KING OF THE PARTY! BSFN's new album, King Of The Party, is here! The album that transcends beyond the confines of homegrown New Orleans funk to a momentous blend of funk, rock, R&B and jazz will keep the party going all night!
It's Festival Season!
Here are some of the festivals Big Sam's Funky Nation will be bringing the FUNK to: (click on pictures for more info)
Voodoo Fest
Jam Cruise
Russian River Jazz & Blues Fest
Bear Creek
Gretna Heritage Festival
Deluna Beach Fest
Check BSFN out on FOX in DC!
Catch Big Sam on HBO's original series Treme!
Sammie "Big Sam" Williams has been awarded the Louisiana Division of
the Arts Artist Fellowship for 2009-2010!
This is an extremely prestigious award and Big Sam is very deserving
as he has spread his brand of New Orleans music throughout the country and the world.
Artist Fellowships are grant awards in recognition of artistic
excellence. These awards recognize the artistic achievements of
exceptional individual artists living, working and contributing to
Louisiana's cultural economy.
Fellowships are awarded through a highly competitive process based
primarily on recognized artistic quality. The Louisiana Division of
the Arts has acknowledged Big Sam's professional merit and
accomplishments and has invested in his continued success! Find out More...
BSFN Photos
Big Sam article in Offbeat music magazine
Big Sam at The Hangar in New Orleans
Topaz, Big Sam and Sam Kinniger of Soulive
Big Sam's Funky Nation at Tipitina's
Jamelle Williams, Keith Richards, Big Sam
Big Sam at Hudson River Rocks, NY (Aug 2005)
Photo by Jim Criskos
CD Cover
Big Sam in Offbeat Magazine
BSFN @ The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco
Big Sam ,Steve Turre, and Delfeayo Marsalis
Big Sam , Ray Parker Jr., Andrew Baham
Big Sam Jammin w/ Karl Denson
Big Sam & Karl Denson
Big Sam , Daniel Roth , and Lt. Gov. of La. Mitch Landrieu @ Screening of "Make it Funky" in New Orleans. A documentary on New Orleans Music & Culture by Michael Murphy.
Big Sam and Legendary drummer Earl Palmer
Big Sam, Chopper, and Marc Broussard
Big Sam jammin w/Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Big Sam jammin w/Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Big Sam & The North Mississippi Allstars
from Dumpstaphunk and Lettuce at BB Kings NYC—Aug 2005—Photos by Gerri Malone
Big Sam, Topaz, Papa Mali, and Bobby at Velvet Spade in Austin, Tx.
