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Freight Train Boogie Podcasts

Bill Frater
Americana Music
Roots Music
Americana
Independent Artists
Independent Music
Christmas Music
Melissa Carper
Willie Nelson
Joe Ely
Kinky Friedman
Bluegrass
American Roots Music
Mental Health Awareness
Raul Malo
Old Crow Medicine Show
Ron Pope
Will Kimbrough
Grant Peeples
Maya De Vitry
Freight Train Boogie

The Freight Train Boogie podcasts are all about Americana and roots music. Most shows feature new songs from great independent artists. All of the songs featured on the show were written and published by the artists and they have given us permission to use their tunes on these podcasts. Enjoy!

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Latest Episodes

FTB podcast #572 features two great new albums by Wake by Dirk Powell and Queen Esther's Blackbirding. Also new tunes from Charley Crockett, Benjamin Tod, Rachel Brooke, Bobby Dove and more. Full playlist: ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9757

FTB podcast #571 features the new album by The Band of Heathens called Country Sides. Also new tunes from Eric Bibb, Della Mae, Garrett Boys, Rick Shea, Trey Hensley, The Waymores and more. Full playlist: ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9741

FTB podcast #570 features the new album John Craigie entitled I Swam Here. Also new music from Steve Poltz, Emily Scott Robinson, Clay Street Unit and Big Richard. Full playlist: ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9729

FTB podcast #569 features the album Circle and Square by Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz. Also new music from Tommy Womack, Lucinda Williams, Cordovas, the Sam Grisman Project and more. Full playlist: ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9718

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Bill Freighter
Host and curator of new Americana/roots music, emphasizes independent artists and community engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • So glad you are back!

    This show has been one of my favorite podcasts for over 10 years now. I have found (and bought) so much great music discovered on this awesome Americana music show. So glad to have you back, Bill!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bubba405
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks Bill

    for the hours you spend “auditioning’ tracks for your show. I used to spend hours putting together a mixed tape (cassette) for road trips from my LP’s, it was fun once or twice but you do it over and over again. So thanks for saving me all of that time. Stay healthy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ret@65
    United States6 years ago
  • great podcast

    i ran across this podcast 435 episodes to late. oh, well, plenty of back episodes to catch up on. this is a great place to find new music, and widen my horizons

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longtime North Dakota listener
    United States7 years ago
  • Such a treasure!

    I am late to the party, I just discovered this fantastic podcasts only after Bill had already put 400+ in the can. So I have a lot of listening to do. But I will enjoy every minute of it. Bill curates each episode to perfection. He introduces us to artists we may not have found on our own and opens up the whole genre to us lucky listeners. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CABandit
    United States8 years ago
  • Top Rate

    The UK (where I live) is not well-served for Americana music, so Bill Frater is a godsend. Quiet, calm, unassuming, he plays great music with respect and always brings a smile to the job. As we used to say in the good old days - Keep on Trucking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark-spark-in-the-dark
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Audience notes the show's consistency and breadth across the Americana/roots scene.
Listeners value the focus on independent musicians and the supportive community vibe.
Listeners praise the show's deep music curation and discovery of new Americana artists.
Fans appreciate the host's respectful, low-key style and insightful artist background notes.
Many comment on the show's ability to keep discovering quality, lesser-known acts.

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A DJ-led program focused on Americana and roots music, spotlighting independent artists and new releases. Hosts frequently introduce background notes on artists, share personal anecdotes about music scenes, and weave tributes or community moments into episodes. The show consistently champions indie acts, emphasizes album highlights and live-performance potential, and encourages support for artists through purchases and listening communities. Noteworthy are dedicated features on emerging artists, thoughtful curation, and a community-oriented, music-forward vibe that helps listeners discover new Americana sounds.

The format balances music showcases with host commentary, guest insights, and occasional thematic segments (holidays, tributes, reg... more

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