Sun Records recording artist Johnny Powers kicked off the night with a set of high energy rockabilly. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Louisiana local hero Classie Ballou played his swampy, good time version of the blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

The man behind it all, Dr. Ike Padnos, who wears many hats (literally and figuratively). The Ponderosa Stomp founder, producer, supporter, friend and fan takes it all in and enjoys the moment. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Carl Mann reprised his Sun Records million seller, "Mona Lisa." Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Cowboy Jack Clements was the man behind the control board at Sun Records when Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and more recorded, and then went on to a world class career as a recording artist, songwriter, and producer in Nashville. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Mabon “Teenie” Hodges performs with the legendary Hi (Records) Rhythm Section. They played on the classic recordings of Al Green, Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles, O.V. Wright and more. They were also on hand for their own set and to back Otis Clay. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Otis Clay sang his deep, emotional soul, powerfully backed by the Hi-Rhythm section. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Texan Little Joe Washington, who recorded for Duke Records and others in the '50s and '60s, played a set of blistering blues as only the real deal can. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Former Ellington vocalist Lil Greenwood lit it up with her jazzy blues, as well as her smile and style. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

A unique view of James “Blood” Ulmer, a Stomp regular, who is known for his unique fusion of jazz and blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Guitar playing legend James Burton joined Dale “Suzie Q” Hawkins and Deke Dickerson and the Ecophonics for an inspired set. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Pianist Little Willie Littlefield is joined by a mysterious second line dancer, who seemed to turn up everywhere. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

A great guitar moment as two of the masters of the wah-wah and effects pedals join forces. Skip Pitts (left) played the classic wah-wah intro to Isaac Hayes’ “Shaft” for Stax Records and Dennis Coffey (right), Motown session ace, played his unique sounds on hits like “Ball of Confusion.” Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Soul master Howard Tate sang both new songs and his classics like “Get it While You Can” and “Ain’t Nobody Home.” Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Lady Bo, once the stage and studio partner of Bo Diddley, played a scorching set. She was the first woman to be hired as lead guitarist for a major act when she joined Bo in the late ‘50s. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Alabama harp man(iac) Jerry “Boogie” McCain played a powerful set that included his hits like “She’s Tuff” and more. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Swamp Pop icon Warren Storm took over the drum set and sang many of his classic hits. He was the session drummer at Excello records behind my blues artist such as Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester and more. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Michael Hurtt (singing) and the Haunted Hearts played a fine set of hillbilly and country inflected tunes with a Louisiana sensibility, as well as providing spot-on back up for several artists. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Louisiana rockabilly Jay Chevalier, known for his topical songs like “The Ballad of Earl K. Long” and “Castro Rock,” rocked the room. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Question Mark (Rudy Martinez) and the Mysterians played their special brand of Texas garage band rock. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

You never know what might happen at the Ponderosa Stomp. You might even go to a wedding. Dr. Ike presided over the marriage of Stomp team members Lefty and Alison. Congratulations to the lovely couple. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Robert Parker joined the big band and sang his hit "Barefootin’." Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

One of the many lovely ladies of New Orleans who help announce the artists. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Lafayette soul shouter Bobby Allen sang up a storm and, at the request of Dr. Ike, performed his dance hit, “Soul Chicken.” Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Stanley Dural, Jr, better known as Buckwheat Zydeco, put down his accordion and wailed on his original instrument the Hammond organ, backing many artists as part of Lil Buck (Sinegal) and the TopCats. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Dr. Ike in one of his many hats. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Soul singer Tony Owens let loose his powerful pipes backed by a horn laden band as part of revue featuring local artists. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Local star Rockie Charles was in fine form for the New Orleans Revue. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

David Batiste got up from the organ to rouse the crowd. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Lafayette bluesman Paul “Lil Buck” Sinegal regrouped his band the TopCats to back many of the artists at the Stomp. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

A dapper GG Shinn, one of the great blue-eyed soul singers, formerly of the Boogie Kings and Chase, sang his hit "Crying Man." Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Buckwheat Zydeco on the Hammond B3. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Guitar Lightning Lee played a set of raw, hard edged blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

James Burton and Wanda Jackson share a moment back stage. He played on her first recordings when they were both teenagers. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Two great ladies of rock 'n' roll, Wanda Jackson and Bonnie Raitt, take a moment for a photo while watching the Stomp from the mezzanine. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Headliner Wanda Jackson shares the stage with James Burton and Deke Dickerson (left) and the Ecophonics. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.

Wanda Jackson wows the full house at the House of the Blues. Image © Joseph A. Rosen.