::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson and Micah Stampley Hosted by Emmy nominated Radio Personality and Comedian "GRIFF" along with Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Music World Gospel Ambassador, and host of SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio's Show, Pastor Rudy's "Love Revolution," "GRIFF" to Host Live Performances at the Music World Entertainment/Beyond Productions Booth at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Houston, TX - June 28, 2011) -- Mathew Knowles and Music World Gospel Present an ESSENCE Music Festival Superlounge Showcase at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday, July 3. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and showtime is at 7:00 p.m. The showcase features artists on the Music World Gospel roster, including Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson and Micah Stampley. The event will be hosted by Emmy nominated radio personality and comedian "GRIFF" along with Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Music World Gospel Ambassador, an...

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 Funky Nation, beginning with a national 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 season, 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 . Big Sam's Funky Nation is on fire and has n...