The Ponderosa Stomp

"For those who are trying to figure out JUST what were talking about here, the Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau is not a band. It is a secret organization solely dedicated to the preservation and promotion of rock n roll sainthood in New Orleans. Some would say Martyrdom would be a more descriptive term. The point is, there are so many greats from the early days, real rock n rollers in our midst and next to nothing is being done to shine the spotlight on them. In many cases they are the ones who deserve it the most. And in many cases, as has been proven in other places, theyre still capable of tearin the roof off the joint. The Knights of the Mau Mau are simply dedicated to providing the that roof

and an atmosphere conducive to tearing that roof off."

--- Excerpt from issue number 2 of the Knights' hand scrawled fanzine.



The Ponderosa Stomp



The Ponderosa Stomp is a real rock'n'roll player's ball the event you don't wanna miss all year. It's a chance to strut your stuff down in the groove and hard and fast. It's two nights of insanity that's guaranteed to overwhelm your senses. It's no time for fooling one sonic assault after another will blow your mind. Most importantly, it's a time you'll never forget especially after you leave with your head swimmin', one neuron still firing, your legs achin' and ass hurtin' from shakin' all week long.



Just who are these Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau?



While they prefer to remain anonymous, evidence points to a handful of other

secret societies, including the masked Mau-Mau guerillas that reigned remotest

Africa in the 1950s - immortalized by the late Screamin' Jay Hawkins in his unforgettable Feast of the Mau-Mau - and the legendary Knights of the Round Table.



It's fitting, then, that these Mystic Knights continue their quest of bringing lost blues, rock n roll, country and soul to the forefront with the same aplomb with which King Arthurs men of long ago searched so zealously for the Holy Grail. Whether or not New Orleans' Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau descend from such noble lineage, it's obvious that they know how to launch a crusade.



The musicians performing at the Ponderosa Stomp are all stars, the very creators of the rock'n'roll genre. They'll play the material that revolutionized the genre, recreating those influential riffs and breaks, backed whenever possible by the original studio personnel. Join the Mystic Knights of the Mau-Mau in honoring these often-uncredited musical geniuses at the 7th Annual Ponderosa Stomp.



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