Back Catalog Listening Party

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with country/Americana artist Michaela Anne who joins us to revisit her 2016 album Bright Lights and the Fame, which was recorded in Nashville and heavily influenced by her early days of living there and playing the country bars. She talks about the sparkly jumpsuit that graces the cover and offers her #1 piece of songwriting advice. Featured Songs:Living Without You Bright Lights and the Fame Liquor Up Stars 🔗 Show Notes :https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/289🎉 Join the Party on Patreon :https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, actor and playwright Queen Esther. She joins us from Harlem with a cup of tea to revisit her 2021 album Gild the Black Lily, where she conjures up her grandmother's home in the South's Lowcountry. She shares ghost stories, tips on poisonous plants and how writing songs can be like catching Pokémon.Featured Songs:John The RevelatorOleanderThis Yearning ThingThe Whiskey Wouldn't Let Me Pray (Acoustic)🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/287 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with soul/folk songwriter Josh Cleveland who joins us with a Schell's beer and revisits his 2014 album Root of a Man. We laugh and have a good cry together, talking about writing love songs for his dad and his chosen home of Minneapolis. An hour full of uplifting songs for hard times. Featured Songs: City Fair Is Fare Like A Song Lost In Your Arms 🔗 Show Notes : https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/286 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop duo The Twins of Franklin and revisit their 2020 debut album Low. They talk about singing and fighting like sisters, writing sad songs and their grand ambitions to write a musical. And, Laura Lou demonstrates a perfect pour of Guinness so hope you'll join the party!Featured Songs:LowWhen the Snow FallsBetter MeOne Breathe🔗 Show Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/285🎉 Join the Party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's special St. Patrick's Day episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary Irish guitarist Dáithí Sproule. He joins us from West St. Paul with some whisky and coffee to revisit his 2011 album Lost River, Vol. 1, featuring many of his friends and past collaborators including Peter Ostroushko, Tom Schaefer, Liz Carroll, Laura MacKenzie, Dean Magraw and Altan. Known for his prolific use of the DADGAD guitar tuning, he talks about falling in love with guitar and shares fun stories from making this album. Pour a pint and join the party!Featured Songs: The Unquiet Grave The Maid of Ballydoo Bold Doherty Lynchehaun (w/ Altan, live in concert) 🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/284 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk artist and self-described word nerd Heather Maloney. She joins us with a finely aged wine, nervously revisits her 2015 album Making Me Break and makes enemies with bird and role playing geeks alike. A fun conversation with lots of musical surprises! Featured Songs: Otherwise Dandelion Rather Be Free 1855 🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/283 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with banjo player and songwriter Chris Coole of The Lonesome Ace Stringband. He joins us from Toronto with a fancy cocktail, revisits their 2018 album When the Sun Comes Up and talks about his unusual path to making bluegrass and old-time music.Featured Songs:At My Kitchen TableLet The Mermaids Flirt With MeJoe Puckett and His Loving MotherPretty Boy FloydCatlettsburg🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/282🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Minneapolis folk/blues duo Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue, who enjoy some red wine and revisit their 2022 album Sugar in the Rock. They talk about this album's analog and early rock & roll roots...plus we look at the many guitars that were used to make this record.Featured Songs:Complaint To MakeGet AlongLonely WindowsThings Come And Go🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/281🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty