When you think of New Orleans, the city’s foremost flambeaux-lit traditions of Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, voodoo, Po’ boys, beads, gumbo, and second line undoubtedly come to mind. You can also count Big Sam’s Funky Nation amongst those NOLA treasures.

Known for a heart-thumping blend of funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop, nothing short of seismic live experiences, and a whole lot of Southern charm, Big Sam’s Funky Nation is no longer The Big Easy’s best kept secret.

No other place could birth such an undeniable, unpredictable, and downright unique collective.

The frontman personally draws on over two decades in the game, spanning everything from 300 shows per year during his days in the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and gigs backing up Widespread Panic and the Dave Matthews Band, to recording and touring with Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello. Additionally, he would be sought out for a recurring role on the critically acclaimed HBO series Treme & NCIS New Orleans. 

As much as Big Sam’s Funky Nation represents the beating heart of New Orleans, they ultimately do so for funk music as well.

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