Here’s a Radio Friendly first: two brothers who share a radio show, “Tangled Roots” on WHUS, and we get answers from both of them. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio and what other stations have you worked at […]
Here’s a Radio Friendly first: two brothers who share a radio show, “Tangled Roots” on WHUS, and we get answers from both of them. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio and what other stations have you worked at […]
Fred Boenig has been in the “business” for many years and I admire his passion, honesty, and courage. That said, I feel that he’s a little harsh on the Americana Music Association and radio promoters. It should also be noted that Fred […]
In my attempt to broaden the horizons of what radio people are doing, this week we head to Australia, and talk with Triple R DJ Denise Hylands. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio? Denise Hylands: Back in 1984, I had just […]
Podcasting has been getting a lot of interest lately, but this is the first Radio Friendly interview highlighting a podcaster. I think that Calvin Powers of the Americana Music Show does one of the best podcasts out there. Bill Frater: Where […]
Jason Samuel is a regular attendee at the Americana Music Association Conference in Nashville every year. When I’ve seen him there, I’ve always appreciated his enthusiasm for the music and for radio. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in […]
I first met Kay Clements back in the 1990s at the Strawberry Music Festival and we became fast friends, bonded by a passion for music and radio. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio, and what were […]
Well, after a few weeks of focusing on American DJs, I figured it’s about time I expand our horizons and check out some of our international radio friends. I can think of no better person to start with than Rob Ellen from the […]
This week, our featured broadcaster is from the central valley of California — Sacramento, to be exact. Like other DJs I’ve featured recently, Paul Hefti and I have never met, but after reading about his taste in music and influences, I’m […]
Since I’ve been doing these interviews, I’ve been amazed by the intelligence and strong opinions of the radio personalities. This week’s — with Mike Trynosky of WCNI in Connecticut — is no exception. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start […]
Last year at the Americana Music Conference in Nashville, I started talking to a guy about the nice Western shirt he was wearing and about how much I love Western shirts too. He told me his story about moving to the States […]
No Depression depends on reader support to bring you top-quality roots music journalism on our website and in our quarterly journals. Donations large and small are greatly appreciated, and will help us hit our goal of raising $15,000 by Dec. 31.
Can you help us get there? Donate or subscribe using the buttons below. Thank you for your support!
Please consider becoming a subscriber or providing a donation. With your help, No Depression can continue to grow and cover roots music the way it deserves.