willie brown, future blues.
willie brown was the mysterious guitarist who played behind son house and charley patton. robert johnson called out for his friend willie johnson in crossroads blues. future blues is a great haunting delta slide classic.
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Classie Ballou and “his wrecking crew” live
Today were honoring Classie Ballou, the creole rocker from South LA who currently leads his family band out of Waco, Texas. Classie and the family band will be appearing at the Jazz Fest today, and the Stomp’s own Alison Fensterstock profiles Ballou in today’s Times Picayune. To get you in the mood, here is the … Continue reading Classie Ballou and “his wrecking crew” live
Dance, Franny, Dance – RIP Floyd Dakil
I am sorry to say we recently learned of the passing of Floyd Dakil. Our condolences to Floyd’s family and friends. Although we had not announced it yet- Floyd was scheduled to appear at the next Ponderosa Stomp. We would like to pay tribute the only way we know how- with one of his greatest … Continue reading Dance, Franny, Dance – RIP Floyd Dakil
Know That Isn’t Right – Song of the Day
obscure blues gem by the equally obscure thaddeus declouet. it was recorded by eddie shuler at goldband studios. the southwest louisiana creole influence is evident with the accordion thrown into the mix. Photo by pjchmiel
Someday You Will Understand – Song of the Day
obscure swamp pop song on the more raw side by cookie and the cupcakes. check out the braying saxophone and sea of love chord changes. cookie and the cupcakes cut the swamp pop national anthem mathilda for george khoury`s lyric label. they also provided the instrumental backing on phil phillips`s “sea of love.”
