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Back Catalog Listening Party

Back Catalog Listening Party

Join top folk, Americana and roots musicians as they revisit their old albums in front of a live online audience. Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig take you beyond the liner notes with interviews that reveal exclusive stories and commentary from the artist about the process of writing, recording and releasing their music. Pour a beverage, grab a snack, and enjoy a weekly musical happy hour where it"s always Friday and old albums never sounded better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:02:03

The Low Liners Listen Back to Better in Time

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/08/22

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo chat with folk duo The Low Liners. We revisit their 2022 albumBetter in Timeand 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 MorningAprilLucky OnesWhen You're ReadyShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/257🎉 Join the Party on

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1:02:42

Davina and The Vagabonds Listen Back to Sunshine...

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2025/08/15

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 LoveI Try to Be GoodYou Better Start PrayinAway from MeFizzle OutShow

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1:04:51

Jennifer Grimm Listens Back to After Noon

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/08/08

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 HereMinneapolis & St. PaulBlow ItTrip Around The SunShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/256Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:03:39

Sister Sadie Listen Back to No Fear

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2025/08/01

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 albumNo 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:WillowIf We Ain’t Drinking Then We’re FightingBlue As My Broken HeartPad Thai KaraokeShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/255🎉 Join the Party on

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1:10:57

Henhouse Prowlers Listen Back to Breaking Ground...

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/07/25

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, 2021Featured Songs:Soul SaverRavenswood GetawayDrunk AgainAin’t Too Proud To BegDen of SinShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/81🎉 Join the Party on

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1:06:36

Lone Piñon Listens Back to Nuevas Acequias, Río Viejo

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/07/18

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 albumNuevas 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 CancionesMascando Chíclete / Upside-down Varceliana (Varsoviana)El Rodeo / Antonito / El Hermitaño (Cutilios)Indita de Cochití (Indita)Show

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1:06:14

Steve Poltz Listens Back to Noineen Noiny Noin

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/07/11

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 albumNoineen 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 HandsCroatiaSlovenia BreezeSalt SuitShow

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1:04:08

Monica Rizzio Listens Back to Sunshine is Free (ENCORE)

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/07/04

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 FreeThe ShireThe Real McCoyShow Notes:🔗https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/211Join the Party on Patreon:🎉 https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See

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1:04:05

Deb Talan Listens Back to A Bird Flies Out

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/06/27

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:UnravelingBig Strong GirlSincerelyAshes On Your EyesShow Notes:🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/252Join the Party on

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1:05:30

LAAMAR Listens Back to Oh July

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/06/20

In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk withsinger, 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 GunOh JulyMeasure Of A ManLake, MinnesotaShow Notes:🔗

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1:03:00

Beth Bombara Listens Back to Map & No Direction

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/06/13

In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk withSt. Louis singer/songwriter Beth Bombara about her 2017 album Map & No Direction and herwhirlwindweek recording in Portland, playing in the hotel bar and finishing up songs in between sessions.Featured Songs:I Tried (Too Late)Map & No DirectionWhen I WokeSweet TimeWhat We’re GivingShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/250Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast

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1:06:33

Gurf Morlix Listens Back to Blaze Foley's 113th Wet...

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/06/06

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk withrevered singer, songwriter and producer Gurf Morlix. We revisit his 2011 albumBlaze 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 PigeonsBaby Can I Crawl Back to YouIf I Could Only FlyCold,

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1:04:38

Karen Mueller Listens Back to Clarity

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/05/30

In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk withInternational 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 ClarkAran Boat SongBlarney Pilgrim / Humours Of EnnistymonBlackberry BlossomShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/248Join the Party on

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1:02:55

Imogen Clark Listens Back to The Making of Me

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/05/23

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 MeInside OutFound MePush Me DownShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/247Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast

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1:05:07

Molly Dean Listens Back to The Natural Minor

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/05/16

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 BrightLock & KeyState of ConfusionThe Natural MinorShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/246Join the Party on

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1:04:26

Bruce Cockburn Listens Back to World of Wonders

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/05/09

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 YouCall It DemocracyBerlin TonightWorld Of WondersShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/245Join the Party on

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1:09:39

Erin McKeown Listens Back to Manifestra

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/05/02

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.Manifestra2.The Jailer3.Histories4.In God We TrustShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/244Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:01:31

Jonathan Rundman Listens Back to Public Library

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/04/25

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/rock artist Jonathan Rundman about his 2004 albumPublic Library, explore his eclectic musical library, and share stories about recording with his all-time favorite band.Featured Songs:Falling DownSecond Language747sEvery Town's The SameShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/243Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:25

Pieta Brown Listens Back to Paradise Outlaw

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/04/18

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:RicochetFlowers of LoveDo You KnowLittle SwainsonShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/242Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:23

Larry & Joe Listen Back to Nuevo South Train

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/04/11

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:GabanjoNuevo South TrainRoll in My Sweet Baby’s ArmsLarry’s CachapaShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/241Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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