About Us

Music that's like a big hug from an old friend—that's Fritz & the Freeloaders. Acoustic rock, pop, and country. All decades, from Elvis to Green Day, from the Beatles to Britney Spears. (Check out the song list!) Warm and fun. Regardless of the occasion, you can't beat the Freeloaders. Based in Bellingham, the band features singer/songwriter/guitarist Gary McKinney, singer Corrine Roos, bassist Chris Powell, keyboardist Kathy Murray, and drummer Nathan Matson. The Freeloaders can play any sized venue: front room or small coffee house, casino or nightclub, house concert or a concert in the park. About the name: Fritz is the original bass player's guide dog, the ever-lovable, golden lab. When Dave left the name stuck, and Fritz evolved from a flesh-and-blood presence to logo and mythological presence.

Fritz & the Freeloaders recorded "Acoustic Street Music, Vol. 1," which is available at CD Baby.com. Gary is also an author, editor, publisher, and owner of Kearney Street Books (Books that Rock!). His current novel is "Slipknot," a mystery featuring a county sheriff who is also a Deadhead. (“Great fun!” says the Seattle Times.) The book is available at Amazon. Visit kearneystreetbooks.com for more information.