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. Also check out the Fresh Folk group on Facebook.

Saturday, July 31 On the show this week I feature the new album of beautiful covers done by the female trio Red Molly, and the latest release of life observations from the talented songwriter Adam Carroll. I'll also play songs from new releases by Smithfield Fair, Doug Spears and Robert Bobby, to name just a few. Saturday, July 24 | On the show this week, I feature the lyric-driven songs of Meg Hutchinson and the spellbinding sounds of Carolyn Currie. You'll also hear tracks from new albums by David Mallet, Jennings and Keller, and Pat Wictor, to name just a few. Saturday, July 17 | On the show this week, I feature two powerful new compilations: one honoring veterans and their families called Until You Come Home and the other bringing awareness to the life of coal workers called Coal Country Music. I'll also play songs from new albums by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Ronny Cox, and Carrie Rodriguez, to name just a few. Saturday, July 10 | On the show this week, I feature the newest album from the Canadian singer-songwriter Jory Nash, and the latest relaxed and stylish release from Paul Beniot. You'll also hear new songs from new albums by Phil Ward, Mark Minelli and Luke Powers, among other talented artists. Saturday, July 3 | On the show this week, I feature the transformative music of Jack's Waterfall and the latest from Minnesota singer-songwriter Ann Reed. I'll also play songs from new albums by Ewan Dobson, and Dana and Susan Robinson, to name just a few. Saturday, June 26 | Get ready for a night of bluegrass music this week, as I feature the new album from Steve Martin's backup band, the Steep Canyon Rangers, and the latest from the Kentucky girl, Patty Loveless. You'll also hear new songs from new albums by Claire Lynch, Ricky Skaggs and the Lovell Sisters, among other talented artists. Saturday, June 19 | On the show this week, I feature the old-school yet modern songs of Putnam Smith, as well as the new album from Kate Taylor, sister of James. I'll also play songs from new releases from Adam Rafferty, Wendy Webb and John Gorka, to name just a few. Saturday, June 12 | On the show this week, I feature the solo album from one of the Wailin' Jennys, Heather Masse, and the new release from the golden-voiced tenor, Joe Jencks. I'll also play songs from new releases by David Rawlings, Boca Chica, and Dolly Parton, among other talented artists. Saturday, June 5 | It's a night of Celtic music on Fresh Folk this week, as I feature the stunning voice of Cara Dillon and the smoking fiddling of Paul Anderson. I'll also play tracks from new albums by Dan Milner, Golden Bough and the Battlefield Band, to name just a few. Saturday, May 29 | On the show this week I feature the new album from the soulful and expressive Katie Garibaldi, and the latest release from the beautiful voice and powerful songwriting of Anne Hills. You'll also hear Woody Guthrie songs interpreted by Joel Rafael, a live recording from a 1965 Pete Seeger concert and the latest from songwriter Ellis Paul, among other new releases. Saturday, May 22 | On the show this week, I feature the latest release from an American singer and songwriter transplanted to the UK, Zoe Mulford, as well as the latest from the angelic voice of Terry Holder. I'll also play songs from new albums by Ivor Game, Mindy Smith and the Blue Moon Cowgirls, among other talented artists. Saturday, May 15 | On the show this week, I feature an album that pairs bassist and singer Laura Love with country blues guitar and dobro master Orville Johnson, and the release from a newcomer on the scene winning lots of songwriting awards, Liz Longley. I'll also play songs from new albums by Jimmy Wahlsteen, Joel Mabus and Allen Thompson, among other talented artists. Saturday, May 8 | Get ready for a night of blues music this week, as I feature new albums by steel mill worker turned amazing guitarist, Angelo M and International Blues Competition winner Dave Keyes. I'll also play tracks from new releases by Sugar Blue, Danny Brooks and Glen Patrik, among other talented artists. Saturday, May 1 | On the show this week, the featured albums profile great voices: from the strong clear voice of Kat Eggleston to the lust harmonies of Anne and Pete Sibley. I'll also play songs from new releases by Brad Colerick, Michael Jerling and the Sweater Set, to name just a few. Saturday, April 24 | On the show this week, I feature the latest album from the daughter of Greg Brown, Peita Brown who is equally as poetic as her father, as well as the 33rd release from storyteller and songwriter John McCutcheon. I'll also play tracks from new discs by James Hand, Mason Daring and Rachel Garlin, among other talented artists. Saturday, April 17 | On the show this week, I feature the latest album from the immensely talented, and very witty, group called the Four Bitchin' Babes. I'll also play songs from new releases by The Ashley Gang, The Horse Flies, Loreena McKennitt, and Dave Elder, to name just a few. Saturday, April 10 | This week, I feature the debut release from Harper Simon, son of Paul Simon, and the new album from Massachusetts based troubadour Michael Troy. I'll also play songs from new albums by Arlo Guthrie, Carley Wolf and Tom Chapin, to name just a few. Saturday, April 3 | On the show this week, you'll hear the latest release of catchy and memorable songs from the duo Buskin and Batteau, and the second collection of tunes devoted to fishing. I'll also play songs from new albums by Smithfield Fair, Brett Perkins and Hope Machine, among other talented artists. Saturday, March 27 | On the show this week, I feature the latest release from the Canadian duo with fabulous harmonies, Dala, and the new album from the poignant songwriter Catie Curtis. You'll also hear songs from new releases by Penny Nichols, Radney Foster and Blue Mother Tupelo, to name just a few artists. Saturday, March 20 | On the show this week, I feature the earthy and literate songs from Gabrielle Louise, and the new live album from the popular Australian band The Waifs. You'll also hear songs from new releases by Sam Baker, Levon Helm and Son Volt, among other talented artists. Saturday, March 13 | On the show this week, I feature the piano folk songs from Anna Dagmar's new release, and small-town sketches in song from Annie and Rod Capps. I'll also play songs from new albums by James Moors, Cary Cooper and Tom Russell, to name just a few. Saturday, March 6 | On the show this week, I feature new albums from the Canadian supergroup Bop It's a night of blues music on the show this week, with featured albums from Virginia's Scott Perry and the new duo Power and White. You'll also hear songs from new releases by the Robert Cray Band, Coco Montoya, and Watermelon Slim, among other talented artists. Saturday, February 27 | On the show this week, I feature new albums from the Canadian supergroup Bop Ensemble and the always quirky and entertaining Sons of the Never Wrong. You'll also hear songs from new releases by Maree McRae, Bill Bachmann and a reissue from Leonard Cohen, to name just a few. Saturday, February 20 | On the show this week, we'll feature the debut release from the new supergroup calling themselves Works Progress Administration, and the debut disc from the talented and fun duo Moors and McCumber. We'll also play songs from new albums by Jacoby Road, Ben Bullington and The Pines, to name just a few. Saturday, February 13 | On the show this week, I feature new releases in Celtic music, with highlights from new albums by the Baileys, and a re-issue of a classic concert by the Clancy Brothers. You'll also hear new songs from new albums by The Hammers, Give Way and the String Sisters, among other talented artists. Saturday, February 6 | Get ready for a night of bluegrass music on this week’s show. I'll feature the astonishing new banjo album from Steve Martin (yes, the comedian), and mandolinist David Davis' latest release. I'll also play tracks from new discs by Dailey and Vincent, Rhonda Vincent, and Del McCoury, to name a few. Saturday, January 30 | On the show this week, I feature the jubilant songs from the powerful band Blame Sally, plus the new album from the magical voice of Angie Stevens. I’ll also play songs from new releases by Jamie Michaels, Corinne West, and CarbonLeaf, to name just a few. Saturday, January 23 | Get ready for a night of blues music this week, as I play selections from new releases in blues, including new tunes from Cyril Neville, Webb Wilder, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Roy Rogers, to name just a few. Saturday, January 16 | On the show this week, we'll feature the new live album from the harmonizing trio the Wailin’ Jennys as well as the deft literary writing of singer/songwriter Robyn Landis. You’ll also hear new songs from new releases by Marshall Crenshaw, Jim Photoglo, and Alicia McGovern, among other talented artists. Saturday, January 9 | This week on the show, we'll feature the talented local artist, Libbie Linton, as well as the newest from Scottish-American singer Dave Ferrard. We’ll also play songs from new albums by Cliff Eberhardt, Greg Laswell, and Martin Simpson, to name a few. Saturday, December 12 | In the spirit of the season, it’s a holiday-themed Fresh Folk this week. You’ll hear seasonal songs from new releases by Adam Rafferty, Robin Bullock, and Eric Bogle, among others, plus a feature from Jay Ungar and Molly Mason’s latest holiday collection. Saturday, December 5 | On the show this week, we feature the new live album from the great vocalist Jonathan Edwards, as well as the latest release from one of my favorite singers and songwriters, Cheryl Wheeler. You’ll also hear songs from new albums by Lee Murdock, Wyatt Easterling and Debra Cowan, among other talented artists. Saturday, November 28 | Get ready for bluegrass music this week, as we feature new albums from the compelling Donna Ulisse, and bluegrass songwriter Chris Stuart. We’ll also play tracks from new releases by Spring Creek, Kate MacLeod, the Duhks and Bela Fleck, to name just a few. Saturday, November 21 | On the show this week, we feature the new tribute to Utah Phillips and the live album from Simon and Garfunkel’s 1969 tour. We’ll also play songs from new albums by Wynonna, Bruce Cockburn and Albert and Gage, to name just a few. Saturday, November 14 | On the show this week, We'll feature singer-songwriter Meg Braun’s personal debut album, as well as the innovative chamber-folk release from the beautiful singer Susan Werner. We’ll also play songs from new discs by Amy Speace, Sarah Sample, and Sweet Bitters, among other talented artists. Saturday, November 7 | On the show this week, We'll feature two career-spanning collections: the second 'best-of' set from the great songwriter Greg Brown, and the expansive collection showing Rod MacDonald’s career. We'll also play songs from new albums by Neko Case, Danny Schmidt and Dana Hubbard, among other talented artists. Saturday, October 31 | Get ready for new music from tight bands this week, with featured tunes from the Greencards, and the Waifs, as well as the new album from the literate songwriter Drew Nelson. We’ll also play songs from new releases by Marian Call, Carbon Leaf and Lisa Markley, to name just a few. Saturday, October 24 | On the show this week, we'll feature Mae Robertson’s new release, which benefits breast cancer research, as well as the latest from the lyrical songwriter Johnsmith. We’ll also play songs from new albums by David Wilcox, TR Ritchie, and Colleen McFarland, among other talented artists. Saturday, October 17 | On the show this week, we'll feature the new album from the amazing guitarist and songwriter, Willy Porter, as well as the new release from the classically trained pianist and songwriter, Vienna Teng. We’ll also play songs from new discs by Trevor Hall, Alison Brown, and Jesse Winchester, among other talented artists. Saturday, October 10 | Get ready for toe-tapping bluegrass music on this week's show, with the new duo Dailey and Vincent, and the exuberant group Newfound Road as featured artists. We’ll also play songs from new releases by the hillbilly goddess Alecia Nugent, and veterans Lost and Found, Doyle Lawson, and Dry Branch Fire Squad. Saturday, October 3 | On the show this week, you’ll hear the debut album from the beautiful voice of Stephanie Chapman, and a compilation benefiting fresh water programs in Malawi called Wells for Zoe Water for Life. There’s also a children's folk music set, which includes songs from Tom Glazer, Patty Hall, and Kira Willey, among other talented artists. Saturday, September 26 | This week's show features the new album from the San Francisco based peace activist, producer, and songwriter Jon Fromer, as well as the latest release from the inspiring storyteller and songwriter Ben Bedford. We’ll also play songs from new discs by Fred Smith, James O’Malley and Amy Dixon-Kolar among other talented artists. Saturday, September 19 | This week’s show features the arresting new release from the Yukon-based singer and songwriter Kim Beggs, as well as the debut album from the former trapeze artist with a beautiful voice, Stephanie Bettman. We’ll also play songs from new discs by Liz Mitchell, Paleface, and Byrd and Street, to name a few. Saturday, September 12 | On the show this week, we'll feature the new album from the father and son duo called Beaucoup Blue, and the new collaboration between Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel. We’ll also play songs from new releases by Gurf Morlix, Randy Weeks and Otis Gibbs, among other talented artists. Saturday, September 5 | The show this week featured new albums from two legends of acoustic music, JJ Cale and Jorma Kaukonen. Songs were also played from new albums by Richard Berman, Neil Jacobs and Caroline Doctorow. Saturday, August 29 | On the show this week, I feature the latest album from the still amazing Indigo Girls, as well as the new release from former Gray Sky Girl, Naomi Sommers. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Nancy Cook, Scott Balsai, and February Sky, among other talented artists. Saturday, August 22 | On the show this week, I feature the first release of original songs in 5 years from the great songwriter and singer, Slaid Cleaves, as well as the latest from Portland Oregon newcomer Ashleigh Flynn. You’ll also hear songs from new albums by Luka Bloom, Crabtree and Mills, and Mike Quick, to name a few. Saturday, August 15 | On the show this week, I feature new releases from two relative newcomers to the folk scene: Mara Levine’s beautiful covers of classic folk songs, as well as Cindy Kalmenson’s album of delicately phrased story songs. You’ll also hear tunes from new discs by the Rustic Riders, Kelly Moore and Amanda West, among other talented artists. Saturday, August 8 | On the show this week, I feature the first studio release since 1974 from the great Tom Rush, as well as the astronomy-themed album from the stunning vocalist, Priscilla Herdman. You’ll also hear songs from new albums by Rob Heath, Andrew White and the Yellow Room Gang, to name a few. Saturday, August 1 | Get ready for toe-tapping Celtic music this week, with featured albums by the great Tommy Sands (and his family), as well as the talented new duo, Liz Carroll and John Doyle. You’ll also hear new tunes from new releases by Mason Brown, Tony McManus, the Occassionals and the Paul McKenna Band, to name a few.