Pokey LaFarge/Hackensaw Boys

While his latest album, Manic Revelations, sort of moves away from the American roots music that flourished on his previous work, Pokey LaFarge still brings a good dose of that old-time charm to his songwriting. Often bedecked in pinstripe suit and finely coiffed side part, LaFarge leads his anachronistic band through a great set whenever he comes to town. This is fun and bright music, and you can tell that new tunes like “Riot in the Streets” will give his show an even more danceable quality, if that’s what you’re looking for. (Sandy)