The Ponderosa Stomp circus has closed its tent for the year and moved on. Here are some of the reactions:
Phil Gallo observed that “Modernizing is definitely a no-no at the Stomp,” but LaLa Brooks did so anyway, giving U2’s “Where the Streets Have No Name” a Spector-ish feel.
One fan fell in love with the Dallas gospel-funk group, the Relatives. “I just saw the best live band I’ve ever seen.”
The Ponderosa Stomp’s Facebook page is a good source for photos, video and other resources; its Twitter feed gives some clues as to what happened.
A Stomp preview and a look back at the Stomp’s Detroit Breakdown in NYC including an interview with Dennis Coffey.
An interview with R&B singer Sugar Pie DeSanto, who electrified the crowd Saturday night.
The Advocate in Baton Rouge interviewed Saturday night headliner Duane Eddy and Roy Loney of the Flamin’ Groovies.