Back Catalog Listening Party

In this week's special encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Chris Koza who joins us from Denver with his dogs Murphy and Arlo to listen back to his 2008 album The Dark Delirious Morning. He revisits several different hairstyles, talks about his love of musicals and shares some wild stories about recording at the famed Pachyderm Studios.Recorded December 4, 2020.Featured Songs1. Straight to Video2. Shallow Seas3. Belmont Stakes4. With or Without5. Over The Clouds, Under the Weather🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/37🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, journalist and author Jim Walsh. He joins us from Minneapolis with a local 612 beer to revisit his 2023 EP Shout It Out to You. He talks about his punk rock roots, how writing about other people's music is as healing as writing his own songs and the weird and revolutionary spirit of Minneapolis.Featured Songs:Chimes!Stand On Every CornerThe Weirder The BetterLet 'em Know Little Crow🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/306 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty

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 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 episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Annie Gallup, who joins us from her home in Maine to revisit her 2015 album Ghost. She talks about revisiting her bluegrass roots, creating the ink and art for the album's handmade packaging and and the importance of venn diagrams to her songwriting.Featured Songs:Diamond Ring Ghost Town Kite West Memphis Arkansas Danny Barnes Battle of Brooklyn 🔗 Show Notes:https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/301🎉 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