Tag: Canadian
The Lonesome Ace Stringband Listens Back to When the Sun Comes Up (Ep. 282)
Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with banjo player and songwriter Chris Coole of The Lonesome Ace Stringband. He joins us from Toronto with a fancy cocktail, revisits their 2018 album When the Sun Comes Up and talks about his unusual path to making bluegrass and old-time music. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES Join the…
Connie Kaldor Listens Back to Keep Going (Ep. 272)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian folk legend Connie Kaldor, who joins us from Montreal to have a cup of tea and revisit her 2023 album of resilience Keep Going. She talks about her roots in the Saskatchewan prairies, recording with her musical family and an interesting habit…
Steve Poltz Listens Back to Noineen Noiny Noin (Ep. 253)
Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share a special conversation taped at Folk Alliance International’s Folk+ Conference with Halifax-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Steve Poltz. We revisit his 2012 album Noineen Noiny Noin, talk about recording the album with Australian punk rockers and how he got his start in Southern California, playing in Catholic Folk Mass and touring…
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…
Barbra Lica Listens Back to Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 239)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter/producer Barbra Lica about her 2022 album Imposter Syndrome, her love of spreadsheets and some very unique photo shoots. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Rose Cousins Listens Back to The Send Off (Ep. 236)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Juno Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins about her 2009 album The Send Off, her love of film scores, and her unique connection to the piano. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES 🎉 Join the party on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty WATCH EPISODE
