Danielle Ponder

Women’s Day at the New York State Fair had a local flair this year, as Rochester native Danielle Ponder performed on the Chevy Court Stage.  Ponder had been scheduled to perform at the fair last year, however illness forced a cancellation.…

Well before the doors to Essex opened on Friday night, a line rounded the corner and the energy was palpable. Not only would Rochester be gaining its first glimpse of a much-anticipated brand-new live music venue, Essex, but the lucky ones…

Essex, a new music venue, is coming to Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts in the fall, already booking two acclaimed Rochester-based acts Joywave and Danielle Ponder. Photo credit Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Essex,…

August in Central New York is lauded by many in the area as "State Fair Season." While the New York State Fair once again boasts an impressive musical lineup, there are plenty of other great performances to take in this month leading up to…

Danielle Ponder returned to Rochester for her first show after her major label debut, Some of Us Are Brave. She was back after crisscrossing the country as Marcus Mumford's opener along with numerous festival dates. But on this night, she…

On the Periodic Table of Music, if there were such a thing that is, Kuti (Ku) would most definitely be it's own element. Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat, an infectious blend of West-African and American funk and jazz. It's a sound that's…

Singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder closed out Wednesday night at The McKittrick Hotel with a stunning performance after Sleep No More. Six shows in three nights ladies and gentlemen!" Danielle exclaimed, addressing the crowd in-between…

Jazz was back at Fort Adams State Park last weekend as the Newport Jazz Festival staged their 2021 program at reduced capacity and with only two stages of performances. Spirits were high, on stage and off, making for a thrilling three days…

The center of the jazz center universe shifts around throughout the year. New York. New Orleans. And for few days every summer, Newport. The Newport Jazz Fest returns in 2021 from 7/30-8/1 at Fort Adams State Park and the Fort will swing…

Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo team up to create "Look Around," a meaningful single to focus the public's attention towards BIPOC being oppressed and murdered throughout the world. Danille Ponder, an artist and activist from…