Back Catalog Listening Party

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell, who joins us from Los Angeles to revisit her 2007 album Miracle of Five. She talks about the influence of punk band X, the song she wrote for Bettye LaVette and some cool videos she made inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and film noir.Featured Songs:Moonglow, Lamp LowMake-Out KingMy TwinMiss MeGirls🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/305🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with bilingual singer, songwriter and pianist Yazmin, who revisits her 2018 album The Nautilus. She talks about recording in Havana, working with her father and growing up as a musical circus baby. We also nerd out about the Fibonacci sequence and the joy of a great breakup song.Featured Songs:Honey RiverForevermoreWho's There?Lay Your Head Down🔗 Show Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/304🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and recording engineer Dawn Landes, who joins us from North Carolina to revisit her 2008 album Fireproof. She talks about working in Brooklyn recording studios by day, recording her own tunes by night and her obsession with Foley sounds.Featured Songs:Bodyguard Twilight Dig Me a Hole You Alone 🔗 Show Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/303🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated bluegrass singer, songwriter, bassist and band leader Missy Raines about her 2018 album Royal Traveller. She talks about taking lots of ill-advised leaps in her musical life, her deep love of The Roches and her cool collaboration as part of the First Ladies of Bluegrass with Alison Brown, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Becky Buller.Recorded March 15, 2024.

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Terry VanDeWalker -- founding member of beloved jam band The Big Wu. The drummer, singer and songwriter joins us from his home in Northfield, MN to revisit the band's 2002 album Spring Reverb. He talks about the unique sound of this record, captured by famed metal producer Bill Cutler and how it showcases the band's elaborate arrangements and tight harmonies.Featured Songs:Southern Energy Irregular Heartbeat Flatiron Suite Break of Day🔗 Show Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/302 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's special encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo pay tribute to the late great Emmy-winning composer, violinist and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko by revisiting his iconic 1995 album Heart of the Heartland. They are joined by Peter’s longtime friends and collaborators pianist Richard Dworsky, guitarist Dean Magraw and former Red House Records president Eric Peltoniemi to share hilarious and heartfelt memories of Peter and the recording sessions.Recorded March 26, 2021.FEATURED SONGS1. Seattle (The Fantasy Reel)2. Prairie Sunrise3. Heart Of The Heartland4. Dakota Themes- Kasposia, Pioneer Waltz, Pigs Eye Reel5. Puppy Belly Dance🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/52/🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's special 300th episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter and novelist Josh Ritter who joined us from his home in Brooklyn to revisit his 2006 album The Animal Years, which was inspired by Voltaire, Mark Twain and everything happening around the Second Gulf War. He also talks about writing while running the back roads of Idaho, finding his voice in the pubs of Ireland and why editing is his favorite part of writing songs and stories. We also do a little show and tell with his very first merch item!Featured Songs:Best For The BestGirl In The WarMonster BalladsThin Blue Flame🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/300🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this special encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Kansas-based singer/songwriter Elexa Dawson who joined us with a special hometown brew from Radius Brewing to revisit her 2019 album Music Is Medicine, which won her a Native American Music Award for Best Country Recording. She talks about recording the album in one weekend in Taos, drawing from her Potawatomi roots, the magic of staghorn sumac and how integral singing has been to her mental health.Recorded November 10, 2023Featured SongsChangedHigh PlaceGlad We CameCircle SongHis Name🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/185🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty