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Pokey LaFarge & His Band performed Friday night at The Orpheum to an enthusiast crowd.

There are still plenty of things to do in Galesburg in August. Here are five events to check out this week in the Galesburg area.

The series ninth season will feature acclaimed national recording artists in four concerts at Canan Commons and a “bonus” concert at Cornerstone.

Any list of the years best Americana albums inevitably contains a sprawling biome of country, folk, soul, blues, R&B, bluegrass, and roots-rock.

With only one more month left in 2021, check out what our on-air hosts have had on rotation the most at WDIY over Thanksgiving dinner and holiday planning! Want to see your favorite album on the list for December? Don’t be afraid to call in recommendations!

Pokey LaFarge is one of a kind—a purveyor and preservationist of antiquated sounds that should never be forgotten. His music straddles multiple genres and epochs—celebrating...

Join us this Sunday, November 7 as Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea welcomes bluegrass greats The SteelDrivers, alt-indie singer and songwriter Pokey LaFarge, emerging Nashville performing songwriter Stephanie Lambring, plus a return performance by pop-folk artist Seth Glier and we welcome the innovative instrumental prowess of Yasmin Williams for the first time.

Album: Pokey LaFarge – In the Blossom of Their Shade. Review by Liz Thomson

Pokey's lockdown escape. New music review by Liz Thomson

Pokey LaFarges mix of esoteric styles takes him all over the planet, from the doo-wop city streets of big cities to the tropical climate of the Caribbean.