Back Catalog Listening Party

Connor Garvey Listens Back to Where Ocean Meets Land Nov 21, 2025

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 Songs

The Reflection
Pencil Frame
The Bird
Monster

Show Notes

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New Riverside Ramblers Listen Back to Lache pas la Patate Nov 14, 2025

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 patate

2.Blues de Soulard

3.La Valse de Kaplan

4.Chacoter / Allons a Lafayette (Medley)

5.Hold My False Teeth

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/269

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Norah Rendell Listens Back to Spinning Yarns Nov 07, 2025

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 Boy
Pretty Susan
The Carrion Crow
Letty Lee

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/268

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Haunted Like Human Listen Back to Tall Tales & Fables Oct 31, 2025

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:

Ohio
Run Devil Run
Soothsayer
Whistling Tree

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/267

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The Falderals Listen Back to Radio Oct 24, 2025

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 Things
Radio
A String and a Kite

Show Notes:

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Brian Miller Listens Back to The Falling of the Pine Oct 17, 2025

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 Songs

The Jolly Raftsman
Deep, Deep Sea
Raftsman Jim
Colleen Bawn

Show Notes

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Buggy Jive Listens Back to The Buggy Jive Mixtape Oct 10, 2025

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 Mask

Show Notes:

🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/264

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Gina Forsyth Listens Back to Promised Land Oct 03, 2025

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 Land
4th of July
Sparrows
Lord Have Mercy
What I Did On Mardi Gras Day

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/263

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Nicholas David Listens Back to With These Hands Sep 26, 2025

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 Away
Go To Bed
Moon At Noon
2 Times

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/262

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Amy Speace Listens Back to The Killer in Me Sep 19, 2025

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 Me
Something More Than Rain
Dog Days
Haven’t Learned A Thing

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/261

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Kelley Smith Listens Back to Moon Child Sep 12, 2025

In this week’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:

Marriage
Dust
Tea and Whiskey
I’ll Let Go

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/260

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Carrie Rodriguez Listens Back to Lola Sep 05, 2025

In this week’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:

I Dreamed I Was Lola Beltran
Z
Llano Estacado
La Ultima Vez

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/259

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Grant-Lee Phillips Listens Back to Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff Aug 29, 2025

In this week’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:

Drawing the Head
Lowest Low
Gather Up
Straight to the Ground

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/258

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The Low Liners Listen Back to Better in Time Aug 22, 2025

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:

This Morning
April
Lucky Ones
When You're Ready

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/257

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Davina and The Vagabonds Listen Back to Sunshine (ENCORE) Aug 15, 2025

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:

Throw It to the Wolves for Love
I Try to Be Good
You Better Start Prayin
Away from Me
Fizzle Out

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/22

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Jennifer Grimm Listens Back to After Noon Aug 08, 2025

In this week’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:

Now That You’re Here
Minneapolis & St. Paul
Blow It
Trip Around The Sun

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/256

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Sister Sadie Listen Back to No Fear Aug 01, 2025

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:

Willow
If We Ain’t Drinking Then We’re Fighting
Blue As My Broken Heart
Pad Thai Karaoke

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/255

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Henhouse Prowlers Listen Back to Breaking Ground (ENCORE) Jul 25, 2025

In this week’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:

Soul Saver
Ravenswood Getaway
Drunk Again
Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
Den of Sin

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/81

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Lone Piñon Listens Back to Nuevas Acequias, Río Viejo Jul 18, 2025

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Jordan Wax of the New Mexican roots band Lone Piñon. We revisit their 2019 album Nuevas Acequias, Río 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:

La Entrega de las Canciones
Mascando Chíclete / Upside-down Varceliana (Varsoviana)
El Rodeo / Antonito / El Hermitaño (Cutilios)
Indita de Cochití (Indita)

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/254

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Steve Poltz Listens Back to Noineen Noiny Noin Jul 11, 2025

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:

Spirit Hands
Croatia
Slovenia Breeze
Salt Suit

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/253

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Monica Rizzio Listens Back to Sunshine is Free (ENCORE) Jul 04, 2025

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:

Nothin’
Sunshine is Free
The Shire
The Real McCoy

Show Notes:

🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/211

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Deb Talan Listens Back to A Bird Flies Out Jun 27, 2025

In this week’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:

Unraveling
Big Strong Girl
Sincerely
Ashes On Your Eyes

Show Notes:

🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/252

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LAAMAR Listens Back to Oh July Jun 20, 2025

In this week’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:

Gimme That Gun
Oh July
Measure Of A Man
Lake, Minnesota

Show Notes:

🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/251

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Beth Bombara Listens Back to Map & No Direction Jun 13, 2025

In this week’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:

I Tried (Too Late)
Map & No Direction
When I Woke
Sweet Time
What We’re Giving

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/250

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Gurf Morlix Listens Back to Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream Jun 06, 2025

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:

Clay Pigeons
Baby Can I Crawl Back to You
If I Could Only Fly
Cold, Cold World

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/249

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Karen Mueller Listens Back to Clarity May 30, 2025

In this week’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:

New Joe Clark
Aran Boat Song
Blarney Pilgrim / Humours Of Ennistymon
Blackberry Blossom

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/248

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Imogen Clark Listens Back to The Making of Me May 23, 2025

In this week’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 Petty’s and Elvis Costello’s bands, channeling eagle energy and embodying the power of pantsuits.

Featured Songs:

The Making of Me
Inside Out
Found Me
Push Me Down

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/247

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Molly Dean Listens Back to The Natural Minor May 16, 2025

In this week’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 recording’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:

Fire Burned Bright
Lock & Key
State of Confusion
The Natural Minor

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/246

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Bruce Cockburn Listens Back to World of Wonders May 09, 2025

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:

People See Through You
Call It Democracy
Berlin Tonight
World Of Wonders

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

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Erin McKeown Listens Back to Manifestra May 02, 2025

In this week’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:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/244

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Jonathan Rundman Listens Back to Public Library Apr 25, 2025

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:

Falling Down
Second Language
747s
Every Town's The Same

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/243

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Pieta Brown Listens Back to Paradise Outlaw Apr 18, 2025

In this week’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:

Ricochet
Flowers of Love
Do You Know
Little Swainson

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/242

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Larry & Joe Listen Back to Nuevo South Train Apr 11, 2025

In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with “Latingrass” 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:

Gabanjo
Nuevo South Train
Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms
Larry’s Cachapa

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/241

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Moira Smiley Listens Back to In Our Voices Apr 04, 2025

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:

Sing About It
Days Of War
Refugee
Oh Susannah

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/240

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Barbra Lica Listens Back to Imposter Syndrome Mar 28, 2025

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:

Girls Like Me
In 40 Years
The Ghost of Me
What Do You Say
Sour Women

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

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Spencer LaJoye Listens Back to Shadow Puppets Mar 21, 2025

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:

Shadow Puppets
The Art of Feeling Lonely
The Joker
Someday You'll Wake Up Okay

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/238

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Altan Listens Back to Island Angel Mar 14, 2025

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:

Humours Of Andytown / Kylebrack Rambler / The Gladstone
Dulaman
The Jug Of Punch
Glory Reel / The Heathery Cruach

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/237

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Rose Cousins Listens Back to The Send Off Mar 07, 2025

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:

I Were the Bird
White Daisies
The Send Off
All the Time It Takes to Wait

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/236

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McKain Lakey Listens Back to Somewhere Feb 28, 2025

In this week’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:

🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/235

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Stillhouse Junkies Listen Back to Small Towns Feb 21, 2025

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

Over The Pass
Evergreen
River Of The Lost Souls
Colorado Bound

Show Notes

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Jillian Rae Listens Back to Heartbeat Feb 14, 2025

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:

Heartbeat
Helpless
Love Me Anyway
Chains

Show Notes:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/233

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Turn Turn Turn Listen Back to New Rays From an Old Sun Feb 07, 2025

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:

https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/232

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Chris Silver & Craig Evans Listen Back to Old-Timeless Conversations Jan 31, 2025

In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with renowned bluegrass and old-time musicians and scholars Chris Silver and Craig “Frailin’” 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

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Patty Larkin Listens Back to 25 Jan 24, 2025

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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David Huckfelt Listens Back to Stranger Angels Jan 17, 2025

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:

Stranger Angels
King Whirl
Still and Still Moving
Star Nation

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Flamy Grant Listens Back to Bible Belt Baby Jan 10, 2025

In this week’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)

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Lizzie No Listens Back to Vanity Jan 03, 2025

In this week’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:

Narcissus
Phantom Limb
Born and Bred
Pity Party

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Pert Near Sandstone Listen Back to Paradise Hop (ENCORE) Dec 27, 2024

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

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Herdman, Hills & Mangsen Listen Back to Voices of Winter (ENCORE) Dec 20, 2024

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:

Wintergrace
Voices of Winter
Witch Hazel
Chickadee
Lo How a Rose

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The OK Factor Listen Back to Have Yourself an OK Christmas Dec 13, 2024

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:

O Come, Isabella
Emmanuel
Shchedryk
Lo How A Rose
Festive

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Claudia Schmidt Listens Back to Hark the Dark: Reflections on Winter Dec 06, 2024

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

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Robbie Fulks Listens Back to Gone Away Backward (ENCORE) Nov 29, 2024

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:

I’ll Trade You Money For Wine
Long I Ride
That’s Where I’m From
The Many Disguises Of God Sometimes
The Grass Is Really Greener

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Keri Noble Listens Back to When It Don't Come Easy Nov 22, 2024

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:

Red Eye Flight
Make Me Believe
What I Gotta Do
Japan
Fading

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Jon Langford Listens Back to Skull Orchard Revisited Nov 15, 2024

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:

Butter Song
Sentimental Marching Song
Youghal
Pill Sailor
Tom Jones Levitation

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Kelley Hunt Listens Back to The Beautiful Bones Nov 08, 2024

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:

Golden Hour
Let It Rain
Release and Be Free
The Beautiful Bones

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John Gorka Listens Back to The Company You Keep Nov 01, 2024

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:

What Was That
Morningside
Oh Abraham
Let Them In
People My Age

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Edie Carey & Sarah Sample Listen Back to 'Til The Morning: Lullabies & Songs of Comfort Oct 25, 2024

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:

North Star
Your Own Stars
Sweet Sweet Dreams
These Things

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Mindy Smith Listens Back to Mindy Smith (self-titled) Oct 18, 2024

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:

Closer
Pretending the Stars
Tin Can
Cure for Love
If I

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Mary Gauthier Listens Back to Drag Queens In Limousines Oct 11, 2024

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.

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Richard Shindell Listens Back to Careless (ENCORE) Oct 04, 2024

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.

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Jonatha Brooke Listens Back to 10 Cent Wings (ENCORE) Sep 27, 2024

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) Sep 20, 2024

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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Welcome to the Back Catalog Listening Party Podcast! Sep 17, 2024

After four years of hosting their online listening parties with top folk, roots and Americana musicians exclusively on YouTube, hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig are releasing an audio-only version of their weekly musical happy hour so that episodes can be enjoyed anywhere, any time! Each hour-long show is recorded live with an online audience and features songs, stories and lively discussions about the writing, recording and production of an album from the featured artist's back catalog. Tune in each week to rediscover great music and get the "live liner notes" that you can't get anywhere else!

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