Pokey LaFarge balances everyday pressure, family devotion, and American roots music throughout the independent album Rent Money.

Written By: Big C Photo Credit: Danielle Head Sometimes the body becomes the best instrument in the room. Pokey LaFarge taps into that simplicity with a hip-shaking groove born from producer Elliot Bergman striking rhythm against his own thigh on Hambone. Bass and drums quickly join the conversation, giving the handmade percussion enough muscle to turn the experiment into a full-fledged party. LaFarge’s affection for blues, early jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, ragtime, and boogie are t