Tag: Bluegrass
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…
Sister Sadie Listen Back to No Fear (Ep. 255)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with fiddler Deanie Richardson of all-star bluegrass band Sister Sadie. We revisit their 2024 Grammy-nominated album No Fear, talk about the controversial decision to use drums and getting inspired by bad Pad Thai and an epic night of karaoke. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Karen Mueller Listens Back to Clarity (Ep. 248)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with International Autoharp Champion Karen Mueller about her 1993 album Clarity, featuring an all-star cast of folk, bluegrass, and Irish players. She recounts some wild studio stories about splicing analog tape and shares photos of her old band wearing cow camouflage. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES…
Stillhouse Junkies Listen Back to Small Towns (Ep. 234)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with roots/bluegrass band Stillhouse Junkies about their 2022 album Small Towns, their beginnings at a Durango distillery, and writing songs inspired by western landscapes. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Chris Silver & Craig Evans Listen Back to Old-Timeless Conversations (Ep. 231)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with renowned bluegrass and old-time musicians and scholars Chris Silver and Craig “Frailin’” Evans about their 2021 album and book Old-Timeless Conversations, the 15 years of emails that led up to this recording, and what makes a crooked tune. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY …
Derek David Johnson – Hard Life (Ep. 213)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with acclaimed bluegrass singer, songwriter and musician Derek David Johnson about his 2021 release Hard Life 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to his music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES Learn more about Derek David Johnson and purchase…
Missy Raines – Royal Traveller (Ep. 201)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with Grammy-nominated bluegrass singer, songwriter, bassist and band leader Missy Raines about her 2018 album Royal Traveller 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to her music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES Learn more about Missy and buy…
Heath Loy – Drakesville (Ep. 128)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with Minnesota banjo player Heath Loy about his 2018 release Drakesville 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to his music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS Drakesville Arkansas Somewhere in the Rockies Top Ten List Girl on the Billboard SHOW NOTES…
Back Catalog Listening Party: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (Ep. 124)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig sat down in-person with rising bluegrass stars The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to talk about their 2016 release Back to the Mountains in front of a live audience at the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music festival in Richmond, MN 🎶 💿. FEATURED SONGS Remember Where You Came From The Girl…
Steam Machine – Steam Machine (Ep. 114)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with Minnesota old time bluegrass band Steam Machine about their 2018 self-titled release 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to their music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recordings. FEATURED SONGS Back in ‘89 Dinks Dusty Miller Birdie Do Not Wait Til I’m Underneath…
