Big Sam's Funky Nation with Flowbis and Clayton Joseph Scott Band

Big Sam's Funky Nation: Big Sam's Funky Nation has boldly established their presence at the forefront of the vibrant New Orleans music scene. Trombone powerhouse and band leader "Big Sam" Williams has been celebrated as "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz" by the San Francisco Chronicle and the band has been consistently touted for "bringing a straight raw party" by Jambase. 2010 has already been a busy year for The Nation, beginning with an East Coast tour, ten days touring Greece, a recurring role in the new HBO original series "Treme," various appearances, including an official showcase, in Austin during South By Southwest, a very busy New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and an eventful LEAF: Lake Eden Arts Festival. Big Sam's Funky Nation was branded the "Hardest Working Band At Bonnaroo 2010" by the festival's own publication, The Bonnaroo Beacon. . the members of the Funky Nation, a group of well trained and experienced musicians with impressive credentials of their own meet the challenge of their band leader. The energy level is high voltage when BSFN takes the stage.

Flowbis : Flowbis is a 6 piece funk/hard rock project from the South Bay that was born in the year 2000. Made up of long time friends from different bands who share a passion for funk and created a project to release the groove. The Flowbis live show has always been a good time for music lovers. Fueled by influences such as Primus, Parliament, Larry Graham. RHCP, Rage Against the Machine, The Police, Suicidal Tendencies, Slayer, and Infectious Grooves. Their horn section creates the 70's funk feel with super catchy lines, along with the percussive groove heavy flow of the bass/drums, mixed with super chop funk/heavy guitar riffs and hooky melodic/heavy vocals. Be sure to get their new album due in the summer of 2012...Flowbis...this is a brand new kind of funk.