Pokey LaFarge
For group credited work see Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three
P… Read Full Bio ↴For group credited work see Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three
Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. After signing with Jack White’s Third Man Records to release his fifth full-length album (Pokey LaFarge) in 2013, he performed as a musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show on Ireland's RTÉ One network. Pokey's rendition of "Lovesick Blues" with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, featured on an episode of Boardwalk Empire, was selected for inclusion on the series' official soundtrack (Vol. 2). Additionally, Pokey appeared in Disney’s The Lone Ranger (both on screen and on the original score), was featured on A Prairie Home Companion and NPR's World Cafe, and recorded a song for ATO Records' Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War, produced by Randall Poster.
2014 looks to be Pokey’s most momentous year yet; by spring, Pokey will have brought his music to five continents, with international tours in India, Australia and New Zealand. In the past year, Pokey's tour trail (consisting of over 250 shows) included appearances at clubs and festivals across the USA and Canada as well as two extensive tours in Europe. Pokey has played with the likes of Jack White, The Raconteurs, Wanda Jackson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and most recently, Carolina Chocolate Drops. As an opening act on Jack White's Blunderbuss tour, he delighted sold out crowds at Red Rocks Amphitheater and Radio City Music Hall, among other notable venues in North America. Pokey is currently touring with a five-piece backing band, including his original bandmates (Ryan Koenig on harmonica, washboard and snare, Adam Hoskins on guitar and Joey Glynn on upright bass), in addition to Chloe Feoranzo on clarinet and TJ Muller on cornet.
At only 30 years old, Pokey’s career has not slowed in momentum since it began with his first release Marmalade (2007). Shortly followed by Beat, Move and Shake (2008) and Riverboat Soul (2010), Pokey quickly graduated from breakthrough artist to leading musical figure, receiving two consecutive Independent Music Awards for Best Americana Album (Riverboat Soul and Middle of Everywhere).
Pokey’s music transcends the confines of genre, continually challenging the notion that tradition-bearers fail to push musical boundaries. Rather than merely conjuring up half-forgotten imagery of days past, Pokey is a lyrical storyteller, the plot delivered smoothly through his dynamic vocals. Both on stage and off, his effortless wit never fails to charm audiences, giving way to a live music experience that manages to be grandiose and unassuming all at once. Born in the heartland of America and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Pokey’s Midwestern charisma welcomes his audiences with open arms.
Pokey LaFarge is on a mission, encouraging fans worldwide to think differently about what it means to celebrate musical traditions. Simply put, Pokey explains, “It’s not retro music. It’s American music that never died.”
P… Read Full Bio ↴For group credited work see Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three
Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. After signing with Jack White’s Third Man Records to release his fifth full-length album (Pokey LaFarge) in 2013, he performed as a musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show on Ireland's RTÉ One network. Pokey's rendition of "Lovesick Blues" with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, featured on an episode of Boardwalk Empire, was selected for inclusion on the series' official soundtrack (Vol. 2). Additionally, Pokey appeared in Disney’s The Lone Ranger (both on screen and on the original score), was featured on A Prairie Home Companion and NPR's World Cafe, and recorded a song for ATO Records' Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War, produced by Randall Poster.
2014 looks to be Pokey’s most momentous year yet; by spring, Pokey will have brought his music to five continents, with international tours in India, Australia and New Zealand. In the past year, Pokey's tour trail (consisting of over 250 shows) included appearances at clubs and festivals across the USA and Canada as well as two extensive tours in Europe. Pokey has played with the likes of Jack White, The Raconteurs, Wanda Jackson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and most recently, Carolina Chocolate Drops. As an opening act on Jack White's Blunderbuss tour, he delighted sold out crowds at Red Rocks Amphitheater and Radio City Music Hall, among other notable venues in North America. Pokey is currently touring with a five-piece backing band, including his original bandmates (Ryan Koenig on harmonica, washboard and snare, Adam Hoskins on guitar and Joey Glynn on upright bass), in addition to Chloe Feoranzo on clarinet and TJ Muller on cornet.
At only 30 years old, Pokey’s career has not slowed in momentum since it began with his first release Marmalade (2007). Shortly followed by Beat, Move and Shake (2008) and Riverboat Soul (2010), Pokey quickly graduated from breakthrough artist to leading musical figure, receiving two consecutive Independent Music Awards for Best Americana Album (Riverboat Soul and Middle of Everywhere).
Pokey’s music transcends the confines of genre, continually challenging the notion that tradition-bearers fail to push musical boundaries. Rather than merely conjuring up half-forgotten imagery of days past, Pokey is a lyrical storyteller, the plot delivered smoothly through his dynamic vocals. Both on stage and off, his effortless wit never fails to charm audiences, giving way to a live music experience that manages to be grandiose and unassuming all at once. Born in the heartland of America and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Pokey’s Midwestern charisma welcomes his audiences with open arms.
Pokey LaFarge is on a mission, encouraging fans worldwide to think differently about what it means to celebrate musical traditions. Simply put, Pokey explains, “It’s not retro music. It’s American music that never died.”
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Pokey LaFarge Lyrics
Actin' a Fool Some days up, some days down Think I'll jump into the…
Bag Of Bones April showers have melted my soul But the rain must come…
Bluebird I was a razor blade, you took me to the…
Bowlegged Woman On a sunny September's day, out in Tennessee where we…
Brick Thieves There's something, I mean something, really bothering me I'm…
Cairo If it's not where you're from But what you had where…
Central Time The Missouri is my right arm, the Ohio is my…
City Summer Blues It must be summer in the river city, ‘cause the…
Day After Day I got to have my coffee when I wake up…
End of my rope Growing up was easy For some but not me And getting older…
Fake in Heart I'm going back to the old west side I'm feeling bad…
Fan It If this song's too hot, cool if you can You better…
Far Away Where have all the good girls gone? Was there ever one? They…
Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone Woke up this mornin', whatchu think I do? Walk that lin…
Goodbye Barcelona Last night I dreamt you were a glass of rioja Wine…
Home Away From Home Right across the Ohio River you can get your kicks All…
In The Graveyard Now I remember last election Jim Jones got election he said he&#…
Just the Same Two broken hearts That we try to heal And beat as one Your…
Kentucky Mae Oh my Kentucky Mae, all around town I hear the…
Kingdom Come Say, darkies, hab you seen de massa, wid de muffstash…
Let's Get Lost Laying in the shade on a sunny afternoon Well'I aint got…
Lost in the Crowd Ooohh ooohh Ooohh ooohh The drunks are all sober on their w…
Lovesick Blues I′m in love, I'm in love with a beautiful gal That′s…
Lucky Sometimes Waiting tables, at the burger stand, You were sitting alone …
One Town At A Time Kentucky in the spring time, summer time in Tennessee When …
Riot In The Streets 2 am, bars were closing Heard the news on channel 4…
Rotterdam Ruin comes to beauty, almost inevitably And now this I see…
Sad Girl I seen her at a stoplight on Alverano Was sittin' in…
Something In The Water She got a broke down El Camino, in the front…
The Devil Ain't Lazy The devil ain't lazy (No siree) The devil ain't lazy (No…
The Spark Well, I was laying in the dark When I felt a…
Underground A hurricane is brewing in the East While forest fires rage…
Wanna Be Your Man Something's wrong honey, this I know Never seen you this wa…
What the Rain Will Bring Chilly winds, winter's calling Trees are shakin', leaves ar…
When Did You Leave Heaven When did you leave Heaven, Heaven? When did you leave Heave…
Won'tcha Please Don't Do It My girl's rose on another man's vine My heart pickled in…