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oh boy, so tired. realized that since before easter break, i've been home 24 hours only 3x. need more rest!! here are the pix run & the article from cesareo, published in the bakersfield californian newspaper about last night's show. we had a great crowd, & this article was partially why. mare see, c!

The Stompers, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Pour House Bar & Grill, 4041 Fruitvale Ave. James and Jenny Page, aka The Stompers, are a guitar and piano duo specializing in incendiary rock and roll, country, and rhythm and blues — with a heavy emphasis on the blues. "We named our band because we both start songs by stomping our feet," Jenny said. The pair will perform a rare local 21-and-over show Friday at the Pour House Bar & Grill. Expect a lot of uptempo rock numbers featuring some Jerry Lee Lewis-style piano work by the excellent Mrs. Page and a harmonica solo or two by Mr. Page, who goes by the stage name "Whiteboy James." His brooding intensity is bookended by his wife's effervescent smile and personality. Some couples make beautiful music together. These two — from their respective and combined originals, to their covers of Americana ranging from Bob Wills to The Blasters — make music to burn the house down. "We're going to be playing some blues and some hillbilly stuff," James said. Jenny added later, "To quote Big Manny (Manuel Gonzales from the East L.A. rock, Latin and blues band The Blazers): 'When in doubt, play more Chuck Berry.'"