Ponderosa Stomp
Saturday September 15 ()
The Ponderosa Stomp is an American roots music festival dedicated to recognizing the architects of rock-n-roll, blues, jazz, country, swamp pop, and soul. Founded in New Orleans and produced by the non-profit Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau, a diverse group of music fanatics who have presented over 50 concerts with over 200 musical legends, the Stomp always succeeds in exposing rare musical icons to their adoring fans and to new audiences. The Stomp itself has now become legendary in reviving careers and giving a new lease on musical life to so many performers.
Past events have featured, among others, Barbara Lynn, Lazy Lester, Archie Bell, Sam the Sham, the Sun Ra Orchestra, Robert Jr. Lockwood, DJ Fontana, Dale Hawkins, Roy Head, Bobby Rush, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Bartholomew, longtime Fats Domino sideman Herb Hardesty, and former Elvis drummer Scotty Moore. Appearances at The Stomp have helped revive the careers of many of its musician participants.
The Ponderosa Stomp is sponsored by The Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau, a charitable cultural organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of American roots music. Through festivals, special events, concerts and outreach activities featuring musical living legends, they honor influential artists and educate audiences about their massive contributions to American culture. They have presented more than 40 concerts with over 150 musical legends, with the Ponderosa Stomp being the main event at The House of Blues in the French Quarter.