In this week’s special St. Patrick’s Day episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary Irish guitarist Dáithí Sproule. He join 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)
GALLERY
SHOW NOTES
- Dáithí Sproule: https://daithisproule.com/
- Altan: https://altan.ie/
- John Wright (producer/engineer): https://thevillamn.weebly.com/about-john.html
- Video from Album Release at Celtic Junction (St. Paul, MN): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gezc96EO1Bo
- Center for Irish Music: https://www.centerforirishmusic.org/
- West Cork Distillers: https://www.westcorkdistillers.com/
Join the party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty