Pokey LaFarge "In the Jailhouse Now"

Pokey LaFarge performing "In the Jailhouse Now" at Music City Roots live from the Loveless Cafe on 4.20.2011

[@1ok4u]

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

[@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,!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@nickschaeffler2494]

Im so glad this genre isnt dead

[@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.

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

The harmonica police siren always gets me

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya love that to

[@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.

[@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!

[@duzzitmatter8679]

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

[@MrLordofcoffee]

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

[@Herve1955]

Over a million views. It's going well

[@mattastic0]

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.....

[@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,

[@sleepyeyeguy]

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

[@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.

[@jamtraveler1]

Great, sure glad I found this group.

[@cuzzywuz3]

Just ran across these guys by accident,frigging awesome

[@kenhughes4715]

Unbelievably tight! I’m lovin’ this!

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

Probably my favorite video on KZbin

[@SH-dp5vz]

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

[@mistychenoweth9716]

Just discovered these guys. So good.

[@Stella1971]

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

[@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!!!!!

[@TheBlasphemian]

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

[@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?

[@marko...7433]

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

[@christinenightingale3616]

What a amazing story teller, mesmerizing performance

[@Mr91495osh]

Best harmonic ever.

[@user-mw8ip7dn2b]

רךבעכס

[@golfo0011]

What a BAND, oh yeah !!!

[@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!!!

[@whiskey4thelady]

this band draws you in from the first moment!

[@JustVondellable1]

seriously my new obsession!

[@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

[@psonderman]

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

[@pokeysdad17]

it's so refreshing to hear something different.

[@tom4342]

love this group

[@zedcecelja2993]

The timing of the guitar solo is something else.

[@DooBeeDoooBeeDoo]

Im hooked. Been listening to them for 3 days straight

[@Boknoy123]

Wow! That is just awsome.

[@lesleyroadley9996]

i owe my daughter for finding this

[@HQMatt]

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

[@blainebeam4933]

you are simply astounding

[@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.

[@stringfever0151]

The Absolute GOAT!

[@nguyenthangdat]

kind of story teller !! really awesome !

[@Raumsounds]

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

[@crappyblabla]

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

[@fredakamine4907]

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

[@stevenkorezelidis804]

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

[@niemand736]

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

[@Pinkstrawberryfair]

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

[@zakkhoran]

this is what they call "bringin it back"

[@JH1]

Everyone should see this video at least once.

[@stanleythemanley44]

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

[@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...

[@kingfisherguideservices4600]

A true performer!

[@robertparsons5295]

Amazing. Thanks.

[@michhalarch2811]

Pokey is hands down THE BEST!!

[@benjaminraycarroll]

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

[@patriciarose4575]

I love this group.

[@vivablank]

Excellent!

[@marcusmagellan]

All live and pure goodness.

[@MusicHeartofMine2012]

Them boys got it goin on!!

[@TheAuntieDD]

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

[@andrewsilverstein6186]

Wonderful

[@jbdmed]

saw them last night, FANTASTIC!

[@multimorgasmic]

double bass slapping excellant...great vibe lads

[@STANLIZ4]

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

[@repro67]

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

[@melissamathis7252]

Awesome job :) really enjoyed this

[@BlueHills1]

Where have you been all my life Pokey LaFarge!

[@b6schilke996]

Talent

[@janesmith8453]

Mighty band.

[@MrTnester]

Fantastic band. I really dig these guys!

[@Daplinksta]

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

[@michaelburke445]

The epitome of musical diversity.

[@ecc84]

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

[@Learntheharmonica]

Nice!

[@alexandermuir3119]

Great band.

[@daeshbagcentral5298]

Pokey oh my,how good is that!

[@Mr91495osh]

Happy music.

[@rokeley94]

Holy smokes those solos!

[@BeatdownRevival]

100% Excellent!!!

[@censusgary]

These guys are good.

[@Bradimus1]

That was some mighty fine a'pickin and a'dingin

[@ronmercer7853]

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

[@karinenjellepelle]

Love this

[@DeVloerderij]

Great.......!

[@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.

[@vinnybarbareno6711]

Awesome

[@qzxerty]

harmonica solo blew my mind.

[@nonewherelistens1906]

Goooooooooooooooood stuffffffffffffffff!

[@markgalbraith2353]

Phenomanal

[@thendrjazz]

This cut starts from the black vaudeville and medicine show version recorded by the Memphis Jug Band with harmonica in 1930 and by Pink Anderson and others over the years from then through the folk boom of the 1960s to the present. This has run parallel to the country version by JImmie Rodgers, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and the Brother Where Out Thou soundtrack. Pokey adds some stuff but its certainly not a new song just another variation on a long tradition.

[@matthewskipper2732]

Thomas .Hennessey Except it's in a minor key with a different melody and has different lyrics. it's a different song...

[@mhattenbach47]

Pokey Lafarge is adorable!!!

[@valeniusthekat]

YES SIR

[@Manowar1349]

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

[@karinenjellepelle]

Great!!!!!!!! 😍