Big Sam's Funky Nation Tickets
Big Sam's Funky Nation Concert Tickets
Instead of standing in line at the box office, buy your Big Sam's Funky Nation tickets from TicketSmarter. This jazz group is known for their big sound and southern charm. Based in New Orleans, Big Sam's Funky Nation is a collective formed by the music and culture of the jazz capital of the world. Sammie Williams, known as Big Sam, is the frontman. He’s led other jazz collectives such as the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. He’s backed up rock bands such as Widespread Panic and Dave Matthews Band.
The group is widely praised in New Orleans for their jazz and funk. They were awarded the Best New Orleans Band by “Where Y’ at” magazine in 2016. Big Sam's Funky Nation was previously known for their exuberant covers of classic jazz and funk tracks. Big Sam wanted to “bring the funk like never before” and began releasing original songs. Their 2018 album Songs in the Key of Funk, Volume 1 marked that change. Big Sam points to Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life as the inspiration for this album. As the frontman claims, “you’re going to party” with Big Sam's Funky Nation tickets.
Big Sam's Funky Nation Ticket Prices
Big Sam's Funky Nation tends to stick around the New Orleans area for their shows. Performances outside of New Orleans will be slightly more expensive as these are limited. Expect Big Sam's Funky Nation ticket prices to increase for music festival concerts.
How much are Big Sam's Funky Nation tickets?
Big Sam's Funky Nation concert tickets can frequently be found in New Orleans venues such as Tipitinas. Tickets at this general admission concert hall can be found for around $57 to $63. A similarly sized theatre outside of New Orleans like Deep Ellum Art Co. in Dallas, TX will be slightly more expensive. General admission tickets will cost around $56 to $88. Big Sam's Funky Nation tour tickets can be found at music festivals like Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, TN. Two-day general admission passes have been known to cost around $200 to $238. A longer and more popular festival like New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival will carry a steeper price tag. Four-day general admission tickets range from around $430 to $450.
Big Sam's Funky Nation Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
You’ll find Big Sam's Funky Nation performing in blues festivals like Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant in QC, Canada. Most of these kinds of festivals will take place during the spring or summer. They’re regulars at both The Blue Nile and Rock N Bowl in New Orleans, LA. The Big Sam's Funky Nation concert schedule is usually made up of tour dates beginning in the spring and ending in the late fall. Big Sam played the Superdome reopening concert with U2 and Green Day when the New Orleans Saints took on the Atlanta Falcons in 2006. You can expect to see other jazz and funk collectives such as Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers and Big Wy’s Brass Band joining Big Sam's Funky Nation on stage.
When do Big Sam's Funky Nation tickets go on sale?
Many Big Sam's Funky Nation shows are announced about four to six weeks before the performance date. Tickets are available for purchase almost immediately. Look through the Big Sam's Funky Nation tour dates above to find the next available concert.
Big Sam's Funky Nation Seating Chart
Each Big Sam's Funky Nation concert will provide impressive technical talent and fierce energy on stage. This extends to the audience as well. The frontman has been known to expect the audiences to “be a part of the show dancing and singing along.” Many Big Sam's Funky Nation concert tour tickets will be in small general admission theatres like the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO. With a capacity of 550, audiences can expect an intimate and exciting night of jazz and funk. Other venues like Tipitina’s in New Orleans, LA is slightly larger at a capacity of 800. An interactive seating chart is available for your convenience for shows with reserved seating. Click on the show above to see the venue layout.
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Songs from the Big Sam's Funky Nation Tour Setlist
Big Sam's Funky Nation's setlist while performing in New Orleans , LA at “Fair Grounds Race Course” included the following songs:
- Mountain Top
- Breakin' The Rules
- Buzzin'
- Blessed be the Fruit
- Mardi Gras in New Orleans
- 4 Da Funk
- Coffee Pot
- Big Sam's Medley
Source: Setlist.fm
