Tag: Rock
Dawn Landes Listens Back to Fireproof (Ep. 303)
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 GALLERY…
The Big Wu Listen Back to Spring Reverb (Ep. 302)
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…
Johnson & Drake Listen Back to Carry It On (Ep. 295)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary folk/rock duo Johnson & Drake who revisit their 1973 album Carry It On. They share incredible stories as they reflect on their quick rise to success touring with Jim Croce, REO Speedwagon, Earth, Wind and Fire and Linda Ronstadt. Plus we learn all…
Ana Popovic Listens Back to Trilogy (Ep. 291)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Serbian-born blues guitarist and songwriter Ana Popovic who joins us from Los Angeles to revisit her 2016 3-disc album Trilogy. She talks about exploring the moods of morning, mid-day and midnight working with Grammy-winning R&B, rock and jazz producers including Warren Riker (Michael Jackson,…
Winterpills Listen Back to Winterpills (Ep. 278)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Philip Price and Flora Reed of the indie/folk band Winterpills, who join us with their cats from western Massachusetts with some wine and curry. Following the release of the 20th anniversary edition of their debut album Winterpills, they revisit the songs and how they’ve…
Buggy Jive Listens Back to The Buggy Jive Mixtape (Ep. 264)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with reclusive singer-songwriter Buggy Jive, who enjoys a seltzer and an espresso and revisits his 2018 album The Buggy Jive Mixtape. He talks about making music from his basement, meeting his manager through a Joni Mitchell fan group and his big beef with Lenny Kravitz.…
Grant-Lee Phillips Listens Back to Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff (Ep. 258)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and painter Grant-Lee Phillips about his 2020 album Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff. He talks about the inspiration of author Carson McCullers, creating a cataclysmic stomp and why his songs are uniquely suited for fall. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH…
Imogen Clark Listens Back to The Making of Me (Ep. 247)
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 GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Bruce Cockburn Listens Back to World of Wonders (Ep. 245)
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…
Erin McKeown Listens Back to Manifestra (Ep. 244)
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 GALLERY NOTE: Boarder wall image featured on show can be found here (copyrighted…
