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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

Tonight on Music of Mass Distraction (7-10p): first recorded blues songs ever

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

Ponderosa Stomp broadcasts Thur., Fri., and Sat.

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

Video: Keith Stone w/Red Gravy at 'OZ

Wed, 10/04/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Keith Stone and Red Gravy joined us on Sittin' At The Crossroads this afternoon! Check out their performance below. Read more

Video: Bobby Rush at Blues & BBQ Fest 'Ain't She Fine'

Wed, 10/04/17
Bobby Rush knows how to make an entrance! Check out his performance from Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2014 below. He'll be headlining this year's festival on Sunday, October 15.  Read more

The Suffers at Blues & BBQ Fest 2016

Tue, 10/03/17
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest is coming up October 13-15! WWOZ video has been on hand to capture footage from the festival in recent years. Check out this highlight from one of last year's performers-- Houston's The Suffers performing 'Everything Here.'  This year's h... Read more

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