asilve3
114 posts
Jul 17, 2011
12:58 PM
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I stumbled upon this recently and thought I would share... This video is of Pokey LaFarge and old-timey kind of fella who's signed to Jack White's label. AND of he has his very own harmonica player, ryan koenig... anyone know/hear of this guy? He sounds pretty good.
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/20/135508843/pokey-lafarge-tiny-desk-concert
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Garlic Breath
1 post
Mar 22, 2014
7:23 PM
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Just heard them on public radio from a show recorded at a local club in Harrisburg, Pa. Wish I had known about them before the show, but will surely keep tabs on them in the future. Their style is great, and Ryan plays some wonderful harp. Kind of a country swing style. It would be great to have him join the forum, and for Adam to give his input on this style of playing.
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rbeetsme
1514 posts
Mar 22, 2014
7:37 PM
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I've seen them live twice, first in a small quiet coffee house setting and later in a club. Fantastic show both times. Didn't care for the club setting though, wanted to hear the band, not everyone talking, laughing and basically socializing.
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mlefree
151 posts
Mar 23, 2014
10:19 AM
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Pokey Lafarge (I think an homage to Peter Lafarge, singer-songwriter from the 1960's New York folk scene) is my favorite new band. Sterling musicianship all around, with a fresh take on a vintage sound. Check 'em out on Youtube. I agree with Garlic, Ryan lays down some fine harp in a style all his own (no hand effects, for example.) Pokey is a real student of that vintage music that inspires him, plus he is a fine entertainer and an excellent guitarist.
Thanks,
Michelle
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Last Edited by mlefree on Mar 23, 2014 10:20 AM
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GamblersHand
497 posts
Mar 23, 2014
1:43 PM
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He also plays in the Rum Drum Ramblers, which play a similar sound, maybe a little rougher round the edges
They have at least one album old - Mean Scene - which I'd recommend if you like Pokey Lafarge
Last Edited by GamblersHand on Mar 23, 2014 1:44 PM
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mlefree
154 posts
Mar 24, 2014
10:56 AM
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Rum Dum Ramblers, eh. Far out! Thanks for the heads up, GamblersHand.
Michelle
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Dog Face
252 posts
Mar 24, 2014
1:39 PM
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This is one of my favorites from ol Pokey Lafarge. Mr Koenig gets on it pretty good too.
Another example:
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Brad
Last Edited by Dog Face on Mar 24, 2014 1:45 PM
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