NEW ORLEANS — At this year’s French Quarter Fest, Big Sam’s Funky Nation closed out Friday, April 7 with an energetic set on the GE Digital Big River Stage. Before a packed crowd of singing and dancing funk lovers, Sam put on a show with his unique style of entertainment. There was trombone playing. There was dancing. There was tambourine shaking. All of it was 100-percent certified funk.
Here’s a photo gallery from the night.
Big Sam has an unparalleled energy on stage. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam is a man of many instruments. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam’s Funky Nation bassist enjoys the riff. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam’s Funky Nation is one of the top funk bands from New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam gives some heart to the crowd. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam’s Funky Nation is ready to play at FQF 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam’s Funky Nation was the final set of the night Friday, April 7 on the GE Digital Big River Stage. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam’s Funky Nation had the audience dancing at FQF 2017.
Big Sam’s instrument of choice is the trombone. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Sam brings his Funky Nation party to French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications.
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