Back Catalog Listening Party

In this week’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 they’ve evolved over the years. They talk about their shared love of Elliott Smith and about their first big fight about the song “Threshing Machine.”Featured SongsLaughingThreshing MachineLetter To A Friend In JailLooking Down (Flora’s Version)🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/278🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 SongsVillainBefore the WarEaten AliveThe Right and the WrongWhen We Are Gone🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/277🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 SongsKaval SviriOj Khodyt’ SonSub o Salcie PletoasaVo Nase Selo MalovoTsangala🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/276🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 SongsCliff SongSong for Judy & BridgetAdios to TejasitoCompany of FriendsShow Notes🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/275Join the Party on Patreon🎉 https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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. You’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 — a year’s worth of great songs, stories, and musical wisdom in one place.Featured Songs & StoriesLizzie No - NarcissusAltan - DúlamánPatty Larkin - Good Thing (featuring Dar Williams)Bruce Cockburn - Call It DemocracyErin McKeown - The JailerCarrie Rodriguez - ZGurf Morlix - Baby Can I Crawl Back to YouChris Silver & Craig Evans - March To The KinnicSister Sadie - If We Ain’t Drinking Then We’re FightingNicholas David - Moon At NoonSteve Poltz - Spirit Hands🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/274🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother banjo pop-in to wish you a happy holiday season and give a sneak peak of next week's special "Best of 2025" episode. We hope you are enjoying plenty of family, friends and good music this week, cheers!! ☃️🎶🍻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with veteran country guitarist Dan Gaarder, formerly of the band Trailer Trash, who revisits the band’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 SongsLonely Old TreeMistletoeXmas In The CitySanta’s A Spy🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/273Like this episode? Tips Appreciated! 🫙Back Catalog Listening Party Tip Jar🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 SongsKeep GoingSolo ClarinetWoman Who PaysWild OneShow Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/272Like this episode? Tips Appreciated! 🫙Back Catalog Listening Party Tip JarJoin the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 “NDN Kars” has become a Native American anthem and a favorite at weddings around the world.Featured Songs:NDN KarsKokopelli BluesUnderground OverdoseFrybreadNDN Kars (punk version)Show Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/271Like this episode? Tips Appreciated! 🫙Back Catalog Listening Party Tip JarJoin the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Songs1. Love Everlasting2. Never Knew Love3. Hardly Tell4. Slow DownShow Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/199Like this episode? Tips Appreciated! 🫙👇Back Catalog Listening Party Tip Jar🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 SongsThe ReflectionPencil FrameThe BirdMonsterShow Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/270Like this episode? Tips Appreciated! 🫙👇Back Catalog Listening Party Tip JarJoin the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 patate2.Blues de Soulard3.La Valse de Kaplan4.Chacoter / Allons a Lafayette (Medley)5.Hold My False TeethShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/269🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:The Pinery BoyPretty SusanThe Carrion CrowLetty LeeShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/268Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:OhioRun Devil RunSoothsayerWhistling TreeShow Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/267Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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:Oh My My (Sound Advice)Warm ThingsRadioA String and a KiteShow Notes:🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/266Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 “pole of inaccessibility” and hear wild stories Brian unearthed from Midwest logging camps.Featured SongsThe Jolly RaftsmanDeep, Deep SeaRaftsman JimColleen BawnShow Notes🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/265Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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 René Magritte)4.We Wear the MaskShow Notes:🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/264Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Promised Land4th of JulySparrowsLord Have MercyWhat I Did On Mardi Gras DayShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/263Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Here So Far AwayGo To BedMoon At Noon2 TimesShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/262Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’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:The Killer In MeSomething More Than RainDog DaysHaven’t Learned A ThingShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/261Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.