali 2na is one of several MCs that has performed with Galactic since the release of 2007s rap-influenced From The Corner To The Block. The hip-hop stars remaining appearances include stops in Boulder (9/25-26), Ft. Collins, CO (9/27) and Austin, TX (9/28).

Looking ahead, Galactic will open its The Brass Tacks Tour at Athens, GAs Georgia Theatre on October 8. The national outing will make stops in markets across the country, before coming to a close with a two-night run San Franciscos Fillmore from November 14-15. Trumpeter Shamarr Allen and trombonist Corey Henry will augment the group throughout its entire run. Galactic will also appear at Gretna, LAs Gretna Heritage Festival on October 3.