Classie Ballou, Lil' Buck Senegal and Roy Head are integral Stomp performersâthese three exemplary artists enjoyed early success, but found themselves toiling in obscurity later in life. Their first-person remembrances of their careers, their experiences playing on the Stomp, and the impact the Stomp has had on their lives are at the core of this riveting piece. The film also includes live concert footage and additional interviews with the likes of musicologist Peter Guralnick offering a rare peek inside the Ponderosa Stomp Foundation.

This film would not have been possible without the generous support and time of music fan, volunteer and the film's executive producer, Brian Gourley. Brian attended the Stomp and was transfixed by the music and amazed that such a small group with limited resources was able to bring so much music and cultural information to the fore. So, Brian asked what he could do to help. We are thrilled to share with you the realization of his hard work and vision -- Ponderosa Stomp: The Film.

The film was shot in Austin during 2009's SXSW, in Artists' homes, and at the 2009 Stomp Concert and Conference. Gourley explains, "The film presented itself at the right time; it let me pour my love of music into a project that I thought would help give props to its roots. Without roots, there are no trees." This moving film clearly shows the impact your support and our work has had on several of the hundreds of artists we have worked with.

We are asking for you to be a part of the music, to build upon our recent successes, and to continue to expand our unique and vital work. Our cultural preservation efforts require the technical skill, time, and expertise of our small, committed staff and volunteers.

It also requires the help of everyone who enjoys our shows and events; we need your help to ensure we can continue our work in the coming year. Please support our efforts and help us reach our fundraising goal of $40,000.00 by December 31st, 2009 with a donation in any amount that is meaningful to you. We look forward to you joining us to guarantee the music lives on.

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This weekend sees a live DVD shoot at the High Barn venue in Great Bardfield, Essex this Saturday 24th October 2009.

It's a stunning location. One of the oldest and best preserved medieval barns in the country, this venue has played host to TV productions including Channel 4's Campfire Sessions. It's fully equipped as a live venue, great sound, a fine bar, fab toilets, and with an adjoining recording control room, which makes it ideal for live recordings.

If you have been trying to get tickets, here's some good news! Although High Barn's web site has been indicating the show as Sold Out there are in fact a few tickets available. Call this number to grab yours and join in the fun: 01371 811291, or buy on-line at High Barn

The remaining dates on the tour are as follows

22/10 SWINDON Arts Centre;
24/10 GREAT BARDFIELD High Barn;
30/10 ZOETEMEER Boerderij;
5/11 SWANSEA Milkwood Jam;
6/11 EXETER The Globe, Topsham Call 01392 873407 for tickets;
7/11 NEW MILTON Forest Arts Centre;
8/11 CHELTENHAM Bacon Theatre;
11/11 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms;
12/11 SOUTHEND Riga Music Bar;
13/11 WORCESTER Marrs Bar;
14/11 ST. ALBANS Maltings Arts Theatre;

The gig on the 11th November at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham is a double header with Ian Siegal. A show not to be missed if you are lucky enough to get a ticket to it !!! 

Matt Schofield - MySpace

Playlist

Joanne Shaw Taylor - Who Do You want me to be - White Sugar (Ruf Records)
Harper - I'll Go Home - Day By Day (Blind Pig)
Alex Gomez - Boogaloo - Love Sex & Drugs
Little Steve Long - Kill Me Slow
Naughty Jack - Honey Its Alright - Good Times
Chicken Legs Weaver - Before The Fall - The Silk Ripped Dress (Obi Records)
Chicken Legs Weaver - Monday man - The Silk Ripped Dress ( Obi Records)
Dave Arcari - Got Me Electric - Got Me Electric (Buzz Records)
Pete Molinari - God Damn Lonesome Blues - A Virtual landslide (Damaged Goods records) Paul Jones - Chose Or Cop Out - Starting All Over Again (Continental Blue Heaven)
Ian Parker - All The Time - The Official Bootleg

Links

Blues Matters

Blues Blast

Utah Smith - I'm Free

Detonators - She Don't Need Me - Top Night Out (Black Market music) Oz

Danny Brooks - Ain't That The Truth 'No Easy Way Out' (Canada)

Little Miss Higgins - Gone For Good - Cobbler Shop Sessions (Canada)

Oli Brown - Missing You - Missing You (UK)

Bob Brozman - Crooked people - post-industrial blues (Ruf Records)

Luther Allison - Cut You Loose - Underground (Ruf Records)

Laurie Morvan Band - Kickin Down Doors

Dave Fields - Do Me Now

Gregg Juke and the Mighty No-Stars - Blues Power - Cooking Pot

Harmonica Red - We're Goin' To A Zydeco Party- I Was Born In Louisana

James Hinkle  - Track You Down- Blues Now - Jazz Later

Paul Gabriel and his blues band - Cold Cold Feelin - Shuffle The Deck

Sue Palmer - Ladies Shoes - Sophisticated Ladies

HBR - 25

The Compulsions - Howlin For You

Gordie Tentrees - Death And Dust from Bottlenek To Wire

Bobby Rush - 9 Below Zero from Raw

Patty Benson - Poor Ole You from 2,666 Miles

Deanna Bogart - Blue By Night from Real Time

Sophie Kay - Qu'est c'que j'ai donc fait from Blues de Paname

Sarah Lemieux - Ba-Loo-Lah blues

Lara Price and Laura Chavez - Loves Tragedy from Unplugged

EG Knight - I Cried Like A Baby from EG Naked

Steve Marriner - Remember Me from Going Up

Darcy Perry Band - It's All Good (You Got The Blues) from Don't Hold Back

Son Roberts Band - Vimy Ridge Is Callin

Root Doctor - Root Doctor from Change Our Ways

The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You

Grinderswitch - Pickin' The Blues from Timepieces Keep On Keepin' On

National Women's Blues Festival November 2 and 3 2007

MySpace links

The Compulsions

Gordie Tentrees

Bobby Rush

Patty Benson

Sophie Kay

Sarah Lemieux

Lara Price

Steve Marriner

Darcy Perry Band