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]]> true Anthony Ihrig info+654ac77c18fa100012684977@mg-eu.acast.com 654ac77c18fa100012684977 back-catalog-listening-party episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/654ac77c18fa100012684977/1726512863904-1d74dcee-6ff8-4c23-ba3c-795be556d2b6.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/back-catalog-listening-party Back Catalog Listening Party Michaela Anne Listens Back to Bright Lights and the Fame Michaela Anne Listens Back to Bright Lights and the Fame Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:00:14 69e129126e5b90839a9e5364 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/289 69e129126e5b90839a9e5364 654ac77c18fa100012684977 michaela-anne-listens-back-to-bright-lights-and-the-fame full 289 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with country/Americana artist Michaela Anne who joins us to revisit her 2016 album Bright Lights and the Fame, which was recorded in Nashville and heavily influenced by her early days of living there and playing the country bars. She talks about the sparkly jumpsuit that graces the cover and offers her #1 piece of songwriting advice.


Featured Songs:

  1. Living Without You
  2. Bright Lights and the Fame
  3. Liquor Up
  4. Stars


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with country/Americana artist Michaela Anne who joins us to revisit her 2016 album Bright Lights and the Fame, which was recorded in Nashville and heavily influenced by her early days of living there and playing the country bars. She talks about the sparkly jumpsuit that graces the cover and offers her #1 piece of songwriting advice.


Featured Songs:

  1. Living Without You
  2. Bright Lights and the Fame
  3. Liquor Up
  4. Stars


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes :

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]]> Courtney Hartman Listens Back to Ready Reckoner Courtney Hartman Listens Back to Ready Reckoner Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:07:30 69d707a647ecb945c263558a true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/288 69d707a647ecb945c263558a 654ac77c18fa100012684977 courtney-hartman-listens-back-to-ready-reckoner full 288 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Courtney Hartman. She joins us from her home in Eau Claire, WI to revisit her 2019 album Ready Reckoner, which was written while walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in France and Spain. She takes us inside the writing and recording of this intimate first solo album and talks about her wide-ranging influences that include Alison Krauss and Yanni.


Featured Songs:


  1. Hollow
  2. Neglect
  3. Wonโ€™t Be Satisfied
  4. Finis Terrae


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Courtney Hartman. She joins us from her home in Eau Claire, WI to revisit her 2019 album Ready Reckoner, which was written while walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in France and Spain. She takes us inside the writing and recording of this intimate first solo album and talks about her wide-ranging influences that include Alison Krauss and Yanni.


Featured Songs:


  1. Hollow
  2. Neglect
  3. Wonโ€™t Be Satisfied
  4. Finis Terrae


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes:

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]]> Queen Esther Listens Back to Gild the Black Lily Queen Esther Listens Back to Gild the Black Lily Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:06:26 69ceb2bb1d7024f1a7d4f5d8 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/287 69ceb2bb1d7024f1a7d4f5d8 654ac77c18fa100012684977 queen-esther-listens-back-to-gild-the-black-lily full 287 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, actor and playwright Queen Esther. She joins us from Harlem with a cup of tea to revisit her 2021 album Gild the Black Lily, where she conjures up her grandmother's home in the South's Lowcountry. She shares ghost stories, tips on poisonous plants and how writing songs can be like catching Pokรฉmon.


Featured Songs:


  1. John The Revelator
  2. Oleander
  3. This Yearning Thing
  4. The Whiskey Wouldn't Let Me Pray (Acoustic)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/287


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, actor and playwright Queen Esther. She joins us from Harlem with a cup of tea to revisit her 2021 album Gild the Black Lily, where she conjures up her grandmother's home in the South's Lowcountry. She shares ghost stories, tips on poisonous plants and how writing songs can be like catching Pokรฉmon.


Featured Songs:


  1. John The Revelator
  2. Oleander
  3. This Yearning Thing
  4. The Whiskey Wouldn't Let Me Pray (Acoustic)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/287


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]]> Josh Cleveland Listens Back to Root of a Man Josh Cleveland Listens Back to Root of a Man Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:03:01 69c5dcfdc2759aa9b1e3fe52 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/286 69c5dcfdc2759aa9b1e3fe52 654ac77c18fa100012684977 josh-cleveland-listens-back-to-root-of-a-man full 286 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with soul/folk songwriter Josh Cleveland who joins us with a Schell's beer and revisits his 2014 album Root of a Man. We laugh and have a good cry together, talking about writing love songs for his dad and his chosen home of Minneapolis. An hour full of uplifting songs for hard times.


Featured Songs:


  1. City
  2. Fair Is Fare
  3. Like A Song
  4. Lost In Your Arms


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with soul/folk songwriter Josh Cleveland who joins us with a Schell's beer and revisits his 2014 album Root of a Man. We laugh and have a good cry together, talking about writing love songs for his dad and his chosen home of Minneapolis. An hour full of uplifting songs for hard times.


Featured Songs:


  1. City
  2. Fair Is Fare
  3. Like A Song
  4. Lost In Your Arms


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes : https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/286


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]]> The Twins of Franklin Listen Back to Low The Twins of Franklin Listen Back to Low Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:04:44 69bc0b993bbfcfe8db019b3a true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/285 69bc0b993bbfcfe8db019b3a 654ac77c18fa100012684977 the-twins-of-franklin-listen-back-to-low full 285 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop duo The Twins of Franklin and revisit their 2020 debut album Low. They talk about singing and fighting like sisters, writing sad songs and their grand ambitions to write a musical. And, Laura Lou demonstrates a perfect pour of Guinness so hope you'll join the party!


Featured Songs:

  1. Low
  2. When the Snow Falls
  3. Better Me
  4. One Breathe


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop duo The Twins of Franklin and revisit their 2020 debut album Low. They talk about singing and fighting like sisters, writing sad songs and their grand ambitions to write a musical. And, Laura Lou demonstrates a perfect pour of Guinness so hope you'll join the party!


Featured Songs:

  1. Low
  2. When the Snow Falls
  3. Better Me
  4. One Breathe


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes:

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]]> Dรกithรญ Sproule Listens Back to Lost River, Vol. 1 Dรกithรญ Sproule Listens Back to Lost River, Vol. 1 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:08:48 69b3106d5668adfee635adeb true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/284 69b3106d5668adfee635adeb 654ac77c18fa100012684977 daithi-sproule-listens-back-to-lost-river-vol-1 full 284 In this week's special St. Patrick's Day episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary Irish guitarist Dรกithรญ Sproule. He joins us from West St. Paul with some whisky and coffee to revisit his 2011 album Lost River, Vol. 1, featuring many of his friends and past collaborators including Peter Ostroushko, Tom Schaefer, Liz Carroll, Laura MacKenzie, Dean Magraw and Altan. Known for his prolific use of the DADGAD guitar tuning, he talks about falling in love with guitar and shares fun stories from making this album. Pour a pint and join the party!


Featured Songs:


  1. The Unquiet Grave
  2. The Maid of Ballydoo
  3. Bold Doherty
  4. Lynchehaun (w/ Altan, live in concert)


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]]> In this week's special St. Patrick's Day episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary Irish guitarist Dรกithรญ Sproule. He joins us from West St. Paul with some whisky and coffee to revisit his 2011 album Lost River, Vol. 1, featuring many of his friends and past collaborators including Peter Ostroushko, Tom Schaefer, Liz Carroll, Laura MacKenzie, Dean Magraw and Altan. Known for his prolific use of the DADGAD guitar tuning, he talks about falling in love with guitar and shares fun stories from making this album. Pour a pint and join the party!


Featured Songs:


  1. The Unquiet Grave
  2. The Maid of Ballydoo
  3. Bold Doherty
  4. Lynchehaun (w/ Altan, live in concert)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/284


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]]> Heather Maloney Listens Back to Making Me Break Heather Maloney Listens Back to Making Me Break Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:10:48 69a9ba35c2eb2fc3abe45ae3 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/283 69a9ba35c2eb2fc3abe45ae3 654ac77c18fa100012684977 heather-maloney-listens-back-to-making-me-break full 283 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk artist and self-described word nerd Heather Maloney. She joins us with a finely aged wine, nervously revisits her 2015 album Making Me Break and makes enemies with bird and role playing geeks alike. A fun conversation with lots of musical surprises!


Featured Songs:


  1. Otherwise
  2. Dandelion
  3. Rather Be Free
  4. 1855


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/283


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk artist and self-described word nerd Heather Maloney. She joins us with a finely aged wine, nervously revisits her 2015 album Making Me Break and makes enemies with bird and role playing geeks alike. A fun conversation with lots of musical surprises!


Featured Songs:


  1. Otherwise
  2. Dandelion
  3. Rather Be Free
  4. 1855


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/283


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]]> The Lonesome Ace Stringband Listens Back to When the Sun Comes Up The Lonesome Ace Stringband Listens Back to When the Sun Comes Up Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:03:11 69a067a3c2435e6b709feda5 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/282 69a067a3c2435e6b709feda5 654ac77c18fa100012684977 the-lonesome-ace-stringband-listens-back-to-when-the-sun-com full 282 Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with banjo player and songwriter Chris Coole of The Lonesome Ace Stringband. He joins us from Toronto with a fancy cocktail, revisits their 2018 album When the Sun Comes Up and talks about his unusual path to making bluegrass and old-time music.


Featured Songs:


  1. At My Kitchen Table
  2. Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me
  3. Joe Puckett and His Loving Mother
  4. Pretty Boy Floyd
  5. Catlettsburg


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/282


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]]> Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with banjo player and songwriter Chris Coole of The Lonesome Ace Stringband. He joins us from Toronto with a fancy cocktail, revisits their 2018 album When the Sun Comes Up and talks about his unusual path to making bluegrass and old-time music.


Featured Songs:


  1. At My Kitchen Table
  2. Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me
  3. Joe Puckett and His Loving Mother
  4. Pretty Boy Floyd
  5. Catlettsburg


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/282


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]]> <![CDATA[Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue Listen Back to Sugar in the Rock]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:03:30 69962859e1d8773119cb0f41 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/281 69962859e1d8773119cb0f41 654ac77c18fa100012684977 nikki-matteson-rich-rue-listen-back-to-sugar-in-the-rock full 281 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Minneapolis folk/blues duo Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue, who enjoy some red wine and revisit their 2022 album Sugar in the Rock. They talk about this album's analog and early rock & roll roots...plus we look at the many guitars that were used to make this record.


Featured Songs:

  1. Complaint To Make
  2. Get Along
  3. Lonely Windows
  4. Things Come And Go


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/281


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Minneapolis folk/blues duo Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue, who enjoy some red wine and revisit their 2022 album Sugar in the Rock. They talk about this album's analog and early rock & roll roots...plus we look at the many guitars that were used to make this record.


Featured Songs:

  1. Complaint To Make
  2. Get Along
  3. Lonely Windows
  4. Things Come And Go


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/281


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]]> Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:08:39 698b8f3e5e0cb52f15be67fd true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/280 698b8f3e5e0cb52f15be67fd 654ac77c18fa100012684977 grant-peeples-listens-back-to-punishing-the-myth full 280 Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth


In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folksinger and poet Grant Peeples, who joins us from his home in Florida with a cup of green tea. He revisits his 2014 album Punishing the Myth, talks about it being a commercial failure and why it's his favorite album.


Featured Songs:

  1. You're a Slave to Your Imagination
  2. The Hanging
  3. The Morning After the Coup
  4. High Octane Generation (for Jimmy Roche)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/280


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]]> Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth


In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folksinger and poet Grant Peeples, who joins us from his home in Florida with a cup of green tea. He revisits his 2014 album Punishing the Myth, talks about it being a commercial failure and why it's his favorite album.


Featured Songs:

  1. You're a Slave to Your Imagination
  2. The Hanging
  3. The Morning After the Coup
  4. High Octane Generation (for Jimmy Roche)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/280


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]]> Vanessa Lively Listens Back to Return to Waves Vanessa Lively Listens Back to Return to Waves Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:03:58 69823063cbdc915a1c165177 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/279 69823063cbdc915a1c165177 654ac77c18fa100012684977 vanessa-lively-listens-back-to-return-to-waves full 279 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and painter Vanessa Lively, who joins us from her home in Austin, TX with her cat. She revisits her 2014 album Return to Waves, talks about recording when pregnant and drawing inspiration from dreams, paintings and sinkholes.


Featured Songs:


  1. Return to Waves
  2. Chasm
  3. We Are Waiting
  4. Dive In


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and painter Vanessa Lively, who joins us from her home in Austin, TX with her cat. She revisits her 2014 album Return to Waves, talks about recording when pregnant and drawing inspiration from dreams, paintings and sinkholes.


Featured Songs:


  1. Return to Waves
  2. Chasm
  3. We Are Waiting
  4. Dive In


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes:

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]]> Winterpills Listen Back to Winterpills Winterpills Listen Back to Winterpills Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:03:07 6977f105689e1e802633f29f true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/278 6977f105689e1e802633f29f 654ac77c18fa100012684977 winterpills-listen-back-to-winterpills full 278 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Philip Price and Flora Reed of the indie/folk band Winterpills, who join us with their cats from western Massachusetts with some wine and curry. Following the release of the 20th anniversary edition of their debut album Winterpills, they revisit the songs and how theyโ€™ve evolved over the years. They talk about their shared love of Elliott Smith and about their first big fight about the song โ€œThreshing Machine.โ€


Featured Songs


  1. Laughing
  2. Threshing Machine
  3. Letter To A Friend In Jail
  4. Looking Down (Floraโ€™s Version)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Philip Price and Flora Reed of the indie/folk band Winterpills, who join us with their cats from western Massachusetts with some wine and curry. Following the release of the 20th anniversary edition of their debut album Winterpills, they revisit the songs and how theyโ€™ve evolved over the years. They talk about their shared love of Elliott Smith and about their first big fight about the song โ€œThreshing Machine.โ€


Featured Songs


  1. Laughing
  2. Threshing Machine
  3. Letter To A Friend In Jail
  4. Looking Down (Floraโ€™s Version)


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> Eli Gardiner Listens Back to The Fire and The Medicine Eli Gardiner Listens Back to The Fire and The Medicine Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:02:50 6972dfddd284f5cd0932d9cb true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/277 6972dfddd284f5cd0932d9cb 654ac77c18fa100012684977 eli-gardiner-listens-back-to-the-fire-and-the-medicine full 277 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana songwriter Eli Gardiner, who joins us for lunch to revisit his 2020 album The Fire and The Medicine. He talks about trading hockey for music, tackling hard subjects in his songs, and the tattoo that inspired the album art.


Featured Songs


  1. Villain
  2. Before the War
  3. Eaten Alive
  4. The Right and the Wrong
  5. When We Are Gone


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana songwriter Eli Gardiner, who joins us for lunch to revisit his 2020 album The Fire and The Medicine. He talks about trading hockey for music, tackling hard subjects in his songs, and the tattoo that inspired the album art.


Featured Songs


  1. Villain
  2. Before the War
  3. Eaten Alive
  4. The Right and the Wrong
  5. When We Are Gone


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> The Nightingale Trio Listens Back to Izvora The Nightingale Trio Listens Back to Izvora Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:05:01 69690bf84715c795108697ac true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/276 69690bf84715c795108697ac 654ac77c18fa100012684977 the-nightingale-trio-listens-back-to-izvora full 276 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer Sarah Larsson, who revisits Izvora, the 2016 release by The Nightingale Trio. She talks about her journey into singing Balkan music, shares hilarious stories behind the songs, and teaches us how to toast in Yiddish and Ukrainian. So lift up your glasses and join us for this joyful hour of music and conversation!


Featured Songs


  1. Kaval Sviri
  2. Oj Khodytโ€™ Son
  3. Sub o Salcie Pletoasa
  4. Vo Nase Selo Malovo
  5. Tsangala


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer Sarah Larsson, who revisits Izvora, the 2016 release by The Nightingale Trio. She talks about her journey into singing Balkan music, shares hilarious stories behind the songs, and teaches us how to toast in Yiddish and Ukrainian. So lift up your glasses and join us for this joyful hour of music and conversation!


Featured Songs


  1. Kaval Sviri
  2. Oj Khodytโ€™ Son
  3. Sub o Salcie Pletoasa
  4. Vo Nase Selo Malovo
  5. Tsangala


๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> Danny Schmidt Listens Back to Little Grey Sheep Danny Schmidt Listens Back to Little Grey Sheep Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT 1:03:54 695fce791f7886a9b8613e6a true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/275 695fce791f7886a9b8613e6a 654ac77c18fa100012684977 danny-schmidt-listens-back-to-little-grey-sheep full 275 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt, who joins us from his home in Nashville, enjoys a tequila, and revisits his 2007 album Little Grey Sheep. He looks back on recording this odd collection of songs written for friends, lovers, and fellow Texans. A beautiful conversation about music and community to kick off our new year.


Featured Songs


  1. Cliff Song
  2. Song for Judy & Bridget
  3. Adios to Tejasito
  4. Company of Friends



Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt, who joins us from his home in Nashville, enjoys a tequila, and revisits his 2007 album Little Grey Sheep. He looks back on recording this odd collection of songs written for friends, lovers, and fellow Texans. A beautiful conversation about music and community to kick off our new year.


Featured Songs


  1. Cliff Song
  2. Song for Judy & Bridget
  3. Adios to Tejasito
  4. Company of Friends



Show Notes

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]]> Best of the Back Catalog 2025 Best of the Back Catalog 2025 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT 54:41 6955600ac84340185b6cbe94 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/274 6955600ac84340185b6cbe94 654ac77c18fa100012684977 best-of-the-back-catalog-2025 full 274 In this weekโ€™s special episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share their annual Best of Back Catalog clip show, revisiting some of their favorite moments from the past year of conversations. Youโ€™ll hear highlights from interviews with Lizzie No, Altan, Patty Larkin, Bruce Cockburn, Erin McKeown, Carrie Rodriguez, Gurf Morlix, Chris Silver & Craig Evans, Sister Sadie, Nicholas David, and Steve Poltz โ€” a yearโ€™s worth of great songs, stories, and musical wisdom in one place.


Featured Songs & Stories


  1. Lizzie No - Narcissus
  2. Altan - Dรบlamรกn
  3. Patty Larkin - Good Thing (featuring Dar Williams)
  4. Bruce Cockburn - Call It Democracy
  5. Erin McKeown - The Jailer
  6. Carrie Rodriguez - Z
  7. Gurf Morlix - Baby Can I Crawl Back to You
  8. Chris Silver & Craig Evans - March To The Kinnic
  9. Sister Sadie - If We Ainโ€™t Drinking Then Weโ€™re Fighting
  10. Nicholas David - Moon At Noon
  11. Steve Poltz - Spirit Hands



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]]> In this weekโ€™s special episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share their annual Best of Back Catalog clip show, revisiting some of their favorite moments from the past year of conversations. Youโ€™ll hear highlights from interviews with Lizzie No, Altan, Patty Larkin, Bruce Cockburn, Erin McKeown, Carrie Rodriguez, Gurf Morlix, Chris Silver & Craig Evans, Sister Sadie, Nicholas David, and Steve Poltz โ€” a yearโ€™s worth of great songs, stories, and musical wisdom in one place.


Featured Songs & Stories


  1. Lizzie No - Narcissus
  2. Altan - Dรบlamรกn
  3. Patty Larkin - Good Thing (featuring Dar Williams)
  4. Bruce Cockburn - Call It Democracy
  5. Erin McKeown - The Jailer
  6. Carrie Rodriguez - Z
  7. Gurf Morlix - Baby Can I Crawl Back to You
  8. Chris Silver & Craig Evans - March To The Kinnic
  9. Sister Sadie - If We Ainโ€™t Drinking Then Weโ€™re Fighting
  10. Nicholas David - Moon At Noon
  11. Steve Poltz - Spirit Hands



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]]> Happy Holidays plus a Sneak Peak of Next Week! Happy Holidays plus a Sneak Peak of Next Week! Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 2:10 694c2ff66d80a931eb8c3449 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/ 694c2ff66d80a931eb8c3449 654ac77c18fa100012684977 happy-holidays-plus-a-sneak-peak-of-next-week bonus

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]]> Dan Gaarder Listens Back to Trailer Trashโ€™s All Lit Up Dan Gaarder Listens Back to Trailer Trashโ€™s All Lit Up Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 55:29 69440c03f13209aaa3ce1ef1 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/273 69440c03f13209aaa3ce1ef1 654ac77c18fa100012684977 dan-gaarder-listens-back-to-trailer-trashs-all-lit-up full 273 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with veteran country guitarist Dan Gaarder, formerly of the band Trailer Trash, who revisits the bandโ€™s 2002 Christmas album All Lit Up. He joins us with a tin of Danish butter cookies, talks about the inspiration behind these festive holiday originals, and shares some hilarious stories about the band recording in a garage in the heat of summer.


Featured Songs


  1. Lonely Old Tree
  2. Mistletoe
  3. Xmas In The City
  4. Santaโ€™s A Spy



๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with veteran country guitarist Dan Gaarder, formerly of the band Trailer Trash, who revisits the bandโ€™s 2002 Christmas album All Lit Up. He joins us with a tin of Danish butter cookies, talks about the inspiration behind these festive holiday originals, and shares some hilarious stories about the band recording in a garage in the heat of summer.


Featured Songs


  1. Lonely Old Tree
  2. Mistletoe
  3. Xmas In The City
  4. Santaโ€™s A Spy



๐Ÿ”— Show Notes

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]]> Connie Kaldor Listens Back to Keep Going Connie Kaldor Listens Back to Keep Going Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:02:55 6938ef8034867e026d0b9e79 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/272 6938ef8034867e026d0b9e79 654ac77c18fa100012684977 connie-kaldor-listens-back-to-keep-going full 272 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian folk legend Connie Kaldor, who joins us from Montreal to have a cup of tea and revisit her 2023 album of resilience Keep Going. She talks about her roots in the Saskatchewan prairies, recording with her musical family, and an interesting habit she picked up in her 45 years of touring.


Featured Songs


  1. Keep Going
  2. Solo Clarinet
  3. Woman Who Pays
  4. Wild One


Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian folk legend Connie Kaldor, who joins us from Montreal to have a cup of tea and revisit her 2023 album of resilience Keep Going. She talks about her roots in the Saskatchewan prairies, recording with her musical family, and an interesting habit she picked up in her 45 years of touring.


Featured Songs


  1. Keep Going
  2. Solo Clarinet
  3. Woman Who Pays
  4. Wild One


Show Notes

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]]> Keith Secola Listens Back to Circle Keith Secola Listens Back to Circle Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:04:07 69327237646719321c90a431 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/271 69327237646719321c90a431 654ac77c18fa100012684977 keith-secola-listens-back-to-circle full 271 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with 7-time Native American Music Award winner Keith Secola, who joins us from Sparta Sound Studio in northern Minnesota to revisit the 25th anniversary version of his 1992 album Circle. He talks about recording with members of The Doors and Barenaked Ladies and how his song โ€œNDN Karsโ€ has become a Native American anthem and a favorite at weddings around the world.


Featured Songs:


  1. NDN Kars
  2. Kokopelli Blues
  3. Underground Overdose
  4. Frybread
  5. NDN Kars (punk version)


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with 7-time Native American Music Award winner Keith Secola, who joins us from Sparta Sound Studio in northern Minnesota to revisit the 25th anniversary version of his 1992 album Circle. He talks about recording with members of The Doors and Barenaked Ladies and how his song โ€œNDN Karsโ€ has become a Native American anthem and a favorite at weddings around the world.


Featured Songs:


  1. NDN Kars
  2. Kokopelli Blues
  3. Underground Overdose
  4. Frybread
  5. NDN Kars (punk version)


Show Notes:

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]]> Tina Schlieske Listens Back to Slow Burn (ENCORE) Tina Schlieske Listens Back to Slow Burn (ENCORE) Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:06:02 6926412a064897cd5fa27bd7 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/199 6926412a064897cd5fa27bd7 654ac77c18fa100012684977 tina-schlieske-listens-back-to-slow-burn full 199 Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tina Schlieske's album Slow Burn (2005) and its new vinyl release, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share this special conversation with Tina, who joined them from her home in California. She talks about this first solo album after coming off the road with Stevie Ray Vaughan's band, the incredible cast of musicians who played on the record and how the songs captured a special time in her life when she was settling down with her wife and starting a family.


Encore Episode, Recorded February 23, 2024.


Featured Songs

1. Love Everlasting

2. Never Knew Love

3. Hardly Tell

4. Slow Down


Show Notes

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]]> Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tina Schlieske's album Slow Burn (2005) and its new vinyl release, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share this special conversation with Tina, who joined them from her home in California. She talks about this first solo album after coming off the road with Stevie Ray Vaughan's band, the incredible cast of musicians who played on the record and how the songs captured a special time in her life when she was settling down with her wife and starting a family.


Encore Episode, Recorded February 23, 2024.


Featured Songs

1. Love Everlasting

2. Never Knew Love

3. Hardly Tell

4. Slow Down


Show Notes

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]]> Connor Garvey Listens Back to Where Ocean Meets Land Connor Garvey Listens Back to Where Ocean Meets Land Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:04:22 691fcb30d8c4f044ff15a77c true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/270 691fcb30d8c4f044ff15a77c 654ac77c18fa100012684977 connor-garvey-listens-back-to-where-ocean-meets-land full 270 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Connor Garvey who joins us from a green room in Bangor, ME to revisit his 2011 album Where Ocean Meets Land. He talks about his love of production, how songs can live separate lives on stage and a special co-writer he enlisted to update one of the songs. Plus glockenspiel and some serious guitar shredding!


Featured Songs

  1. The Reflection
  2. Pencil Frame
  3. The Bird
  4. Monster


Show Notes

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Connor Garvey who joins us from a green room in Bangor, ME to revisit his 2011 album Where Ocean Meets Land. He talks about his love of production, how songs can live separate lives on stage and a special co-writer he enlisted to update one of the songs. Plus glockenspiel and some serious guitar shredding!


Featured Songs

  1. The Reflection
  2. Pencil Frame
  3. The Bird
  4. Monster


Show Notes

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]]> New Riverside Ramblers Listen Back to Lache pas la Patate New Riverside Ramblers Listen Back to Lache pas la Patate Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 1:04:23 6915e8fac66f88b092c7ab73 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/269 6915e8fac66f88b092c7ab73 654ac77c18fa100012684977 new-riverside-ramblers-listen-back-to-lache-pas-la-patate full 269 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Eric Mohring of award-winning Cajun band New Riverside Ramblers. We revisit their 2018 album Lache pas la Patate, talk about the connections between country and Cajun music and the surprisingly robust Cajun music scene in Minnesota. Plus some dance tips!


Featured Songs:

1.Lache pas la patate

2.Blues de Soulard

3.La Valse de Kaplan

4.Chacoter / Allons a Lafayette (Medley)

5.Hold My False Teeth


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Eric Mohring of award-winning Cajun band New Riverside Ramblers. We revisit their 2018 album Lache pas la Patate, talk about the connections between country and Cajun music and the surprisingly robust Cajun music scene in Minnesota. Plus some dance tips!


Featured Songs:

1.Lache pas la patate

2.Blues de Soulard

3.La Valse de Kaplan

4.Chacoter / Allons a Lafayette (Medley)

5.Hold My False Teeth


Show Notes:

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]]> Norah Rendell Listens Back to Spinning Yarns Norah Rendell Listens Back to Spinning Yarns Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:17:50 GMT 1:06:15 690d8d6fc1ed8717c5a546ca false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/268 690d8d6fc1ed8717c5a546ca 654ac77c18fa100012684977 norah-rendell-listens-back-to-spinning-yarns full 268 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with award-winning singer, flutist and whistle player Norah Rendell, who enjoys a Guinness and revisits her 2015 album Spinning Yarns, which focuses on Celtic songs with a Canadian connection. She talks about making this first solo album after having kids and leaving her international touring band The Outside Track and what it was like to put her instruments aside and focus on her singing. Plus we even hear an Irish love song with a happy ending!


Featured Songs:

  1. The Pinery Boy
  2. Pretty Susan
  3. The Carrion Crow
  4. Letty Lee


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with award-winning singer, flutist and whistle player Norah Rendell, who enjoys a Guinness and revisits her 2015 album Spinning Yarns, which focuses on Celtic songs with a Canadian connection. She talks about making this first solo album after having kids and leaving her international touring band The Outside Track and what it was like to put her instruments aside and focus on her singing. Plus we even hear an Irish love song with a happy ending!


Featured Songs:

  1. The Pinery Boy
  2. Pretty Susan
  3. The Carrion Crow
  4. Letty Lee


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/268


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]]> <![CDATA[Haunted Like Human Listen Back to Tall Tales & Fables]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:06:40 6903a96de030ed3cd5b972b5 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/267 6903a96de030ed3cd5b972b5 654ac77c18fa100012684977 haunted-like-human-listen-back-to-tall-tales-fables full 267 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Nashville folk duo Haunted Like Human. Over beers and gin and ginger ale, we revisit their 2021 album Tall Tales & Fables and talk about their fortuitous meeting in a coffee shop, magical fox encounters and conjuring witchy swamp women. Plus a guest appearance by their dog Juniper!


Featured Songs:

  1. Ohio
  2. Run Devil Run
  3. Soothsayer
  4. Whistling Tree


Show Notes: 

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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Nashville folk duo Haunted Like Human. Over beers and gin and ginger ale, we revisit their 2021 album Tall Tales & Fables and talk about their fortuitous meeting in a coffee shop, magical fox encounters and conjuring witchy swamp women. Plus a guest appearance by their dog Juniper!


Featured Songs:

  1. Ohio
  2. Run Devil Run
  3. Soothsayer
  4. Whistling Tree


Show Notes: 

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/267


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]]> The Falderals Listen Back to Radio The Falderals Listen Back to Radio Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:05:05 68fa582a5149d2d6f2af0ee8 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/266 68fa582a5149d2d6f2af0ee8 654ac77c18fa100012684977 the-falderals-listen-back-to-radio full 266 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk duo The Falderals, who pour some Scotch and revisit their 2011 album Radio. They talk about how they met in Armenia, the craziness of recording and touring with three kids, and the oversized influence of two albums from the 1960s.


Featured Songs:


  1. Oh My My (Sound Advice)
  2. Warm Things
  3. Radio
  4. A String and a Kite


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/266


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk duo The Falderals, who pour some Scotch and revisit their 2011 album Radio. They talk about how they met in Armenia, the craziness of recording and touring with three kids, and the oversized influence of two albums from the 1960s.


Featured Songs:


  1. Oh My My (Sound Advice)
  2. Warm Things
  3. Radio
  4. A String and a Kite


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/266


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]]> Brian Miller Listens Back to The Falling of the Pine Brian Miller Listens Back to The Falling of the Pine Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:06:10 68f11bcf8139b87ab01c2fea true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/265 68f11bcf8139b87ab01c2fea 654ac77c18fa100012684977 brian-miller-listens-back-to-the-falling-of-the-pine full 265 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with guitarist, singer, librarian and Celtic radio host Brian Miller. We revisit his 2013 album The Falling of the Pine that he recorded with Randy Gosa, explore the connections between Irish music and folk tunes from the Great Lake region, learn about the โ€œpole of inaccessibilityโ€ and hear wild stories Brian unearthed from Midwest logging camps.


Featured Songs


  1. The Jolly Raftsman
  2. Deep, Deep Sea
  3. Raftsman Jim
  4. Colleen Bawn


Show Notes

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/265


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with guitarist, singer, librarian and Celtic radio host Brian Miller. We revisit his 2013 album The Falling of the Pine that he recorded with Randy Gosa, explore the connections between Irish music and folk tunes from the Great Lake region, learn about the โ€œpole of inaccessibilityโ€ and hear wild stories Brian unearthed from Midwest logging camps.


Featured Songs


  1. The Jolly Raftsman
  2. Deep, Deep Sea
  3. Raftsman Jim
  4. Colleen Bawn


Show Notes

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/265


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]]> Buggy Jive Listens Back to The Buggy Jive Mixtape Buggy Jive Listens Back to The Buggy Jive Mixtape Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:08:23 68e66388d858270250e9fd4f true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/264 68e66388d858270250e9fd4f 654ac77c18fa100012684977 buggy-jive-listens-back-to-the-buggy-jive-mixtape full 264 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with reclusive singer-songwriter Buggy Jive, who enjoys a seltzer and an espresso and revisits his 2018 album The Buggy Jive Mixtape. He talks about making music from his basement, meeting his manager through a Joni Mitchell fan group and his big beef with Lenny Kravitz.


Featured Songs:

1.The White Album (For Joan Didion)

2.Black Spaces (For Ava Duvernay)

3.This Is Not a Pipe (For Reneฬ Magritte)

4.We Wear the Mask


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/264


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with reclusive singer-songwriter Buggy Jive, who enjoys a seltzer and an espresso and revisits his 2018 album The Buggy Jive Mixtape. He talks about making music from his basement, meeting his manager through a Joni Mitchell fan group and his big beef with Lenny Kravitz.


Featured Songs:

1.The White Album (For Joan Didion)

2.Black Spaces (For Ava Duvernay)

3.This Is Not a Pipe (For Reneฬ Magritte)

4.We Wear the Mask


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/264


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]]> Gina Forsyth Listens Back to Promised Land Gina Forsyth Listens Back to Promised Land Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:04:09 68dd0fb4597bc7d53fe7541f true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/263 68dd0fb4597bc7d53fe7541f 654ac77c18fa100012684977 gina-forsyth-listens-back-to-promised-land full 263 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Louisiana fiddler/singer/songwriter Gina Forsyth. We revisit her 2012 album Promised Land, talk about her family's unique immigration story and dive into her varied influences, including Cajun, Celtic, rock and old-time music.



Featured Songs:


  1. Promised Land
  2. 4th of July
  3. Sparrows
  4. Lord Have Mercy
  5. What I Did On Mardi Gras Day



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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Louisiana fiddler/singer/songwriter Gina Forsyth. We revisit her 2012 album Promised Land, talk about her family's unique immigration story and dive into her varied influences, including Cajun, Celtic, rock and old-time music.



Featured Songs:


  1. Promised Land
  2. 4th of July
  3. Sparrows
  4. Lord Have Mercy
  5. What I Did On Mardi Gras Day



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]]> Nicholas David Listens Back to With These Hands Nicholas David Listens Back to With These Hands Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:04:47 68d0507c88c516d26e18b3ba true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/262 68d0507c88c516d26e18b3ba 654ac77c18fa100012684977 nicholas-david-listens-back-to-with-these-hands full 262 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with blues/roots/soul singer Nicholas David. We revisit his 2016 album With These Hands, talk about fasting before recording sessions and his varied musical influences from family polka parties to Disney films and monster movies. Plus he shares stories about recording in a Hollywood mansion where Frank Sinatra hung out.


Featured Songs:

  1. Here So Far Away
  2. Go To Bed
  3. Moon At Noon
  4. 2 Times


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with blues/roots/soul singer Nicholas David. We revisit his 2016 album With These Hands, talk about fasting before recording sessions and his varied musical influences from family polka parties to Disney films and monster movies. Plus he shares stories about recording in a Hollywood mansion where Frank Sinatra hung out.


Featured Songs:

  1. Here So Far Away
  2. Go To Bed
  3. Moon At Noon
  4. 2 Times


Show Notes:

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]]> Amy Speace Listens Back to The Killer in Me Amy Speace Listens Back to The Killer in Me Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:08:27 68cc6e81cd0ac429fe6d67c7 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/261 68cc6e81cd0ac429fe6d67c7 654ac77c18fa100012684977 amy-speace-listens-back-to-the-killer-in-me full 261 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with award-winning folk artist and writer Amy Speace. We revisit her 2009 album The Killer in Me, talk about how her theater background helped in her album photo shoot and explore her varied influences from 90s alt-rock to Shakespearean tragedies.


Featured Songs:


  1. The Killer In Me
  2. Something More Than Rain
  3. Dog Days
  4. Havenโ€™t Learned A Thing


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with award-winning folk artist and writer Amy Speace. We revisit her 2009 album The Killer in Me, talk about how her theater background helped in her album photo shoot and explore her varied influences from 90s alt-rock to Shakespearean tragedies.


Featured Songs:


  1. The Killer In Me
  2. Something More Than Rain
  3. Dog Days
  4. Havenโ€™t Learned A Thing


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/261


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]]> Kelley Smith Listens Back to Moon Child Kelley Smith Listens Back to Moon Child Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:03:40 68c343a06078db92017442a4 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/260 68c343a06078db92017442a4 654ac77c18fa100012684977 kelley-smith-listens-back-to-moon-child full 260 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Kelley Smith. We revisit her 2022 debut album Moon Child, talk about her late arrival to songwriting after having four kids, connecting with her Canadian producer via Instagram and the unique story that inspired the album art.


Featured Songs:


  1. Marriage
  2. Dust
  3. Tea and Whiskey
  4. Iโ€™ll Let Go


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Kelley Smith. We revisit her 2022 debut album Moon Child, talk about her late arrival to songwriting after having four kids, connecting with her Canadian producer via Instagram and the unique story that inspired the album art.


Featured Songs:


  1. Marriage
  2. Dust
  3. Tea and Whiskey
  4. Iโ€™ll Let Go


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/260


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]]> Carrie Rodriguez Listens Back to Lola Carrie Rodriguez Listens Back to Lola Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:07:04 68ba0905f8dc6bde38160f94 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/259 68ba0905f8dc6bde38160f94 654ac77c18fa100012684977 carrie-rodriguez-listens-back-to-lola full 259 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Texas singer/songwriter/fiddler Carrie Rodriguez about her 2016 album Lola, inspired by her great aunt Eva Garza who was an international star during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema in the 1940s and 50s. She talks about writing in Spanglish, recording while 7 months pregnant and working with the ever playful Bill Frisell and an amazing cast of players.


Featured Songs:


  1. I Dreamed I Was Lola Beltran
  2. Z
  3. Llano Estacado
  4. La Ultima Vez


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Texas singer/songwriter/fiddler Carrie Rodriguez about her 2016 album Lola, inspired by her great aunt Eva Garza who was an international star during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema in the 1940s and 50s. She talks about writing in Spanglish, recording while 7 months pregnant and working with the ever playful Bill Frisell and an amazing cast of players.


Featured Songs:


  1. I Dreamed I Was Lola Beltran
  2. Z
  3. Llano Estacado
  4. La Ultima Vez


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/259


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]]> Grant-Lee Phillips Listens Back to Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff Grant-Lee Phillips Listens Back to Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:01:32 68af91bc73bf5b6298e8b303 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/258 68af91bc73bf5b6298e8b303 654ac77c18fa100012684977 grant-lee-phillips-listens-back-to-lightning-show-us-your full 258 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and painter Grant-Lee Phillips about his 2020 album Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff. He talks about the inspiration of author Carson McCullers, creating a cataclysmic stomp and why his songs are uniquely suited for fall.


Featured Songs:


  1. Drawing the Head
  2. Lowest Low
  3. Gather Up
  4. Straight to the Ground


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and painter Grant-Lee Phillips about his 2020 album Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff. He talks about the inspiration of author Carson McCullers, creating a cataclysmic stomp and why his songs are uniquely suited for fall.


Featured Songs:


  1. Drawing the Head
  2. Lowest Low
  3. Gather Up
  4. Straight to the Ground


Show Notes:

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]]> The Low Liners Listen Back to Better in Time The Low Liners Listen Back to Better in Time Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:03 68a718df352b565deb2405f3 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/257 68a718df352b565deb2405f3 654ac77c18fa100012684977 the-low-liners-listen-back-to-better-in-time full 257 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo chat with folk duo The Low Liners. We revisit their 2022 album Better in Time and talk about their long history of making music together -- from family music gatherings to co-writing across 7 time zones to recording their first professional album with The Band of Heathens' Gordy Quist.


Featured Songs:

  1. This Morning
  2. April
  3. Lucky Ones
  4. When You're Ready


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo chat with folk duo The Low Liners. We revisit their 2022 album Better in Time and talk about their long history of making music together -- from family music gatherings to co-writing across 7 time zones to recording their first professional album with The Band of Heathens' Gordy Quist.


Featured Songs:

  1. This Morning
  2. April
  3. Lucky Ones
  4. When You're Ready


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/257


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]]> Davina and The Vagabonds Listen Back to Sunshine (ENCORE) Davina and The Vagabonds Listen Back to Sunshine (ENCORE) Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:42 689cb9ed290bdec8f9ca9389 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/22 689cb9ed290bdec8f9ca9389 654ac77c18fa100012684977 davina-and-the-vagabonds-listen-back-to-sunshine full 22 In this encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Davina Sowers of Billboard-charting blues/roots band Davina & The Vagabonds. We revisit their 2014 album Sunshine, have a lively conversation about recording and what she does to pump herself up for her live shows. Plus what her band has in common with Spinal Tap.


Encore Episode, Recorded August 21, 2020.



Featured Songs:


  1. Throw It to the Wolves for Love
  2. I Try to Be Good
  3. You Better Start Prayin
  4. Away from Me
  5. Fizzle Out



Show Notes:


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]]> In this encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Davina Sowers of Billboard-charting blues/roots band Davina & The Vagabonds. We revisit their 2014 album Sunshine, have a lively conversation about recording and what she does to pump herself up for her live shows. Plus what her band has in common with Spinal Tap.


Encore Episode, Recorded August 21, 2020.



Featured Songs:


  1. Throw It to the Wolves for Love
  2. I Try to Be Good
  3. You Better Start Prayin
  4. Away from Me
  5. Fizzle Out



Show Notes:


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]]> Jennifer Grimm Listens Back to After Noon Jennifer Grimm Listens Back to After Noon Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:04:51 689530fa7f93fda8b20ae7c4 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/256 689530fa7f93fda8b20ae7c4 654ac77c18fa100012684977 jennifer-grimm-listens-back-to-after-noon full 256 In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with jazz singer and songwriter Jennifer Grimm about her 2008 release After Noon, recording saxophone with a southern drawl and the surprising influence of rappers like Ludacris.


Featured Songs:


  1. Now That Youโ€™re Here
  2. Minneapolis & St. Paul
  3. Blow It
  4. Trip Around The Sun


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with jazz singer and songwriter Jennifer Grimm about her 2008 release After Noon, recording saxophone with a southern drawl and the surprising influence of rappers like Ludacris.


Featured Songs:


  1. Now That Youโ€™re Here
  2. Minneapolis & St. Paul
  3. Blow It
  4. Trip Around The Sun


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/256


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]]> Sister Sadie Listen Back to No Fear Sister Sadie Listen Back to No Fear Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:03:39 688bd0e96bbbf6afc77e0bc4 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/255 688bd0e96bbbf6afc77e0bc4 654ac77c18fa100012684977 sister-sadie-listen-back-to-no-fear full 255 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with fiddler Deanie Richardson of all-star bluegrass band Sister Sadie. We revisit their 2024 Grammy-nominated album No Fear, talk about the controversial decision to use drums, how a disastrous Pad Thai dinner inspired the title track, and relive an epic night of karaoke.


Featured Songs:

  1. Willow
  2. If We Ainโ€™t Drinking Then Weโ€™re Fighting
  3. Blue As My Broken Heart
  4. Pad Thai Karaoke


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with fiddler Deanie Richardson of all-star bluegrass band Sister Sadie. We revisit their 2024 Grammy-nominated album No Fear, talk about the controversial decision to use drums, how a disastrous Pad Thai dinner inspired the title track, and relive an epic night of karaoke.


Featured Songs:

  1. Willow
  2. If We Ainโ€™t Drinking Then Weโ€™re Fighting
  3. Blue As My Broken Heart
  4. Pad Thai Karaoke


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/255


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]]> Henhouse Prowlers Listen Back to Breaking Ground (ENCORE) Henhouse Prowlers Listen Back to Breaking Ground (ENCORE) Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:10:57 68825f8b3781311f91ebaff0 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/81 68825f8b3781311f91ebaff0 654ac77c18fa100012684977 henhouse-prowlers-listen-back-to-breaking-ground full 81 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with International Bluegrass Ambassadors Henhouse Prowlers. We revisit their 2013 album Breaking Ground, talk about working with top-tier pickers and share how televangelists and Belgian ale helped inspire some of the songs. Recorded Oct 15, 2021



Featured Songs:


  1. Soul Saver
  2. Ravenswood Getaway
  3. Drunk Again
  4. Ainโ€™t Too Proud To Beg
  5. Den of Sin



Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with International Bluegrass Ambassadors Henhouse Prowlers. We revisit their 2013 album Breaking Ground, talk about working with top-tier pickers and share how televangelists and Belgian ale helped inspire some of the songs. Recorded Oct 15, 2021



Featured Songs:


  1. Soul Saver
  2. Ravenswood Getaway
  3. Drunk Again
  4. Ainโ€™t Too Proud To Beg
  5. Den of Sin



Show Notes:

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]]> Lone Piรฑon Listens Back to Nuevas Acequias, Rรญo Viejo Lone Piรฑon Listens Back to Nuevas Acequias, Rรญo Viejo Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:06:36 6872d277e1ed51a8f923878b true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/254 6872d277e1ed51a8f923878b 654ac77c18fa100012684977 lone-pion-listens-back-to-nuevas-acequias-rio-viejo full 254 In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Jordan Wax of the New Mexican roots band Lone Piรฑon. We revisit their 2019 album Nuevas Acequias, Rรญo Viejo, exploring the traditional music of Northern New Mexico, the stories behind the music, and a unique wedding song that would go on for up to 45 minutes.


Featured Songs:

  1. La Entrega de las Canciones
  2. Mascando Chรญclete / Upside-down Varceliana (Varsoviana)
  3. El Rodeo / Antonito / El Hermitaรฑo (Cutilios)
  4. Indita de Cochitรญ (Indita)


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/254


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]]> In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Jordan Wax of the New Mexican roots band Lone Piรฑon. We revisit their 2019 album Nuevas Acequias, Rรญo Viejo, exploring the traditional music of Northern New Mexico, the stories behind the music, and a unique wedding song that would go on for up to 45 minutes.


Featured Songs:

  1. La Entrega de las Canciones
  2. Mascando Chรญclete / Upside-down Varceliana (Varsoviana)
  3. El Rodeo / Antonito / El Hermitaรฑo (Cutilios)
  4. Indita de Cochitรญ (Indita)


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/254


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]]> Steve Poltz Listens Back to Noineen Noiny Noin Steve Poltz Listens Back to Noineen Noiny Noin Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:06:14 686fd98b0ef80816fbb582e1 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/253 686fd98b0ef80816fbb582e1 654ac77c18fa100012684977 steve-poltz-listens-back-to-noineen-noiny-noin full 253 Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share a special conversation taped at Folk Alliance International's Folk+ Conference with Halifax-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Steve Poltz. We revisit his 2012 album Noineen Noiny Noin, talk about recording the album with Australian punk rockers and how he got his start in Southern California, playing in Catholic Folk Mass and touring the world with Jewel.


Featured Songs:

  1. Spirit Hands
  2. Croatia
  3. Slovenia Breeze
  4. Salt Suit


Show Notes:

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]]> Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share a special conversation taped at Folk Alliance International's Folk+ Conference with Halifax-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Steve Poltz. We revisit his 2012 album Noineen Noiny Noin, talk about recording the album with Australian punk rockers and how he got his start in Southern California, playing in Catholic Folk Mass and touring the world with Jewel.


Featured Songs:

  1. Spirit Hands
  2. Croatia
  3. Slovenia Breeze
  4. Salt Suit


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/253


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]]> Monica Rizzio Listens Back to Sunshine is Free (ENCORE) Monica Rizzio Listens Back to Sunshine is Free (ENCORE) Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:04:08 68656916af58ad3de74969e3 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/211 68656916af58ad3de74969e3 654ac77c18fa100012684977 monica-rizzio-listens-back-to-sunshine-is-free-encore full 211 In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo chat with TX-raised, Cape Cod-based Americana songwriter Monica Rizzio about her 2019 album Sunshine Is Free and talk about returning to Nashville to record and writing EDM songs for reality television. Recorded on May 24, 2024.


Featured Songs:


  1. Nothinโ€™
  2. Sunshine is Free
  3. The Shire
  4. The Real McCoy


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/211


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]]> In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo chat with TX-raised, Cape Cod-based Americana songwriter Monica Rizzio about her 2019 album Sunshine Is Free and talk about returning to Nashville to record and writing EDM songs for reality television. Recorded on May 24, 2024.


Featured Songs:


  1. Nothinโ€™
  2. Sunshine is Free
  3. The Shire
  4. The Real McCoy


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/211


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]]> Deb Talan Listens Back to A Bird Flies Out Deb Talan Listens Back to A Bird Flies Out Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:04:05 685b29c87cd58072a52f0468 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/252 685b29c87cd58072a52f0468 654ac77c18fa100012684977 deb-talan-listens-back-to-a-bird-flies-out full 252 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Deb Talan. We travel back to before she was in The Weepies and revisit her 2003 album A Bird Flies Out. We talk about her time living in Boston, doing vocal gymnastics and how her creativity comes out differently in songs and paintings.


Featured Songs:


  1. Unraveling
  2. Big Strong Girl
  3. Sincerely
  4. Ashes On Your Eyes


Show Notes:


๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/252


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Deb Talan. We travel back to before she was in The Weepies and revisit her 2003 album A Bird Flies Out. We talk about her time living in Boston, doing vocal gymnastics and how her creativity comes out differently in songs and paintings.


Featured Songs:


  1. Unraveling
  2. Big Strong Girl
  3. Sincerely
  4. Ashes On Your Eyes


Show Notes:


๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/252


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]]> LAAMAR Listens Back to Oh July LAAMAR Listens Back to Oh July Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:05:30 685176d1259ce49e3eff7138 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/251 685176d1259ce49e3eff7138 654ac77c18fa100012684977 laamar-listens-back-to-oh-july full 251 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and saxophonist LAAMAR and revisit his 2013 album Oh July, recorded with his earlier Brooklyn-based band Jus Post Bellum. We talk about his journey from jazz to indie-folk, crafting songs rooted in historical fiction and the embarrassing amount of wool clothing and fedoras that went into making the tintype album art.


Featured Songs:


  1. Gimme That Gun
  2. Oh July
  3. Measure Of A Man
  4. Lake, Minnesota


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/251


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and saxophonist LAAMAR and revisit his 2013 album Oh July, recorded with his earlier Brooklyn-based band Jus Post Bellum. We talk about his journey from jazz to indie-folk, crafting songs rooted in historical fiction and the embarrassing amount of wool clothing and fedoras that went into making the tintype album art.


Featured Songs:


  1. Gimme That Gun
  2. Oh July
  3. Measure Of A Man
  4. Lake, Minnesota


Show Notes:

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/251


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]]> <![CDATA[Beth Bombara Listens Back to Map & No Direction]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:03:00 684b5bf31c97ce2ed123cbf4 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/250 684b5bf31c97ce2ed123cbf4 654ac77c18fa100012684977 beth-bombara-listens-back-to-map-no-direction full 250 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with St. Louis singer/songwriter Beth Bombara about her 2017 album Map & No Direction and her whirlwind week recording in Portland, playing in the hotel bar and finishing up songs in between sessions.


Featured Songs:

  1. I Tried (Too Late)
  2. Map & No Direction
  3. When I Woke
  4. Sweet Time
  5. What Weโ€™re Giving


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/250


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with St. Louis singer/songwriter Beth Bombara about her 2017 album Map & No Direction and her whirlwind week recording in Portland, playing in the hotel bar and finishing up songs in between sessions.


Featured Songs:

  1. I Tried (Too Late)
  2. Map & No Direction
  3. When I Woke
  4. Sweet Time
  5. What Weโ€™re Giving


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/250


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]]> <![CDATA[Gurf Morlix Listens Back to Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:06:33 68420dd46604f43e349a6d56 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/249 68420dd46604f43e349a6d56 654ac77c18fa100012684977 gurf-morlix-listens-back-to-blaze-foleys-113th-wet-dream full 249 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with revered singer, songwriter and producer Gurf Morlix. We revisit his 2011 album Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream, talk about his many years playing with the late great Blaze Foley and get some wild first-hand stories about this infamous TX talent, whose songs were covered by Townes van Zandt, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and John Prine.



Featured Songs:

  1. Clay Pigeons
  2. Baby Can I Crawl Back to You
  3. If I Could Only Fly
  4. Cold, Cold World


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/249



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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with revered singer, songwriter and producer Gurf Morlix. We revisit his 2011 album Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream, talk about his many years playing with the late great Blaze Foley and get some wild first-hand stories about this infamous TX talent, whose songs were covered by Townes van Zandt, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and John Prine.



Featured Songs:

  1. Clay Pigeons
  2. Baby Can I Crawl Back to You
  3. If I Could Only Fly
  4. Cold, Cold World


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/249



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]]> Karen Mueller Listens Back to Clarity Karen Mueller Listens Back to Clarity Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:04:38 683937c75b56407fa4d44f15 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/248 683937c75b56407fa4d44f15 654ac77c18fa100012684977 karen-mueller-listens-back-to-clarity full 248 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with International Autoharp Champion Karen Mueller about her 1993 album Clarity, featuring an all-star cast of folk, bluegrass, and Irish players. She recounts some wild studio stories about splicing analog tape and shares photos of her old band wearing cow camouflage.


Featured Songs:


  1. New Joe Clark
  2. Aran Boat Song
  3. Blarney Pilgrim / Humours Of Ennistymon
  4. Blackberry Blossom



Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with International Autoharp Champion Karen Mueller about her 1993 album Clarity, featuring an all-star cast of folk, bluegrass, and Irish players. She recounts some wild studio stories about splicing analog tape and shares photos of her old band wearing cow camouflage.


Featured Songs:


  1. New Joe Clark
  2. Aran Boat Song
  3. Blarney Pilgrim / Humours Of Ennistymon
  4. Blackberry Blossom



Show Notes:

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]]> Imogen Clark Listens Back to The Making of Me Imogen Clark Listens Back to The Making of Me Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:02:55 682d10ba249999325df33713 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/247 682d10ba249999325df33713 654ac77c18fa100012684977 imogen-clark-listens-back-to-the-making-of-me full 247 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Australian-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Imogen Clark about her 2020 EP The Making of Me, working with members of Tom Pettyโ€™s and Elvis Costelloโ€™s bands, channeling eagle energy and embodying the power of pantsuits.




Featured Songs:


  1. The Making of Me
  2. Inside Out
  3. Found Me
  4. Push Me Down



Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Australian-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Imogen Clark about her 2020 EP The Making of Me, working with members of Tom Pettyโ€™s and Elvis Costelloโ€™s bands, channeling eagle energy and embodying the power of pantsuits.




Featured Songs:


  1. The Making of Me
  2. Inside Out
  3. Found Me
  4. Push Me Down



Show Notes:

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]]> Molly Dean Listens Back to The Natural Minor Molly Dean Listens Back to The Natural Minor Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:05:07 682638a03e2c04fd7a3f7f0c true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/246 682638a03e2c04fd7a3f7f0c 654ac77c18fa100012684977 molly-dean-listens-back-to-the-natural-minor full 246 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie/folk songwriter Molly Dean about her 2016 album The Natural Minor. We look at crazy pictures of the recordingโ€™s sound waves and talk about the early influence of punk rock band L7 and why it takes her 10 years to make an album.


Featured Songs:


  1. Fire Burned Bright
  2. Lock & Key
  3. State of Confusion
  4. The Natural Minor


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie/folk songwriter Molly Dean about her 2016 album The Natural Minor. We look at crazy pictures of the recordingโ€™s sound waves and talk about the early influence of punk rock band L7 and why it takes her 10 years to make an album.


Featured Songs:


  1. Fire Burned Bright
  2. Lock & Key
  3. State of Confusion
  4. The Natural Minor


Show Notes:

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]]> Bruce Cockburn Listens Back to World of Wonders Bruce Cockburn Listens Back to World of Wonders Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:04:26 681d0ebb24b1daf01a8317d3 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/245 681d0ebb24b1daf01a8317d3 654ac77c18fa100012684977 bruce-cockburn-listens-back-to-world-of-wonders full 245 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian songwriting legend and activist Bruce Cockburn about his 1986 album World of Wonders. He reflects back on the weirdness of playing in East Berlin during the Cold War, incorporating new wave sounds into his music, and how touring with a band felt a lot like camping.


Featured Songs:

  1. People See Through You
  2. Call It Democracy
  3. Berlin Tonight
  4. World Of Wonders


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/245


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian songwriting legend and activist Bruce Cockburn about his 1986 album World of Wonders. He reflects back on the weirdness of playing in East Berlin during the Cold War, incorporating new wave sounds into his music, and how touring with a band felt a lot like camping.


Featured Songs:

  1. People See Through You
  2. Call It Democracy
  3. Berlin Tonight
  4. World Of Wonders


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/245


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]]> Erin McKeown Listens Back to Manifestra Erin McKeown Listens Back to Manifestra Fri, 02 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:09:39 681261b99704d99f846f2c89 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/244 681261b99704d99f846f2c89 654ac77c18fa100012684977 erin-mckeown-listens-back-to-manifestra full 244 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with musician, writer and producer Erin McKeown about their 2013 album Manifestra, getting hooked on music at nature camp and finding inspiration in dreams, rhythms and even pooping dogs.


Featured Songs:

1.Manifestra

2.The Jailer

3.Histories

4.In God We Trust


Show Notes:


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with musician, writer and producer Erin McKeown about their 2013 album Manifestra, getting hooked on music at nature camp and finding inspiration in dreams, rhythms and even pooping dogs.


Featured Songs:

1.Manifestra

2.The Jailer

3.Histories

4.In God We Trust


Show Notes:


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]]> Jonathan Rundman Listens Back to Public Library Jonathan Rundman Listens Back to Public Library Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:01:31 680a9efbde47823c800cf2d8 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/243 680a9efbde47823c800cf2d8 654ac77c18fa100012684977 jonathan-rundman-listens-back-to-public-library full 243 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/rock artist Jonathan Rundman about his 2004 album Public Library, explore his eclectic musical library, and share stories about recording with his all-time favorite band.


Featured Songs:

  1. Falling Down
  2. Second Language
  3. 747s
  4. Every Town's The Same


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/rock artist Jonathan Rundman about his 2004 album Public Library, explore his eclectic musical library, and share stories about recording with his all-time favorite band.


Featured Songs:

  1. Falling Down
  2. Second Language
  3. 747s
  4. Every Town's The Same


Show Notes:

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]]> Pieta Brown Listens Back to Paradise Outlaw Pieta Brown Listens Back to Paradise Outlaw Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:09:25 6801428338088415692ba27c true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/242 6801428338088415692ba27c 654ac77c18fa100012684977 pieta-brown-listens-back-to-paradise-outlaw full 242 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Pieta Brown about her 2014 album Paradise Outlaw and the mystical power of liner notes, guitars, banjos and birds.


Featured Songs:


  1. Ricochet
  2. Flowers of Love
  3. Do You Know
  4. Little Swainson


Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Pieta Brown about her 2014 album Paradise Outlaw and the mystical power of liner notes, guitars, banjos and birds.


Featured Songs:


  1. Ricochet
  2. Flowers of Love
  3. Do You Know
  4. Little Swainson


Show Notes:

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]]> <![CDATA[Larry & Joe Listen Back to Nuevo South Train]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:01:23 67f81d8e97de3c2d38200eda true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/241 67f81d8e97de3c2d38200eda 654ac77c18fa100012684977 larry-joe-listen-back-to-nuevo-south-train full 241 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with โ€œLatingrassโ€ duo Larry & Joe about their debut album Nuevo South Train, working with jazz producer Charlie Hunter and channeling some of that new date energy.


Featured Songs:


  1. Gabanjo
  2. Nuevo South Train
  3. Roll in My Sweet Babyโ€™s Arms
  4. Larryโ€™s Cachapa



Show Notes:

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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with โ€œLatingrassโ€ duo Larry & Joe about their debut album Nuevo South Train, working with jazz producer Charlie Hunter and channeling some of that new date energy.


Featured Songs:


  1. Gabanjo
  2. Nuevo South Train
  3. Roll in My Sweet Babyโ€™s Arms
  4. Larryโ€™s Cachapa



Show Notes:

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]]> Moira Smiley Listens Back to In Our Voices Moira Smiley Listens Back to In Our Voices Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:03:06 67eef9809524713132338cd5 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/240 67eef9809524713132338cd5 654ac77c18fa100012684977 moira-smiley-listens-back-to-in-our-voices full 240 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Moira Smiley about her 2021 album In Our Voices that she recorded with vocal group VOCO. We also talk about making songs for the collective lift, learning revenge banjo and her ongoing exploration of what the human voice can do.


Featured Songs:


  1. Sing About It
  2. Days Of War
  3. Refugee
  4. Oh Susannah


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/240


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Moira Smiley about her 2021 album In Our Voices that she recorded with vocal group VOCO. We also talk about making songs for the collective lift, learning revenge banjo and her ongoing exploration of what the human voice can do.


Featured Songs:


  1. Sing About It
  2. Days Of War
  3. Refugee
  4. Oh Susannah


Show Notes:

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]]> Barbra Lica Listens Back to Imposter Syndrome Barbra Lica Listens Back to Imposter Syndrome Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT 58:07 67e2e27e5926376d2a9cbf4d true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/239 67e2e27e5926376d2a9cbf4d 654ac77c18fa100012684977 barbra-lica-listens-back-to-imposter-syndrome full 239 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/producer Barbra Lica about her 2022 album Imposter Syndrome, her love of spreadsheets and some very unique photo shoots.


Featured Songs:


  1. Girls Like Me
  2. In 40 Years
  3. The Ghost of Me
  4. What Do You Say
  5. Sour Women


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/239


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/producer Barbra Lica about her 2022 album Imposter Syndrome, her love of spreadsheets and some very unique photo shoots.


Featured Songs:


  1. Girls Like Me
  2. In 40 Years
  3. The Ghost of Me
  4. What Do You Say
  5. Sour Women


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/239


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]]> Spencer LaJoye Listens Back to Shadow Puppets Spencer LaJoye Listens Back to Shadow Puppets Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT 1:04:32 67d9cd9ad79e9e199105d765 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/238 67d9cd9ad79e9e199105d765 654ac77c18fa100012684977 spencer-lajoye-listens-back-to-shadow-puppets full 238 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie/folk songwriter Spencer LaJoye about their 2024 album Shadow Puppets, the influence of Phil Collins, and how we keep ourselves from getting too crusty in the middle of a Midwest winter.


Featured Songs:


  1. Shadow Puppets
  2. The Art of Feeling Lonely
  3. The Joker
  4. Someday You'll Wake Up Okay


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/238


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie/folk songwriter Spencer LaJoye about their 2024 album Shadow Puppets, the influence of Phil Collins, and how we keep ourselves from getting too crusty in the middle of a Midwest winter.


Featured Songs:


  1. Shadow Puppets
  2. The Art of Feeling Lonely
  3. The Joker
  4. Someday You'll Wake Up Okay


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/238


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]]> Altan Listens Back to Island Angel Altan Listens Back to Island Angel Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT 59:47 67d073abdb8032f6040f2172 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/237 67d073abdb8032f6040f2172 654ac77c18fa100012684977 altan-listens-back-to-island-angel full 237 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with traditional Irish band Altan about their 1993 album Island Angel, the painting that inspired the title track and get the craic on everything from their varied approaches to recording to what they pack on tour.


Featured Songs:


  1. Humours Of Andytown / Kylebrack Rambler / The Gladstone
  2. Dulaman
  3. The Jug Of Punch
  4. Glory Reel / The Heathery Cruach


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with traditional Irish band Altan about their 1993 album Island Angel, the painting that inspired the title track and get the craic on everything from their varied approaches to recording to what they pack on tour.


Featured Songs:


  1. Humours Of Andytown / Kylebrack Rambler / The Gladstone
  2. Dulaman
  3. The Jug Of Punch
  4. Glory Reel / The Heathery Cruach


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/237


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]]> Rose Cousins Listens Back to The Send Off Rose Cousins Listens Back to The Send Off Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:03:25 67c8e0497da2435a870c2f26 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/236 67c8e0497da2435a870c2f26 654ac77c18fa100012684977 rose-cousins-listens-back-to-the-send-off full 236 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Juno Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins about her 2009 album The Send Off, her love of film scores, and her unique connection to the piano.


Featured Songs:

  1. I Were the Bird
  2. White Daisies
  3. The Send Off
  4. All the Time It Takes to Wait


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Juno Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins about her 2009 album The Send Off, her love of film scores, and her unique connection to the piano.


Featured Songs:

  1. I Were the Bird
  2. White Daisies
  3. The Send Off
  4. All the Time It Takes to Wait


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/236


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]]> McKain Lakey Listens Back to Somewhere McKain Lakey Listens Back to Somewhere Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:07:56 67c0d75d3449cecc2b393c68 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/235 67c0d75d3449cecc2b393c68 654ac77c18fa100012684977 mckain-lakey-listens-back-to-somewhere full 235 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, luthier, and multi-instrumentalist McKain Lakey about their 2021 album Somewhere, exploring weird time signatures and combining horns with old-time sounds.


Featured Songs:

1.Making Peace with John Hartford

2.Microscope

3.Cicadas in the Trees

4.Decibel Jezebel


Show Notes:


๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/235


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, luthier, and multi-instrumentalist McKain Lakey about their 2021 album Somewhere, exploring weird time signatures and combining horns with old-time sounds.


Featured Songs:

1.Making Peace with John Hartford

2.Microscope

3.Cicadas in the Trees

4.Decibel Jezebel


Show Notes:


๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/235


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]]> Stillhouse Junkies Listen Back to Small Towns Stillhouse Junkies Listen Back to Small Towns Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:07:34 67b61552d24f7fcce8708493 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/234 67b61552d24f7fcce8708493 654ac77c18fa100012684977 stillhouse-junkies-listen-back-to-small-towns full 234 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with roots/bluegrass band Stillhouse Junkies about their 2022 album Small Towns, their beginnings at a Durango distillery, and writing songs inspired by western landscapes.


Featured Songs

  1. Over The Pass
  2. Evergreen
  3. River Of The Lost Souls
  4. Colorado Bound


Show Notes

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/234


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with roots/bluegrass band Stillhouse Junkies about their 2022 album Small Towns, their beginnings at a Durango distillery, and writing songs inspired by western landscapes.


Featured Songs

  1. Over The Pass
  2. Evergreen
  3. River Of The Lost Souls
  4. Colorado Bound


Show Notes

๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/234


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]]> Jillian Rae Listens Back to Heartbeat Jillian Rae Listens Back to Heartbeat Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:06:01 67ae14119b1efd49027f0d1b true https://shows.acast.com/back-catalog-listening-party/episodes/jillian-rae-listens-back-to-heartbeat 67ae14119b1efd49027f0d1b 654ac77c18fa100012684977 jillian-rae-listens-back-to-heartbeat full 233 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie singer/songwriter/fiddler Jillian Rae about her 2013 debut album Heartbeat, geek out about effects pedals and production, and talk about learning history from Johnny Horton songs.


Featured Songs:

  1. Heartbeat
  2. Helpless
  3. Love Me Anyway
  4. Chains


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie singer/songwriter/fiddler Jillian Rae about her 2013 debut album Heartbeat, geek out about effects pedals and production, and talk about learning history from Johnny Horton songs.


Featured Songs:

  1. Heartbeat
  2. Helpless
  3. Love Me Anyway
  4. Chains


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/233


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]]> Turn Turn Turn Listen Back to New Rays From an Old Sun Turn Turn Turn Listen Back to New Rays From an Old Sun Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:03:55 67a397ab3eadb4f808f487a0 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/232 67a397ab3eadb4f808f487a0 654ac77c18fa100012684977 turn-turn-turn-listen-back-to-new-rays-from-an-old-sun full 232 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana trio Turn Turn Turn about their 2023 album New Rays From an Old Sun, their 60s and 70s musical influences, and their unique approach to dressing for gigs.


Featured Songs:


1.Stranger in a Strange Land

2.Powder

3.Hymn of the Hater

4.7 Kids


Show Notes:


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana trio Turn Turn Turn about their 2023 album New Rays From an Old Sun, their 60s and 70s musical influences, and their unique approach to dressing for gigs.


Featured Songs:


1.Stranger in a Strange Land

2.Powder

3.Hymn of the Hater

4.7 Kids


Show Notes:


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]]> <![CDATA[Chris Silver & Craig Evans Listen Back to Old-Timeless Conversations]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:11:03 679be89274564c4194c7835e false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/231 679be89274564c4194c7835e 654ac77c18fa100012684977 chris-silver-craig-evans-listen-back-to-old-timeless-convers full 231 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with renowned bluegrass and old-time musicians and scholars Chris Silver and Craig โ€œFrailinโ€™โ€ Evans about their 2021 album and book Old-Timeless Conversations, the 15 years of emails that led up to this recording, and what makes a crooked tune.


Featured Songs:


1.Chinquapin Hunting

2.Cowboy Waltz

3.Hunting the Buffalo

4.Greasy Coat

5.March to the Kinney


Show Notes:


๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/231


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with renowned bluegrass and old-time musicians and scholars Chris Silver and Craig โ€œFrailinโ€™โ€ Evans about their 2021 album and book Old-Timeless Conversations, the 15 years of emails that led up to this recording, and what makes a crooked tune.


Featured Songs:


1.Chinquapin Hunting

2.Cowboy Waltz

3.Hunting the Buffalo

4.Greasy Coat

5.March to the Kinney


Show Notes:


๐Ÿ”— https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/231


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]]> Patty Larkin Listens Back to 25 Patty Larkin Listens Back to 25 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:11:06 67933a3a6692a03090c85b64 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/230 67933a3a6692a03090c85b64 654ac77c18fa100012684977 patty-larkin-listens-back-to-25 full 230 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and guitarist Patty Larkin about her 2010 album 25, featuring duets with 25 of her closest friends including Suzanne Vega, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams and Greg Brown.


Featured Songs:


1.Only One (featuring Jonatha Brooke)

2.Pablo Neruda (featuring Suzanne Vega)

3.Open Arms (featuring Bruce Cockburn)

4.Good Thing (featuring Dar Williams)

5.Tango (featuring Lucy Kaplansky)


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and guitarist Patty Larkin about her 2010 album 25, featuring duets with 25 of her closest friends including Suzanne Vega, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams and Greg Brown.


Featured Songs:


1.Only One (featuring Jonatha Brooke)

2.Pablo Neruda (featuring Suzanne Vega)

3.Open Arms (featuring Bruce Cockburn)

4.Good Thing (featuring Dar Williams)

5.Tango (featuring Lucy Kaplansky)


Show Notes:


https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/230


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]]> David Huckfelt Listens Back to Stranger Angels David Huckfelt Listens Back to Stranger Angels Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:09:13 67882a7d47c04cf0f104cc40 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/229 67882a7d47c04cf0f104cc40 654ac77c18fa100012684977 david-huckfelt-listens-back-to-stranger-angels full 229 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer, songwriter, and poet David Huckfelt about his 2019 album Stranger Angels, its origins on Isle Royale National Park, and the primal power of old folk melodies.


Featured Songs:


  1. Stranger Angels
  2. King Whirl
  3. Still and Still Moving
  4. Star Nation


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer, songwriter, and poet David Huckfelt about his 2019 album Stranger Angels, its origins on Isle Royale National Park, and the primal power of old folk melodies.


Featured Songs:


  1. Stranger Angels
  2. King Whirl
  3. Still and Still Moving
  4. Star Nation


Show Notes:

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]]> Flamy Grant Listens Back to Bible Belt Baby Flamy Grant Listens Back to Bible Belt Baby Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT 1:06:51 67806d13ec40818e0b2e9e04 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/228 67806d13ec40818e0b2e9e04 654ac77c18fa100012684977 flamy-grant-listens-back-to-bible-belt-baby full 228 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Billboard-charting singer/songwriter Flamy Grant about her 2022 album Bible Belt Baby, becoming the first drag queen to top the Christian music charts, and living out her teenage dreams working with her songwriting heroes.


Featured Songs:


1.What Did You Drag Me Into

2.Esther, Ruth, and Rahab (feat. Adeem the Artist)

3.Scratches (feat. Story & Tune)

4.Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/228


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Billboard-charting singer/songwriter Flamy Grant about her 2022 album Bible Belt Baby, becoming the first drag queen to top the Christian music charts, and living out her teenage dreams working with her songwriting heroes.


Featured Songs:


1.What Did You Drag Me Into

2.Esther, Ruth, and Rahab (feat. Adeem the Artist)

3.Scratches (feat. Story & Tune)

4.Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/228


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]]> Lizzie No Listens Back to Vanity Lizzie No Listens Back to Vanity Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:00:14 GMT 1:02:59 6776e64ae661dca9eb14186e true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/227 6776e64ae661dca9eb14186e 654ac77c18fa100012684977 lizzie-no-listens-back-to-vanity full 227 In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with queer, Black protest singer-songwriter Lizzie No about her 2019 album Vanity, her path from classical harpist to punk-influenced Americana songwriter, and the epic sounds she got from this album recorded in a Brooklyn apartment.


Featured Songs:


  1. Narcissus
  2. Phantom Limb
  3. Born and Bred
  4. Pity Party


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/227


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]]> In this weekโ€™s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with queer, Black protest singer-songwriter Lizzie No about her 2019 album Vanity, her path from classical harpist to punk-influenced Americana songwriter, and the epic sounds she got from this album recorded in a Brooklyn apartment.


Featured Songs:


  1. Narcissus
  2. Phantom Limb
  3. Born and Bred
  4. Pity Party


Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/227


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]]> Pert Near Sandstone Listen Back to Paradise Hop (ENCORE) Pert Near Sandstone Listen Back to Paradise Hop (ENCORE) Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:00:49 GMT 1:02:22 676dca29c82b0a6413698a94 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/31 676dca29c82b0a6413698a94 654ac77c18fa100012684977 pert-near-sandstone-listen-back-to-paradise-hop-encore full 31 In this special encore episode, hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig chat with members of Minnesota string band Pert Near Sandstone about their 2011 album Paradise Hop, hopping freight trains, and the correct pronunciation of "Appalachian." Recorded on Oct 23, 2020


Featured Songs:

1. Okanagan Valley

2. Appalachian Girl

3. Long Decline

4. 20 Cups of Coffee


Show Notes:

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]]> In this special encore episode, hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig chat with members of Minnesota string band Pert Near Sandstone about their 2011 album Paradise Hop, hopping freight trains, and the correct pronunciation of "Appalachian." Recorded on Oct 23, 2020


Featured Songs:

1. Okanagan Valley

2. Appalachian Girl

3. Long Decline

4. 20 Cups of Coffee


Show Notes:

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]]> <![CDATA[Herdman, Hills & Mangsen Listen Back to Voices of Winter (ENCORE)]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:11 GMT 1:01:03 6762f24c6ba7599e64822453 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/190 6762f24c6ba7599e64822453 654ac77c18fa100012684977 herdman-hills-mangsen-listen-back-to-voices-of-winter full 190 In this encore holiday episode, host Mother Banjo talks with folk singers Priscilla Herdman, Anne Hills and Cindy Mangsen about their 1997 album Voices of Winter, finding those magical sister voices and some unexpected sounds that found their way on to this live recording. Recorded on Dec 15, 2023.


Featured Songs:


  1. Wintergrace
  2. Voices of Winter
  3. Witch Hazel
  4. Chickadee
  5. Lo How a Rose



Show Notes:

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]]> In this encore holiday episode, host Mother Banjo talks with folk singers Priscilla Herdman, Anne Hills and Cindy Mangsen about their 1997 album Voices of Winter, finding those magical sister voices and some unexpected sounds that found their way on to this live recording. Recorded on Dec 15, 2023.


Featured Songs:


  1. Wintergrace
  2. Voices of Winter
  3. Witch Hazel
  4. Chickadee
  5. Lo How a Rose



Show Notes:

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]]> The OK Factor Listen Back to Have Yourself an OK Christmas The OK Factor Listen Back to Have Yourself an OK Christmas Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:00:42 GMT 1:02:36 675b447436a70d75b64fd45d false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/226 675b447436a70d75b64fd45d 654ac77c18fa100012684977 the-ok-factor-listen-back-to-have-yourself-an-ok-christmas full 226 In this special holiday episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with string duo The OK Factor about their 2017 album Have Yourself an OK Christmas, their extreme love of the holidays and their top draft picks for their dream band.


Featured Songs:


  1. O Come, Isabella
  2. Emmanuel
  3. Shchedryk
  4. Lo How A Rose
  5. Festive



Show Notes:

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]]> In this special holiday episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with string duo The OK Factor about their 2017 album Have Yourself an OK Christmas, their extreme love of the holidays and their top draft picks for their dream band.


Featured Songs:


  1. O Come, Isabella
  2. Emmanuel
  3. Shchedryk
  4. Lo How A Rose
  5. Festive



Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/226


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]]> Claudia Schmidt Listens Back to Hark the Dark: Reflections on Winter Claudia Schmidt Listens Back to Hark the Dark: Reflections on Winter Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:00:56 GMT 1:03:04 675209777786559917f93497 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/225 675209777786559917f93497 654ac77c18fa100012684977 claudia-schmidt-listens-back-to-hark-the-dark full 225 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk legend Claudia Schmidt about her 2017 album Hark the Dark: Reflections on Winter and the surprising inspirations behind some of the songs. Plus some of Claudia's priceless wintertime pep talks!


Featured Songs:


1. These Stars

2. December Danger

3. Chickadee Blues

4. Christmas Eve

5. Gather You In


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk legend Claudia Schmidt about her 2017 album Hark the Dark: Reflections on Winter and the surprising inspirations behind some of the songs. Plus some of Claudia's priceless wintertime pep talks!


Featured Songs:


1. These Stars

2. December Danger

3. Chickadee Blues

4. Christmas Eve

5. Gather You In


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/225


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]]> Robbie Fulks Listens Back to Gone Away Backward (ENCORE) Robbie Fulks Listens Back to Gone Away Backward (ENCORE) Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:00:33 GMT 1:05:09 674639843b4b27092b85d4f0 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/27 674639843b4b27092b85d4f0 654ac77c18fa100012684977 robbie-fulks-listens-back-to-gone-away-backward full 27 In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated country/folk/bluegrass songwriter Robbie Fulks about his 2013 album Gone Away Backward, give bad answers to good questions and talk about working with the late great producer Steve Albini.


Recorded on Sep 25, 2020


Featured Songs:


  1. Iโ€™ll Trade You Money For Wine
  2. Long I Ride
  3. Thatโ€™s Where Iโ€™m From
  4. The Many Disguises Of God Sometimes
  5. The Grass Is Really Greener


Show Notes:

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]]> In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated country/folk/bluegrass songwriter Robbie Fulks about his 2013 album Gone Away Backward, give bad answers to good questions and talk about working with the late great producer Steve Albini.


Recorded on Sep 25, 2020


Featured Songs:


  1. Iโ€™ll Trade You Money For Wine
  2. Long I Ride
  3. Thatโ€™s Where Iโ€™m From
  4. The Many Disguises Of God Sometimes
  5. The Grass Is Really Greener


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/27


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]]> <![CDATA[Keri Noble Listens Back to When It Don't Come Easy]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:33 GMT 1:06:32 673f871d998cf05ebe15d145 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/224 673f871d998cf05ebe15d145 654ac77c18fa100012684977 keri-noble-listens-back-to-when-it-dont-come-easy full 224 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop songwriter Keri Noble about her first self-released album When It Don't Come Easy (2010), channeling her Detroit musical roots and how her frequent trips to Japan shaped some of the songs.


Featured Songs:


  1. Red Eye Flight
  2. Make Me Believe
  3. What I Gotta Do
  4. Japan
  5. Fading


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop songwriter Keri Noble about her first self-released album When It Don't Come Easy (2010), channeling her Detroit musical roots and how her frequent trips to Japan shaped some of the songs.


Featured Songs:


  1. Red Eye Flight
  2. Make Me Believe
  3. What I Gotta Do
  4. Japan
  5. Fading


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/224


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]]> Jon Langford Listens Back to Skull Orchard Revisited Jon Langford Listens Back to Skull Orchard Revisited Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:41 GMT 1:00:44 67369fdcd3a0091de28fb096 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/223 67369fdcd3a0091de28fb096 654ac77c18fa100012684977 jon-langford-listens-back-to-skull-orchard-revisited full 223 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary punk and alternative country songwriter Jon Langford about his 2011 album and art book Skull Orchard Revisited, how his Welsh roots shaped the songs and what it was like to record and tour with 30 male drunk choir singers.


Featured Songs:


  1. Butter Song
  2. Sentimental Marching Song
  3. Youghal
  4. Pill Sailor
  5. Tom Jones Levitation



Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary punk and alternative country songwriter Jon Langford about his 2011 album and art book Skull Orchard Revisited, how his Welsh roots shaped the songs and what it was like to record and tour with 30 male drunk choir singers.


Featured Songs:


  1. Butter Song
  2. Sentimental Marching Song
  3. Youghal
  4. Pill Sailor
  5. Tom Jones Levitation



Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/223


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]]> Kelley Hunt Listens Back to The Beautiful Bones Kelley Hunt Listens Back to The Beautiful Bones Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:00:57 GMT 1:02:14 672a888c7d34ea8eee391543 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/222 672a888c7d34ea8eee391543 654ac77c18fa100012684977 kelley-hunt-listens-back-to-the-beautiful-bones full 222 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Kansas City-based blues/roots artist Kelley Hunt. Celebrating her 30th anniversary of making music, we look back on her 2014 album The Beautiful Bones, talk about embracing those magical studio moments and the incredible soulful ballad she wrote in just 15 minutes.


Featured Songs:


  1. Golden Hour
  2. Let It Rain
  3. Release and Be Free
  4. The Beautiful Bones



Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Kansas City-based blues/roots artist Kelley Hunt. Celebrating her 30th anniversary of making music, we look back on her 2014 album The Beautiful Bones, talk about embracing those magical studio moments and the incredible soulful ballad she wrote in just 15 minutes.


Featured Songs:


  1. Golden Hour
  2. Let It Rain
  3. Release and Be Free
  4. The Beautiful Bones



Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/222


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]]> John Gorka Listens Back to The Company You Keep John Gorka Listens Back to The Company You Keep Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:00:16 GMT 1:02:38 67240a2e32ba02308fd45752 false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/221 67240a2e32ba02308fd45752 654ac77c18fa100012684977 john-gorka-listens-back-to-the-company-you-keep full 221 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary folksinger John Gorka about his 2001 album The Company You Keep, exercising the songwriting muscle and the influence of Abraham Lincoln, Jack Keruoac, Janis Ian, John Prine and Jackson Browne.


Featured Songs:


  1. What Was That
  2. Morningside
  3. Oh Abraham
  4. Let Them In
  5. People My Age



Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary folksinger John Gorka about his 2001 album The Company You Keep, exercising the songwriting muscle and the influence of Abraham Lincoln, Jack Keruoac, Janis Ian, John Prine and Jackson Browne.


Featured Songs:


  1. What Was That
  2. Morningside
  3. Oh Abraham
  4. Let Them In
  5. People My Age



Show Notes:

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]]> <![CDATA[Edie Carey & Sarah Sample Listen Back to 'Til The Morning: Lullabies & Songs of Comfort ]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:55 GMT 1:07:33 671ac32c2fac6d24e7e36cea false https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/220 671ac32c2fac6d24e7e36cea 654ac77c18fa100012684977 edie-carey-sarah-sample-listen-back-to-til-the-morning full 220 This week we talk with singer-songwriters Edie Carey & Sarah Sample about their award-winning 2014 release 'Til The Morning: Lullabies & Songs of Comfort. We discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and music careers, learn about the concept of "vocal spooning," and discover how their studio mantra of "Don't Wake the Baby," affected the production of the entire album.


Featured Songs:


  1. North Star
  2. Your Own Stars
  3. Sweet Sweet Dreams
  4. These Things



Show Notes:

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]]> This week we talk with singer-songwriters Edie Carey & Sarah Sample about their award-winning 2014 release 'Til The Morning: Lullabies & Songs of Comfort. We discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and music careers, learn about the concept of "vocal spooning," and discover how their studio mantra of "Don't Wake the Baby," affected the production of the entire album.


Featured Songs:


  1. North Star
  2. Your Own Stars
  3. Sweet Sweet Dreams
  4. These Things



Show Notes:

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]]> Mindy Smith Listens Back to Mindy Smith (self-titled) Mindy Smith Listens Back to Mindy Smith (self-titled) Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:07 GMT 1:06:42 67115698fb3e57696128a6d2 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/219 67115698fb3e57696128a6d2 654ac77c18fa100012684977 mindy-smith-listens-back-to-mindy-smith full 219 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana singer/songwriter Mindy Smith about her 2012 self-titled album, getting over stage fright and meeting sheroes like Dolly Parton, Amy Grant and Emmylou Harris.


Featured Songs:

  1. Closer
  2. Pretending the Stars
  3. Tin Can
  4. Cure for Love
  5. If I


Show Notes:

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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana singer/songwriter Mindy Smith about her 2012 self-titled album, getting over stage fright and meeting sheroes like Dolly Parton, Amy Grant and Emmylou Harris.


Featured Songs:

  1. Closer
  2. Pretending the Stars
  3. Tin Can
  4. Cure for Love
  5. If I


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/219


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]]> Mary Gauthier Listens Back to Drag Queens In Limousines Mary Gauthier Listens Back to Drag Queens In Limousines Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:48 GMT 1:02:32 670828bdf7743dfe52ef44e9 true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/218 670828bdf7743dfe52ef44e9 654ac77c18fa100012684977 mary-gauthier-listens-back-to-drag-queens-in-limousines full 218 In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier about her 1999 breakout album Drag Queens in Limousines, the song that changed her life and how being a restaurant owner and chef prepared her for being a songwriter.


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/218


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]]> In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier about her 1999 breakout album Drag Queens in Limousines, the song that changed her life and how being a restaurant owner and chef prepared her for being a songwriter.


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/218


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]]> Richard Shindell Listens Back to Careless (ENCORE) Richard Shindell Listens Back to Careless (ENCORE) Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:00:27 GMT 1:08:04 66ff3fe1d52a01b909a40abc true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/200 66ff3fe1d52a01b909a40abc 654ac77c18fa100012684977 richard-shindell-listens-back-to-careless full 200 In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Richard Shindell about his 2016 album Careless, talk about his unique approach to making the recording and the often painstaking process of songwriting. Recorded on March 8, 2024.


Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/200


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]]> In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Richard Shindell about his 2016 album Careless, talk about his unique approach to making the recording and the often painstaking process of songwriting. Recorded on March 8, 2024.


Show Notes:

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]]> Jonatha Brooke Listens Back to 10 Cent Wings (ENCORE) Jonatha Brooke Listens Back to 10 Cent Wings (ENCORE) Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:23 GMT 1:11:52 66f58def995c57f56e44034b true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/19 66f58def995c57f56e44034b 654ac77c18fa100012684977 jonatha-brooke-listens-back-to-10-cent-wings full 19 In this encore episode, we talk with folk/pop artist Jonatha Brooke about her 1997 album 10 Cent Wings, the unlikely inspiration for the title and laugh, dance and cry together as we listen to some heartbreaking songs. Recorded July 31, 2020.


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]]> Dar Williams Listens Back to The Green World (ENCORE) Dar Williams Listens Back to The Green World (ENCORE) Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:15 GMT 1:06:49 66ec849c0807ffb4e87b466b true https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/54 66ec849c0807ffb4e87b466b 654ac77c18fa100012684977 dar-williams-listens-back-to-the-green-world full 54 In this encore episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with renowned folksinger, author and speaker Dar Williams about her 2000 release The Green World, recording with ghosts and stealing band members from David Bowie and The Eagles. Recorded April 9, 2021.


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