The Ponderosa Stomp is a cultural warehouse. A rock-and-roll defibrillator. A creaky wooden ship helmed by Ira Padnos (Dr. Ike) that sails through the seas of music history and smashes cannon balls through the cliches of American Rock understanding. Stomp founder Dr. Ike is an anesthesiologist by day and and a vinyl hoarding musicologist by night. This New Orleans based Foundation hangs on by bloody knuckles to preserve the past and engage with rocks obscure still-living legends. This film, directed and edited by Jeff Nichols, is dedicated to all those who make this inspiring foundation go.
Tags: Brand Film, development, Dr. Ike, marketing, music legends, Ponderosa Stomp
Killer piece, brothers…
Funny how economics had basically forced these guys to become cover bands…and refreshing to see them getting much deserved props BEFORE they’re in the ground. Much like the great Clifford Antone redirected a spotlight onto many of the blues greats just before their passing…no doubt this music will only grow more valuable with time.
Thanks Evan. You would love this event in New Orleans. I think Ira and Clifford have similar souls. Hope all is well with you guys.