Name: Rock Bottom Rhapsody
Brand: Pokey Lafarge

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LP-NW-5370

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-10

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Supplier US

Redeye

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Sales:8.875

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607396537013

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Pokey Lafarge

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New West Records

Pokey LaFarge is an American musician and songwriter known for his focus on the American roots genre. Born in 1983, he has gained recognition for his captivating performances alongside a talented band consisting of Joey Glynn on bass, Adam Hoskins on guitar, Ryan Koenig on harmonica, washboard, and snare drum, *TJ Muller* on cornet and trombone, and *Luc Klein* on clarinet and saxophone.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Pokey Lafarge showcased his acting skills by playing Hank Snow in the CMT Series "Sun Records" in 2017. His talent extends beyond music as he brings characters to life on screen.

Similar artists who share Pokey Lafarge's passion for Americana include Charlie Parr, C.W. Stoneking, The Two Man Gentlemen Band, Justin Townes Earle, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Willie Watson, Parker Millsap, Woody Pines,
JD McPherson,
Possessed by Paul James,
The Felice Brothers,
Shovels & Rope,
The Cactus Blossoms,
Hackensaw Boys,
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears,
Nikki Lane,
The Deslondes,
Robert Ellis,
Nick Waterhouse,and Eilen Jewell.

In early 2018, LaFarge — searching for the sort of artistic freedom and inspiration he wasn’t finding in the Midwest — relocated from his longtimehome base of St. Louis, Missouri, to Los Angeles, California. New songs came quickly to LaFarge in his new environment, but new temptations soon found him, as well. Though he declines to get into specifics, LaFarge admits that he experienced a significant “fall from grace” during the last months of 2018. “Things sort of started to unravel in my mind,” Shortly before the recording of Rock Bottom Rhapsody began, LaFarge experienced a spiritual awakening — and the faith he re-embraced in his hour of darkness helped to buoy him through the making of the album.

Though he was struggling for spiritual equilibrium at the time, LaFarge at least had some rock-solid musical support to lean on. Recorded primarily at Reliable Recorders on Chicago’s Northwest side, Rock Bottom Rhapsody was produced by LaFarge’s friend and collaborator Chris Seefried (who also co- wrote several of the album’s tracks), and features the considerable talents of guitarist Joel Paterson, keyboardist Scott Ligon, upright / electric bassist Jimmy Sutton, and drummer Alex Hall.

Musically, LaFarge continues to mix and match a wide variety of styles and traditions, while never losing track of his own vision. This record is kind of like Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan hanging out with chanson singers and French jazz bands in like the forties. Rock Bottom Rhapsody is ultimately far more uplifting and life-affirming than its title would suggest.

Rock Bottom Rhapsody

Music US

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