Pokey LaFarge "Garbage Man Blues"

[@TheHansoost]

That was just plain fun. There's a lot of talent up there. Very tight band.

[@johnhedges235]

They are great. I saw them in Memphis. I fell in love with the clarinet player, which might be a bit scary as I am 77 years old. The made this old man happy. I even had my picture taken with Pokey.

[@benttoy]

John Hedges p

[@biggieed949]

Does that mean I have a chance cause I’m only 73!!!

[@Ideasquevalelapenadifundir]

cringe

[@lesleyroadley9996]

77 not at all scary music transcends all ages as long as your young inside

[@tomg.6881]

Damn right you did! I did too and I'm only 70 so watch out. ;)

[@chrisbystrak7967]

Stumbling around youtube this am and found this and am thoroughly delighted that there still are pockets of younger folk reviving old classics and styles of music. Bravo. Well done. Exceptional.

[@byronwolters2363]

Hoo Haw!! What a ride! 1920's jazz, bluegrass, blues and a whole lotta' FUN! Whooee Boy!

[@CaptAmerica12]

That entire band is outstanding the clarinet and trumpet really rounded out their sound.

[@crichta]

Old time American root music, country, blues and jazz influenced sounds. Fan bloody tastic. And the band is so tight. When Pokey plays you know you will have fun.

[@1ok4u]

Pokey and his band...Great music

[@seanhopkins8412]

Wow, this band is amazing, where the fuck have I been, I'm just finding this.

[@williamwilliams4471]

Me too!

[@timtwotone3561]

And me to!

[@styxtx4099]

It's great how he gives all the members their own chance to shine.

[@fancypantsdancer]

Chloe's clarinet work is phenomenal! Her and TJ were great additions to the act.

[@bobbywolfe2466]

fancypantsdancer agreeeeed

[@BlueHopi144]

they are all amazing

[@davidrosenbaum1339]

Every morning, Pokey and friends get me up and going. This is what it's all about. This is the joy of music. Thank you.

[@davidconnellchicago]

This guy is awesome. Great band. Some of the best roots music today.

[@daeshbagcentral5298]

Garbage Man.Heard this on a TV advert in the U.K last week. Finally tracked down the version I wanted and it's Pokey for me. What a toe tapper this is.

[@grecco_buckliano]

Man this band is TOGETHER. I think, in the business, they say they are TIGHT.

[@spoonfishing]

Do you get a sense this band eats and breathes music 24/7? I sure do. They truly have a love for song.

[@SH-th4wy]

Oh to be gifted like these musicians!!! Oh the gift they give!

[@BigPaddyFan]

It is a pleasure to watch this musicians how they play together. And not only to see to listening as well. ;-) Very nice.

[@jeffreymolnar2290]

WHAT a harmonica player!!!!

[@detharp]

grap one key C and go! aint that fun?

[@gollum3232]

Just fantastic!

[@SoulandSurvival]

@@Mr_Monkey_McNugget Sorry but I've been in a blues band playing harp for many years and I totally disagree with you. OK he's not flying up and down the instrument to show off his skills but he is playing exactly what the song requires and that's the key to real musicianship

[@Mr_Monkey_McNugget]

@@SoulandSurvival I've been playing 24 years. Started playing professionally when I was 18. A player doesn't have to be Little Walter, or Howard Levy. But I dislike the low standards harmonica players are held to. If he had that proficiency as a bass player he wouldn't be in the band.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

Everyone in this band is AWESOME!!! What a show!

[@jameshowleyhowley4030]

So much talent on one stage. I haven't found any group as good as Pokey & crew for many many years. My thanks to you all!!!!

[@MT-su2lq]

After you listen to it some times, like everyone here did for sure, you start to see how Pokey is directing all with eyes and calls.

[@sacasanova]

This is such a rare song to hear these days. I love it. Champion jack Dupree would be proud.

[@marklovescadaques]

Seriously, anybody who doesn't tap his feet or smile or want to kiss Chloe is long gone dead.

[@maximuskhan2100]

all 3; chloe no. 1

[@bettinajoseph3758]

Nope.... 😁 I prefer kissing the guitarist..... Ooops..... How old is he today? 40?.... 🤣 🤣 🤣 Great musicians!!!

[@larryghan2318]

They take your breath away! Incredible musicianship. Great band ... great personality and great renditions! I'm Larry from Pocatello Idaho ...aka "Poky". Therefore I a great affinity for "Pokey LaFarge" for sure. They even have a great name! Maybe they ought to get out of the mid west and let us see "Pokey LaFarge in Poky" sometime soon!! Really!

[@coraduncan2325]

Song originally recorded by Milton Brown and the Brownies back in the 1930s. It's origin is lost in History. There are several other variant versions out there with different verses, some quite salacious. Pokey is a great interpreter and solid writer,in the traditional vein with updated themes. He's carrying on a great tradition, hipping those who will listen to the great variety of American music. This was a great to see and hear!

[@brandondavis6246]

I have a few recordings of this tune. Give a listen to two recordings Of The New Call of the Freaks. Definitely related to The Garbage Man Blues. 😊🎶

[@alexdesslin]

vraiment du bon boulot ! on en redemande, et pas de compromis, c'est juste un pur régal !

[@patricianoud7096]

And what a bass player!

[@martinralph1152]

Hello from the future

[@ecotchr]

Thank you NPR (hear and now) for introducing me to them!

[@americanamusicfan884]

I am just totally absorbed into each and every performer's talents. I hope this band of talent stays together and plays together through-out my lifetime! Rock-On!

[@ianbaird9252]

One of classic Pokey videos. Still looks fresh after playing it about a dozen times!

[@michaeltansley6879]

Even the band members were enjoying the moment, Fantastic artists all of them

[@troynov1965]

The whole band is awesome and Chloe sure is easy on the eyes.

[@regisgoat]

That's for sure!

[@raymondsix4694]

She is so cute, in addition to being incredibly talented ❤ love the part where she was doing a little dance to the music

[@jonmeredith1164]

Brings back memories of Scatman Crothers on Chico and the Man. LOVE these guys, waiting PATIENTLY for them to come to Burbank

[@jimcrawford5039]

What a band! Just discovered them recently. What talent! Cheers from Australia.

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Love these guys. I so hope they are still playing together....Greetings from Down Under in Oz...

[@davidritchie5683]

Chloe left in 2016. Locked down in Sydney.

[@madogblue]

Never gets old

[@mikejoseph4720]

pure dynamite all around , don't get any better than these guys and the gal ...blows me away

[@nullraydar]

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it.

[@degravone]

Fabulous group !!!!!!!! Love you 😍

[@citythink]

I’m in love with a clarinetist from 6 year old KZbin videos. Girl’s got serious chops too.

[@captainswoop8722]

Chloe

[@donbye8994]

These performers are such fun and appear to be great musicians

[@kevinandbonnie]

Such a great band, each one a fabulous musician, and all playing so well together, brings such joy to hear them play and sing.

[@garyteague4480]

I just hit like before they began because this band does everything good

[@frekewe66]

They are coming to New Zealand to the North Island. I am in the South Island but will be definitly traveling up to see them. Can't wait.

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Oh my forgot How much I loved this band . Come back to Ireland for a visit. 🇨🇮🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷☘☘☘☘

[@zdd22fixes47]

Finally someone recognised the man.... just.k I wuv this....

[@joshreger8840]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA!!! lol! been to a HUGE variety of live music events, and...well....honestly, I've had the most fun watching Pokey and the gang!

[@noonster55]

Loved you folks before you added the horns, now I love you more... Perfect!

[@danieluselmann1034]

Hope I can see them in San Francisco when they come to town. Just amazing musicians and absolutely faithful to the tradition of 20's and 30's Jazz!!

[@bill1036]

Outstanding music.A joy to listen to and watch.

[@evsynator]

I pressed my "like button " .... I couldnt show "wow - this is fucking great button " ... this is truly fantastic stuff ! .

[@levak8740]

Chloe is absolutely fantastic!

[@steelercrazyTV]

Hot Damn, it's Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three (+2)!!!

[@sergebeddington-behrens]

fantastic. Perfect in every way.

[@uncleboogie69]

This cats are special!!!!!!

[@elkabong6429]

Outta sight! I hope they are coming to the Richmond, VA area one of these days!

[@TheWaterbug101]

They are scheduled to perform during a festival at Mount Solon, VA on July 14 th of this year.

[@elkabong6429]

Thomas Miller, Thanks!

[@eltomasoable]

They play music soooo good. And the little girl they've picked up is mighty fine=) T

[@shalokin]

El Tomaso If it was wartime you could earn favour with said clarinootist with a supply of silk stockings :)

[@cuznrichallison5285]

Love that vintage Epiphone archtop that Pokey plays.

[@ellentravers7889]

What a great sounding guitar. Love the way Pokey plays.

[@robertdunham5677]

Always like a band that enjoys their work...

[@jaycook5028]

Clarinet sweet touch, fantastic all.

[@marklovescadaques]

The clever girl on clarinet is Chloe Feoranzo and she's a sweet little darling. You can see her in plenty of other videos on YT.

[@myoung48281]

I think that's my all time fave song!

[@bonzomcduffy8336]

Pokey and the band are amazing!!!!

[@raybin6873]

I LOVE THIS!! MAKES ME HAPPY...!! 😋

[@musicmike1960]

Amazing band...Talented one and all...

[@chriswood4381]

Great watching and listening...

[@4nDr3X667Mad]

Pokey LaFarge makes my sad soul smile ;)

[@joelsimms4636]

The clarinet player adds a lot to his band. Love me some Pokey!

[@sinisterbuthappy208]

does it get much better?................awesome stuff Pokey!

[@remontnasosov6811]

great horizons and good luck !!! do not change please

[@hollyhinderland4418]

Dang! What a fun energy!

[@MrAstra001]

Thanks! :)

[@deadskunk8733]

Did you ever have this happen at about 4:48 am. It just ain't as fun as this at that time of the morning. Hehehehe

[@hortclamp]

makes your heart soar

[@MideanStone]

so incredibly awesome.

[@johnford7847]

Wonderful!

[@mikoloko59]

que buenos son, te traspasan a los tiempos locos en un minuto.

[@VictorMawhinney]

Love it Love it Love it

[@raygore9207]

Great group Love it !!

[@1959hogryder]

Does anyone think these various types of " Americana " -style music will ever see a resurgence of popularity on Our continent .....? Enough to make it , once again , common on radio and tv.... ?

[@janetw.5706]

Great stuff!!!

[@phantomlogger]

Great stuff - love it!

[@brwdl]

So good. So very good.

[@kevintodd1283]

Oh yes! That's the business! Seeing them at rescue rooms, Nottingham, U.K. in November. Counting the days!

[@roberthickerty390]

I think Im in love with the clarinet girl.

[@paulgrimm6850]

Great job

[@walrys11]

Seeing these guys tonight! Pretty siked!

[@MrJamo1212]

SO GREAT!!

[@frodo2809]

I just saw Chloe sitting in with postmodern jukebox, that gal sure can play!

[@2puffs770]

I'm loving the guy that can dance to this @ 2:20............Go, cat, go!!! Pipe this music into my casket, please.

[@billyghost]

i like this

[@dagnabbit6187]

Consider me a life long fan !

[@hmrowland6114]

Awesome TJ !

[@rmprophet]

That was great....!

[@mrs.mcnamara1669]

So much FUN!

[@CaptAmerica12]

great recording

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Incredible

[@flob234]

just so damn groovy!!!feet just keep on stompin`!!

[@MarkKlass]

They was kickin' it!

[@terryh9382]

Miss this arrangement