The BACKBEAT FOUNDATION Presents
MARDI GRAS FUN(K)STRAVANGANZA 2009

BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION
& THE MIDNITE DISTURBERS

& DJ Brice Nice
(real late show)

AT BLUE NILE

Preceding Big Sam's Funky Nation is a performance by the all-star brass band Midnite Disturbers co-lead by Stanton Moore and Kevin O'Day. The band is comprised of some of New Orleans' very best performers including Stanton Moore & Ben Ellman (Galactic); Troy Andrews (Trombone Shorty); Big Sam (Big Sam's Funky Nation); Mark Mullins (Bonerama); Shamarr Allen; Matt Perrine & Kevin O'Day.

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: Doors open at 9pm / Show starts at 10:30pm (after the parades)
Place: Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St.
Tickets: Advance tickets are $15, available at www.nolafunk.com/nola