Big Sam's Funky Nation is a driving force of urban funk. The band is led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who the San Francisco Chronicle calls "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz." Big Sam's Funky Nation is not a one man show; the members of the Funky Nation, a group of well trained and experienced musicians with impressive credentials of their own, meet the challenges of their funky band leader. BSFN masterfully combines a rock sensibility with improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front section that's the hallmark of big band funk. Look out!-- Big Sam's Funky Nation will release their 4th album "King of the Party" Spring 2010!
BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION
In AUSTIN, TX
@ Momo's - Weds, 3/17
EXPORT NOLA Showcase of New Orleans Music
Presented by the Backbeat Foundation
12pm-6pm
@ Brush Square Park, East Tent- Thurs, 3/18
"Only In Louisiana" presented by LouisianaEntertainment.gov
12pm-3pm
@ Opal Divine's Freehouse- Thurs, 3/18
Official SXSW Showcase
8pm | 21+
