Tag: Country
Michaela Anne Listens Back to Bright Lights and the Fame (Ep. 289)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with country/Americana artist Michaela Anne who joins us to revisit her 2016 album Bright Lights and the Fame, which was recorded in Nashville and heavily influenced by her early days of living there and playing the country bars. She talks about the sparkly jumpsuit that…
Dan Gaarder Listens Back to Trailer Trash’s All Lit Up (Ep. 273)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with veteran country guitarist Dan Gaarder, formerly of the band Trailer Trash, who revisits the band’s 2002 Christmas album All Lit Up. He joins us with a tin of Danish butter cookies, talks about the inspiration behind these festive holiday originals, and shares some hilarious…
Gurf Morlix Listens Back to Blaze Foley’s 113th Wet Dream (Ep. 249)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with revered singer, songwriter and producer Gurf Morlix. We revisit his 2011 album Blaze Foley’s 113th Wet Dream, talk about his many years playing with the late great Blaze Foley and get some wild first-hand stories about this infamous TX talent, whose songs were covered by…
Cole Diamond – Friday Night Demons Collection (Ep. 208)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with rock and outlaw country singer-songwriter Cole Diamond about his 2022 Friday Night Demons Collection 🎶 💿. 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 Cole Diamond and purchase his music…
Beth Nielsen Chapman – Deeper Still (Ep. 174)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk this Friday with award-winning folk and country songwriter, performer and member of the prestigious Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Beth Nielsen Chapman. We’ll be listening to tracks off of her 2002 release Deeper Still 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to her music together and hear the…
Trevor McSpadden – Let’s Fall Together (Ep. 88)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with honky-tonk songwriter Trevor McSpadden about his 2017 release Let’s Fall Together 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to his music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recordings. FEATURED SONGS Let’s Fall Together I Can Do That Country Girl It’s Ours GALLERY SHOW NOTES…
Valerie Smith – Patchwork Heart (Ep. 73)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig sat down in-person with bluegrass great Valerie Smith to talk about her 1997 debut album Patchwork Heart in front of a live audience at the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music festival in Richmond, MN 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to her music together and hear the stories…
Trailer Trash – Crazy for Xmas (Ep. 28)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with Nate Dungan, singer, guitarist and frontman for Minnesota’s most beloved honky tonk band Trailer Trash 🎶💿!! Join us as we listen to their music together and hear Nate tell the stories behind the songs and recordings. FEATURED SONGS Watch Episode
