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!
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.
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.
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!
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,
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 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.
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.
And then thirteen years, someone else comes along and also discovers them... I'm going to see him in concert tomorrow and can't wait!
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....
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,!
Got hooked off of one song and now here I go down the rabbit hole!!
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!
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.
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.
Im so glad this genre isnt dead
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.
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!
Great, sure glad I found this group.
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,
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
Reminds me of an early 70s Australian group called The Captain Matchbox Whoopi Band..Great stuff
The harmonica police siren always gets me
Ya love that to
Keep it up, Pokey! You're doing us all proud.
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?
Unbelievably tight! I’m lovin’ 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 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.
Just ran across these guys by accident,frigging awesome
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.....
These guys are SICK!... just FANTASTIC! wow...
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!!!!!
Just discovered these guys. So good.
Love, love, love!!! Play DelFest this Memorial day weekend!!!!
Im hooked. Been listening to them for 3 days straight
Really enjoyed this little dity...will continue to explore his music.
it's so refreshing to hear something different.
These guys damn near saved my life with this music. Words cannot express. :)
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.
i owe my daughter for finding this
Absolutely love Pokey. Saw him play Bluebird Theatre in Denver! Fantastic show.
I haven't enjoyed a band this good since Jimmy Kweskin and Jeff Muldar. Great music and great performances.
I saw these guys in Tupelo 2 nights ago. They were awesome, and nicest guys you would ever want to meet!
Amazing. Thanks.
The timing of the guitar solo is something else.
Pokey, you legend, your music will live on for ever and be remembered as super cool buddy.what a CAT.
What a amazing story teller, mesmerizing performance
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...
Jools is fantastic and so is Pokey. They made the hootenanny celebration even better! Great stuff!
love this group
Wow! That is just awsome.
Best harmonic ever.
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WOW!!!!!! These guys are straight smokin'. Fun and fantastic!
this band draws you in from the first moment!
That bass solo is sick!!!!
What an awesome group of guys!
What a BAND, oh yeah !!!
saw them last night, FANTASTIC!
have seen these guys play live a couple of times in leicester and london, love this song
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
seriously my new obsession!
Everyone should see this video at least once.
Awesome job :) really enjoyed this
The epitome of musical diversity.
Pokey is hands down THE BEST!!
Where have you been all my life Pokey LaFarge!
this is what they call "bringin it back"
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
you are simply astounding
The Absolute GOAT!
I love this group.
Wauw what a voice got the man and I really love the gitar play (almost all of his songs)
Great mix of swing big band and folk all rolled together!
These guys win GOLD SILVER and BRONZE
Phenomenal! TY to Ozztoker for turnin me on to this!
God I love your music Pokey!!! What's the harp players name?smokin HOT!!!!
Ryan Koenig
Cant stop listening to these guys, why?? thank Jools introduced them to the World!
kind of story teller !! really awesome !
Excellent!
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!
All live and pure goodness.
Fantastic band. I really dig these guys!
caught these on Jools Holland's hootenanny and they just blew me away. brilliant. :-)
So yeah....I just threw my harmonica away.
Lol keep PLAYIN'
did you see the wahmmy bar on it? dont quit just re invest brother man
blues takes all, pokey takes blues
A true performer!
100% Excellent!!!
Mighty band.
Bought the CD's and they are fantastic, recommend then to all
Pink Anderson brought me here. Look up for the original song, both are awesome.
Wonderful
I wish Pokey would play at the Fox Theater in Redwood City. My dream concert with The Wailin' Jenny's opening for Pokey.
Love this
Great band.
Happy music.
bad thing is the actual name of this song is in the Graveyard now, or at least the CD ihave says so
Folk song, many versions out there...
If there was a ever a perfect song for Louisiana politics this is it. The KingFish would be proud.
double bass slapping excellant...great vibe lads
harmonica solo blew my mind.
Them boys got it goin on!!
YES SIR
Nice!
Talent
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...
Pokey Lafarge is adorable!!!
Pokey oh my,how good is that!
Man what a refreshing change.......Different but Damned good!!!!!