Pokey LaFarge "In the Jailhouse Now"

[@1ok4u]

This is why I love music. Once in a while you discover someone who is utterly fantastic. Pokey is that and more.

[@BookSmartLib]

And then thirteen years, someone else comes along and also discovers them... I'm going to see him in concert tomorrow and can't wait!

[@fasteddie4145]

My wife and I saw Pokey and the boys at a Jazz festival.....we were the only people there that actually knew him and his music.....people stood there trying to anticipate what they would do.....by 1 minute into the first song there were 1000 new Pokey LarFarge fans....

[@imannonymous7707]

What a great band man. That wailing harmonica coppin the siren wail...the whole arrangement man ...pokey lafarge for president I say

[@chuckd.7048]

He would be a refreshing change,!

[@brucebgr]

Omfg. They are all unspeakably talented musicians. This is one of those moments in performance you just have to experience and stand in awe.

[@bohrmaenneken]

All of those solos were probably the coolest I've ever heard...

[@hmrowland6114]

Check out Pokey / Bristol / Sadie Green

[@stevehughes7896]

Staggering, just started exploring Pokey, came across him lookin' up Ray Condo songs, Petunia and the Vipers, Circus in Flames, hooked now, so cool

[@salinacarter1342]

Ditto Steve! I'm a couple of weeks behind and I am absolutely enamored by Pokey's style and singing.

[@purvisvandongen4258]

first time listening to music, nice.

[@MonaLisa-zz5cv]

For real his band is *the best.* His style is good and the band makes him sound authenticly dated. Some vintage themed bands use more modern instruments or style, but I think I prefer this.

[@nunomamedesantos1363]

What a band, and what a performance. Found Pokey by chance, amazing, Great work lads

[@marko...7433]

Reminds me of an early 70s Australian group called The Captain Matchbox Whoopi Band..Great stuff

[@nickschaeffler2494]

Im so glad this genre isnt dead

[@breynolds9499]

Good to see the genre kept alive. This guy is AWESOME! Lots of talent on that stage

[@jacquelinecadwgan4633]

Ok, I don't want to sound stupid, but what is the genre? In my defence, I am in Australia and not sure about a lot of Americana music, But I LOVE the sound!

[@duzzitmatter8679]

Got hooked off of one song and now here I go down the rabbit hole!!

[@jimearl4129]

I stumbled on this fellow by accident, the wonders of the algorithms of the tube. What a wonderful song. He makes it his own with that devil’s grin. Going to buy everything I can lay my hands on by Pokey and his crews. Throwin that last clump of dirt on old Jim, made it.

[@PigeonThyHobo]

Holy moly that harmonica is absolutely filthy!!!!

[@JMarsh038]

Just saw them in California yesterday. They are amazing, Chloe and TJ add a new dimension with the clarinet and cornet. They were "havin a ball"; it was quite the night!

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

The harmonica police siren always gets me

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya love that to

[@michaelramey1943]

I am a new fan to lafarge. I must say l am impressed. A combination of gypsy blues Spanish latina jazz. Like, Carlos santana. Viva le lafarge. You, sir, have a bright future,

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

Probably my favorite video on KZbin

[@kenhughes4715]

Unbelievably tight! I’m lovin’ this!

[@rorrt]

Love these guy's energy! AND! As an additional note, i can quite easily say that this is the first time, and only time i haven't heard the harmonica and thought "oh crap... a harmonica..." As good as i've heard it being played, i've never heard it played that well!

[@beckyabbott8920]

rorrt listen to Charlie Musselwhite.

[@computer_toucher]

Ever heard Blues Traveler?

[@stevenhedstrom5586]

Don't forget Magic Dick. He was no slouch on the harp.

[@cuzzywuz3]

Just ran across these guys by accident,frigging awesome

[@matty_kimes]

Saw them live with Jack White. Key moment in my life.

[@salinacarter1342]

Wow! That had to be something of a night...eh!?

[@ellbot2000]

so. fn. jealous...

[@stevenbrinsley3971]

Don't get better than that!

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya I could see jack white diggn this band.....

[@jamtraveler1]

Great, sure glad I found this group.

[@MrLordofcoffee]

Such genres of music like this need to be more known!

[@Herve1955]

Over a million views. It's going well

[@jasonamettis]

I will always be amazed at how such a talented group of guys click with each other. I can't wait to go see them in Stouton, Dec 11-11. Talk about Live Entertainment.....it starts with stuff like this.

[@sleepyeyeguy]

These guys are SICK!... just FANTASTIC! wow...

[@mhattenbach47]

Anything for Great Britain is okay with me. Love you, chaps....You are the best...wish all the best for you and your country....much love from the USA!!! Pokey go there for them!!!

[@pokeysdad17]

it's so refreshing to hear something different.

[@golfo0011]

What a BAND, oh yeah !!!

[@Stella1971]

Love, love, love!!! Play DelFest this Memorial day weekend!!!!

[@TheBlasphemian]

Keep it up, Pokey! You're doing us all proud.

[@mistychenoweth9716]

Just discovered these guys. So good.

[@ProfessorPeter]

This line-up was the best by far for Pokey Lafarge. Original, a bit rough but oh that swing!

[@imannonymous7707]

Like a big ol grandfather clock....gotta agree with yall

[@dudeabides6522]

What happened to this line up? They quit?

[@michhalarch2811]

Pokey is hands down THE BEST!!

[@stringfever0151]

The Absolute GOAT!

[@Mr91495osh]

Best harmonic ever.

[@יניבשמע]

רךבעכס

[@SH-dp5vz]

Really enjoyed this little dity...will continue to explore his music.

[@birdstuckinchimney]

I just discovered these guys and and I'm so obsessed I've spent the last 2 hours listening to them when I should have been working... BUT I DON"T REGRET 1 SECOND OF IT!!!!!

[@JustVondellable1]

seriously my new obsession!

[@whiskey4thelady]

this band draws you in from the first moment!

[@zedcecelja2993]

The timing of the guitar solo is something else.

[@Boknoy123]

Wow! That is just awsome.

[@christinenightingale3616]

What a amazing story teller, mesmerizing performance

[@ben909ben]

I just saw Pokey and Crew at Hillside Festival in Guelph. He is a wonderful blend of music preservationist and a modern writer, adding to the mix... The crowd went wild...

[@tom4342]

love this group

[@HQMatt]

These guys damn near saved my life with this music. Words cannot express. :)

[@DooBeeDoooBeeDoo]

Im hooked. Been listening to them for 3 days straight

[@benjaminraycarroll]

Jools is fantastic and so is Pokey. They made the hootenanny celebration even better! Great stuff!

[@fredakamine4907]

I haven't enjoyed a band this good since Jimmy Kweskin and Jeff Muldar. Great music and great performances.

[@blainebeam4933]

you are simply astounding

[@psonderman]

WOW!!!!!! These guys are straight smokin'. Fun and fantastic!

[@lesleyroadley9996]

i owe my daughter for finding this

[@nguyenthangdat]

kind of story teller !! really awesome !

[@crappyblabla]

I saw these guys in Tupelo 2 nights ago. They were awesome, and nicest guys you would ever want to meet!

[@BlueHills1]

Where have you been all my life Pokey LaFarge!

[@kingfisherguideservices4600]

A true performer!

[@robertparsons5295]

Amazing. Thanks.

[@Raumsounds]

Absolutely love Pokey. Saw him play Bluebird Theatre in Denver! Fantastic show.

[@marcusmagellan]

All live and pure goodness.

[@janesmith8453]

Mighty band.

[@STANLIZ4]

Cant stop listening to these guys, why?? thank Jools introduced them to the World!

[@vivablank]

Excellent!

[@niemand736]

Wauw what a voice got the man and I really love the gitar play (almost all of his songs)

[@stevenkorezelidis804]

Pokey, you legend, your music will live on for ever and be remembered as super cool buddy.what a CAT.

[@patriciarose4575]

I love this group.

[@jbdmed]

saw them last night, FANTASTIC!

[@TheAuntieDD]

Great mix of swing big band and folk all rolled together!

[@andrewsilverstein6186]

Wonderful

[@stanleythemanley44]

That bass solo is sick!!!! What an awesome group of guys!

[@JH1]

Everyone should see this video at least once.

[@MrTnester]

Fantastic band. I really dig these guys!

[@kentborges5114]

These guys win GOLD SILVER and BRONZE

[@Pinkstrawberryfair]

have seen these guys play live a couple of times in leicester and london, love this song

[@b6schilke996]

Talent

[@alexandermuir3119]

Great band.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Nice!

[@BeatdownRevival]

100% Excellent!!!

[@melissamathis7252]

Awesome job :) really enjoyed this

[@MusicHeartofMine2012]

Them boys got it goin on!!

[@zakkhoran]

this is what they call "bringin it back"

[@daeshbagcentral5298]

Pokey oh my,how good is that!

[@davidlj53]

Love this

[@valeniusthekat]

YES SIR

[@Daplinksta]

Phenomenal! TY to Ozztoker for turnin me on to this!

[@multimorgasmic]

double bass slapping excellant...great vibe lads

[@Mr91495osh]

Happy music.

[@repro67]

Bought the CD's and they are fantastic, recommend then to all

[@Heavy_Distortion]

I wish Pokey would play at the Fox Theater in Redwood City. My dream concert with The Wailin' Jenny's opening for Pokey.

[@mhattenbach47]

Pokey Lafarge is adorable!!!

[@RobertHeadley]

While this follows the same spirit of the "In the Jailhouse Now" that everyone is familiar with, the standard that was made super famous in "Oh Brother, where art tho?", this an entirely new song. The lyrics and personification are great.

[@beetleburps]

+Robert Headley It's mostly taken from Blind Blake's version.

[@videoz321able]

+Hayes Johnson any idea what key harp that is?

[@PoLytnin]

It kinda sounds like f sharp, although Lee Oscar makes minor key harps, and his harps are held together by 4 screws, unlike Hohner which use 2 screws. I think I saw the 4 screws on this or one of their other videos. So, maybe f minor or f sharp minor....?

[@iamsetset]

I believe that he is playing an F (not F sharp) major diatonic harp in 3rd position - root note (G) on 4 draw. 3rd position is often used by good players for minor tunes, but for me anything than 2nd (and a little 1st) position kinda fries my brain

[@roncarpenter7240]

I prefer the JR VERSION.

[@DeVloerderij]

Great.......!

[@censusgary]

These guys are good.

[@ecc84]

caught these on Jools Holland's hootenanny and they just blew me away. brilliant. :-)

[@vinnybarbareno6711]

Awesome

[@MrNOISEBOX]

Jesus Christ that harmonica solo

[@coy0te9]

MrNOISEBOX And the nicest bit of fast flat picking you're going to hear at the end!

[@madogblue]

MrNOISEBOX As a long time Blues harp player I agree, he is really skilled in his own style and it really works, never missed a note

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya

[@patrickbush9526]

The band member was good too

[@jasminemahon2202]

Divine!!

[@markgalbraith2353]

Phenomanal

[@karinenjellepelle]

Great!!!!!!!! 😍

[@Manowar1349]

Pink Anderson brought me here. Look up for the original song, both are awesome.

[@rokeley94]

Holy smokes those solos!

[@nonewherelistens1906]

Goooooooooooooooood stuffffffffffffffff!

[@ronmercer7853]

Man what a refreshing change.......Different but Damned good!!!!!