Big Sam's Funky Nation, live at Opal Divine's Freehouse! Thursday March 18th at 8:00PM. Big Sam will be performing his official South by Southwest showcase! BSFN is a driving force of urban funk. The band is led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who the San Francisco Chronicle calls "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz." Big Sam's Funky Nation is not a one man show; the members of the Funky Nation, are group of well trained and experienced musicians with impressive credentials of their own. BSFN masterfully combine a rock sensibility with improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front section that's the hallmark of big band funk. BSFN has a new CD to be released on Hypersoul Records on March 25, 2010. www.bigsamsfunkynation.com www.backbeatfoundation.org

Big Sam's Funky Nation and Stooges Brass Band will be offering great New Orleans Music during "Only in Louisiana," at East Tent, Brush Square Park, from Noon to 3PM on Thursday, March 18th. Presented by the Backbeat Foundation BSFN is a driving force of urban funk. The band is led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who the San Francisco Chronicle calls "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz." Big Sam's Funky Nation is not a one man show; the members of the Funky Nation, are group of well trained and experienced musicians with impressive credentials of their own. BSFN masterfully combine a rock sensibility with improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front section that's the hallmark of big band funk. BSFN has a new CD to be released on Hypersoul Records on March 25, 2010. The Stooges Brass Band have been second-lining through the back streets of New Orleans since 1996. The Stooges perform a style of New Orleans street music that dates back to the 19th Century. The brass bands has studied the styles of legends like Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Wynton Marsalis takes their place in that distinguished lineage seriously. The Stooges appeal to the emotions of traditional jazz and use their hip-hop influences to create a new sound that embodies the energy of streets of New Orleans.

Showcase of New Orleans Music in Austin! Presented by the Backbeat Foundation, four great New Orleans bands will be featured at Momo's on Wednesday March 17th from noon to 6pm. Tickets are free to see Anders Osborne, Kristen Diable, The Stooges Brass Band, and Big Sam's Funky Nation!

Platform 1 Entertainment/ Custard/ Universal Motown/ AEMMP Records presents The Emerging Artist Showcase. Molotov Lounge- 719 W. 6th St. Austin, TX 12pm-6pm Artists include: Crash Kings, Violent Soho, 28 North, Acidic, The Crossing, Breakers Broken, Danny Chaimson, Jeconte, Channel Theory, Train Company, Melissa Bel, Emrah Kento, Pet Lions, Big Science This is a free event. Please RSVP to p1sxsw@gmail.com for guaranteed admission and open bar. Event is 21+

Thursday, March 18, 2010

 Whip In Grocery
1950 Interstate Hwy 35S
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-5337
Time: 8pm-10pm
No cover, tips welcome

Part of SXS(uds)W(hipIn)

A mighty homebrew of Alex Coke, Kevin Witt and Bruce Saunders
at Austin's favorite, most eclectic convenience grocery and cafeŽ.
Seating is limited to 32 patrons.
No standing room.
Come early, come hungry...

For more information
please visit:
WhipIn

Sunday, March 14, 2010
Central Market Westgate
4477 South Lamar
Austin, Tx 78745
512.899.4300
12:30-3pm

The Rich Harney 4 tet brings
real deal jazz to Central Market Westgate.

Original tunes, a smokin' band, and a nice family friendly environment. Here's where the flavour is, no badges, no cover, everyone welcome.
For more information please visit:
website

BB Gun Johnny will be performing FREE in-store acoustic sets inside Hot Topic stores in the Austin/San Marcos area March 16-19th.

March 16 - Lakeline Mall @7pm
March 17th - San Marcos Outlet Mall @ 7 pm
March 18th - Barton Creek Square @7 pm
March 19th - Highland Mall @6 pm

c'mon out and see another great show. Doors open @ 7pm, and the LIVE MUSIC starts @ 8:30. Only $5 at the door for a very talented group of musicians! 100% goes to the Bands, so get down to the one-2-one Bar and support your local Musicians!!!

Some good ole boys playing some fantastic rock and bluegrass music! Only 5 at the door. These have a great following and have one hell of a good time!