Author: Anthony
Annie Gallup Listens Back to Ghost (Ep. 301)
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.…
Josh Ritter Listens Back to The Animal Years (Ep. 300)
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…
Catie Curtis Listens Back to Long Night Moon (Ep. 299)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/rock favorite Catie Curtis, who joins us for lunch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Long Night Moon. We talk about why this album has been such an important one in her life, how drums have shaped her music and ways she…
Seth Glier Listens Back to Birds (Ep. 298)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Seth Glier who joins us from his home in Western Massachusetts with dad snacks. He revisits his 2017 album Birds, shares the unique genesis of these songs and talks about creating musical space to grieve and crafting cinematic sounds…
Raina Rose Listens Back to Caldera (Ep. 297)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter and Folk Potions founder Raina Rose, who joins us from her home in Austin, TX with a smoothie to revisit her 2013 album Caldera. She talks about the many landscapes that inspired the songs, taking her time to record them and how becoming…
Nathan Evans Fox Listens Back to Texas Dust (Ep. 296)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with North Carolina-bred “comrade country” artist Nathan Evans Fox. He joins us from his home in Nashville with a gin and tonic to revisit his 2018 album Texas Dust and digs into his complicated relationships with family, Houston and drums. He also talks about his…
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…
Molly Brandt Listens Back to American Saga (Ep. 294)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Midwest Country Music Award winner Molly Brandt, who joins us from her home in St. Paul to revisit her 2024 album American Saga. She talks about her love of crime podcasts and Ken Burns documentaries and drawing songwriting inspiration from dying strip malls, burlesque…
Della Mae Listen Back to Family Reunion (Ep. 293)
In this week’s special episode recorded for the Folk+ Online Music Conference, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Celia Woodsmith and Kimber Ludiker from Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Della Mae. They join us from the road in Spokane, WA to revisit their pandemic album Family Reunion (2021) which waxes nostalgic about airport lines and touring…
Sadie Gustafson-Zook Listens Back to What I Pushed Below (Ep. 292)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk artist Sadie Gustafson-Zook who celebrates her 1-year anniversary of living in Minneapolis with a virgin mimosa. She revisits one of two releases she put out in 2024, talks about why this EP What I Pushed Below is one of her favorites and shares…
