🚂🎶 All Aboard the Train Songz Express! 🎶🚂

This week on What’s The Reason For This, we’re joined by the mysterious masterminds behind the beloved bluegrass meme page-turned-print zine, Train Songz—aka Promontory Paul and The Conductor! 🎩🤫

While they may stay anonymous (sorry, no face reveals!), their passion for music, history, and deep-cut train tracks is front and center in this episode. If you’re a fan of Billy Strings, old-time bluegrass, and the art of print media, this one’s for you!

🎙️ What We Talk About:

📜 The Origin of Train Songz – What started as a punny tweet (with zero engagement, by the way 😆) transformed into an online community, and later, a full-fledged quarterly print zine! But why did they move from memes to ink and paper? They break down the evolution and why tactile, tangible media still matters in a digital age. 📰

📊 Train Song Stats & The Art of Music Baseball – If you thought baseball stats were detailed, wait until you hear how these guys track train-related songs played at Billy’s shows. From most frequently played train tunes (shoutout to "Slow Train" 🚂) to legendary one-off performances (👀 April 13th, Tampa—we’re looking at you 👀), these guys are crunching the numbers like true setlist analysts.

💌 The Joy of Holding a Physical Zine – In an age where most people are doom-scrolling on their phones 📱, these guys are keeping print media alive. From the hand-folded early editions to full-on artist-commissioned covers, they discuss the beauty of holding something tangible and why fans love flipping through Billy Strings setlist breakdowns, music history deep dives, and incredible original artwork. 🎨

🤝 Building a Community Within the Community – Train Songz isn’t just about Billy Strings—it’s about amplifying the bluegrass scene as a whole. Whether it’s highlighting bands like Mountain Grass Unit, showcasing lesser-known train ballads, or connecting artists and fans, they’re using their platform to spread the love for bluegrass far and wide. 💙

📬 How to Get Your Hands on the Zine – Whether you want a one-time issue, a full-year subscription, or even a free copy (yep, they’re committed to getting this in people’s hands regardless of their budget), you can grab yours at zine.trainsongs.net. The sliding scale pricing model keeps it accessible, and if you’re lucky, you might even snag one on lot at a show!

🔥 If you’re a Billy Strings fan, a stats nerd, a bluegrass historian, or just someone who loves seeing passionate people build something special, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

Grab your conductor’s hat, pull out your harmonica, and hop aboard the Train Songz Express! 🚂🎶 And of course… DON’T THROW YOUR FREAKIN’ TRAIN WHISTLES AT BILLY! 🚫🎺

Want to support Train Songz? 🔗 Subscribe to the zine at zine.trainsongs.net 💰 📩 Get your hands on a free copy if needed—they just want to share the love! 💙 📲 Follow them on Instagram @Train_Songz to stay on track 🚆