Stomping away?

Worrying news from the Big Easy. It seems that the Ponderosa Stomp is unlikely to take place to coincide with Jazzfest next year. Rumour has it that it will be in September and may not even be in New Orleans at all, but in LA. There is nothing official (which in itself is ominous as we're already in November) but the rumour is that it may take place at the Rock & Bowl, which was its home pre-Katrina, but may be at the LA Mint http://www.themintla.com/. I've never been to the Mint (or to LA for that matter) but it would be a shame if New Orleans was to lose this event. The one-off move to Memphis after Katrina was understandable, but this has become very much a Louisiana tradition over the last eight years with many of the acts originating in the state or from nearby.
Meanwhile I've already booked my flights (using my Air Miles) on the basis that as usual it will take place between the two Jazzfest weekends. Not that my trip will be wasted, as there are also festivals in Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Memphis during the time I'm planning to be there as well as Jazzfest and any associated gigs at New Orleans clubs. Nevertheless the Stomp will be missed, as Dr Ike and co have managed to assemble a fantastic group of little known or half forgotten music greats year after year.
Anyone with firm news please post a comment. In the meantime the Stomp website can be found here http://www.ponderosastomp.com/
Here's confirmation from Nola.com that the Stomp is moving to the autumn, but no dates or venue yet. http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2009/11/ponderosa_stomp_moving_from_ja.html