Artist Spotlight - Larkin Poe

[@Volfan1065]

I've always liked many bands and many styles of music. This meant that for most of my life if someone asked me who my favorite band was, I had trouble coming up with an answer. These last few years I finally have one, and it is Larkin Poe. They can take blues classics from the '30s to the '60s and make them sound both awesome and authentic, as well as writing a couple songs that had me fooled because I thought they WERE blues classics that I was unfamiliar with, only to discover they were LP originals. And for Southern Rock, I think they may have perfected the genre. Glad to see videos like this being made that will hopefully bring more attention to them.

[@fortivomusic]

That is great. It is so wonderful to discover a band and fall in love with their music. They really do have an incredible knack for writing classic sounding songs.

[@brettkester1639]

These Ladies are amazing live, and the Blood Harmony album is their best, in my opinion. Larkin Poe deserve their latest Grammy nomination!

[@fortivomusic]

Nothing like blood harmony! Do you have a favorite track of theirs?

[@brettkester1639]

@fortivomusic there are too many... From Blood Harmony, it might be Bolt Cutters and the Family Name, but give Lips as Cold as Diamonds a listen. A hidden gem. An all-time favorite is Mad as a Hatter. Makes me tear up every time.

[@fortivomusic]

Great selections@@brettkester1639 !

[@Hearthman1159]

Both sisters learned violin at age 3. They also learned a little piano before they picked up strings and fell into blue grass music. Megan struggled with fretting but she discovered the dobro which lead to the lapsteel, which she modified to carry. Rebecca won awards playing banjo and mandolin before transitioning to first acoustic then electric guitar. She can play some slide. She started on a Jazzmaster because they toured early on with Elvis Costello, who mentored them. She wouldn't play solos, in part because she felt intimidated by Megan's prowess on slide. She was good enough back then but lacked the self-confidence. It's only been in the last few years Rebecca came out of her shell to play solos. Now, she's mainly a Strat girl with bridge humbuckers, a sparkling Telecaster, and a Gretsch. Catch some of her YT shorts with her just noodling and you'll be blown away. LP got a big boost from their early YT series, "Tip 'O' the hat" covers, usually played in a hotel room recorded on a phone. My first two LP experiences were "Sound of Silence" and "Little Wing" which lead to "Preachin' Blues". Then I stumbled on Rebecca covering Johnnie B Goode and I was hooked. LP was and still is shunned by the big money in music because since the start, they refused to sign with record companies, electing to create their own company, Trickie-Wood Records so they own all their music and maintain absolute control. It has finally provided much needed cash to upgrade their stage show as well. Megan married Mike Seal, who is a very quiet, unassuming master guitarist. He has played with Jerry Douglas for years. Rebecca married bad boy Tyler Bryant, who's influence can clearly be seen and heard. They are students of American music, especially the blues and call themselves "Roots Rock". They can play you a blistering rock number then follow it with a soulful bluegrass excursion if they feel like it. Whatever they allow you to hear has been rehearsed until it is fit for public consumption. They are very precise and disciplined. They carry great cache' with industry icons and are very highly respected. They've gone through a few drummers but bassist Tarka Layman has been with them about 8 yrs.

[@ralfklonowski7840]

I have to apologize. Based on the recommendations KZbin kept sending me, I got the impression they were 'just another YT cover band' and never bothered to listen in. Foolish me. This is powefull stuff. Thanks for putting me straight!

[@fortivomusic]

So glad you're enjoying discovering their music! They sure do know how to rock 🤘

[@goldenoldie68]

Watching this video on New Year's Eve, 2023. For me, Larkin Poe have brought much joy to what was a tough year emotionally - 2 members of my extended family passed away from dementia - and then I found their "Mad as a Hatter" video clip from The Convent, had a good cry, and since then have searched for more and more of their music and other output on KZbin. These 2 hard working and very talented sisters are now my favourite rock and blues musicians - the best around currently - and deserve every award and accolade thats going. Thanks for this compilation, including my favourite track, which (unsurprisingly) had me reaching for the tissues again.

[@jaroslavantonevych5450]

Thx4 sharing..God bless you w/your difficulties.. Larkin Poe RULES !!!:)))

[@yafz]

Those sisters have that special type of chemistry! And their stage presence, oh dear! I've enjoyed them live in Brussels, Belgium a few days ago; still sends the shivers down my spine. There's only one Larkin Poe, and they are something to be experienced.

[@fortivomusic]

There really is something special about sibling harmony and connection.

[@jeffreygunn3530]

I've seen them seven or eight times now, and each time has been better than the one before. Rebecca's guitar playing has improved tremendously, and Megan is no longer hanging back in her shadow during shows. I do miss Kevin, though. He was a hell of a drummer.

[@nckwlch]

What happened to the drummer … ? Why was he replaced?

[@jeffreygunn3530]

@@nckwlch He just decided that it was time to do something else after 6 years on the road with Larkin Poe. I think he's doing session work in Nashville now. It happens. Ally Venable lost both her drummer and her bass player last year for the same reason. Not everyone's cut out for playing 180+ shows a year indefinitely.

[@fortivomusic]

Wow! Do you have a favorite concert of theirs that you've been to?

[@jeffreygunn3530]

@@fortivomusic Hard to pick one, really. I did enjoy seeing them on the Main Stage at the Big Blues Bender in Vegas back in 2019. It's always cool to see how the audience at a festival reacts to a relatively-unknown (at least to them) performer. When they came out, most of the audience was milling around, off getting drinks, etc. Nobody paid that much attention to them. They were waiting for Robert Cray. That didn't last long 🙂

[@billybachman8464]

I like the organ

[@kellypeter1115]

Excellent work! Finally, a Larkin Poe artist overview that I can share with new fans without fear of inaccuracies or false assumptions. Thank you for your due diligence:-) As a 13 year fan, co-founder and co-administrator of Facebooks first Larkin Poe Fan Group, I give this Artist Spotlight my stamp of approval:-)

[@fortivomusic]

Wow! Thank you so much. So glad we could do such a talent group justice!

[@haricotnoir8649]

Bizarre le groupe ,2 star et 2 fantôme

[@kensheck2049]

Thank you for spreading the word about these fabulous musicians, and thank you for presenting so many of their songs in their entirety.

[@hansdieterleidel6013]

💯🎸✌ wow Larkin Poe what that's Woman Power ...I love it .. Bye Muddyblues 🎸🎸✌🍀❣🙋‍♂️

[@frankboyd.]

Excellent introduction for myfavourite band (after Beatles). Their non compromising musical independence is what drives them. As they plough through many musical genres they never disappoint. They're very hospitable to their fans, and have earned a nice community of followers who willingly support their music. Please consider a more in depth L.Poe video in the near future.

[@fortivomusic]

So glad you enjoyed! Our goal is to highlight amazing artists and introduce fans to musicians they may not have heard before. We encourage you to take a look through some of our other videos and get to know some of other talented artists. You may just find your next favorite band 😉

[@suzushiEitan]

Their tunes lift my days. Love this blues, goove, soul, rock, roots mixture. They're great. Soulful.

[@fightinside376]

I absolutely love everything these ladies do! Thank you for making this video and helping promote these immensely talented and dedicated artists!

[@fortivomusic]

Our pleasure! Our mission is to help promote incredible artists and introduce fans to music they may not have heard before!

[@kevinfroude8679]

I have been following Larkin Poe for a couple of years now. This video is an excellent intro to the girls and the band with a nice representative collection of their songs and some historical info about how they got to where they are today. Great Job Fortivo. 💯👍

[@fortivomusic]

Than you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. If you had to put together a playlist with some of their songs, which ones are a must add for you?

[@kevinfroude8679]

@@fortivomusic Hi again. You already included great songs in your video. I guess if asked I would add "Jailbreak" & "Bolt Cutters And The Family Name" & "Wanted Woman/AcDc" & "Easy Street" & "Ex-Con" & "Kick The Blues" And I also think their cover of "Wade In The Water" is an atmospheric track. Oh, and also their version of "Black Betty" - especially the one recorded in the "Jam In The Van" series (with just Rebecca & Megan playing)

[@audiophileman7047]

This is a pretty good high level overview of LP's music, but I was hoping for more depth. Their love for the American South goes deep, and there is a dark side to some of their music. Hopefully someday you'll go into more detail about this excellent band that makes some of the very best music today. 👍

[@fortivomusic]

There is so much we could have said about this amazing band! We'll keep that in mind as an idea for another video down the road. Thanks for watching and appreciating their incredible music 🤘

[@audiophileman7047]

Sure, you bet. 😊@@fortivomusic

[@frankboyd.]

As this independent band's recognition rises, it's a wise business decision to continue covering their progress.

[@phillipcoletta8615]

Saw them live in Glasgow last night, absolutely phenomenal show ❤

[@fortivomusic]

Wow! It's great to hear from a fellow avid Larkin Poe fan. Perhaps you could help us out: if you were putting together a 10-song playlist that would introduce a new fan to their music, what songs would you add/delete from our list?

[@NCK-ok7yw]

🙌🙌🙌

[@andyvinyl]

Hi! Excellent video my friend. I love these two ladies. Great Southern Rock and awesome Blues Rock too. Cheers 🤘🏻

[@fortivomusic]

Thank you. They always have a great fresh take on southern rock and blues 🤘

[@ego2go-pk]

Great summary! Thanks for sharing!

[@fortivomusic]

So glad you enjoyed it! We hope you will check out some of our other videos where we highlight some more incredible artists :)

[@fiddlepeg]

They are absolutely incredible. ❤

[@gusgone4527]

All the components were there in that performance of "Don't."

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Love Larkin Poe! Could you do a spotlight on Samantha Fish please?

[@fortivomusic]

Great suggestion ... she's definitely on the list! As you can imagine, our pipeline far exceeds our ability to crank out quality videos once per week, so we are in the process of adding more resources in order to keep up with demand. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements heading into 2024!

[@basilemariton]

Great video. Just to make a small correction, they were born in East Tennesse, as they've mentionned, before growing up in Georgia.

[@ralfklonowski3740]

Just bought a ticket for their concert in Bonn/Germany on July 19, Front of Stage. I probably wouldn't have discovered them without your introduction. Thanks a lot!

[@fortivomusic]

This is so great to hear! We love introducing folks to incredible talent. Hope you enjoy the show!

[@ratter531]

These sisters rock.

[@davidvernon3119]

I don’t much care for southern fried rock, but these kids do it so damn well. I love them!!

[@fortivomusic]

Do you have a favorite track of theirs?

[@davidvernon3119]

@@fortivomusic my fav of theirs is “mad as a hatter”.

[@arottie4097]

W0W! A couple of Ga made girls!

[@walterfletcher8276]

They're Fantastic!!!

[@damonpreusch880]

ENJOYED ...

[@aislingbooks]

They're really nice - thanks

[@arcticantic1768]

your review is superb. LP presented at their best, charizmatic rockers with unique style.

[@fortivomusic]

Thank you so much! We really aim to present artists in as unbiased a way as possible so that their artistry speaks for itself :)

[@meinhendl]

best ever !

[@Kianyful]

Went to see them whenever they're in Paris, great show Megan is just amazing.

[@fortivomusic]

It's great to hear from a fellow Larkin Poe fan! Do you have a favorite song of theirs?

[@Kianyful]

@@fortivomusic it's a tough one, from their latest album I'd say Summertime Sunset and Southern Comfort.

[@aarond23]

I think its great they've carved out a little niche of blues and seem to be popular touring act!

[@fortivomusic]

Love to see the blues still alive and well!

[@d28ist]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@fritzzapatak318]

Undoubtetly, these two genius sisters will make it to the world top artists- but i fear, when that happens, will they lose their freshness, their power, their southern roots, their beautiful performance and feeling?

[@samsabruskongen]

Like they're kinda slowly becoming the female Black Keys soundwise. Dirty, distorted blues.

[@fortivomusic]

Love what they're doing for the blues genre

[@denisfrolov242]

Voices, musicality, charisma, they have it all except repertoire. Someone needs to write em a hit songs.

[@Андрей-ю3б9и]

girls are getting high❤❤❤

[@thomasdavy594]

They are "southern rock n roll," not rock n blues...There is no swing in their rythems,,all straight time....there is an influence of the earliest slide blues players but nothing that shuffles, like the 3 kings,,, its all down beat...these girls are brilliant musicians and very Self Made...

[@fortivomusic]

We agree they are brilliant! We love what they are doing for both the southern rock and rock/blues genres. Seeing young musicians bringing a new perspective is always appreciated!

[@apieceofdirt4681]

🤔 not my cup of tea. I don’t care for twangy whiny music.

[@user-ew9ev3oj1t]

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