Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio, Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Fresh Folk is a show of new releases in acoustic-based music, including folk, blues, bluegrass and celtic. The locally produced show, hosted by Blair Larsen, broadcasts every Saturday at 8pm, and is also available via podcast, or archived in .mp3 format.

Saturday, July 4 On the show this week, I feature the powerful voice and songs of the emerging folk award winner, RJ Cowdery, as well as the new release from the veteran but always memorable Vance Gilbert. You’ll also hear new releases from new albums by Darin Hudson, David Kleiner and Gregory Douglass, among other talented artists. Saturday, June 27 | On the show this week, I feature the powerful voice and songs of the emerging folk award winner, RJ Cowdery, as well as the new release from the veteran but always memorable Vance Gilbert. You’ll also hear new releases from new albums by Darin Hudson, David Kleiner and Gregory Douglass, among other talented artists. Saturday, June 20 | On the show this week, I feature an exciting new voice in folk music; Alaska based Emily Kurn, as well as the 25th anniversary collection from the independent record label, Red House Records. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Todd Snider, Rachel Harrington, and Al Stewart, to name a few. Saturday, June 13 | Get ready for a night of bluegrass music this week, with featured albums by veteran bassist Charlie Haden, and the harmonizing duo Robin and Linda Williams. You’ll also hear songs from new releases by Cherryholmes, Earl Scruggs, and the Blind Willies, among other talented artists. Saturday, June 6 | On the show this week, I feature the exquisite songwriting and beautiful voice of Danielle Talamini, as well as poetic and poignant songs of Tom Kimmel. You’ll also hear new songs from new albums by Old Crow Medicine Show, the Youngers, and Laura Marling, among other talented artists. Saturday, May 30 | On the show this week, I feature the new album from Utah’s own thoughtful songwriter, Cosy Sheridan, as well as the new release from new partners, Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson. I’ll also play new songs from new discs by Rose Laughlin, the Dandelion Greens and the Get Rites, to name just a few. Saturday, May 23 | Get ready for a night of blues music this week, as I feature the new release from the Robert Johnson historian Scott Ainslie, as well as the guitar master turned bluesman, Peter Lang. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Danny Caron, Bex Marshall and Paul Reddick, to name a few. Saturday, May 16 | On the show this week, I feature the new release from the venerable singer-songwriter-and-activist, Pete Seeger, as well as the latest album from Utah’s own, Gigi Love. You’ll also hear songs from new discs by Kate Campbell, Chuck McCabe and Vanessa Torres, among other talented artists. Saturday, May 9 | Get ready for new Celtic music on the show this week, with featured releases from the Battlefield Band, and the debut release from the award-winning duo Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller. I’ll also play songs from new albums by the McCalmans, Mark Dunlop and Solas, among other talented artists. Saturday, May 2 | On the show this week, I feature the powerful compilation benefiting cancer research called Songs for Laura, as well as the new disc from duo calling themselves the Bodhi Brothers. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Patty Larkin, the Rhythm Angels and Harvey Reid, among other talented artists. Saturday, April 25 | On the show this week, I feature the latest album from the tight 4 piece band from San Francisco called Blame Sally, as well as the new release from the very talented singer songwriter Mark Erelli. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Susan Kane, Matt Nathanson and Blue Line Highway, to name a few. Saturday, April 18 | On the show this week, I feature the Zion Canyon Song cycle from the Southern Utah group, Red Rock Rondo, as well as the new release from the duo that captures hope and poignancy, the Bittersweets. You’ll also hear songs from new discs by Beppe Gambetta, Ten Mile Tide and Kim Richardson, among other talented artists. Saturday, April 11 | On the show this week, you’ll hear the latest release from the award winning singer and songwriter David Roth, as well as the debut release from the harmonizing trio calling themselves the Angel Band. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Greg Greenway, Eliza Gilkyson and The Watson Twins. Saturday, April 4 | On the show this week, you'll hear the 2 disc set from the literate and humorous songwriter, Chuck Brodsky, as well as a new collection from the perfect café band called Charmer. I'll also play songs from new albums by Willie Nelson, The Duhks and Cara Luft, to name a few. Saturday, March 28 | On the show this week, I feature the latest release from the smoky and passionate voice of Tim Hockenberry, as well as the new album from the clear and beautiful voiced Donna Adler. I'll also play songs from new discs by Joan Baez, Greg Laswell and Dana Hubbard, to name a few. Saturday, March 14 | On the show this week, I feature the new release from the always innovative singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrd, and the new live album from the premier storyteller/musician, James Taylor. I’ll also play tracks from new albums by Donna the Buffalo, Charley Simmons, and Matt Price, to name a few. Saturday, February 28 | On the show this week, I feature the uplifting message songs of Roby Mathew, as well as the latest release from the bus-traveling troubadour, Rachel Sedacca. I'll also play songs from new albums by Jeff Talmadge, Judy Insley, and 100 Springs, to name a few. Saturday, February 14 | It's a night of new releases in blues on the show this week, with featured discs by swamp-blues master Kenny Neal and the charismatic singer Robin Rogers. You'll also hear tracks from new discs by Gregg Juke, Dr. John, and the Homemade Jamz Blues Band. Saturday, February 7 | Get ready for a night of rousing bluegrass this week, as I feature banjo legend Tony Trischka's latest release, and the return of the haunting vocalist Junior Sisk to the airwaves. I'll also play songs from new discs by Laurie Lewis, Northern Lights, and Crooked Still, among other talented artists. Saturday, January 31 | On the show this week, I feature the new disc from the Nova Scotia artist with the booming baritone voice, Dan McKinnon, as well as the latest release from the singer/songwriter/educator Amy Meyers. I'll also play songs from new albums by The Roseline, Pat Wictor, and RJ Cowdery, among other talented artists. Saturday, January 17 | On the show this week, I feature the best in new releases from the blues genre, spotlighting John-Alex Mason's new album, as well as the new Piano Blues collection from Smithsonian Folkways. I'll also play tracks from new discs by Cephas and Wiggins, JW Jones, and Mitch Woods, to name a few. Saturday, January 10 | On the show this week, I feature debut albums from talented singer-songwriters Larkin Gayl and Beth DeSombre. I'll also play tracks from new releases by George Mann, Celeste Krenz and Gregory Hoskins, among other talented artists. Saturday, December 13 | On the show this week, we celebrate the holiday season with featured new albums by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Loreena McKennitt. I'll also play seasonal songs from new releases by The Boxmasters, Yo-Yo Ma, and Cheryl Branz, to name a few. Saturday, December 6 | On the show this week, I feature the sophomore release from Utah's own Sarah Sample, as well as the latest album from the talented duo, Dana and Susan Robinson. You'll also hear tracks from new releases by Ben Taylor, the Ahn Trio and Alejandro Escovedo. Saturday, November 22 | On the show this week, I feature the new release from Colorado –based singer/songwriter Kort McCumber, and the UK-based songwriting legend Archie Fisher. I’ll also play tracks from new discs by Jackie Morris, Pictures and Sound, and Darrell Scott, among other talented artists. Saturday, November 15 | On the show this week, I feature the debut release from Jenny Goodspeed that was ten years in the making, as well as the latest album from actor and songwriter Tim Grimm. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Michael Young, Bob Gibson and Alyssa, to name a few. Saturday, November 8 | On the show this week, I feature the album that commemorates the Woody Guthrie tribute tour with such artists as Ellis Paul and Eliza Gilkyson, as well as the latest release from the Los Angeles based composer, percussionist and singer/songwriter Karen Hart. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Rosalie Sorrels, Sloan Wainwright, and Donal Hinely, to name a few. Saturday, October 25 | On the show this week, I feature David Wilcox’s new album of music inspired by his travels around the country in an airstream trailer, as well as the latest from the talented duo, The Kennedys. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Andy McKee, Matt Nathanson and Shawn Mullins, among other talented artists. Saturday, October 11 | On the show this week, I feature the new album from the consummate songcatcher, Kathy Mattea, as well as the new release from the veteran troubadour, Joel Rafael. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Kris Delmhorst, Richard Thorne and Erik Balkey, to name a few. Saturday, October 4 | On the show this week, I feature the strong songs of Andrew McKnight’s latest album, as well as the captivating songs of the professor and singer-songwriter, Allison Downey. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Bob Barlow, Heidi Talbot, and Stephanie Corby, to name a few. Saturday, September 20 | It's a night of bluegrass on the show this week, with featured new albums from the new group The Steeldrivers, as well as the fairly new sensation the Carolina Chocolate Drops. I'll also play tracks from new albums by Special Consensus, Dailey and Vincent, Rhonda Vincent, and Ricky Skaggs, among other talented artists. Saturday, September 13 | On the show this week, you’ll hear the Western themed album from the legendary Cris Williamson, as well as the latest album from the former bookstore owner with a fabulous voice, Mae Robertson. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Gary Louris, Tom Paxton and Lee Murdock, among other talented artists. Saturday, September 6 | On the show this week, I feature the beautifully melodic music of the Weepies, as well as the meaningful and hopeful songs of Ellis. I’ll also play tunes from new releases by Tom May, Paul Thorn, Buzz Cason and Mike McGuire, to name a few. Saturday, August 30 | On the show this week, I feature one of my all-time favorite artists, Erica Wheeler, as well as a new discovery, the talented Joe Crookston. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Lynn Patrick, Bruce Piephoff, and a mini-children’s music set. Saturday, August 23 | On the show this week, I feature the best of new releases from the world of Celtic music. You'll hear tunes by Ross Kennedy, The High Kings, Margaret Stewart, Lunasa and many more talented artists. Saturday, August 16 | On the show this week, I feature the fun and edgy trio We're About 9, as well as the distinctly Southern sounds of Caroline Herring. I’ll also play new songs from new releases by Greg Laswell, The Whipsaws and Caren Armstrong, to name a few. Saturday, August 9 | On the show this week, I feature the lovely voice of Tracy Grammer and her new album, as well as the historical songs of newcomer Ben Bedford. I'll also play tracks from new releases by Brooks Williams, Ray Bonneville, and the Wood Brothers, among other talented artists.