My wife and I saw Pokey and the boys at a Jazz festival.....we were the only people there that actually knew him and his music.....people stood there trying to anticipate what they would do.....by 1 minute into the first song there were 1000 new Pokey LarFarge fans....
Ok, I don't want to sound stupid, but what is the genre? In my defence, I am in Australia and not sure about a lot of Americana music, But I LOVE the sound!
For real his band is *the best.* His style is good and the band makes him sound authenticly dated. Some vintage themed bands use more modern instruments or style, but I think I prefer this.
I stumbled on this fellow by accident, the wonders of the algorithms of the tube. What a wonderful song. He makes it his own with that devil’s grin. Going to buy everything I can lay my hands on by Pokey and his crews. Throwin that last clump of dirt on old Jim, made it.
Just saw them in California yesterday. They are amazing, Chloe and TJ add a new dimension with the clarinet and cornet. They were "havin a ball"; it was quite the night!
I am a new fan to lafarge. I must say l am impressed. A combination of gypsy blues Spanish latina jazz. Like, Carlos santana. Viva le lafarge. You, sir, have a bright future,
Love these guy's energy! AND! As an additional note, i can quite easily say that this is the first time, and only time i haven't heard the harmonica and thought "oh crap... a harmonica..." As good as i've heard it being played, i've never heard it played that well!
I will always be amazed at how such a talented group of guys click with each other. I can't wait to go see them in Stouton, Dec 11-11. Talk about Live Entertainment.....it starts with stuff like this.
Anything for Great Britain is okay with me. Love you, chaps....You are the best...wish all the best for you and your country....much love from the USA!!! Pokey go there for them!!!
I just discovered these guys and and I'm so obsessed I've spent the last 2 hours listening to them when I should have been working... BUT I DON"T REGRET 1 SECOND OF IT!!!!!
While this follows the same spirit of the "In the Jailhouse Now" that everyone is familiar with, the standard that was made super famous in "Oh Brother, where art tho?", this an entirely new song. The lyrics and personification are great.
It kinda sounds like f sharp, although Lee Oscar makes minor key harps, and his harps are held together by 4 screws, unlike Hohner which use 2 screws. I think I saw the 4 screws on this or one of their other videos. So, maybe f minor or f sharp minor....?
I believe that he is playing an F (not F sharp) major diatonic harp in 3rd position - root note (G) on 4 draw. 3rd position is often used by good players for minor tunes, but for me anything than 2nd (and a little 1st) position kinda fries my brain
I just saw Pokey and Crew at Hillside Festival in Guelph. He is a wonderful blend of music preservationist and a modern writer, adding to the mix... The crowd went wild...
First time I've heard these guys, love the instruments, anyone know what thew guitars are, look well old. Great band and vocal with lots of character. Cheers.
This cut starts from the black vaudeville and medicine show version recorded by the Memphis Jug Band with harmonica in 1930 and by Pink Anderson and others over the years from then through the folk boom of the 1960s to the present. This has run parallel to the country version by JImmie Rodgers, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and the Brother Where Out Thou soundtrack. Pokey adds some stuff but its certainly not a new song just another variation on a long tradition.
This is why I love music. Once in a while you discover someone who is utterly fantastic. Pokey is that and more.
What a great band man. That wailing harmonica coppin the siren wail...the whole arrangement man ...pokey lafarge for president I say
He would be a refreshing change,!
My wife and I saw Pokey and the boys at a Jazz festival.....we were the only people there that actually knew him and his music.....people stood there trying to anticipate what they would do.....by 1 minute into the first song there were 1000 new Pokey LarFarge fans....
Omfg. They are all unspeakably talented musicians. This is one of those moments in performance you just have to experience and stand in awe.
Good to see the genre kept alive. This guy is AWESOME! Lots of talent on that stage
Ok, I don't want to sound stupid, but what is the genre? In my defence, I am in Australia and not sure about a lot of Americana music, But I LOVE the sound!
Im so glad this genre isnt dead
All of those solos were probably the coolest I've ever heard...
Check out Pokey / Bristol / Sadie Green
Staggering, just started exploring Pokey, came across him lookin' up Ray Condo songs, Petunia and the Vipers, Circus in Flames, hooked now, so cool
Ditto Steve! I'm a couple of weeks behind and I am absolutely enamored by Pokey's style and singing.
first time listening to music, nice.
For real his band is *the best.* His style is good and the band makes him sound authenticly dated. Some vintage themed bands use more modern instruments or style, but I think I prefer this.
Got hooked off of one song and now here I go down the rabbit hole!!
I stumbled on this fellow by accident, the wonders of the algorithms of the tube. What a wonderful song. He makes it his own with that devil’s grin. Going to buy everything I can lay my hands on by Pokey and his crews. Throwin that last clump of dirt on old Jim, made it.
Just saw them in California yesterday. They are amazing, Chloe and TJ add a new dimension with the clarinet and cornet. They were "havin a ball"; it was quite the night!
I am a new fan to lafarge. I must say l am impressed. A combination of gypsy blues Spanish latina jazz. Like, Carlos santana. Viva le lafarge. You, sir, have a bright future,
Great, sure glad I found this group.
Unbelievably tight! I’m lovin’ this!
Love these guy's energy!
AND! As an additional note, i can quite easily say that this is the first time, and only time i haven't heard the harmonica and thought "oh crap... a harmonica..."
As good as i've heard it being played, i've never heard it played that well!
rorrt listen to Charlie Musselwhite.
Ever heard Blues Traveler?
Don't forget Magic Dick. He was no slouch on the harp.
Such genres of music like this need to be more known!
Over a million views. It's going well
Probably my favorite video on RUclips
I will always be amazed at how such a talented group of guys click with each other. I can't wait to go see them in Stouton, Dec 11-11. Talk about Live Entertainment.....it starts with stuff like this.
These guys are SICK!... just FANTASTIC! wow...
Just discovered these guys. So good.
Reminds me of an early 70s Australian group called The Captain Matchbox Whoopi Band..Great stuff
Keep it up, Pokey! You're doing us all proud.
Love, love, love!!! Play DelFest this Memorial day weekend!!!!
Im hooked. Been listening to them for 3 days straight
it's so refreshing to hear something different.
Anything for Great Britain is okay with me. Love you, chaps....You are the best...wish all the best for you and your country....much love from the USA!!!
Pokey go there for them!!!
This line-up was the best by far for Pokey Lafarge. Original, a bit rough but oh that swing!
Like a big ol grandfather clock....gotta agree with yall
What happened to this line up? They quit?
The harmonica police siren always gets me
Ya love that to
What a amazing story teller, mesmerizing performance
Really enjoyed this little dity...will continue to explore his music.
Saw them live with Jack White. Key moment in my life.
Wow! That had to be something of a night...eh!?
so. fn. jealous...
Don't get better than that!
Ya I could see jack white diggn this band.....
Pokey is hands down THE BEST!!
Just ran across these guys by accident,frigging awesome
I just discovered these guys and and I'm so obsessed I've spent the last 2 hours listening to them when I should have been working... BUT I DON"T REGRET 1 SECOND OF IT!!!!!
These guys damn near saved my life with this music. Words cannot express. :)
this band draws you in from the first moment!
love this group
Pokey, you legend, your music will live on for ever and be remembered as super cool buddy.what a CAT.
What a BAND, oh yeah !!!
Absolutely love Pokey. Saw him play Bluebird Theatre in Denver! Fantastic show.
I saw these guys in Tupelo 2 nights ago. They were awesome, and nicest guys you would ever want to meet!
Wow! That is just awsome.
I haven't enjoyed a band this good since Jimmy Kweskin and Jeff Muldar. Great music and great performances.
Best harmonic ever.
רךבעכס
you are simply astounding
The Absolute GOAT!
WOW!!!!!! These guys are straight smokin'. Fun and fantastic!
Wauw what a voice got the man and I really love the gitar play (almost all of his songs)
While this follows the same spirit of the "In the Jailhouse Now" that everyone is familiar with, the standard that was made super famous in "Oh Brother, where art tho?", this an entirely new song. The lyrics and personification are great.
+Robert Headley It's mostly taken from Blind Blake's version.
+Hayes Johnson any idea what key harp that is?
It kinda sounds like f sharp, although Lee Oscar makes minor key harps, and his harps are held together by 4 screws, unlike Hohner which use 2 screws. I think I saw the 4 screws on this or one of their other videos. So, maybe f minor or f sharp minor....?
I believe that he is playing an F (not F sharp) major diatonic harp in 3rd position - root note (G) on 4 draw. 3rd position is often used by good players for minor tunes, but for me anything than 2nd (and a little 1st) position kinda fries my brain
I prefer the JR VERSION.
Jools is fantastic and so is Pokey. They made the hootenanny celebration even better! Great stuff!
I love this group.
have seen these guys play live a couple of times in leicester and london, love this song
Amazing. Thanks.
The timing of the guitar solo is something else.
seriously my new obsession!
I just saw Pokey and Crew at Hillside Festival in Guelph. He is a wonderful blend of music preservationist and a modern writer, adding to the mix...
The crowd went wild...
saw them last night, FANTASTIC!
i owe my daughter for finding this
Cant stop listening to these guys, why?? thank Jools introduced them to the World!
Where have you been all my life Pokey LaFarge!
These guys win GOLD SILVER and BRONZE
kind of story teller !! really awesome !
All live and pure goodness.
That bass solo is sick!!!!
What an awesome group of guys!
Jesus Christ that harmonica solo
MrNOISEBOX
And the nicest bit of fast flat picking you're going to hear at the end!
MrNOISEBOX As a long time Blues harp player I agree, he is really skilled in his own style and it really works, never missed a note
Ya
The band member was good too
Awesome job :) really enjoyed this
Great mix of swing big band and folk all rolled together!
Pokey oh my,how good is that!
this is what they call "bringin it back"
Fantastic band. I really dig these guys!
A true performer!
Everyone should see this video at least once.
Bought the CD's and they are fantastic, recommend then to all
The epitome of musical diversity.
I wish Pokey would play at the Fox Theater in Redwood City. My dream concert with The Wailin' Jenny's opening for Pokey.
Mighty band.
These guys are good.
Phenomenal! TY to Ozztoker for turnin me on to this!
double bass slapping excellant...great vibe lads
blues takes all, pokey takes blues
Excellent!
Man what a refreshing change.......Different but Damned good!!!!!
Pink Anderson brought me here. Look up for the original song, both are awesome.
Happy music.
Holy smokes those solos!
Wonderful
Great band.
100% Excellent!!!
Them boys got it goin on!!
Pokey Lafarge is adorable!!!
I hope these guys never discover cocaine.
they wont
that's how you end up playing the Reverend's tunes.
Too late.
silly curt i hope they never quit
First time I've heard these guys, love the instruments, anyone know what thew guitars are, look well old. Great band and vocal with lots of character. Cheers.
By all means go see them! One fo the best shows you'll ever see!
This cut starts from the black vaudeville and medicine show version recorded by the Memphis Jug Band with harmonica in 1930 and by Pink Anderson and others over the years from then through the folk boom of the 1960s to the present. This has run parallel to the country version by JImmie Rodgers, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and the Brother Where Out Thou soundtrack. Pokey adds some stuff but its certainly not a new song just another variation on a long tradition.
Thomas .Hennessey Except it's in a minor key with a different melody and has different lyrics. it's a different song...
Talent
caught these on Jools Holland's hootenanny and they just blew me away. brilliant. :-)
God I love your music Pokey!!! What's the harp players name?smokin HOT!!!!
Ryan Koenig
Nice!
YES SIR
harmonica solo blew my mind.
Love this
Bass player ,,,,,,,,wow !!!!!!