Ponderosa Stomp Foundation

“A party on its way to becoming an institution.” —Jon Pareles, The New York Times

July 16th (Midsummer Night's Swing):
Ponderosa Stomp: The Get Down
* William Bell - a principal architect of the Stax/Volt sound.
* The Bobbettes – girl group known as the ‘Harlem Queens’ known for their hit, “Mr Lee”

* Bo-Keys - authentic, greasy Memphis soul stew w/ Stax Records stars
* Harvey Scales - a hard-hitting soul man, writer of "Disco Lady" and “Love-i-tus”

July 17th (Midsummer Night's Swing):
Ponderosa Stomp: Best Dance In Town
* Joe Clay - New Orleans’ proto-rockabilly genius, appeared with Elvis
* The Collins Kids – 50’s TV faves, this brother/sister duo features double neck guitar pyrotechnics

* Deke Dickerson & The Eccofonics - the nitro-charged country and rockabilly specialists

* Carl Mann - Sun Records artist had his first hit with Nat King Cole’s “Mona Lisa”

July 19th (Lincoln Center Festival): A Tribute to "The Creole Beethoven,"
Wardell Quezergue, celebrated New Orleans arranger and mastermind behind
countless rhythm and blues classics. On the bill:
* The Dixie Cups – hit makers who recorded classics, "Chapel of Love" and "Iko Iko."

* Jean Knight - New Orleans-based singer of "Mr. Big Stuff."

* Tammy Lynn - soul singer and legendary background singer for the Rolling Stones, Dr. John, and countless others.

* Zigaboo Modeliste - New Orleans master drummer and member of funk originators the Meters.

* Dorothy Moore - Malaco Records' soul/blues balladeer.

* Tony Owens - Lost soul king of New Orleans.

* Robert Parker – recorded his hit record, "Barefootin’” with Querzegue
* Mac Rebennack - New Orleans musician/producer/arranger/ songwriter better known as Dr. John.


Direct from the press release:
The Ponderosa Stomp Concert, a New Orleans musical tradition, highlights the world’s most authentic musicians of rockabilly, R&B, jazz, blues, garage, soul, funk, and swamp pop. The annual show has become a must-see event, functioning as a showcase for living musical history. The Ponderosa Stomp exists to acknowledge, pay tribute to, and teach the cultural significance of the unsung heroes and heroines of rock-n-roll, rhythm & blues and other forms of American roots music. The Stomp began when a group of like-minded friends began presenting shows at a small club; it has evolved into a multi-faceted musical, cultural and educational juggernaut. Events in New Orleans every spring include two jam-packed nights of music, a conference and symposium, film festival, record hop and now, a museum exhibit. Unsung Heroes: The Secret History of Louisiana Rock & Roll is currently on display at the Louisiana State Museum in the historic Cabildo in the heart of the French Quarter, running through May 2010.



American Routes, the nationally syndicated roots music show, recorded interviews and live performances at the New Orleans Stomp in late April 2009. As part of the 4th of July show, American Routes will air this show the week of Independence Day, listeners can visit http://americanroutes.publicradio.org/stations/ or check their local listings for specific days and times in each market.