Author Archives: Bill Frater

About Bill Frater

This blog, Americana Boogie is mostly about new music releases in the Americana music genre. Bill Frater is passionate about Americana and roots music and writes about new releases here. He does weekly radio shows on JiveRadio.org and BluegrassCountry.org. Frater also does a bi-weekly podcast show on http://FTBpodcasts.com.

Freight Train Boogie Best Music of 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by

As always, it’s tough to narrow it down to only 10… my list could change day to day, especially as the more recent releases “settle in.”  The Jason has been there since the day it came out and I have … Continue reading →

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Freight Train Boogie Best Music of 2014

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

As always, it’s tough to narrow it down to only 10… my list could change day to day, especially as the more recent releases “settle in.”  Rosanne’s album has held firm for the whole year. I’ve always been a fan … Continue reading →

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Freight Train Boogie Best Music Releases of 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by

Here’s FTB and Americana Boogie editor Bill Frater’s picks for the best music of 2013. The order is pretty flexible, all twenty albums are great. Click the artist or album links to find out more.  The artist’s names link to … Continue reading →

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Best Americana Music of 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

It’s the end of another year and time to collect our thoughts and memories and favorite songs and albums… Here’s Freight Train Boogie editor Bill Frater’s list for 2012… subject to change… 1. IRIS DeMENT – Sing The Delta  (Flariella) 2. CHRIS KNIGHT – Little Victories (Drifter’s … Continue reading →

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FTB Reader’s Favorite Music Releases of 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Here’s what some of the Freight Train Boogie readers chose for their favorite music from 2011.   1.  Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Here We Rest 2.  Blackie & the Rodeo Kings – Kings and Queens 3.  Dawes … Continue reading →

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Freight Train Boogie Favorite Music Releases of 2011

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Here’s my Top Ten plus Ten list for calender year 2011. I say calender year because the awards shows like to break up the year for some reason.  Keep in mind that this is just my opinion, and there have … Continue reading →

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Freight Train Boogie podcast #100, The Best of 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

FTB Show #100 features song selections from my Best of 2010 list.   My full in-order list is posted here.  Some of the CD’s on the bigger labels have not given me permission to use their music so they are not … Continue reading →

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DJ’s and FTB Fans Best Music of 2010 lists

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Here are some Top Ten Lists from Freight Train Boogie readers and fans and DJ’s BILL BOWKER, DAN FERGUSON and MARTIN ANDERSON… please allow for a variety of fonts and formats… JOHN HOWE from Norwich, Connecticut Here are my Top-Ten … Continue reading →

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Freight Train Boogie Best Music of 2010

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

Here are Freight Train Boogie editor Bill Frater’s selections for the Top 20 Americana Album of 2010… There’s still time for you to send in your vote to frater@freighttrainboogie.com with Best of 2010 in the subject line and you could … Continue reading →

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