In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Kelley Smith. We revisit her 2022 debut album Moon Child, talk about her late arrival to songwriting after having four kids, connecting with her Canadian producer via Instagram and the unique story that inspired the album art.

1. Marriage
2. Dust
3. Tea and Whiskey
4. I’ll Let Go

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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 pregnant and working with the ever playful Bill Frisell and an amazing cast of players.

Featured Songs:

1. I Dreamed I Was Lola Beltran
2. Z
3. Llano Estacado
4. La Ultima Vez

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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.

1. Drawing the Head
2. Lowest Low
3. Gather Up
4. Straight to the Ground

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In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo chat with folk duo The Low Liners. We revisit their 2022 album Better in Time and talk about their long history of making music together -- from family music gatherings to co-writing across 7 time zones to recording their first professional album with The Band of Heathens' Gordy Quist.

1. This Morning
2. April
3. Lucky Ones
4. When You're Ready

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In this encore episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Davina Sowers of Billboard-charting blues/roots band Davina & The Vagabonds. We revisit their 2014 album Sunshine, have a lively conversation about recording and what she does to pump herself up for her live shows. Plus what her band has in common with Spinal Tap.

Encore Episode, Recorded August 21, 2020.

1. Throw It to the Wolves for Love
2. I Try to Be Good
3. You Better Start Prayin
4. Away from Me
5. Fizzle Out

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In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with jazz singer and songwriter Jennifer Grimm about her 2008 release After Noon, recording saxophone with a southern drawl and the surprising influence of rappers like Ludacris.

Featured Songs:

1. Now That You’re Here
2. Minneapolis & St. Paul
3. Blow It
4. Trip Around The Sun

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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, how a disastrous Pad Thai dinner inspired the title track, and relive an epic night of karaoke.

1. Willow
2. If We Ain’t Drinking Then We’re Fighting
3. Blue As My Broken Heart
4. Pad Thai Karaoke

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In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with International Bluegrass Ambassadors Henhouse Prowlers. We revisit their 2013 album Breaking Ground, talk about working with top-tier pickers and share how televangelists and Belgian ale helped inspire some of the songs. Recorded Oct 15, 2021

1. Soul Saver
2. Ravenswood Getaway
3. Drunk Again
4. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
5. Den of Sin

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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 minutes.

1. La Entrega de las Canciones
2. Mascando Chíclete / Upside-down Varceliana (Varsoviana)
3. El Rodeo / Antonito / El Hermitaño (Cutilios)
4. Indita de Cochití (Indita)

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Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share a special conversation taped at Folk Alliance International's Folk+ Conference with Halifax-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Steve Poltz. We revisit his 2012 album Noineen Noiny Noin, talk about recording the album with Australian punk rockers and how he got his start in Southern California, playing in Catholic Folk Mass and touring the world with Jewel.

1. Spirit Hands
2. Croatia
3. Slovenia Breeze
4. Salt Suit

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