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In Praise of the Stomp: Notable Quotes
The Press Likes the Stomp“The Ponderosa Stomp is that great jukebox, in that great, roadside diner that you only see in movies, except... this is real and it’s alive on stage. This is … read more
Stompin' Grounds: Where Magazine
Born in 2001 to commemorate "the unsung heroes and heroines of rock 'n' roll, rhythm-and-blues and other forms of American roots music," the Ponderosa Stomp has grown from a small homespun happening t … read morePonderosa Stomp returns to New Orleans in October: Advocate
by FUN STAFFThe Ponderosa Stomp, following a break in 2012, returns to New Orleans Oct. 3-5. Among the world’s premiere roots-music festivals, the event is also returning to Rock ’n’ B … read more
The Ponderosa Stomp announces 2013 Dates and Lineup: The Vinyl District
by Jay MazzaAfter taking last year off, the music fanatics of the Stomp bulldoze the slick detritus of contemporary music to find the rawest, deepest stuff out there simmering under th … read more
10th Annual Ponderosa Stomp: In the Basement
This year the annual Ponderosa Stomp moved to a new venue and a new date, after previously being held during the first and second weekends of the New Orleans lazz Festival at the staft of May. The ven … read moreParty Time: Now Dig This
The place: Partytown USA, yes, New Orleans. The venue: The Howling Wolf ai 907 South Peters Street. The atmosphere: electric. This is the setting for two nights of rip-roaring music, from 7.30pm until … read morePonderosa Stomp marks its tenth anniversary this weekend: Times-Picayune
by Keith SperaIra “Dr. Ike” Padnos freely admits that he had no idea what he was doing when he founded the Ponderosa Stomp. An anesthesiologist by trade, he was also an avid collector … read more
Stomp presents timeless musicians: Advocate
by John WirtNEW ORLEANS - The Ponderosa Stomp, an annual roots-music festival in its 10th year, celebrates the influential but not necessarily famous movers and shakers of rock ‘n’ roll. … read more
Ira "Dr. Ike" Padnos: Offbeat
The Ponderosa Stomp is a record collector’s library come to life. The classic—and occasionally obscure— R&B, rockabilly, blues, garage and swamp pop songs that shaped pop music history are performed b … read moreFresh Fests: Billboard
Ponderosa Stomp@ponderosasstomp | New Orleans, the Howlin' Wolf | Sept. 16-17
Featuring: Dave Bartholomew, Allen Toussaint, Big Jay McNeely, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, L … read more
The Ponderosa Stomp: A treasure trove of sound, and stories: L.A. Times
by Ann Powers"It's a small town story, and probably a typical American story," said Ian Dunlop, telling the writer Holly George-Warren how he came to play bass in the International Sub … read more
Bartholomew, Matassa, J&M Studio Dedication: OffBeat
by Alex Rawls“There’s no first rock ‘n’ roll record,” Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, said standing outside a laundromat on North Rampart Street. “ … read more
Traveler 20 - The Ultimate Jukebox: National Geographic Traveler
September 24-25, New Orleans.The Ultimate Jukebox. In New Orleans, guitarist Duane Eddy is the "King of Twang." Roy Head the Texas soul man, and Red Simpson "a giant" of truck-driving … read more
Ponderosa Stomp: The Detroit Breakdown: Wall Street Journal
w/ Mitch Ryder, ? and the Mysterians,Eddie Kirkland, the Gories, others
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Broadway at 60th Street, (212) 875.5456
Saturda … read more
2009 Stomp Review: NY Times - A Festival of One-Shots and Shoulda-Beens
A Festival of One-Shots and Shoulda-BeensBy JON PARELES, May 1, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- "You'll be back again," sang Barry & the Remains, starting their headlining set on Tuesday ni … read more
Stomp 2009 Night 1 Review: NY Times
The Ponderosa Stomp: A Gathering of SurvivorsBy JON PARELES, NEW ORLEANS, La.,–
Guitar twangers, soul belters, blues shouters, rockabillies, funk generators, garage-rock … read more
Stomp 2009 Review: LA Times
New Orleans' Ponderosa Stomp: Bringing music history to life05:18 PM PT, Apr 30 2009
Before “Kansas City” was recorded by everyone from the Beatles to Peggy Lee, the song was fi … read more
2009 Stomp Review: SFGate.com - Flamin' Groovies in New Orleans
Flamin' Groovies in New OrleansJoel Selvin, Chronicle Senior Pop Music Correspondent, Friday, May 1, 2009
(05-01) 04:00 PDT New Orleans - --
Neither Cyril Jordan … read more
Ny Times Stomp Review 2: Jazzfest: More from The Stomp - Jon Pareles
May 1, 2008, 4:34 pmJazzfest: More from The Stomp
By JON PARELES
James “Sugar Boy” Crawford, left, performs with his grandson Davell Crawford at the 7th Annual Ponderosa … read more
NY Times Stomp Review: Marathon Runs a Few Extra Miles - John Pareles
An Oldies Marathon Runs a Few Extra MilesBy JON PARELES
NEW ORLEANS — Men whooped and hollered, rasped and preached. Women sassed, strutted, hurled accusations and wailed away t … read more
Gambit: Stomp 2009 Preview
Ponderosa Stomp: Dr. Ike PadnosBy Noah Bonaparte Pais, POSTED ON APRIL 24, 2009:
Ira "Dr. Ike" Padnos curates his Ponderosa Stomp music festival the way most people cue … read more
Unsung Heroes Museum Exhibit Review: WWNO Radio
Ponderosa Stomp Exhibit OpensListen to Audio Cosimo, Dr Ike interviewed.
… read more
La Times -Stomp Review - New Orlean's Ponderosa Stomp is a rockin' alternative to the Jazz & Heritage festival
The Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans is a rockin' alternative to the city's better-known Jazz & Heritage fest.By Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
May 2, 2008
NE … read more
Ny Times Stomp Review 3: Green Fuz at the Ponderosa Stomp - Jon Pareles
May 1, 2008, 3:10 pmJazzfest: Green Fuz at the Ponderosa Stomp
By JON PARELES
The Green Fuz, with vocalist Randy Alvey (center), performing at the 7th Annual Ponderosa S … read more
USA Today - Stomp review- P-Stomp fills New Orleans music gap with vintage fun
P-Stomp fills New Orleans music gap with vintage funBy Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY
NEW ORLEANS — Ponderosa Stomp, the eccentric cousin of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, bridges … read more
Baton Rouge Advocate: Stomp review -Stomp brings oldies but goodies
Review: Stomp brings oldies but goodiesBy JOHN WIRT
Music critic
Published: May 3, 2008 - Page: 7E -
NEW ORLEANS — In its seventh year of presenting the l … read more
Times Picayune: Stomp Preview - The funky Ponderosa Stomp festival is 'a celebration of pure music'
The funky Ponderosa Stomp festival is 'a celebration of pure music'Posted by Keith Spera, Music writer, TheTimes-Picayune April 28, 2008 5:00AM
Obscure 1960s Texas garag … read more
Wall Street Journal - Stomp Preview
Rock's Secret History, The Ponderosa Stomp Features Overlooked Bands From Past DecadesBy JOHN JURGENSEN, Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2008; Page W2
Dr. Ira Padnos, found … read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2008 Preview- Huffington Post- Your Favorite Mix Tape Comes To Life For Two Days In New Orleans: The Ponderosa Stomp Is The Party Of The Year
Your Favorite Mix Tape Comes To Life For Two Days In New Orleans: The Ponderosa Stomp Is The Party Of The YearPosted March 26, 2008 | 12:11 PM (EST)
It started out as a wedd … read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2008 Preview- NY Times Travel
By HILARY HOWARDPublished: March 16, 2008
NEW ORLEANS
Right in the middle of the 2008 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (www.nojazzfest.com; April 25 to 27 and May 1 … read more
SXSW Review- Wall Street Journal
Like a Kid in a Rock Candy StoreBy JIM FUSILLI
March 19, 2008; Page D9
Excerpt: On Thursday, I went to the Continental Club to see the soul revue Ponderosa Stomp, which features … read more
SXSW Review, Austin Chronicle 2007
Funhouse, Trolling South by Southwest 2007, BY JIM CALIGIURIPonderosa Stomp, Opal Divine's Freehouse, Friday, March 16
Bringing a bit of N'awlins to Texas, the Ponderosa … read more
SXSW Critics Review, Ponderosa Stomp, AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
SXSW CRITIC RECOMMENDATIONSThese acts made an impression at SXSW
The festival's over, but the music plays on.
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
… read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2007 Review -Tuscaloosa News
The Ponderosa StompContributed by Tommy Stevenson - Posted: May 3, 2007 5:53:19 AM
NEW ORLEANS | When it was announced that the sixth annual Ponderosa Stomp, sponsored by the My … read more
SXSW Preview: AP -SXSW can be key showcase for veterans
SXSW can be key showcase for veteransBy NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer
Thu Mar 13, 4:11 PM ET
AUSTIN, Texas - You'll usually find R.E.M. playing arenas and e … read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2007 Review- Huffington Post Blog - RJ Eskow
New Orleans: Dark End of the StreetREAD MORE: New Orleans, Louisiana
Four days in New Orleans to attend a conference, hear some great music, and see the city for the first time … read more
NPR - All Things Considered - Dr Ike Profile
Ponderosa Stomp Festival Returns to New Orleansby Eve Troeh
Click Here for Audio Interview
… read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2007 Review - High Times
CONCERT REVIEW: 6th Annual Ponderosa Stomp @ House of Blues - New Orleans, LouisianaBy Cree McCree
After a post-Katrina year of exile in Memphis, the Mystic Knights of … read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2007 Review- Memphis Flyer
Stomp Goes HomeBY ANDRIA LISLE | MAY 10, 2007
On Wednesday, May 2nd, the Ponderosa Stomp staged its triumphant return to New Orleans. This renowned roots-music festival, held in … read more
SXSW Review- Harp Magazine At SXSW 2008: A R
Fred Mills, March 17, 2008Ponderosa Stomp (Continental Club, Friday): I was determined to see at least a few of the Stompers before having to get across town —I consoled myself by know … read more
SXSW Review, Bobby Patterson, Austin Chronicle 2007
Funhouse -Trolling South by Southwest 2007, BY GREG BEETS, Austin ChronicleBobby Patterson, Opal Divine's Freehouse, Friday, March 16
When you're headlining a bill featu … read more
SXSW review, Boston Phoenix, 2007
No reason to complain, Escaping corporate rock — and the panel discussions — at SxSWBy BRETT MILANO, March 20, 2007 2:34:53 PM
There are at least two ways to approach th … read more
Stomp 2007 Review: In a Blue Mood Blog
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Originally uploaded by NoVARon
Finally did an initial write-up of this year's Ponderosa Stomp (The Sixth One) held on May 2 a … read more
Stomp 2006 Review: Memphis for The Record, Troy Record
Memphis for The Record5/26/06
By Don Wilcock
“I was with Dr. Martin Luther King the day he was shot.”
No sooner had cab driver Charles Cabbage sai … read more
SXSW Review, Barbara Lynn, Dallas Morning News Blog, 2007
DALLAS MORNING NEWS (blog), SXSW: Barbara Lynn still rockin'I certainly got plenty of exercise on Friday night. After my stop at the Elephant Room, I decided to check out the Ponderosa … read more
SXSW Review, Ponderosa Stomp, Lincoln Journal-Star, 2007
03/17/07, 01:19:03 pm, Categories: Music by L. Kent WolgamottSXSW: Old friends and new
I've been coming to Austin on a regular basis for more than 25 years and, to say the least … read more
SXSW Review, Twice is Better, Ponderosa Stomp, Austin American -Statesman, 2007
Twice is betterTwice is better, By Parry Gettelman | Saturday, March 17, 2007, 06:07 PM
There’s so much going on at SXSW, it seems a little sinful to see the same act(s) more th … read more
SXSW Review- Ponderosa Stomp / AUSTIN CHRONICLE 3/18/06
Ponderosa Stomp BY ROBERT GABRIELContinental Club, Friday, March 17
"In another time and in another place, we could be so together." Gulf Coast sentimentality endures the wind … read more
SXSW Review- AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN - 3/18/06
Ponderosa Stomp By John T. Davis | Saturday, March 18, 2006, 12:33 AMListen, children, and attend ... There were giants in those days, colossuses (or would that be collosi?) who stro … read more
SXSW Review - NY Times - 3/20/06
Musicians in Search of DiscoveryBy JON PARELES
Published: March 20, 2006
At times, SXSW can be like a musical museum — a good one. One ambitious program brought t … read more
SXSW Review- Austin Finds a 'Lil' Band O' Gold' / TIMES OF ACADIANA
Not even sound difficulties can stop the band from tearing up SXSW venueBy Nick Pittman
Lil' Band O' Gold's performance at the Continental Club in Austin was more than a … read more
SXSW Review- Feeling the warmth at the South by Southwest Music Festival / LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS
By Billy Altman, CorrespondentGranted, in many ways the two cities are as different from one another as porterhouse steaks are to po' boys, as enchiladas to etouffees. But Austin and N … read more
SXSW Report - Ponderosa Stomp / MEMPHIS FLYER 3/24/06
Goin' Down SouthAn invasion of local garage and punk bands turns Austin's South By Southwest Music Festival into "Gonerfest Southwest."
BY CHRIS HERRINGTON and BEN POPPER | MARC … read more
Stomp 2006 Review: Embrace 'Them Changes,' CONTRA COSTA TIMES
DENISE SULLIVAN: THE SHOW GOES ONEmbrace 'Them Changes'
"Well, my mind is going through them changes ..." The old Buddy Miles record has been my theme song lately: Working as a … read more
Stomp 2006 Review: Sweet Soul Music, Gambit, May 23, 2006
Sweet Soul MusicBy Alison Fensterstock
The Gibson Guitar Factory Showcase in Memphis, Tenn., looks like a museum inside -- all giant windows, exposed beams and blond wood. The … read more
Stomp 2006 Review: Ponderosa Stomp Festival: Sanctified!, Harp Magazine
Ponderosa Stomp Festival:Sanctified!
By E.C. Gladstone
Now in its unpredictable fifth year, the Ponderosa Stomp, an annual three-day jam of Southern blues, soul, … read more
SXSW Preview- Archie Bell- Austin Chronicle - 3/17/06
Spotlight: Archie Bell7PM, Continental Club
BY GREG BEETS
photo by Mary Sledd
If Neil Armstrong's first word from the moon is his … read more
SXSW Preview- Barbara Lynn- Austin Chronicle - 3/17/06
Spotlight: Barbara Lynn7PM, Continental Club
BY JAY TRACHTENBERG
"People would get all excited seeing a black girl play left-handed guitar," reminisces Barbara … read more
SXSW Review- Ponderosa Stomp / NEW ORLEANS TIMES PICAYUNE 3/26/06
unday, March 26, 2006By Keith Spera
Music writer
Ira "Dr. Ike" Padnos and the Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau launched the Ponderosa Stomp four years ago du … read more
Big Easy will have big presence at SXSW: AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Musicians from New Orleans and around the Gulf Coast will perform free show and other gigs at March gathering.By Michael Corcoran
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesd … read more
More Stompin': Memphis Commercial Appeal
March 3, 2006The legendary Ponderosa Stomp -- which relocates from New Orleans to Memphis this year -- has added another night to accommodate its growing roster of more than 60 "unsung … read more
Ponderosa Stomp Grows: POLLSTAR
The quintessential-yet-quirky American music festival, Ponderosa Stomp, has scored a musical trifecta:The New Orleans-based festival, an offshoot of the Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau has found … read more
NEWS – IN BRIEF: ROLLING STONE.COM
The 2006 edition of the New Orleans-based Ponderosa Stomp will relocate to Memphis. Sixty artists that include ARCHIE BELL, SLEEPY LaBEEF and SONNY BURGESS are slated to perform across three stages at … read morePonderosa Stomp At Gibson in Memphis: BLUES.ORG - BLUES FOUNDATION WEB SITE
FIFTH ANNUAL PONDEROSA STOMP, TO BE HELD IN MEMPHIS MAY 8-9-10, 2006, TAKES ROCK ’N’ ROLL HISTORY TO NEW HEIGHTS. Three-night roots romp will benefit displaced New Orleans and Gulf Coast musicians via … read morePonderosa Stomp set for Memphis: Memphis Commercial Appeal
By David WilliamsDecember 19, 2005
The Ponderosa Stomp, a self-styled "roots music romp" displaced from New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, is set for May 9-10 at the Gibs … read more
Ponderosa Stomp goes on in Memphis: Detroit News
Several artists with Michigan roots will jam at benefit for musicians who are Katrina victims.Susan Whitall / The Detroit News
Fans of New Orleans' funky roots music fes … read more
Itchy & Scratchy - Memphis' ultimate sideman, Travis Wammack finally takes the lead.
Itchy & Scratchy - Memphis' ultimate sideman, Travis Wammack finally takes the lead.CHRIS DAVIS
Memphis Flyer, JANUARY 27, 2006
Travis Wammack was only 8 years o … read more
The Ponderosa Stomp 2006: Real Blues Magazine
Ron WeinstockSeptember 24, 2005
Hurricane Katrina has wreaked havoc on the City of New Orleans and much of the Eastern Gulf Coast and as I write this, Hurricane Rita is tearin … read more
Mantra for New Orleans: 'We Will Swing Again': New York Times
By DAVID CARRPublished: September 26, 2005
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 25 - In many American cities, indigenous culture is a bonus amenity, an add-on to the business and civic function … read more
Stomp! In the name of love - Stomp #4 Preview- Times Picayune, New Orleans
For 363 days a year, he's an anesthesiologist. But for the other two nights, Dr. Ira Padnos becomes 'Dr. Ike,' passionate promoter of the Ponderosa Stomp, all-night, Jazzfest-week jam sessions featuri … read moreWho got da funk? New Orleans delivers the beat: Stomp #4 Review: BOSTON PHOENIX
Who got da funk?New Orleans delivers the beat
BY JON GARELICK
BOSTON PHOENIX
Photo captions:
THE BOMB: at the Ponderosa Stomp, H-Bomb Ferguson's ar … read more
Ponderosa Stomp Rocks and Rattles New Orleans: Stomp#4 Review: BlogCritics.com
Posted by Todd A. Price on May 04, 2005 02:22 PMBlog Critics.com
A strange crowd can be found any night in New Orleans. The oddest collection of characters, however, gathers an … read more
Stomping Grounds: Stomp #4 Review: Gambit
Stomping GroundsBy John Swenson, Gambit Magazine
The Ponderosa Stomp at Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl, April 26-27: The Ponderosa Stomp is part dreamscape, part sideshow … read more
SOUTHERN LIGHTS: Ponderosa Stomp holds its own next to JazzFest: Stomp #4 Review: TUSCALOOSA NEWS
SOUTHERN LIGHTS: Ponderosa Stomp holds its own next to JazzFestBy Ben Windham
Editorial Editor, TUSCALOOSA NEWS
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festiv … read more
Ponderosa Stomp 2005 Review: Harp Magazine
Mid-City LanesNew Orleans, Louisiana USA
April 26, 2005 – April 27, 2005
by Meredith Ochs
Folks of all stripes descended upon New Orleans during April's waning … read more
The 4th Annual Ponderosa Stomp Review: Hittin' the Note
by Richard SkellyYou won’t find too many household names at the annual Ponderosa Stomp, a well-organized event held in between the two JazzFest weekends. The first event, and each s … read more
The Ponderosa Stomp! The Party During the Festival: Blues Wax
By Mark HummelPonderosa Stomp is a two-day, twelve-hour-a-day music marathon that takes place in between weekends of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. It takes place at the Mid- … read more
Don't Mind Dyin’: Rock & roll’s last encores at the Ponderosa Stomp: OC WEEKLY
by CHRIS ZIEGLERWe were just about in Texas when the photographer realized he’d left his Earl Palmer LP at home, propped prominently against his record player, and now when we got to N … read more
New Orleans Jazzfest & Ponderosa Stomp Review: High Times
Story & photos by Cree McCree“I’m starting to get used to this festival thing,” a super-relaxed Jeff Tweedy noted midway through Wilco’s set at the 36th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heri … read more
New Orleans Magazine: The Ponderosa Stomp calls forth musicians who are still rocking - Stomp #4 Preview
The Ponderosa Stomp calls forth musicians who are still rockingBy BILLY THINNES
A story about one event that spans two evenings should be a pretty straightforward affair … read more
Betty Harris: The Lost Soul Queen -Stomp #4 Artist Feature
The Lost Soul QueenAfter 35 years of silence, Hartford's Betty Harris returns to the stage.
by Noah Schaffer - April 7, 2005
HARTFORD ADVOCATE
When Bett … read more
The Other Chili Peppers: Offbeat Magazine: Stomp #4 Artist Feature
The Other Chili PeppersBy Michael Hurtt
Offbeat Magazine
If there's a singular source of pioneering Pachuco artistry that laid the groundwork for every Latino ro … read more
Mando and the Chili Peppers: Back on road after 46-year intermission- Stomp#4 Artist Feature
Back on road after 46-year intermissionJim Beal Jr.
San Antonio Express-News
Web Posted: 04/24/2005 12:00 AM CDT
It's not unusual for a … read more
Memphis Flyer- Stomp #3 Review
MEMPHIS FLYER:Local Beat | 5/6/2004
By Andria Lisle
The powers-that-be in the local music industry should've been in New Orleans last week, when Memphis notable … read more
Offbeat: Hidden Charms > Christmas In July - Nathaniel Mayer Profile
Hidden Charms: Christmas In JulyBy Michael Hurtt
It’s July 20, 2002 and I’m standing outside of the Millenium Theater in Southfield, Michigan, with my favorite soul singer o … read more
New Orleans Times Picayune: Scaled-down Ponderosa Stomp still packs punch
Musical legends fill rock fans' dream billWednesday, April 28, 2004
By Keith Spera
Music writer
When Bobby Charles wrote the 1950s hit "See You Later, Alligator," … read more
Christian Science Monitor: The early sound still rocks on -Stomp#3 Preview
"The early sound still rocks on"By Karl Bremer | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor
from the November 05, 2003 edition
NEW ORLEANS – "Well the blues had a baby … read more
Tales from the Woods, Ponderosa Stomp #2 Review, Night 1
The Annual Tales From The Woods USA Vacation - 2003Part 1, as penned by Ken Major
April 29th 2003, Ponderosa Stomp, Night 1
"I Don't Want No Bald Headed Woman Telling Me … read more
AOL City Guide- Stomp #3 Preview
For those old enough to remember the Jazz Fest's humble early-Seventies beginnings, the event seems to have lost sight of its original goals -- paying proper tribute to jazz, R&B and blues legends. Th … read moreGambit Magazine: Ridin' the Ponderosa - Stomp#3 Preview
GAMBITA&E FEATURE
04 20 04
Ridin' the Ponderosa:
A scaled-down, more user-friendly Ponderosa Stomp brings back the heroes of rock and soul one more time … read more
Tales From the Woods- Ponderosa Stomp #2 Review -Night 2
Ponderosa Stomp - 2003,Rockabilly Night – Night 2 - by Ken Major
Clairbone Joseph Cheramie
At 4pm Bernard, John Howard, Ian McNeil and I were rummaging in Thrift City, … read more
NEW ORLEANS TIMES PICAYUNE - Stomp #3 Preview
NEW ORLEANS TIMES PICAYUNEThe concerts continue
Friday, April 23, 2004
By Keith Spera
Music writer
As if Jazzfest week weren't already overloade … read more
Tales From the Woods - Ponderosa Stomp #2 Review - Night 3, Swamp Pop
TFTW USA HOLIDAY 2003PONDEROSA STOMP - SWAMP POP NIGHT (Part 1)
By Ken Major and Fread E. Martin
The oft quoted cliché that swamp-pop is a 'musical gumbo' was picked up … read more
Offbeat: Hidden Charms > The Bad Roads: Gulf Coast Garage Kings
By Michael HurttFive years ago, Sundazed Records released a snarling, fuzzed-out four song EP by one of the greatest ‘60s garage bands to ever don madras pants, crank up their amplifi … read more
PollStar: Start Stompin' - Stomp#3 Preview
POLLSTARhttp://www.pollstar.com/
Start Stompin'
Updated 01:25 PST Sat, Mar 13 2004
The third annual Ponderosa Stomp Roots Romp is scheduled for A … read more
New York Times: Into Byways of the Past (Stomp No2 Review)
Excerpt from New York Times Article "Closing the Hipness Gap in New Orleans" By JON PARELES, May 6th, 2003...
Into Byways of the Past
Clarence Frogman Hen … read more
Offbeat: Hidden Charms > Dr. Spec’s Optical Illusion: Music To Mess Your Mind
Hidden CharmsDr. Spec’s Optical Illusion: Music To Mess Your Mind
By Michael Hurtt
Every fan of New Orleans garage punk has a dream. Chances are, if you polled … read more
ROLLING STONE.COM - Stomp #3 Preview
ROLLING STONE.COMhttp://www.rollingstone.com/
In Brief: Courtney, Kanye
Courtney gets disorderly, Kanye gets charitable and more ...
. . TOUSSAINT … read more
AP: Elvis backup band reunites at the Rock 'N' Bowl in New Orleans
By CAIN BURDEAUAssociated Press
Posted May 2 2003, 3:24 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS -- Absent Elivs, All the King's men are back.
Elvis' longtime musicia … read more
MSNBC: Jazz Fest tunes up New Orleans -Huge music festival features famous, obscure performers
MSNBC.com profiles the 2nd annual Ponderosa Stomp.James "Blood" Ulmer Interview in Offbeat Magazine for Congo Mombo #3
JAMES BLOOD ULMER: No Escape From The BluesOffbeat Magazine- November, 2003
The September release of James Blood Ulmer's No Escape From the Blues: The Electric Lady Ses … read more
JAMES “BLOOD” ULMER, THE SUN RA ARKESTRA, . (Stomp No2 Preview)
Subtitled “I Don’t Want No Bald-Headed Woman Telling Me What to Do,” this first night of the Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau’s 2nd Annual Ponderosa Stomp promises an embarrassment of musical riches that … read moreSecond Annual Ponderosa Stomp 2003 Preview: Rockabilly Hall of Fame
The Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau are bringing the legends of Rock-a-billy to the "Big Easy" for three big nights of entertainment. Dr. Ike and The Mystic Knights have done the impossible by gett … read morePonderosa Stomp no2 Preview - Where Yat Magazine
Ponderosa StompTaking in over sixty-four artists and at least ten genres of music, the three night music festival known as the Ponderosa Stomp may look a bit confusing to those who hav … read more
Mojo Magazine: Ponderosa Stomp 2002 (Stomp #1)Review
Ponderosa Stomp, Fine Arts Theatre, New Orleans, Annual dose of quality rock'n'roll, R&B and blues organized by mysterious New Orleans cabal, The Mystic Knights of The Mau-Mau.For anyo … read more
Rockabilly Hall of Fame: Legends of Rock-a-billy Perform a Once in a Lifetime Show in New Orleans, Stomp 2002 Review
Legends of Rock-a-billyPerform a Once in a Lifetime
Show in New Orleans
In a small renovated movie theater on Constantinople Street in New Orleans, on May 1, 2002, five l … read more
Gambit Magazine: Ponderosa Stomp 2002 Preview
Into the Mystic : Local promoters the Mystic Knights of the Maumau present 'Ponderosa Stomp,' a three-day extravaganza of blues, rockabilly, R&B, swamp pop and rock 'n' roll pioneers.… read more
Living Blues: Ponderosa Stomp 2002 Review
Strategically nestled between the two weekends of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the first annual Ponderosa Stomp presented an unprecedented lineup of roots music artists in the spirit of J … read moreNo Nostalgia's Dale Lawrence: An Extra Week In New Orleans - Stomp 2002 Review
...The Ponderosa Stomp was the name of the mammoth roots-fest organized by an aggregation of rock 'n' roll geeks known as the Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau. Banding together "to bring the real obscure … read moreMojo Magazine: The Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau's Last Night I Got Loaded Halloween Costume Ball
New Orleans, Circle BarStellar assembly of R&B and rockabilly legends whoop it up in Mardi Gras town.
To those crammed into the tiny Circle bar, it was hard not to notice Lazy L … read more
Mojo Magazine: Howard Tate, Last Night I Got Loaded
The site of Howard Tate's soul comeback, the Circle Bar, is New Orleans' coolest venue and its all thanks to the Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau. … read moreHigh Times: New Orleans Jazzfest 2004 - Stomp#3 Review
Muddied by rain and shadowed by a senseless killing, the 35th annual New Orleans Jazzfest called down the power of music to celebrate life – and 10 years of freedom in South Africa05-11- … read more
SXSW Review: Austin 360 Review - Ponderosa Stomp Showcase
Review: Ponderosa Stomp showcaseBy John T. Davis | Saturday, March 15, 2008, 02:02 PM
It’s one of life’s piquant little mysteries how a myriad collection of has-beens, never-qui … read more
Stomp 2007 Profile- Lost New Orleans soul - Tony Owens
The Blog the "Vinyl Word" has a post on the rediscovery of Stomp performer Tony Owens.… read more
Stomp 2007 review: MELODY TRIP.COM
Ponderosa Stomp in New OrleansThe Ponderosa Stomp. What can you say about this fantastic event? It's billed as '1 night of insane rock and roll', but it's much more than that, with blu … read more
Stomp Brooklyn Preview: Time Out New York
The Ponderosa Stomp Bog jamThe Ponderosa Stomp, a ragin’ Cajun New Orleans institution, boogies into town for a two-day fete. Are you ready for some swamp pop?
By Joey Arak
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Stomp 2007 Review: Modern Guitars Magazine
Ponderosa Stomp 2007 Joseph A. Rosen Photo Galleryby Tom Watson (text) and Joseph A. Rosen (photos).
Dennis Coffey performs at the 2007 Ponderosa Stomp. Image © Joseph A. Rosen. … read more
SXSW Review, Ponderosa Stomp, Austin American -Statesman, 2007
Ponderosa Stomp showcaseBy Parry Gettelman | Saturday, March 17, 2007, 03:27 PM
Show: Ponderosa Stomp showcase
Hometown: South Bend, Ind. (Herb Remington); Lecompte, La. … read more