The WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour Podcast

WS1062: Freedy Johnston and Wildfire


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Live from the Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky. 

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Production Date: 10/17/22  

FREEDIE JOHNSTON had a huge hit called “Bad Reputation” and throughout his 25-year career, he has developed a loyal following with his finely detailed story songs. Freedy was born in the small town of Kinsley, Kansas, famous for being the exact mid-point between the east and west coasts of the USA. He bought a mail order guitar as a teenager after hearing Elvis Costello’s My Aim Is True.Rain on the City is his first album of new originals in eight years. 

WILDFIRE was formed in 2000 as the house bluegrass band at Dollywood and quickly became one of the most talked about groups in the bluegrass world. With chart topping CDs and fan favorite songs led by founding members Robert Hale and Curt Chapman, they are surrounded by stellar musicians: Johnny Lewis, Scott Napier, and Matt DeSpain their new album is “Quiet Country Town” on Pinecastle Records. 

 Owen Brockman is a 12 year old banjo picker from Centerville, OH who has been listening to bluegrass since he was 2 years old!

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