R&B Icons Play Westbank Benefit Sunday

The Ponderosa Stomp folks recently announced a benefit Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. for recent inductee into the Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame, Richard Banquer, who’s dealing with cancer. The event will take place at the Old Firemen’s Hall, and  the performers include Frankie Ford, Jean Knight, Deacon John,  Roy Head, Charmaine Neville, Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, the Creole Soul band featuring Brad Sapia, Phil Gilligan and Duane Schurb.

The Ponderosa Stomp returns to the House of Blues September 24 and 25, and its schedule is online now.