Pokey LaFarge presented the crowd at Concorde 2 with a night of toe-tapping tunes. Their style is 1920s Americana; evident from the slick of their hair to the wail of harmonicas and the beat from a washboard.

Accompanied by Pokey LaFarge’s blend of love songs with political protest, the evening showcased astute lyrics and a sense of humour.

LaFarge and his band created a fantastic community on stage, turning to watch each other’s solos.

A fuss was made of cornet player TJ Muller – back in England for the first time and his mum was in the crowd – which added to the warm, community vibe.

Pokey himself was marvellous, effortlessly carrying the night and maintaining a great rapport with the crowd. He is unthawably cool.

Chloe Feoranzo on clarinet and saxophone was also incredibly impressive, her energy and talent often stealing the show.

Each member of the band was a master of his or her instrument – an incredibly talented band.

Despite the excellent sound quality at Concorde 2, it would be great to see this band perform in a venue with a better-suited character and atmosphere.

Highly recommended – Pokey LaFarge is a master of live performance with a joyous style.