Monthly Archives: June 2010

Ernie K-Doe’s Mother-in-Law Lounge owner decides to try and keep it open, after all

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This just in – the Stomp’s Alison Fensterstock with the latest on the future of Ernie K-Doe’s Mother-in-Law Lounge.

Just about a week after deciding that she would close the landmark tavern she took over after her mother’s death last year, Betty Fox has announced that she will try to keep the Mother-In-Law Lounge open after all. The outpouring of support that came after her announcement on June 20 prompted a change of heart, she said.

Read more on NOLA.com, including the details on the upcoming July 5th benefit….

Ernie Kdoe and Friends
On March 25, 2000, four young New Orleans acts played with K-Doe at the Mother-in-Law Lounge as a tribute to one of their most important mentors. K-Doe loved to teach his children and they loved to learn from their favorite teacher. The bands that night were The Rubber Maids, Egg Yolk Jubilee, The McGillicuddys, Fireball Rockett and Mr. Quintron. (the blurry face underneath Martin Luther King is the Stomp's D Lefty Parker) Photo by Scott Saltzmann

When I think about the Mother-In-Law lounge, I always picture K-Doe singing this song in his club: “Come on Home.”

Ernie K-Doe, Come on Home

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Duane Eddy – Ramrod – Song of the Day

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Over the years the Ponderosa Stomp has had insane guitars, wild guitars, scratchy guitars and just some plain great guitars: Link Ray, Scotty Moore, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Kirkland, Classie Ballou, Travis Wammack, Guitar Gable, Ray Sharpe, James Blood Ulmer, Paul Burlison, Lady Bo, Nokie Edwards, Arch Hall JR, Dennis Coffey, Jimmy Lee Fautheree, and Herb … Continue reading Duane Eddy – Ramrod – Song of the Day →

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Red Simpson – Hello I’m a Truck – Song of the Day

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The king of truck driving music, Red Simpson, appearing at Ponderosa Stomp #9. Red Simpson, Hello, I’m a Truck

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Thee Midniters – Whittier Blvd – Song of the Day

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Let’s take a trip down Whittier Blvd! Outta control Chicano soul from the Thee Midniters– who are appearing at Ponderosa Stomp #9. Grab your slab from Norton Records! Thee Midniters, Whittier Blvd

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Irma Thomas- Wish Someone Would Care – Song of the Day

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Join us today at 5:30pm at the Cabildo on Jackson Square for cocktails, DJs spinning vintage 45s, and a live interview with the legendary Irma Thomas. Admission is free. The “Soul Queen of New Orleans” began her musical career as a teenager, when Tommy Ridgely discovered her waiting tables at the club where his band … Continue reading Irma Thomas- Wish Someone Would Care – Song of the Day →

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