Back Catalog Listening Party

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.

Back Catalog Listening Party is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #301

  Annie Gallup Listens Back to Ghost

  Aug 14, 20261h 2m

  In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Annie Gallup , who joins us from her home in Maine to revisit her 2015 album Ghost . She talks about revisiting her bluegrass roots, creating the ink and art for the album's handmade packaging and and the importance of venn diagrams to her songwriting. Featured Songs: Diamond Ring Ghost Town Kite West Memphis Arkansas Danny Barnes Battle of Brooklyn Show Notes : https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/301 Join the Party on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #52

  Remembering Peter Ostroushko (ENCORE)

  Aug 7, 20261h 10m

  In this week's special encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo pay tribute to the late great Emmy-winning composer, violinist and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko by revisiting his iconic 1995 album Heart of the Heartland . They are joined by Peter’s longtime friends and collaborators pianist Richard Dworsky , guitarist Dean Magraw and former Red House Records president Eric Peltoniemi to share hilarious and heartfelt memories of Peter and the recording sessions. Recorded March 26, 2021. FEATURED SONGS 1. Seattle (The Fantasy Reel) 2. Prairie Sunrise 3. Heart Of The Heartland 4. Dakota Themes- Kasposia, Pioneer Waltz, Pigs Eye Reel 5. Puppy Belly Dance Show Notes : https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/52/ Join the Party on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #300

  Josh Ritter Listens Back to The Animal Years

  Jul 31, 20261h 8m

  In this week's special 300th episode , Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter and novelist Josh Ritter who joined us from his home in Brooklyn to revisit his 2006 album The Animal Years , which was inspired by Voltaire, Mark Twain and everything happening around the Second Gulf War. He also talks about writing while running the back roads of Idaho, finding his voice in the pubs of Ireland and why editing is his favorite part of writing songs and stories. We also do a little show and tell with his very first merch item! Featured Songs: Best For The Best Girl In The War Monster Ballads Thin Blue Flame Show Notes : https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/300 Join the Party on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #185

  Elexa Dawson Listens Back to Music is Medicine (ENCORE)

  Jul 24, 20261h 3m

  In this special encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Kansas-based singer/songwriter Elexa Dawson who joined us with a special hometown brew from Radius Brewing to revisit her 2019 album Music Is Medicine , which won her a Native American Music Award for Best Country Recording. She talks about recording the album in one weekend in Taos, drawing from her Potawatomi roots, the magic of staghorn sumac and how integral singing has been to her mental health. Recorded November 10, 2023 Featured Songs Changed High Place Glad We Came Circle Song His Name Show Notes : https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/185 Join the Party on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #299

  Catie Curtis Listens Back to Long Night Moon

  Jul 17, 20261h 3m

  In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/rock favorite Catie Curtis , who joins us for lunch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Long Night Moon . We talk about why this album has been such an important one in her life, how drums have shaped her music and ways she keeps these songs fresh and politically relevant decades later. Featured Songs: Passing Through Water and Stone People Look Around Hey California Long Night Moon 🔗 Show Notes: https://backcataloglisteningparty.com/299 🎉 Join the Party on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backcataloglisteningparty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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