Big Sam brings his Funky Nation to jazz fest | Greenfield Daily Reporter

Growing up, Sam Williams was so tall he thought his future might include basketball — but an adolescent growth spurt instead helped make Big Sam a prominent purveyor of funky New Orleans music. Williams is the front man for Big Sam's Funky Nation, one of the city's premier brass bands, which blends funk with ripples of rock and heavy metal that's all flavored with the unique grooves of New Orleans...

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Big Sam's Funky Nation performs in New Orleans tonight (5/7) at The Rock 'N' Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Avenue along with Voice of the Wetlands Allstars plus Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers.

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