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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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1:03:06

Moira Smiley Listens Back to In Our Voices

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2025/04/04

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Moira Smiley about her 2021 albumIn Our Voicesthat 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 ItDays Of WarRefugeeOh SusannahShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/240Join the Party on

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58:07

Barbra Lica Listens Back to Imposter Syndrome

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2025/03/28

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/producer Barbra Lica about her 2022 albumImposter Syndrome, her love of spreadsheets and some very unique photo shoots.Featured Songs:Girls Like MeIn 40 YearsThe Ghost of MeWhat Do You SaySour WomenShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/239Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:32

Spencer LaJoye Listens Back to Shadow Puppets

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2025/03/21

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie/folk songwriter Spencer LaJoye about their 2024 albumShadow 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 PuppetsThe Art of Feeling LonelyThe JokerSomeday You'll Wake Up OkayShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/238Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See

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59:47

Altan Listens Back to Island Angel

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2025/03/14

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with traditional Irish band Altan about their 1993 albumIsland 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 GladstoneDulamanThe Jug Of PunchGlory Reel / The Heathery CruachShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/237Join the Party on

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1:03:25

Rose Cousins Listens Back to The Send Off

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2025/03/07

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Juno Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins about her 2009 albumThe Send Off, her love of film scores, and her unique connection to the piano.Featured Songs:I Were the BirdWhite DaisiesThe Send OffAll the Time It Takes to WaitShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/236Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:56

McKain Lakey Listens Back to Somewhere

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2025/02/28

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 Hartford2.Microscope3.Cicadas in the Trees4.Decibel JezebelShow Notes:🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/235Join the Party on Patreon:🎉 https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See

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1:07:34

Stillhouse Junkies Listen Back to Small Towns

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2025/02/21

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with roots/bluegrass band Stillhouse Junkies about their 2022 albumSmall Towns, their beginnings at a Durango distillery, and writing songs inspired by western landscapes.Featured SongsOver The PassEvergreenRiver Of The Lost SoulsColorado BoundShow Notes🔗https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/234Join the Party on Patreon🎉https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:01

Jillian Rae Listens Back to Heartbeat

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2025/02/14

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie singer/songwriter/fiddler Jillian Rae about her 2013 debut albumHeartbeat, geek out about effects pedals and production, and talk about learning history from Johnny Horton songs.Featured Songs:HeartbeatHelplessLove Me AnywayChainsShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/233Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:55

Turn Turn Turn Listen Back to New Rays From an Old Sun

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2025/02/07

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana trio Turn Turn Turn about their 2023 albumNew 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 Land2.Powder3.Hymn of the Hater4.7 KidsShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/232🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:11:03

Chris Silver & Craig Evans Listen Back to...

Back Catalog Listening Party ·

2025/01/31

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 Hunting2.Cowboy Waltz3.Hunting the Buffalo4.Greasy Coat5.March to the KinneyShow Notes:🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/231Join the Party on Patreon:🎉

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1:11:06

Patty Larkin Listens Back to 25

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2025/01/24

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 includingSuzanne 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

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1:09:13

David Huckfelt Listens Back to Stranger Angels

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2025/01/17

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 AngelsKing WhirlStill and Still MovingStar NationShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/229🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:06:51

Flamy Grant Listens Back to Bible Belt Baby

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2025/01/10

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 Into2.Esther, Ruth, and Rahab (feat. Adeem the Artist)3.Scratches (feat. Story & Tune)4.Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)Show Notes:

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1:02:59

Lizzie No Listens Back to Vanity

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2025/01/03

In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with queer, Black protest singer-songwriter Lizzie No about her 2019 albumVanity, 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:NarcissusPhantom LimbBorn and BredPity PartyShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/227Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast

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1:02:22

Pert Near Sandstone Listen Back to Paradise Hop (ENCORE)

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2024/12/27

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, 2020Featured Songs:1. Okanagan Valley2. Appalachian Girl3. Long Decline4. 20 Cups of CoffeeShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/31Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty` Hosted on Acast. See

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1:01:03

Herdman, Hills & Mangsen Listen Back to Voices of...

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2024/12/20

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 theirway on to this live recording.Recorded on Dec 15, 2023.Featured Songs:WintergraceVoices of WinterWitch HazelChickadeeLo How a RoseShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/190Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

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1:02:36

The OK Factor Listen Back to Have Yourself an OK...

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2024/12/13

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, IsabellaEmmanuelShchedrykLo How A RoseFestiveShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/226Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:04

Claudia Schmidt Listens Back to Hark the Dark:...

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2024/12/06

In this week's episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk withfolk 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 Stars2. December Danger3. Chickadee Blues4. Christmas Eve5. Gather You InShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/225Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on

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1:05:09

Robbie Fulks Listens Back to Gone Away Backward (ENCORE)

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2024/11/29

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, 2020Featured Songs:I’ll Trade You Money For WineLong I RideThat’s Where I’m FromThe Many Disguises Of God SometimesThe Grass Is Really GreenerShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/27Join the Party

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1:06:32

Keri Noble Listens Back to When It Don't Come Easy

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2024/11/22

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 FadingShow Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/224Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See

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