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Video from Ponderosa Stomp Music Conference, Day 2

Fri, 10/06/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

WWOZ was on hand to capture the panels and discussions from Day 2 of the Ponderosa Stomp's Music Conference. Check them out below. They'll be available for two weeks from today. Read more

Ol' Man River's Day 1 @ FESTY

Fri, 10/06/17

Authored by: Old Man River

What a wonderful world it is at the 8th annual Festy at Infinity Downs in Arrington VA a family friendly bluegrass festival. In the first day there was an eclectic blend of music based in the Bluegrass realm, but not restricted to that genre. There are 3 stages, the largest... Read more

Tune in Sat. noon-5p to hear our broadcast from Ponderosa Stomp

Fri, 10/06/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Tune into Music of Mass Distraction with host Black Mold tonight in the 7p hour to hear six of the first recorded blues songs ever. The songs range from 1914 to 1925. Read more

5 things to know for 10/6 - 10/12

Thu, 10/05/17

1) The Ponderosa Stomp is back in New Orleans this weekend with another amazing lineup. Performers at this year's Stomp include Roky Erickson, The Gories, The Mummies, Evie Sands, Archie Bell, Barbara Lynn, Doug Kershaw, Billy Boy Arnold, and lots more. WWOZ's video team is... Read more

Video from Ponderosa Stomp Music Conference, Day 1

Thu, 10/05/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

WWOZ was on hand to capture the panels and discussions from Day 1 of the Ponderosa Stomp's Music Conference. Check them out below. They'll be available for two weeks from today. We'll be back tomorrow with more from Day 2 of the conference! Read more

Video: Allen Toussaint w/The Funky Meters

Thu, 10/05/17

There are special moments at every Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest but this has to be one of the best in the festival's entire history-- check out when Allen Toussaint joined The Funky Meters onstage at the 2015 festival for a performance of 'Ride Your Pony.' This was one of... Read more

Prince of Wales Second Line Parade Sun. at 1p

Thu, 10/05/17

Wed, 10/04/17

Authored by: Carrie Booher

It's The 13th Ponderosa Stomp this week and WWOZ will be broadcasting live from the Stomp, celebrating the unsung heroes of American music with "3 days of the best music you've never heard." On Thursday and Friday, check out our live video stream from the 2017 Ponderosa St... Read more