Roots Music Rambler
Roots Music Rambler

Media & Publicity

Media credentials · Artist publicity · Americana & beyond

Your artists have stories.
We make people listen.

Put Roots Music Rambler on your Americana media shortlist. We bring thoughtful interviews, music discovery and a steady stream of social content to the people who care about the songs—and the stories behind them.

44,000+Monthly content views
& podcast downloads
90+Podcast releases
in our public feed
650+Published video posts
in our website archive
WeeklyNew Friday episodes
plus social storytelling

Monthly average: June–August 2026. Combined Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok views plus Megaphone podcast downloads, rounded down from dashboard totals. Counts include repeat activity and are not unique people. Patreon is excluded. Publishing record checked September 14, 2026. Sources: podcast feed and video archive. Publication counts describe our body of work, not unique audience size.

The audience fit

Roots music deserves more than a passing mention.

Americana, country, bluegrass, folk, blues and soul are the center of our editorial world. We give emerging voices and established artists room to be heard.

Our lens is distinctive: the places, families, communities and experiences that shape the music. For publicists, that opens up a richer story than a release announcement. For festivals and venues, it connects the lineup to the culture and community around the stage.

A focused place for discovery

Reach a self-selecting roots-music audience through conversations about songwriting, new records, live shows and the artists behind them.

Depth that travels

Long-form audio and video give a story context. Social clips offer another point of entry, and the website keeps the interview discoverable after launch week.

American roots. Open borders.

Our June–August 2026 podcast downloads reached the U.S., U.K., Canada and countries across Europe and South America. Our catalog connects Appalachian and American traditions with wider musical journeys.

An established interview record

Good company for your next campaign.

From breakout voices to artists who helped define the sound, these musicians have already joined Roots Music Rambler. Choose a name to explore the interview.

See the work

Real conversations.
Useful publicity moments.

Explore the full archive →
S.G. Goodman interview artworkArtist perspective

S.G. Goodman

A conversation about her Americana rise, her Kentucky background and the story behind “Space and Time.” A place for an artist’s perspective beyond the headline.

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Emily Scott Robinson interview artworkRelease-day storytelling

Emily Scott Robinson

Our Appalachia conversation arrived on the album’s release day, connecting the songs with the places and people that inspired them.

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Hunter Flynn interview artworkBackstage access

Hunter Flynn

A conversation after soundcheck in Louisville brought his new record deal, artistic vision and changing life into focus.

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For festivals, events & venues

A press pass should put your story to work.

Credential Roots Music Rambler for prepared, artist-centered coverage that can continue well beyond the final set.

We understand that access is a working privilege. We coordinate with your publicity team on interview windows, approved recording areas, artist availability and event requirements, with a clear coverage plan and respect for the people making the event happen.

See our conversations with the organizers of Crossroads Acoustic Fest and Manchester Music Fest for examples of coverage that tells the story behind an event.

  • Before the gates openDiscuss lineup stories, organizer interviews, artist previews and relevant ticket information.
  • In the roomArrange backstage conversations and on-site reporting around your schedule and access guidelines.
  • After the last encoreExtend the story through podcast episodes, video, selected social clips and lasting website coverage.
Publicists & PR firms: welcome

We know your job.
We help the appearance do its job.

We are PR friendly, collaborative and interested in making an artist’s time count. Bring us the story, the campaign calendar and the materials. We’ll work with you on an appearance that has substance—and a useful life after it airs.

Preparation & media training

We can help artists prepare for interviews, sharpen their storytelling and get comfortable on camera or behind the mic. Ask about media training, interview preparation and practical guidance for making the most of an appearance.

A coordinated release

Share your release date, tour priorities, advance music and proposed story angles. We can discuss timing, agreed embargoes and the best fit for the show’s editorial calendar.

Promotional assets to share

We can share episode links, artwork and selected clips, and coordinate handles, credits and artist links so your team can promote the appearance across its own channels.

A partner in amplification

Work with us on a rollout that connects the interview to your campaign: artist reposts, social collaboration, album links and follow-up content. Agree on assets, permissions and timing together before release.

Experienced hosts. Genuine curiosity.

Music people who understand media.

Francesca Folinazzo

Francesca “Frank” Folinazzo

Founder & co-host

Francesca brought 15 years of travel writing to the idea behind Roots Music Rambler. Her interest in destinations, culture and live music gives interviews a sense of place and draws out the experiences that make an artist’s story their own.

Meet Frank →
Jason Falls

Jason “Falls” Falls

Co-host & executive producer

Jason is the author or co-author of three marketing books, founder of the Marketing Podcast Network and a veteran of public relations and digital strategy. His media experience includes appearances in outlets such as the BBC, NPR and The Wall Street Journal. He brings that communications experience—and his Kentucky roots—to the conversation.

Explore Jason’s background →

Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. The show’s published credits identify music licensing through ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. More about the show.

More ways into the story

Listen. Watch. Discover. Share.

The show lives across podcast platforms, the website and social channels. Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are central to our promotional mix, with TikTok offering another home for discovery.

Let’s find the story

Your next release.
Your next lineup. Let’s talk.

Send us the artist or event, the key dates, a listening link or EPK, and the story you think we should hear. For credentials, include your event dates, media requirements and publicity contact.

Interviews, event access and promotional plans are coordinated with the team based on editorial fit, availability and the agreed scope.