The Village Stompers were an American dixieland music group that emerged in the early 1960s. Known for their unique blend of folk and jazz, they captured a signature sound that differentiated them from their contemporaries. The band, featuring notable members like Joe Muranyi and Ralph Casale, is best remembered for their hit single, "Washington Square," which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. Despite their brief tenure, The Village Stompers' fusion of dixieland jazz with modern elements had a lasting impact on the folk revival movement of the 60s.