In the retro roots world, the Jack White-endorsed Pokey LaFarge is both a standout and an exception. While his foundation is American roots music, his shine has ended up far more prismatic, alive and ...

One of the more intriguing artists on the American roots scene, eclectic singer-songwriter and actor Pokey LaFarge is a bit of a throwback to an earlier era of music, though ...

String band music. Bluegrass tunes. Mississippi Delta blues. Pre-World War II jazz. Country. Think of a 20th century roots music style, and chances are that Pokey LaFarge has played it, sung it, or ...

It’s been 17 years since Pokey LaFarge released his debut album. And rest assured a lot has happened during the interim -- beyond the nine studio albums the Illinois-born roots rocker has released.

American roots artist Pokey LaFarge is a bit of an anomaly in the music industry. While most artists are seeking to push the boundaries of sound, looking to find that “next big thing” in music that’ll ...

One of the more intriguing young artists on the American roots scene, 30-year-old singer and guitarist Pokey LaFarge is a bit of a throwback to an earlier era of music, though his original blend of ...

We go to St. Louis to hear Pokey LaFarge and his band –from their manic retro best to their no-joke take on America’s streets today. Old-Timey Tunes With One Pokey LaFarge With guest host Jane Clayson ...

CARBONDALE — St. Louis roots band Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three will perform at Hangar 9 this weekend, offering Southern Illinoisans a preview of its upcoming album. The band will release a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dapper troubadour Pokey LaFarge has come a long way since relocating to St. Louis about five years ago. After starting out ...