Back Catalog Listening Party

Back Catalog Listening Party
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Join top folk, Americana and roots musicians as they revisit their old albums in front of a live online audience. Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig take you beyond the liner notes with interviews that reveal exclusive stories and commentary from the artist about the process of writing, recording and releasing their music. Pour a beverage, grab a snack, and enjoy a weekly musical happy hour where it's always Friday and old albums never sounded better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth

    6D AGO

    Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth

    Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folksinger and poet Grant Peeples, who joins us from his home in Florida with a cup of green tea. He revisits his 2014 album Punishing the Myth, talks about it being a commercial failure and why it's his favorite album. Featured Songs: You're a Slave to Your Imagination The Hanging The Morning After the Coup High Octane Generation (for Jimmy Roche) 🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/280 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  2. Vanessa Lively Listens Back to Return to Waves

    FEB 6

    Vanessa Lively Listens Back to Return to Waves

    In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and painter Vanessa Lively, who joins us from her home in Austin, TX with her cat. She revisits her 2014 album Return to Waves, talks about recording when pregnant and drawing inspiration from dreams, paintings and sinkholes. Featured Songs: Return to Waves Chasm We Are Waiting Dive In 🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/279 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  3. Winterpills Listen Back to Winterpills

    JAN 30

    Winterpills Listen Back to Winterpills

    In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Philip Price and Flora Reed of the indie/folk band Winterpills, who join us with their cats from western Massachusetts with some wine and curry. Following the release of the 20th anniversary edition of their debut album Winterpills, they revisit the songs and how they’ve evolved over the years. They talk about their shared love of Elliott Smith and about their first big fight about the song “Threshing Machine.” Featured Songs LaughingThreshing MachineLetter To A Friend In JailLooking Down (Flora’s Version) 🔗 Show Notes https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/278 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  4. Eli Gardiner Listens Back to The Fire and The Medicine

    JAN 23

    Eli Gardiner Listens Back to The Fire and The Medicine

    In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana songwriter Eli Gardiner, who joins us for lunch to revisit his 2020 album The Fire and The Medicine. He talks about trading hockey for music, tackling hard subjects in his songs, and the tattoo that inspired the album art. Featured Songs VillainBefore the WarEaten AliveThe Right and the WrongWhen We Are Gone 🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/277 🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  5. The Nightingale Trio Listens Back to Izvora

    JAN 16

    The Nightingale Trio Listens Back to Izvora

    In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer Sarah Larsson, who revisits Izvora, the 2016 release by The Nightingale Trio. She talks about her journey into singing Balkan music, shares hilarious stories behind the songs, and teaches us how to toast in Yiddish and Ukrainian. So lift up your glasses and join us for this joyful hour of music and conversation! Featured Songs Kaval SviriOj Khodyt’ SonSub o Salcie PletoasaVo Nase Selo MalovoTsangala 🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/276 🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  6. Danny Schmidt Listens Back to Little Grey Sheep

    JAN 9

    Danny Schmidt Listens Back to Little Grey Sheep

    In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt, who joins us from his home in Nashville, enjoys a tequila, and revisits his 2007 album Little Grey Sheep. He looks back on recording this odd collection of songs written for friends, lovers, and fellow Texans. A beautiful conversation about music and community to kick off our new year. Featured Songs Cliff SongSong for Judy & BridgetAdios to TejasitoCompany of Friends Show Notes🔗 https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/275 Join the Party on Patreon🎉 https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  7. Best of the Back Catalog 2025

    JAN 2

    Best of the Back Catalog 2025

    In this week’s special episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share their annual Best of Back Catalog clip show, revisiting some of their favorite moments from the past year of conversations. You’ll hear highlights from interviews with Lizzie No, Altan, Patty Larkin, Bruce Cockburn, Erin McKeown, Carrie Rodriguez, Gurf Morlix, Chris Silver & Craig Evans, Sister Sadie, Nicholas David, and Steve Poltz — a year’s worth of great songs, stories, and musical wisdom in one place. Featured Songs & Stories Lizzie No - NarcissusAltan - DúlamánPatty Larkin - Good Thing (featuring Dar Williams)Bruce Cockburn - Call It DemocracyErin McKeown - The JailerCarrie Rodriguez - ZGurf Morlix - Baby Can I Crawl Back to YouChris Silver & Craig Evans - March To The KinnicSister Sadie - If We Ain’t Drinking Then We’re FightingNicholas David - Moon At NoonSteve Poltz - Spirit Hands 🔗 Show Noteshttps://backcataloglisteningparty.com/274 🎉 Join the Party on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  8. Happy Holidays plus a Sneak Peak of Next Week!

    12/26/2025 · BONUS

    Happy Holidays plus a Sneak Peak of Next Week!

    This week, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother banjo pop-in to wish you a happy holiday season and give a sneak peak of next week's special "Best of 2025" episode. We hope you are enjoying plenty of family, friends and good music this week, cheers!! ☃️🎶🍻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
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Join top folk, Americana and roots musicians as they revisit their old albums in front of a live online audience. Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig take you beyond the liner notes with interviews that reveal exclusive stories and commentary from the artist about the process of writing, recording and releasing their music. Pour a beverage, grab a snack, and enjoy a weekly musical happy hour where it's always Friday and old albums never sounded better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Back Catalog Listening Party
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Back Catalog Listening Party
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