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Pokey LaFarge
Roots Music / Showtunes / Happy Hardcre

"New album,"Beat,Move,and Shake" out on July 18th"


United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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Member Since5/15/2006
Band Websitepokeylafarge.com
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InfluencesC. Francis Belle, R. Crumb, Ray Charles, Jimbo Mathus, Guy Clark, Reverand Gary Davis ,Mississippi Sheiks.
Sounds Likeshould of been around in the 20's
Record LabelBig Muddy Records
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 8 2008 8:00P
Jalopy Theatre Brooklyn, New York
Oct 10 2008 9:00P
Suba w/ Blue Star Shine Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Christians Spring Hotel w/ Special Ed and the Shortbus and Two Man Gentleman Band Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Oct 17 2008 9:00P
Goodtimes w/ Whiskey Bent Valley Boys Middletown, Kentucky
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Blues City Deli Block Party St. Louis, Missouri
Oct 31 2008 8:00P
Halloween Party w/ Rum Drum Rambers, Forrest Porks, Lester Shy, The Monads St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 1 2008 9:00P
Deluxe St. Louis, Missouri
May 1 2009 8:00P
Upsidedown Zebra Cafe Nelson, British Columbia

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   About Pokey LaFarge
Just a guy and his guitar, the way they use to do it back in the day. And by back in the day we’re talking like the 1920’s and 30’s. Pokey LaFarge keeps the roots of the blues alive while writing songs of today. A versatile songwriter and blues fingerpicker, Pokey can have you dancing one minute to a boogie beat, stomping your foot to a bouncy rag, or singing aloud to a sad ballad. A driving thumb and fast fingers set a groove not far off from what an old barrelhouse pianist would do. But there is also a strong sense of mountain music such as old-time and country, as well as a lot of river music influence such as ragtime, and its offspring, jug band music as well. In fact Pokey hails from the home of jug band music: Louisville, Kentucky and is excited to be in a position to carry on the tradition. His music is of course modern but very much connected to what became in essence rock n’ roll and soul and has vowed to always keep roots music alive and growing.

Pokey has been touring with different projects since he was 18 years old including a stint playing mandolin with the Virginia based acoustic outfit the Hackensaw Boys. Since going solo a little over a year ago he has quickly won over crowds all over America with relentless touring and heartfelt and energetic performances along the way. His second record "Beat, Move, and Shake" will be released on July 18th on the St. Louis indie label Big Muddy Records. He has had the honor of playing and/or touring with acts such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Hackensaw Boys, Avett Bros., Donna the Buffalo, Special Ed and the Shortbus, Mayhem String Band, Woody Pines, the Two Man Gentleman Band, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

"His guitar sounds like a ukulele, his voice like a transgendered punk Bessie Smith, and his style suggests a hobo Pee-wee Herman. .." Riverfront Times St. Louis, Mo.

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Oct 12 2008 9:13 PM

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Oct 11 2008 7:05 PM

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Oct 10 2008 7:25 PM

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Valerie





Oct 8 2008 12:11 AM

whoa, brooklyn tomorrow, really? how fortuitous that i clicked your page today. fancy that.
hughshows





Oct 7 2008 11:33 PM

Hey Pokey,
Nice to meet you man.
Hope to see you roll through town again.

Some pics:
http://hughshowsredux. blogspot. com/search/label/Pokey%20Lafarge

Hugh
Derby City Espresso





Oct 7 2008 10:40 PM

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The Dollar Boots Band





Oct 7 2008 12:04 PM

Dug the set in Pgh. Thanks for playing!
-Thom, tDBB
Death On Two Wheels {DEADATL.COM}





Oct 7 2008 8:58 AM

hope all is well out there pokey! keep in touch brotha...
- trae / death
Lloyd & Heidi





Oct 5 2008 2:11 AM

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Oct 4 2008 5:27 PM

You got played Pokey, I love the record friend. If you missed the program last night all is not lost. You can stream the
entire program by visiting
http://kdvs. org/shows/view/show_id/616/
This is a new show link so put this in your favorites and visit frequently. This week I played some stringband, ragtime, bluegrass, folk and acoustic gems.

Big stinkin' thanks to my boys the West Nile Ramblers for rippin an in-studio set, check them in SF @ The Plough and Stars after the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival TONIGHT w/Mad Cow String Band and Lady A and Her Heel Draggers.

myspace. com/thewestnileramblers
Emily





Oct 3 2008 3:36 AM

Ya know what? All those chumps in Johnson City who didn't buy your album are missing out on one of the best albums I have heard all year! Thank you again! Bravo, and although I love every song, I can't stop playing Cairo, Illinois...
Dr. Worm





Oct 2 2008 7:00 PM

Aus5tin here of the Howdies, can't turn Marmalade off. Good on ya Pokey.
Haywood Banjo





Oct 2 2008 2:43 PM

Hey buddy, George Said He had a guitar just for you. He takes all forms of payment as well. Also had a killer time in Knoxville, Playin with you. I got in on cd too if you need it. I put some from mine online there.
Blackmail Bluesband





Oct 1 2008 10:12 AM

Hi Pokey!
Thank you for your friendship and your amazing make me happy music.
Blackmail Bluesband.
Jennyjenn





Sep 30 2008 4:41 AM

Seriously...Colorado Springs...Novemeber tour.......We will get you 3 or 4 shows lined up. You can stay at our place.....We need some good music...and we miss our Pokey.- peace.
jenn and Dan
Jason C. Waller





Sep 29 2008 1:41 PM

greta to hear you last week hope the road is treatin you well.
happytown
Stephanie





Sep 28 2008 1:41 AM

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Fran next weekend...to bad you will not be there! =(
Lo





Sep 27 2008 5:06 PM

Hey, this is a little late but just wanted to say I really enjoyed your set in Whitesburg last weekend. I think your song "Two Face Tom" is great.
-Lo
Hobo Alliance





Sep 27 2008 12:24 AM

ooze
Matthias





Sep 26 2008 1:45 AM

Hello, Friend . . . it was great seeing you again in New Orleans at The Maple Leaf . . . we appreciate all the time you afforded us as well. Back in south Louisiana trying to pick up the pieces after those back-to-back hurricanes . . . they thumped us pretty good, my friend.
Take care, and absolutely love the new album!!!!!
skeeter hawk records





Sep 25 2008 3:08 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
Geno Wilson





Sep 24 2008 9:49 PM

PhotobucketLook forward to the Bowling green show !
jay ray





Sep 24 2008 7:44 PM

thanks 4 add
Music Cures All - Love Fest @ Terrapin Hill Farm





Sep 24 2008 4:31 PM

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Sep 24 2008 4:30 PM

LOVE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
1st Stage 2nd Stage
5-6-Crittenden Free 6-7-Namaste
7-8-13th SUN 8-9-DJ Rinko
9-11-Groovatron 11-12-Twin Cats 12-1-Fire & Drum Troop *more late night activities TBA! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATURDAY
12-1-The Movement 1-2-Quetzatl
"speaks on the Myans" 2-3-Aby Laby Land 3-4-Dead Nettle 4-5-Spoken Nerd 5-6-Kentucky F/P 6-7-Stone Wheel 7-8-Dirty Church R
8-9-Quetzatl 9-10-Elektrolyte 10-11-Namaste 11-12-Vessel
*late night activities TBA!!! including Fire & Drum troupe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUNDAY
11-12-Crit. Free
12-1-Vanilla Skunk
1-2-Josh Collins 2-3-Alanna
3-4-*TBA* 4-5-Tom Boone
5-6-Pokey Lafarge
6-7-Sundown Service 7-8-Hog Oper
8-10 - Larry Keel & Natural Bridge -----------------------------------------------------------------------

All campers are encourage to pack up early on Sunday so they can enjoy the great day we have planed a head.
The SUNDAY *TBA* is in the works for a great surprise!
Reclaim Music Festival