Pokey LaFarge was born Andrew Heissler, apparently receiving the nickname ‘Pokey’ from his mother who would scold him when he was a child. Blending elements of early jazz, country blues and western swing, LaFarge has released several albums, his most recent being 2013’s self-titled effort. He made his Australian debut last year, and such was the response he is back again in 2015. Nu Country on his show at The Corner: “It is very rare to come across a band who can connect so instantaneously with their audience, but Pokey LaFarge had the practically sell out crowd in the palm of his hand from the first song.” Theatre Royal, Castlemaine – April 10. [photo by Glenn Hall]
