Tag: Fiddle
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…
Adrian and Meredith Listen Back to More Than a Little (Ep. 290)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Bohemian swing-folk band Adrian and Meredith who join us from their home in Nashville to revisit their 2016 debut More Than a Little. They talk about their Detroit polka roots, recording in an old pharmacy and why their first tour stop is always to…
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…
New Riverside Ramblers Listen Back to Lache pas la Patate (Ep. 269)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Eric Mohring of award-winning Cajun band New Riverside Ramblers. We revisit their 2018 album Lache pas la Patate, talk about the connections between country and Cajun music and the surprisingly robust Cajun music scene in Minnesota. Plus some dance tips! FEATURED SONGS GALLERY…
Gina Forsyth Listens Back to Promised Land (Ep. 263)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Louisiana fiddler/singer/songwriter Gina Forsyth. We revisit her 2012 album Promised Land, talk about her family’s unique immigration story and dive into her varied influences, including Cajun, Celtic, rock and old-time music. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Carrie Rodriguez Listens Back to Lola (Ep. 259)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Texas singer/songwriter/fiddler Carrie Rodriguez about her 2016 album Lola, inspired by her great aunt Eva Garza who was an international star during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema in the 1940s and 50s. She talks about writing in Spanglish, recording while 7 months…
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
Lone Piñon Listens Back to Nuevas Acequias, Río Viejo(Ep. 254)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Jordan Wax of the New Mexican roots band Lone Piñon. We revisit their 2019 album Nuevas Acequias, Río Viejo, exploring the traditional music of Northern New Mexico, the stories behind the music, and a unique wedding song that would go on for up to 45…
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 …
