Author Archives: Bill Frater

Freight Train Boogie Show #527

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #527 is out 14th annual Christmas featuring brand new holiday songs by Abbie Gardner, Wild Earp, Chris Isaak, Tornado Sky and more. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, indie artist podcast, roots music | Tagged ABBIE GARDNER, ANDREW BIRD, Brit Taylor, Chris Isaak, Eli Paperboy Reed, Gregory Dwane, Hailey Whitters, Josh Rouse, OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, Shemekia Copeland, The Christmas Jug Band, The Redhill Valleys, Tornado Sky, Wild Earp | 1 Comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #526

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #526 features 2 new albums, Ramblin’Soul by Melissa Carper and Vince Herman‘s Enjoy the Ride. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to listen now! Show #526 Vince Herman – … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, country music, indie artist podcast, Music, roots music | Tagged Aoife O'Donovan, Brian Blake, Caleb Caudle, Delbert McClinton, Gabe Lee, J-Rad Cooley, Long Mama, MARY GAUTHIER, Melissa Carper, Miko Marks, The Jorgensens, Vince Herman | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #525

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB #525 is a grab-bag of single songs from some fine recent releases. Artists include Florence Dore, Dan Israel, Angela Easterling, Trampled by Turtles, The Milk Carton Kids and more! This is the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, indie artist podcast, Music, roots music | Tagged Adam Hood, ANGELA EASTERLING, Appalachian Road Show, DAN ISRAEL, Emily Nenni, Flatland Cavalry, Florence Dore, Janiva Magness, Jeffrey Halford, NIKKI LANE, THE MILK CARTON KIDS, Tommy McLain, TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, Tyler Childers | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #524

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB #524 is a grab-bag of single songs from many recent releases. Artists include John Doe, Jake La Botz, Sweet Megg, Amanda Shires and Bonny Light Horseman and more. This is the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. … Continue reading →

Posted in country music, indie artist podcast, Music, roots music | Tagged AMANDA SHIRES, Bonny Light Horseman, Charley Crockett, Courtney Marie Andrews, Curtis Phagoo, DEREK HOKE, Fantastic Cat, I DRAW SLOW, Jake La Botz, John Doe, JOHN FULLBRIGHT, Lindsay Lou, Mapache, MICHAELA ANNE, Sweet Megg, The Hungry Williams | 1 Comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #523

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #523 features 2 new albums, Married Alone by Sunny Sweeney and Kendell Marvel‘s Come On Sunshine. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to listen now! Show #523 Sunny Sweeney … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, indie artist podcast, roots music, Uncategorized | Tagged 49 Winchester, AMY RAY, Damn Tall Buildings, Gerry Stanek, Jake Blount, Joshua Hedley, Kendell Marvel, Laura Benitez and the Heartache, Loudon Wainwright III, NICKI BLUHM, Sunny Sweeney, The Barlow | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #522

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #522 features 2 new albums, Wings on My Shoes by Will Hoge and Martha Spencer‘s Wonderland. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to listen now! Show #522 Martha Spencer … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, country music, indie artist podcast, podcast, roots music | Tagged Bill Scorzari, Early James, Ever More Nest, Freedy Johnston, JIM LAUDERDALE, Martha Spencer, Merle Jagger, Shemekia Copeland, STEVE POLTZ, Surrender Hill, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, WILL HOGE | Leave a comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #521

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #521 features 2 new albums, Kenny Roby‘s self-titled album and Kelsey Waldon‘s No Regular Dog. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to listen now! Show #521 Kelsey Waldon – … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, indie artist podcast, indie artist podcast, Music, roots music | Tagged Ace of Cups, Eric Hutchinson, Hackensaw Boys, Hank Erwin, Harley Kimbro Lewis, Joan Shelley, KELSEY WALDON, KENNY ROBY, PETER MULVEY, PHIL LEE, SistaStrings, Teddy and the Rough Riders, WYATT EASTERLING | 1 Comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #520

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #520 features 2 new albums, Emerald Blue by Andrew Duhon and Trains, Rivers & Trails by Monica Taylor. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to listen now! Show #520 … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, country music, indie artist podcast | Tagged American Aquarium, ANDREW DUHON, Brothers Comotose, DANA COOPER, JOHN MORELAND, Kimmi Bitter, Monica Taylor, PATTY GRIFFIN, Ryan Culwell, Stash, The Broken Spokes | 4 Comments

Freight Train Boogie Show #519

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #519 is an all new release show with great music from Peter Rowan, Stacy Antonel, Arlo McKinley, The Local Honeys and more. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music podcast, country music, indie artist podcast, roots music | Tagged Arlo McKinley, DAVE ALVIN, Margo Price, Michelle Rivers, PETER ROWAN, Pharis and Jason Romero, ROD PICOTT, Stacy Antonel, STEVE FORBERT, THE DAMN QUAILS, The Local Honeys, The Redhill Valleys, The Slocan Ramblers, Wilco | 1 Comment

Freight Train Boogie Show #518

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Bill Frater

FTB podcast #518 features 2 new albums, Jabberwockies by Wes Collins and Big Dreamers by Blue Dogs. Here’s the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here is the direct link to listen now! Show #518 Blue Dogs – … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana Music, Americana Music podcast, indie artist podcast, podcast, roots music | Tagged Adam Wright, Blue Dogs, Calder Allen, Charlie Musselwhite, ELIZA GILKYSON, Gregory Dwane, MARY GAUTHIER, NICKI BLUHM, Pretty Little Goat, The Bros. Landreth, The Slocan Ramblers, Wes Collins | 7 Comments