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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!

Bill Frater


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 532 EPISODES

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    The Freight Train Boogie Podcasts is an incredible find for any music lover, especially those interested in Americana and indie artists. With over 400 episodes to catch up on, there is no shortage of content to enjoy and explore. The host, Bill Frater, does a fantastic job curating each episode to perfection, introducing listeners to artists they may not have discovered on their own. This podcast has the ability to widen listeners' horizons and expose them to new music in a way that is both enjoyable and educational.

    One of the best aspects of The Freight Train Boogie Podcasts is Bill Frater's impeccable taste in music. He is clearly an Americana nut and his enthusiasm shines through in every episode. Frater has a knack for choosing songs that share a similar sound, making it easy for listeners to determine if an episode will be up their alley or not. Additionally, he often offers insights into the artists or bands being featured, giving listeners a deeper appreciation for the music they are hearing.

    A potential downside of this podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone's musical tastes. While Frater does a great job selecting songs that generally fall within the Americana genre, there may be occasional songs or artists that some listeners do not connect with. However, this could also be seen as a positive aspect, as it exposes listeners to different styles and allows them to explore outside of their comfort zones.

    In conclusion, The Freight Train Boogie Podcasts is a must-listen for any music enthusiast who wants to discover new artists and expand their musical horizons. Bill Frater's dedication to curating high-quality episodes filled with outstanding indie music is evident throughout every episode. Whether you're craving Americana or simply want to hear some great tunes, this podcast is sure to satisfy your musical appetite.



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    Freight Train Boogie Show #561

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 61:17


    FTB podcast #561 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Eliza Gilkyson, Chaparelle, Eric Schmitt, Leftover Salmon, The Faux Paws and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9579

    Freight Train Boogie Show #560

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 61:59


    FTB podcast #560 features two great new releases, Suzy Thompson's Suzy Sings Siebel and Why The Worry by Seth Walker. Also new music from Patterson Hood, Cristina Vane, Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters and the late Michael Hurley. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9562

    Freight Train Boogie Show #559

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 63:08


    FTB podcast #559 features two great new releases, Cher Rêve by Miss Tess, and Joe Ely's Love and Freedom. Also new music from The Delines, Crys Matthews, Nefesh Mountain, Chatham Rabbits, and more!  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9545

    Freight Train Boogie Show #558

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 59:20


    FTB podcast #558 features some of my favorite albums from 2024 plus a few new releases including Connor Daly, Jason Isbell, Early James, Drew & Ellie Holcomb and more!

    Freight Train Boogie Show #557

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 58:14


    FTB podcast #557 features songs from recent albums by Woody Platt, Liv Greene, Loose Cattle, Twisted Pine and more.

    Freight Train Boogie Show #556

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 59:56


    FTB podcast #556 features songs from recent albums by Willie Watson, Sophie Gault, JP Harris, Heart of Pine, Kasey Chambers, Hayes & the Heathens and more! Full episode:  http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9490

    Freight Train Boogie Show #555

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 61:09


    FTB podcast #555 features songs from recent albums by Jeffrey Foucault, The Deslondes, Kiely Connell, The Wild Ponies and more!

    Freight Train Boogie Show #554

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 59:29


    FTB podcast #554 continues the return of the podcasts with a one-shot show featuring songs from recent albums by Joe Ely, Melissa Carper, The Honey Dewdrops, Oliver Wood, AJ Lee & Blue Summit and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9454

    Freight Train Boogie Show #553

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 59:45


    FTB podcast #553 continues the return of the podcasts with a one-shot show featuring songs from recent albums by Robert Earl Keen, Grant Peeples, Maya De Vitry, Steel Saddle and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9438

    Freight Train Boogie Show #552

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 60:49


    FTB podcast #552 marks the return of the podcasts with a one-shot show featuring songs from recent albums by Cris Jacobs, Kimmi Bitter, John Moreland, Sam Outlaw and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9427

    Freight Train Boogie Show #551

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 60:18


    FTB podcast #551 is a one-shot show featuring songs from new albums by Brew Davis, Sierra Ferrell, Joe Pug, Lisa Bastoni, The Kitchen Dwellers and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9415

    Freight Train Boogie Show #550

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 61:24


    FTB podcast #550 features 2 new albums,  Flying On Instruments by Vanessa Peters and Nothing Here's the Same by Jonathan Peyton. You'll also find new music from Corb Lund, Amelia White, Rod Picott and Wonder Women of Country! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9400

    Freight Train Boogie Show #549

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 62:25


    FTB podcast #549 once again features 2 songs from 4 new albums, artists include Jeff Talmadge, Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz, The Price Sisters, The High Hawks plus new music from Bruce Robison, Ismay, Chatham County Line and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9386

    Freight Train Boogie Show #548

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 58:54


    FTB podcast #548 features 2 songs from 4 new albums, featuring John Leventhal, Willi Carlisle, Sister Sadie, Jim Kweskin.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9368

    Freight Train Boogie Show #547

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 59:26


    FTB podcast #547 is a one-shot show featuring songs from new albums by Terry Klein, Gurf Morlix, John Craigie, Bonnie Montgomery, James Talley and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9345

    Freight Train Boogie Show #546

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 57:25


    FTB #546 features my favorite music of 2023 including songs by Iris Dement, Tim' O'Brien, Jason Eady, Margo Cilker, Rodney Crowell, Tracy Nelson, Brennen Leigh, Brent Cobb, Taj Mahal, Marty Stuart and more!

    Freight Train Boogie Show #545

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 60:34


    FTB podcast #545 is an end-of-year one-shot show featuring songs from new albums by Colin Cutler, Carrie Newcomer, Boy Golden, Al Backstrom, Uncle Lucius and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9308

    Freight Train Boogie Show #544

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 60:09


    FTB podcast #544 is another great one-shot show featuring songs from new albums by Ross Cooper, Jaime Wyatt, Willy Tea Taylor, Jim Lauderdale and more.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9294

    Freight Train Boogie Show #543

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 62:28


    FTB podcast #543 features 2 new albums, Ozark Symphony by Kelly Hunt and Ray Bonneville's On The Blind Side. Also new music from Jason Hawk Harris, The Steel Woods, Sado-Domestics, Jon Byrd and The Carolyn Sills Combo.Full playlist:  http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9280

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    Freight Train Boogie Show #542

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 62:03


    FTB podcast #542 features 2 new albums, Queen of Time by Lindsay Lou and Jeff Plankenhorn's Alone At Sea.  Also new music from Charles Wesley Godwin, Goldpine, Brent Cobb, Steep Canyon Rangers and more.

    Freight Train Boogie Show #541

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 63:32


    FTB podcast #541 features 2 new albums, Whiplash by Jobi Riccio and Appaloosa Bones by Gregory Alan Isakov. You also find great new Americana music from Logan Ledger, Margo Cilker, Nick Shoulders, String Cheese Incident and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9254

    Freight Train Boogie Show #540

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 61:36


    FTB podcast #540 features 2 new albums Greener Pastures by The Waymores, and Headwinds from The Kennedys. You'll also find new music from The Clements Brothers, Turnpike Troubadours, The Two Tracks, Mustangs of the West and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9242

    Freight Train Boogie Show #539

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 61:33


    FTB podcast #539 features 2 new albums, Beth Bombara's It All Goes Up and Between Two Worlds by Evan Charles. Also great new music from Darrell Scott String Band, Cordovas, Jason Eady and Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs!  Full playlist:  http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9225

    Freight Train Boogie Show #538

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 58:54


    FTB podcast #538 features 4 new albums, artists include Shinyribs, Miles Miller, The Arcadian Wild, and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9207

    Freight Train Boogie Show #537

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 60:44


    FTB podcast #537 features 2 new albums, Malcolm Holcombe's Bits & Pieces and Home by Eliza Gilkyson. Also new music from Laura Cantrell, Tim O'Brien, Brennen Leigh, Tommy Prine and more!  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9190

    Freight Train Boogie Show #536

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 58:08


    FTB podcast #536 is another great one-shot show featuring single songs from new albums by Peter Case, Kevin Daniel, Whitney Rose, Milk Carton Kids, Marty Stuart, Queen Esther, Handmade Moments, and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9172

    Freight Train Boogie Show #535

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 59:44


    FTB podcast #535 features 4 new albums, artists include Bella White, Joey Frendo, Eilen Jewell and Trapper Schoepp plus more new songs. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9160

    Freight Train Boogie Show #534

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 59:50


    FTB podcast #534 is an extra-special one-shot show featuring single songs from great new albums by Robbie Fulks, Meredith Moon, William Prince, Gurf Morlix, The Long Ryders and more.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9145

    Freight Train Boogie Show #533

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 61:07


    FTB podcast #533 features 2 new albums, Doug Paisley's Say What You Like and When The Trouble's All Done by Ellie Turner. Also fine new tunes from Eric Bibb, Jono Manson, Dom Flemons, Nickel Creek, The Band Of Heathens and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9129

    Freight Train Boogie Show #532

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 64:57


    FTB podcast #532 features 2 fine new albums, "Twenty On High" by Drayton Farley and Cat Clyde's "Down Rounder". Also new music from Slaid Cleaves, James Intveld, Iris DeMent, Mile Twelve, The Panhandlers and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9113

    Freight Train Boogie Show #531

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 60:54


    FTB podcast #531 features 2 new albums, Boomerang Town by Jaimee Harris and Living In A Song by Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. Also new music from Buddy Mondlock, Grant Peeples, Sunny War, Province Of Thieves and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9098

    Freight Train Boogie Show #530

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 60:28


    FTB podcast #530 features 2 new albums, "North Georgia Rounder" by Pony Bradshaw and Brit Taylor's "Kentucky Blue".  Also new music from Mark Erelli, Angela Strehli, Mile Twelve and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9083

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    Freight Train Boogie Show #529

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 59:48


    FTB  #529 feature the new album by Whitehorse called I'm Not Crying, You're Crying. Also featuring new music from Jason Carter, Larkin Poe, Adeem The Artist, Honey Harper, The Whiskey Charmers and more.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9010

    Freight Train Boogie Show #528

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 60:54


    FTB podcast #528 is my best music of 2022 show featuring songs from some of my favorite albums of the year. Artists include Lyle Lovett, Molly Tuttle, Jake Blount, Brennen Leigh, Wilco, Bonnie Raitt and more.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8963

    Freight Train Boogie Show #527

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 64:01


    FTB podcast #527 is out 14th annual Ch!ristmas featuring brand new holiday songs by Abbie Gardner, Wild Earp, Chris Isaak, Tornado Sky and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8943

    Freight Train Boogie Show #526

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 61:22


    FTB podcast #526 features 2 new albums, "Ramblin' Soul" by Melissa Carper and Vince Herman's "Enjoy the Ride". You'll also find new music from Caleb Caudle, Brian Blake, Long Mama, and Miko Marks & The Resurrectors. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8930

    Freight Train Boogie Show #525

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 60:00


    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! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8916

    Freight Train Boogie Show #524

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 60:41


    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. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8899

    Freight Train Boogie Show #523

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 61:34


    FTB podcast #523 features 2 new albums, Married Alone by Sunny Sweeney and Kendell Marvel's Come On Sunshine.  Also new music by Jake Blount, Amy Ray, The Barlow, Damn Tall Buildings and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8884

    Freight Train Boogie Show #522

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 62:01


    FTB podcast #522 features 2 new albums, 'Wings on My Shoes' and Will Hoge and Martha Spencer's 'Wonderland'. Also new music from Jim Lauderdale, Shemekia Copeland, Early James, Bill Scorzari, Ever More Nest and more.  Full Playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8866

    Freight Train Boogie Show #521

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 60:49


    FTB podcast #521 features 2 new albums, Kenny Roby's self-titled album and Kelsey Waldon's No Regular Dog. Also new music from Joan Shelley, Ace of Cups, Hackensaw Boys, Peter Mulvey with SistaStrings and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8850

    Freight Train Boogie Show #520

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 60:42


    FTB podcast #520 features 2 new albums, Emerald Blue by Andrew Duhon and Trains, Rivers & Trails by Monica Taylor.  Also new music from Lucy Kaplansly, The Brothers Comotose, John Moreland, The Broken Spokes and more.

    Freight Train Boogie Show #519

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 61:31


    FTB podcast #519 is an all new release show with great music from Peter Rowan, Stacy Antonel, The Redhill Valleys, Arlo McKinley, Rod Picott, Wilco, The Local Honeys and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8818

    Freight Train Boogie Show #518

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 64:02


    FTB podcast #518 features 2 new albums, Jabberwockies by Wes Collins and Big Dreamers by Blue Dogs. Also featuring new music from Mary Gauthier,  Pretty Little Goats, The Slocan Ramblers, Charlie Musselwhite, Nicki Bluhm, The Bros. Landreth and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8803

    Freight Train Boogie Show #517

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 59:20


    FTB podcast #517 features 2 new albums, Seth Walker's "I Hope I Know" and "Make Myself Me Again" by Cristina Vane.  Also fine new music from Stephen Clair, Suzie Brown,  Dan Weber, 49 Winchester and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8785

    Freight Train Boogie Show #516

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 60:34


    FTB podcast #516 features 2 new albums, Brennen Leigh's Obsessed with the West and Single Wide Dreamer by Aaron Raitiere.  Also new music from John Craigie, Abbie  Gardner, Joshua Hedley, Luke Winslow-King and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8770

    Freight Train Boogie Show #515

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 61:00


    Show #515 Erika Lewis -  If You Were Mine (A Walk Around the Sun) Gwil Owen - Change  (The Road to the Sky) Ben Stalets - EGBA  (Everybody's Laughing)The Waymores - Heart of Stone  (The Stone Sessions) (mic break) The Honey Dewdrops - Weep  (Light Behind Light)Jon Chi - River of Marigolds (River of Marigolds)  Zach Schmidt - Burn Out Easy (Raise A Banner) Erika Lewis - Loser (A Walk Around the Sun) Gwil Owen -  When The Songwriter's Gone (The Road to the Sky) (mic break) Abby Bryant & The Echoes - Tried  (Not Your Little Girl) Railroad Earth - It's So Good (All For the Song) Hayes Carll - The Way I Love You (You Get It All) Charley Crockett - Where Have All the Honest People Gone  (Lil G.L. Presents: Jukebox Charley) Trout Fishing in America - Don't Be Callin'  (Safe House)  (mic break)Erika Lewis - A Thousand Miles  (A Walk Around the Sun) Gwil Owen - Where The West Wind Blows  (The Road to the Sky)

    Freight Train Boogie Show #514

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 60:21


    FTB podcast #514 features 2 fine new albums, Country Fresh by David Quinn and What Else Can She Do by Kaitlin Butts. Also new music from Paul Cauthen, Darden Smith, Roxi Copland, Greensky Bluegrass, and The Pine Hearts.  Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8731

    Freight Train Boogie Show #513

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 63:10


    FTB podcast #513 features 2 fine new albums, Janus from the Paula Boggs Band and Gone, Long Gone by Steve Dawson

    Freight Train Boogie Show #512

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 60:07


    FTB podcast #512 features 4 new albums by The HawtThorns, The Twangtown Paramours, Opal Canyon and The Lied To's, all of them male-female duos.  You'll also find great new tunes from Phil Lee, Allison Moorer, The Infamous Stringdusters and more.

    Freight Train Boogie Show #511

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 63:25


    FTB podcast #511 features 2 fine new albums, Terry Klein's Good Luck, Take Care and Delusions of Grandeur by Sophie & The Broken Things. You'll also find new music from Steve Poltz, Dana Cooper, The Del McCoury Band and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=8681

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