Pokey LaFarge: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 

I'm 81 and my son just told me about this guy and I am listening online. Very happy music! I love it.... hand clappin, foot tappin music! Thanks!

All four of these guys are very, very, very talented musicians. And my god they are tight. A real pleasure to watch.

The way Pokey carries himself, his upright confident posture, his head back crooning is so timeless of a man singing this classic music with skill and style. The percussionist did a great job on Harp on La La La also.

"Shall we?" is the best way to start a song.

That harmonica player is awesome. Licks are great, but not a single missed note, and that is a long song to play lead on. Like when he gets syncopated with it later on. That's gotta be one of the best live performances I've ever seen of a harp solo. Like many, I can cross-harp just well enough to know a virtuoso when I see one.

New Pokey LaFarge fan, now to forever.

I'm laughing my ass off because this is just so fucking cool.

I am 70 and just discovered his, "end of my rope" love the rhythm and his rendition

I listen to all genres and am always on the lookout for new (to me) songs. How did I not hear of these guys until yesterday? You got a new fan here Pokey. Thanks NPR Music and RU-vid for a great forum for music.

Wow this artificially colored video looks amazing! The 30's must've been some great times!

it's like a musical time machine. this is beautiful

In the age of amplified, synthesized electronic music...It's great to see good old fashion folk music in the spot light.

All 4 of them could contend as the best IN THE WORLD, Yet they're together. Completely unparalleled. So cool😊

It is really good to see performers who do not bow to the pressures of the commercial industry. This is truly enjoyable music. Thank you for being yourselves. You make this world a better place.

Pokey LaFagre is awesome!!! I've caught this roving troubadour playing in my hometown of Harrisburg a few times. Nice to see him getting national attention!

Saw them live in Cambridge, Ma with the current lineup which includes a fantastic young female sax player. One of the best shows i have ever seen; what energy! Great musicians and Pokey is a natural entertainer. They sold 3 of their albums on vinyl and i picked up all three. Highly recommended and see them if they are anywhere near you

First time I've heard of Pokey and I'm struck but just how much he and his music harks back to the era of his music. He could be a time traveler.

I'm so impressed with the way the musicians work together and listen to one another to make such beautiful music

The bass player has some real chops...and he plays bass well too

A pleasant surprise to see Pokey in 'The Devil all the time'. recognized him right away! brought me back here.

I saw Pokey Lafarge in Pittsburgh last night. That was one of the best shows I can ever remember seeing. Pokey's got a little Cab Calloway and Iggy Pop in him, He is a true entertainer, who can do it all in a show.

Know what i like bout pokey lafarge South city 3..... EVERYTHING 🎶

I always thought Pokey LaFarge was a 90s dance pop band. I was dead wrong. This is awesome!!!

I've probably listened to this 40 times and I still love it!

Officially addicted to these guys! I just can't get enough

XX. It's like the 1920s ..Mississippi... outside the local train station...on A hot Sunday afternoon... Lovely...Brilliant x

A trip back in time to the late 19th century... like something out of O Brother Where Art Thou? Crazy authentic...

Last weekend Pokey played in Holland, Moulinblues Festival. Pokey and his musicians made the crowd screaming for more, more than any other band this weekend. I'm singing Lalala now, cause I was there ! Wow am I happy, Friday TedeschiTrucks, saturday Pokey Lafarge ! Thanks to NPR for the fantastic series of tiny desk concerts , excellent sound and picture. Great that Sennheiser !

I feel like I'm looking out an open boxcar door watching the country go by.

JUST LOVE HIS MUSIC IT IS ALIVE

I'm glad to see Pokey getting the recognition that he deserves. I first started going to his one man shows in little bourbon bars in Louisville in 2005'ish. He'd have a drink with anyone after he was done playing, real friendly to talk with in his 1920's mannerisms. I hope he hasn't changed much in that regard.

Went and saw them In Roanoke, Va last night! They were absolutely sensational!!! They put on a great show!!! Incredible musicians, to say the least

My favorite uncle Kenneth loved Pokey and we listened too him floating down the French broad river many times on hot summer days. This rolled across my feed just when I needed it. Thanks.

These dudes came through and did a show in small town nowhere Missouri and I was hooked... The show was in an old theater which really added to the whole experience

I come back now and then and just listen to this in wonder: these guys are so young and yet masters of music conceived almost 100 yrs ago... love it. And done with such wit too...

This is true talent, so glad I found them.❤

These guys should be much more popular! Their talent and originality in our otherwise homogenized society is evident.

What kind of time capsule did they dig these guys out of? I love everything down to the baggy suit that doesn't fit him that it looks like he won in a dice game.

Pokeys voice is amazing!! great music!

Where has this band been my whole life!? LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!

I am completely blown out of the water with these guys. Found out about them an hour ago and I think I have scoured everything on the tube twice :)

gosh... I am amazed to see comments like "fake" and "he is doing this for the money"..HAHA. Pokey and his band mates are NOT making out like bandits number one...guys are probably just getting by. Number 2, jesus, they write a lot of their own music so they can sing it in any style they want. What about current ragtime piano players...are they fake and doing it just for the money??? Get out of here - and if you haven't seen Pokey LIVE then you really have no leg to stand on.

Pokey always manages to put a smile on my face!

I'm surprised that they are still relatively unknown. Excellent performance! I ordered a CD just the other day...can't wait to get it. Love pokey's guitar.

These songs can bring you up no matter how low down you are! Love that legit old timey lead singer!

Everything about this is perfect. My boyfriend got to see him live when he came to Birmingham, Al & I’m beyond jealous! 😩 Love you Pokey! You guys are incredible! ❤️

And now I'm singin' la, la, la! Just learned about him today! He has come to us from another dimension! Please come to Indiana!

74 people are completely lost in life....this is true talent and great classic music from the soul...great work pokey!

Pokey is awesome! He's everything American music needs today!

Jack White knows talent when he sees it. Pokey is quite the entertainer.

im so happy im singin la la la!

Impresionante, me encanta, me traslada a esa América admirable y creativa. Me quedo con tu nombre, señor Pokey LaFarge

I love that washboard.

They are all talented musicians who play and sing so well together....very tight....well rehearsed but still manage to inject fresh playing and improv

Traditions gone but not forgotten, I can dig these type of songs, old-fashioned and absolutely delighting in them..

DIG IT! This guy has all the nuances of this era of music, brilliant! The band is super!

Its like being transported back in time.. So in love.

I just found Pokey Lafarge last week and I immediately listened to his every songs. I love his music.

Everyone of these guys is great , so much style, you couldn't copy them , pokey is so talented and interesting. I wish them all the luck in the world., they deserve it.

Omg, this was absolutely amazing! really great songwriting and they're stunning musicians too!

I wish I could upvote this every time I hear it. The little bell on the washboard cracks me up!

I just can't stop watching this. Just makes me happy.

One of my favorite performers. Pokey and his band are amazing live.

Loving this sound. Timeless.

"La La Blues" - what a great version!

This always makes me happy.

They always put on an amazing performance, all top notch musicians!

It's like going back in time. Thanks for the trip!

just saw these guys tonight in Atlanta. AMAZING! So much fun! Tons of respect to these guys!

this is just excellent, brilliant!

I love YA POKEY!!! It is soo great to find one with such antediluvian sensibilities !! ❤❤❤❤

Love em! Thanks for introducing me to them, NPR.

These guys are perfect ---they make me sooo happy!

I'm so glad i stumbled into this video.Keep it up pokey.

one of the great gifts of life.....music

I just love these guy's, Great musicians. They make me happy.

This is some wonderful, happy music!!

You all are wonderful!!!! Through enjoyed the concert :-)

great stuff! i really enjoyed 'head to toe' with the washboard too. so glad i recently discovered this very talented band. excellent.

brilliant and refreshing

YOU ARE BORN TO DO THIS...Love it !!!

Smashing good set boys! Really love the sound! Thanks.

thanx guys that was awesome, sparked me a doobie , kicked back, chilled & enjoyed a great set, , i really liked it.

Everything just right, every song is a vacation for the mind. Thanks gang

thank you for this video know it 8 years nice gig guys

Much love from Saint Louis!!

I wish I would have heard of this guy 4 years ago! Somehow just listening to his first album I thought he was from St. Louis (mentioning the river all the time helped), and his music reminds me of humid summers in Missouri.

I am so happy to have discovered these guys exist. So fun! Great music. Play on guys; you're causing smiles to happen :-)

Love these guys !!!

Never knew H.P. Lovecraft was that good at guitar and singing...

I keep coming back to this one!!

Amazing base!!!!!! Music!!! Keep it coming, thank you!

Hahaha head to toe always makes me smile :) LOVE these guys!

Harmonica is perfection in this..omg amazing man!

Listening in again, in December 2018. Love it!

I'm so happy, singing la la la, wonderful

I first discovered Pokey LaFarge on late night TV in Thailand. They played a half dozen of his videos. Great stuff.

Thank goodness for these guys who are bringing back the great days of music. not to mention there from home town STL!

Have to hand to the guys who have this totally infectious sound going. They perform like nobodies business and look like they're having a great time doing it. Man, to be among this audience and be smiling ear to ear.

I absolutely love this. What a great bunch and how cool is the washboard/Harp player. Oozing talent all of them.