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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

Blues & BBQ preview: Little Freddie King

Mon, 10/02/17

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest is coming up October 13-15! Little Freddie King will hit the stage at Lafayette Square again on Sunday, October 15 from 3:15-4:30p.  Check out his performance at the festival last year below as captured by the WWOZ Video team.  Read more

Video: St. Roch Syncopators live at 'OZ

Mon, 10/02/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The St. Roch Syncopators joined host Dan Meyer on the Monday morning Traditional Jazz show today. Check out their spirited performance that reached a worldwide audience. Folks watching on Facebook let us know they were tuning in from Switzerland, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, It... Read more

Rare 1969 interview with Professor Longhair

Mon, 10/02/17

Check out this rare footage of Professor Longhair walking around his neighborhood and talking about his craft and career in 1969 New Orleans.  Read more