Author Archives: Bill Frater

Freight Train Boogie Christmas Show, 2017 edition

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Bill Frater

This is my 9th annual FTB Christmas song extravaganza featuring lots of new holiday songs. Don’t expect much in the way of traditional Yuletide songs, just lots of fun stuff! Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Christmas music, Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, Americana Xmas, Christmas, Country Christmas Show, country music, Music, podcast, roots music | Tagged Boo Ray & Elizabeth Cook, Craig Gerdes, Domenic Cicala, Fats Domino, Homer And Jethro, JIM LAUDERDALE, Josh Ritter, Katie Garibaldi, LINDI ORTEGA, Loose Cattle, Mike Farris and Shannon McNally, Ruby Boots, Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers, Sultans of String, The Mavericks, White Owl Red, Zach Schmidt | 3 Comments

Freight Train Boogie Show #404 (Best of 2017, part 2)

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #404 is part 2 some of my favorite albums and songs from 2017. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #404 (Best of 2017, part 2) Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, country music, Music, roots music | Tagged AMBER CROSS, ANGALEENA PRESLEY, Chris Hillman, Chris Stapleton, Dan Mills, Dave Rawlings, Dori Freeman, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, LEE ANN WOMACK, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Margo Price, Ryan Koenig, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer, Steve Earle & the Dukes, Travis Meadows | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #403 (Best of 2017, part 1)

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #403 features some of my favorite albums and songs from 2017. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #403 (Best of 2017, part 1) John Moreland – Love Is Not an … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, country music, roots music | Tagged Bill Scorzari, BOBBY BARE, Colter Wall, Jaime Wyatt, Jeremy Pinnell, JOHN MORELAND, Lillie Mae, Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives, Rhiannon Giddens, RODNEY CROWELL, TIM O'BRIEN, Tyler Childers, Zephaniah OHora and The 18 Wheelers | 6 Comments

Freight Train Boogie Show #402

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #402 is a “one-shot” show featuring new music from Samantha Fish, Billy Strings, Thomm Jutz and Hiss Golden Messenger. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #402 Tommy Emmanuel & David Grisman … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, country music, podcast, roots music | Tagged Billy Strings, BIRDS OF CHICAGO, Chamomile & Whiskey, Darrin Wentz, DREW KENNEDY, HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER, Jordyn Pepper, Ren Geisick, Samantha Fish, THE WHITE BUFFALO, Thomm Jutz, Todd Pate. The Hens, Tommy Emmanuel & David Grisman | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #401

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #401 features two fine new albums, Champion by Nora Jane Struthers and Ladies Auxiliary by Scott Miller. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #401 Scott Miller – Epic Love Ladies Auxiliary … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, Music, podcast, roots music | Tagged Charley Crockett, Dan Mills, DEREK HOKE, Lilly Hiatt, NORA JANE STRUTHERS, SARA PETITE, SCOTT MILLER, The Contenders, The Deslondes, Thor Platter | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #400

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #400 features the new album by Lee Ann Womack called The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #400 Lee Ann Womack – Sunday The Lonely, The Lonesome & … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, country music, Music, podcast, roots music | Tagged Ali Handal, Andrew Combs, Bill Carter, Dori Freeman, Hugh Masterson, Jackie Greene, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, LEE ANN WOMACK, Paul Nipper, Ryan Koenig, The Paula Boggs Band, TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #399

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #399 features the new album by Margo Price called All American Made. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #399 Margo Price – A Little Pain All American Made Travis Meadows – McDowell … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, Music, podcast, roots music | Tagged CHARLIE PARR, DEER TICK, Fats Domino, FLATT LONESOME, FRED EAGLESMITH, Lee Roy Parnell, Margo Price, Matt Patershuk, Pi Jacobs, Rusty Young, The Mavericks, Travis Meadows, Will Payne Harrison | 1 Comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #398

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #398 is a special one-shot show featuring great new songs from Gill Landry, Whitney Rose, JD McPherson and The Roseline. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #398 Christian Lopez – Swim The River … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, country music, Music, podcast, roots music | Tagged Ana Tivel, Chris Hillman, Christian Lopez, Fred Wickham, Gill Landry, JD McPHERSON, JON LANGFORD, Lee Roy Parnell, Mary Battiata & Little Pink, My Politic, Sarah Lou Richards, The Lil' Smokies, The Roseline, Whitney Rose | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #397

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #397 features two fine new albums, Radney Foster‘s For You to See the Stars and The Wild by Kris Delmhorst. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link to listen now! Show #397 Kris Delmhorst – All The Way Around The … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, country music, podcast, roots music | Tagged Caroline Spence, Chelsea Williams, Jesse Brewster, JON BYRD, Kris Delmhorst, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, MARK OLSON, MAX GOMEZ, Mipso, RADNEY FOSTER, ROGER STREET FRIEDMAN | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #396

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Bill Frater

FTB Show #396 features the new album by Eric Brace, Peter Cooper & Thomm Jutz called Profiles in Courage, Frailty, and Discomfort. Also new music from Susan Cattaneo, Benyaro, and The Texas Gentlemen. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Direct link … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, podcast, roots music | Tagged BENYARO, BRUCE COCKBURN, Chastity Brown, Conor O' Donnell, David Ramirez, Eric Brace, Flatland Tourists, Larissa Tandy, Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band, Peter Cooper & Thomm Jutz, SUSAN CATTANEO, THE SADIES, The Texas Gentlemen | Leave a comment