Blair Larsen

Program Producer, Fresh Folk

Originally from Virginia, Blair has lived in Logan for 20 years. She has earned degrees in Environmental Science, Earth Science Education, and Geology. She has been involved in the folk music community for many years, producing local concerts for nearly 20 years, and hosting Fresh Folk for over a decade. Blair is an avid fan of both science and music, and attempts to indulge both sides of her brain every day. Blair and her husband share their home with 4 exceptional cats.

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Fresh Folk
12:00 pm
Fri March 8, 2013

Fresh Folk- March 9

On the show this week, I feature the harmony driven new album from the Burns Sisters, plus the soundtrack to the Oscar winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Sofia Talvik, Tom Bolton, and Alex Trugman, to name just a few. Join me this this Saturday at 8pm for Fresh Folk, on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
1:56 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Fresh Folk- March 2

Ian Hardie, fiddler

Get ready for a night of Celtic music this week, as I feature the new album from James Keane, and the celebratory re-issue from the fiddler Ian Hardie. I’ll also play tunes from new releases by Cathy Jordan, the Langar’s Ball, and Fiona J Mackenzie, among other talented artists. Tune in and listen this Saturday at 8pm to Fresh Folk, on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
1:47 pm
Mon February 25, 2013

Fresh Folk- February 23

The band "Black Prarie."

On the show this week, I feature the brave and personal new album from Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the Appalachia-tinged harmonies from the latest album by the Honey Dewdrops. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Gigi Love, Black Prairie, and Ben Sollee, to name just a few. Join me this Saturday at 8pm for Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
12:10 pm
Mon February 11, 2013

Fresh Folk- February 9

On the show this week, I feature the new release from the enduring duo Robin and Linda Williams, as well as the new folk album from the bluegrass artist Steve Spurgin. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Erin Thomas, Dovetail, and Rich Osborn, to name just a few. Join me this Saturday at 8pm for Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
2:49 pm
Fri February 1, 2013

Fresh Folk- February 2

On the show this week, I feature the new album of Red Dirt songs from Jimmy LaFave, and the new release from the refreshing band Bobtown. I’ll also play songs from new albums by Hardin Burns, Cris Cuddy, and Buskin and Batteau, among other talented artists. Tune in and listen this Saturday at 8pm to Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
3:10 pm
Tue January 22, 2013

Fresh Folk- January 19

Credit danahubbard.com

On the show this week, I feature the latest from the talented guitarist and songwriter Dana Hubbard, as well as the authentic tunes from Bethel Steele. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Amy England, Ben Arthur and Liz Mitchell, among other talented artists.

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Fresh Folk
10:53 am
Fri January 11, 2013

Fresh Folk- January 12

On the show this week, I feature the new album of Jackson Browne covers sung by his friend Penny Nichols, and the latest from the former jazz singer who is now a folksinger, Anna Dagmar. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Willie Nelson, Rachel Harrington and Don Ross, to name just a few. Join me Saturday at 8pm for Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
10:50 am
Fri January 11, 2013

Fresh Folk- January 5

On the show this week, I feature the spacious harmonies of the Hard Road Trio, and the inspiring new tunes from Mumford and Sons. I’ll also play tracks from new albums by Marley’s Ghost, The Parlor Soldiers and Susan Toney, among other talented artists. Tune in and listen this Saturday at 8pm to Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
2:55 pm
Fri December 7, 2012

Fresh Folk- December 8

On the show this week, I feature the affecting songs of Rupert Wates, and the textured harmonies of the trio Coyote Grace. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Neal and Leandra, Jem Warren, and Kevin Brown, to name just a few. Join me this Saturday at 8pm for Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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Fresh Folk
12:20 pm
Mon December 3, 2012

Fresh Folk- December 1

On the show this week, I feature new albums from the pairing of Rodney Crowell and Mary Karr, as well as the new collection from Hank Williams III. I’ll also play songs from new discs by George Mann, Robert Francis, and Joe Conley, among other talented artists. Tune in and listen this Saturday at 8pm to Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

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