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The Ponderosa Stomp Returns to New Orleansnew

Now in its eighth year, Dr. Ike Padnos' Ponderosa Stomp has evolved into more than just the anesthesiologist-by-day's moonlighting plaything; it's a time warp, a cultural preserve and a seemingly nonstop, 36-hour concert all rolled into one.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
04-28-2009 |
Performance
There's Everything from Rock to Opera at the French Quarter Festivalnew
Gorging on live music is an annual tradition at the French Quarter Festival, long a one-stop shop for New Orleans' club scene.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
04-14-2009 |
Performance
The Struggles of Bayou Boogaloonew

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo outdoor concert in New Orleans has operated relatively smoothly for the past two years, but infighting and questions about finances could bring it to an end.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
03-17-2009 |
Performance
SPARKcon Looks to Its Futurenew

For its third year, SPARKcon continues to wage the battle to help brand the Triangle as "the creative hub of the South." The three-day conference and showcase of local talent is designed to bring together the area's creative community, helping it connect with the public—and itself.
Trendzilla: Summer-Music-Festival Hippiewearnew
The tricky part, other than scrounging up enough cash to buy that $285 three-day pass and figuring out how you’re going to catch My Morning Jacket and Portishead at the same time, is in trying to maximize your comfort level in 100-degree heat while trying to look every bit as cool as the kids in VIP.