Ponderosa Stomp Foundation Inc

Programs: Our signature program, the ponderosa stomp festival, began as an annual blowout show put on by the members of the mystic knights of the mau mau, who made it their mission to rediscover and triumphantly return to the stage hundreds of the architects of american music. Over the years, it has grown and generated respect and developed a devoted and impassioned following among american music aficionados, fans, musicologists and contemporary music critics worldwide. The festival has expanded to include a music history conference, clandestine celluloid film series, hip drop dj party, and record show, in addition to the two nights of legendary music performances at the ponderosa stomp concert.

in partnership with musicians, cultural organizations and festivals nationally, the ponderosa stomp foundation (psf) curates, books, produces and promotes performances by musicians at local and national events. Events we have presented at include: south by southwest in austin, tx; the smithsonian-affiliated ogden museum of southern arts after hours celebration of southern music in new orleans and lincoln center for the performing arts in new york city.

an exciting expansion of our efforts is the continuing development of educational & preservationist programs which aim to educate individuals of any age about the contributions and impact of american musicians. Our educational programming is unique because it presents the study of american music history in a first person, primary-document context of oral histories. We offer audiences the rare opportunity to learn history straight from the source.