Pedaler's Jamboree 2013 Festival Guide

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Pokey LaFarge It's not retro music, it's American music that never died. Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator & preservationist, whose well-rounded arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues & western swing, all while writing songs that ring true and fine in both spirit & sound. His music transcends the confines of genre, continually challenging the notion that tradition-bearers fail to push musical boundaries. Cleverly striding between numerous forms of traditional American music, Pokey has crafted a genre all his own, marked in its accessible ingenuity. Learn more: www.pokeylafarge.net

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