Tag: Roots Rock
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…
Josh Cleveland Listens Back to Root of a Man (Ep. 286)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with soul/folk songwriter Josh Cleveland who joins us with a Schell’s beer and revisits his 2014 album Root of a Man. We laugh and have a good cry together, talking about writing love songs for his dad and his chosen home of Minneapolis. An hour…
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…
Amy Speace Listens Back to The Killer in Me (Ep. 261)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with award-winning folk artist and writer Amy Speace. We revisit her 2009 album The Killer in Me, talk about how her theater background helped in her album photo shoot and explore her varied influences from 90s alt-rock to Shakespearean tragedies. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES…
Grant-Lee Phillips Listens Back to Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff (Ep. 258)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and painter Grant-Lee Phillips about his 2020 album Lightning, Show Us Your Stuff. He talks about the inspiration of author Carson McCullers, creating a cataclysmic stomp and why his songs are uniquely suited for fall. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH…
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…
Jonathan Rundman Listens Back to Public Library (Ep. 243)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/rock artist Jonathan Rundman about his 2004 album Public Library, explore his eclectic musical library, and share stories about recording with his all-time favorite band. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Jillian Rae Listens Back to Heartbeat (Ep. 233)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with indie singer/songwriter/fiddler Jillian Rae about her 2013 debut album Heartbeat, geek out about effects pedals and production, and talk about learning history from Johnny Horton songs. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES 🎉 Join the party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty WATCH EPISODE
Turn Turn Turn Listen Back to New Rays From an Old Sun (Ep. 232)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana trio Turn Turn Turn about their 2023 album New Rays From an Old Sun, their 60s and 70s musical influences, and their unique approach to dressing for gigs. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
