Tag: Blues
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,…
Queen Esther Listens Back to Gild the Black Lily (Ep. 287)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, actor and playwright Queen Esther. She joins us from Harlem with a cup of tea to revisit her 2021 album Gild the Black Lily, where she conjures up her grandmother’s home in the South’s Lowcountry. She shares ghost stories, tips on poisonous…
Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue Listen Back to Sugar in the Rock (Ep. 281)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Minneapolis folk/blues duo Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue, who enjoy some red wine and revisit their 2022 album Sugar in the Rock. They talk about this album’s analog and early rock & roll roots…plus we look at the many guitars that were used to…
Nicholas David Listens Back to With These Hands (Ep. 262)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with blues/roots/soul singer Nicholas David. We revisit his 2016 album With These Hands, talk about fasting before recording sessions and his varied musical influences from family polka parties to Disney films and monster movies. Plus he shares stories about recording in a Hollywood mansion where Frank…
Kelley Hunt Listens Back to The Beautiful Bones
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Kansas City-based blues/roots artist Kelley Hunt. Celebrating her 30th anniversary of making music, we look back on her 2014 album The Beautiful Bones, talk about embracing those magical studio moments and the incredible soulful ballad she wrote in just 15 minutes. Featured Songs:…
Joyann Parker – Hard to Love (Ep. 164)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with acclaimed soul/blues/roots singer, musician and songwriter Joyann Parker about her 2018 album Hard to Love 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to her music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES Learn more about Joyann and purchase her music…
Joy Clark – Self-Titled EP (Ep. 149)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with New Orleans singer-songwriter Joy Clark about her 2020 self-titled EP 🎶 💿. 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 Joy and buy her music directly at: https://joyclarkmusic.com/ Watch…
The McCrary Sisters – A Very McCrary Christmas (Ep. 141 – Encore Episode)
Join us for a special holiday encore episode of the Back Catalog Listening Party as we replay our chat with acclaimed gospel, soul and Americana quartet The McCrary Sisters and listen to tracks off of their 2019 holiday release A Very McCrary Christmas 🎄 🎶 💿. This was a very heartfelt and fun episode full…
Ray Bonneville – Goin’ By Feel (Ep. 125)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with acclaimed Americana raconteur Ray Bonneville about his 2007 release Goin’ By Feel 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to his music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS Sabine River Crow John Shy star Cemetery Road I Am the Big Easy…
Vance Gilbert – Good Good Man (Ep. 98)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with acclaimed singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert about his 2020 release Good Good Man 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to his music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED TRACKS Pie & Whiskey Good Good Man Hitman The Day Before November SHOW NOTES Learn…
