by Anonymous on 7/12/14Bowery Ballroom - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5
GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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.
Setlists
- 1.So Long Chicago
- 2.Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone
- 3.Central Time
- 4.Home Home Home
- 5.Killing Time
- 6.Don't Let It Go
- 7.Pickup Truck (Solo off upcoming solo album)
- 8.You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover (Bo Diddley cover) (Solo)
- 9.It's Not Over
- 10.Run Run Run
- 11.Rent Money (Song off upcoming album)
- 12.Tonk Game (Hank Marr cover)
- 13.Goodbye, Barcelona
- 14.For a Night
- 15.Something in the Water
- 16.Jericho
Encore
- 17.Josephine (Solo)
- 18.There Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down (Brother Claude Ely cover) (Duo w/ Addie)
- 19.Fine to Me
- 20.Goodnight, Goodbye (Hope Not Forever)
- 1.So Long Chicago
- 2.Don't Let It Go
- 3.For a Night
- 4.One You, One Me
- 5.The Devil Ain't Lazy (Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys cover)
- 6.Central Time
- 7.Killing Time
- 8.You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover (Bo Diddley cover)
- 9.It's Not Over
- 10.Run Run Run
- 11.Rent Money
- 12.Tonk Game (Hank Marr cover)
- 13.Home Home Home
- 14.Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone
- 15.Fine to Me
- 16.Jericho (Instrumental without Pokey)
Encore
- 17.Pickup Truck (Solo)
- 18.There Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down (Brother Claude Ely cover)
- 19.Something in the Water
- 20.Goodnight, Goodbye (Hope Not Forever)
- 1.So Long Chicago
- 2.
- 3.Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone
- 4.One You, One Me
- 5.The Devil Ain't Lazy (Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys cover)
- 6.Central Time
- 7.You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover (Bo Diddley cover)
- 8.Killing Time
- 9.It's Not Over
- 10.Run Run Run
- 11.Home Home Home
- 12.Rent Money (New song)
- 13.Tonk Game (Instrumental)
- 14.For a Night
- 15.Fine to Me
- 16.Band Jam
Encore
- 17.Josephine
- 18.Pickup Truck (New song)
- 19.Drum solo
- 20.Something in the Water
- 21.Goodnight, Goodbye (Hope Not Forever)
- 1.So Long Chicago
- 2.Don't Let It Go
- 3.Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone
- 4.One You, One Me
- 5.The Devil Ain't Lazy (Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys cover)
- 6.Central Time
- 7.You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover (Bo Diddley cover)
- 8.Killing Time
- 9.Rotterdam
- 10.It's Not Over
- 11.Run Run Run
- 12.Rent Money
- 13.Instrumental
- 14.For a Night
- 15.Fine to Me
- 16.Instrumental #1
Encore
- 17.Josephine (Solo)
- 18.Pickup Truck (Solo)
- 19.Something in the Water
- 20.Goodnight, Goodbye (Hope Not Forever)
- 1.Lady be Good
- 2.Fine to Me
- 3.Central Time
- 4.It's Not Over
- 5.Killing Time
- 6.You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover (Bo Diddley cover)
- 7.Run Run Run
- 8.For a Night
- 9.So Long Chicago
- 10.Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone
- 11.Just the Same
- 12.Something in the Water
Mish
by Anonymous on 7/12/14Bowery Ballroom - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Pokey la farge was incredible as always. Great support act too.
Pokey was AWESOME!!
by Mikefrompediatrics on 9/16/13Deluxe at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 5 out of 5This band blends country, blues, rock and other Americana influences into their own unique, soulful sound. Incredible energy, songwriting and musicianship
Pokey LaFun!
by Organic55 on 9/16/13Deluxe at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 5 out of 5Tremendously entertaining! Pokey must have been a swing/jazz band leader in the 1920s in a past life, cuz this cat can kick it! This band shows their chops on covers of traditional old-timey tunes performed with contemporary verve. And their original compositions capture the essence of the genre like no other band performing today. Don't miss the wonderful entertainment that is Pokey LaFarge!
Great but Late
by Anonymous on 9/16/13Deluxe at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 4 out of 5Both music groups were great. We were very disappointed that the concert started an hour later than advertised.
- by audiophile76 on 9/16/13Deluxe at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 5 out of 5
This is the second time I've seen Pokey and his band...the musicianship of every member is astounding...EVERY. SINGLE.MEMBER. CAN. WAIL! I love music, I love live shows and I have to say this was the best show I've seen in over a year.
wow! Pokey LaFarge was Fabulous!
by dna8 on 7/23/13Great Scott - AllstonRating: 5 out of 5Read great reviews in "Mountain Express," while in Asheville, but missed their show there. Their show at Great Scott on the 20th was mesmerizing! The pleasure of hearing the perfect balance of authenticity & fresh arrangements with the charismatic Pokey LaFarge et al was everything I enjoy in a live show; the band is tight! Way beyond their years! Thank you for supporting such great talent!
Pokey rocked the house!
by ProudUncle on 6/13/13Bowery Ballroom - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Tight band, great performance and crowd interaction from front man Pokey LaFarge man a mark in New York City. Come back soon
fun! fun!! fun!!!
by Anonymous on 6/9/13Taft Theatre - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5Fun! Unbelievably entertaining. Phenominal musicians.
fun awesome and dance-worthy
by ChloesFutureHusband on 6/9/13Taft Theatre - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5Pokey and the band did not fail to delight. I will definitely be purchasing the new album. Their open, Mike Oberst of the Tillers, did a phenomenal solo set. Both shows were very intimate and great fun. Every one on stage is an amazing musician. Chloe Feoranzo, clarinet and sax, raised the bar for my future wife. She can wail. (And she's very easy on the eyes ;-). ) If you like american music (eg swing, blues, jazz, bluegrass) and an ole timey sound, you want to catch them live. Bring tour dance shoes because your feet will want to move even if you're too much of a stiff.
oh pokey!!!!!!!
by erincanavanisreal on 6/6/13Bowery Ballroom - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5PERFECT. PERFECTION. THE END. he was better live than in studio.
- by Anonymous on 7/2/12Taft Theatre - CincinnatiRating: 4 out of 5
put on a great show, lot's of talent in this lot. i'd see them again
Super!
by tlg598814 on 7/2/12Taft Theatre - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5This was so much fun! The event was superb and the areas we were in of the Taft Theater were beautifully historic and had interesting architecture. This event was in the ballroom and it had a great ambiance! Would definitely do again!