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Memorial Hall - OH
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The Waiting Room - NE
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Bluebird Theatre
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Aladdin Theater
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The Chapel
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POKEY LAFARGE IN CONCERT:
From his days as a nomadic busker to his current status as one of old-time music’s most respected guardians, roots revivalist Pokey LaFarge has remained a soulful and authentic live performer. LaFarge’s bluesy sound combines Americana, Western swing, Appalachian folk, and more, and his knowledge of and respect for these historic genres are on full display at his toe-tapping live shows. His swinging sets evoke the sounds of yesteryear with throwback instruments like kazoo, washboard, and lap steel guitar, treating fans to an unforgettable concert experience that’s the next best thing to a riverboat trip down the Mississippi.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Pokey LaFarge, aka Andrew Heissler, was born in Bloomington, IL, where he earned the nickname “Pokey” from his mother who would frequently implore him to hurry. He inherited both his love of American history and his penchant for fingerpicking instruments from his grandfathers, one of whom gave him his first banjo and guitar. After discovering the blues in his teens, he traded in his banjo for a mandolin and hitchhiked across the country to the West Coast. There, he released two solo albums as Pokey LaFarge in the late ‘00s before forming a band and releasing 2010’s Riverboat Soul. The album was a critical hit, earning an Independent Music Award for Best Americana Album and drawing the group out for extensive touring. Their next album, 2011’s Middle of Everywhere, won the same award the following year, cementing LaFarge’s place as one of Americana’s most promising young talents. Since then the group has toured with Jack White, released a 2013 self-titled album, and wowed ticket buyers with their period-perfect sound at major festivals around the world.
Enjoyed this first time seeing Pokey LaFarge play at the Parish Room at the House of Blues Anaheim. Venue was just the right size for the crowd and you could hear everything very well. I would definitely book another LaFarge showing at that venue, and/or another entertainer I enjoy.
Amazed by the performance quality and showmanship. Highly recommend
Pokey LaFarge is a wonderful entertainer and this concert did not disappoint. He’s funny, charismatic and really connects with his audience. The music was spot on. A great concert.
Although the crowd was lite, the band pumped up the energy. More San diegans should get to know this mid-western boy. Cogratulations on your engagement to a San Diego girl!
Pokey did not disappoint. He and his ragtime music sextet played and sang both new and classic hits. The band truly looked to be enjoy themselves, in spite of a lackluster early-in-the-week turnout at the House of Blues-SD. Pokey himself was quite engaging with the crowd. I do think he would have pulled a bigger crowd at the Belly Up. He and his band will remain on my “to see” list for the foreseeable future.
Pokey Lafarge is a fantastic showman who really knows how to entertain his fans. He never stopped moving on the stage and it is obvious that he loves what he does. An excellent guitar player who was able to carry a one man show through to the end without missing a beat. Covid forced him to tour without a band and we really didn’t miss them with his intimate, crowd engaging music and dialogue. Can’t wait to see him again!
Wow what a show Pokey and the band were on fire right. The audience knew all the songs and sang along how could you not. Pokey even got us to whistle along. .if you have a chance to see Pokey take it.
Pokey LaFarge is a consummate performer, great music, lyrics, and backed by a fantastic group of musicians! This is quite literally one of the best shows I've been to, the entertainment level was fantastic, moved between songs at a nice pace, and kept a good rapport with his audience. Totally worth seeing multiple times! The opener Al Scorch was really fun to watch too, and his lyrics were really fantastic. I want to see him play again too!
Great music, great performance!!! I will definitely go see them again!!
So fantastic and great, local vibe from an award winning performer
