On the show this week, I feature the harmonious new collaboration between Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt, as well as the thoughtful songs on Bernice Lewis’ new album. I’ll also play tracks from new releases by Carrie Newcomer, Dan Pelletier, and Twin Forks, among other talented artists. Join me this Saturday at 8pm, for Fresh Folk, on Utah Public Radio.
The summer concert season is upon us, and here’s a list of who’s playing when: Jimmy Webb at the Egyptian Theater on June 15th, Merle Haggard at Kingsbury Hall on June 24th, Peter Murphy at the Depot on June 25th, the Utah Arts Festival takes place June 27 and 28 with headliners Mountain Heart and John McCutcheon scheduled, Bill Medley at the Egyptian Theater in Park City on June 27th and 28th, The Punch Brothers at Deer Valley on July 6th, The Hold Steady at the Urban Lounge on July 14th, Mary Chapin Carpenter at Deer Valley on July 19th, and the Indigo Girls at Kenley Amphitheater on July 25th. In Logan, Liz Wooley performs at Why Sound on June 10th, Gabrielle Louise plays at Crumb Brothers on June 21st, and REO Speedwagon plays for the Cruise In on July 4th. Lastly, Red Butte Garden’s lineup includes: Jason Isbell on June 17th, Robert Cray and Mavis Staples on June 20th, Natalie Cole on June 24th, Gavin DeGraw and Matt Nathanson on June 29th, Sarah McLachlan on July 1st, Tedeschi Trucks Band on July 22nd, Lyle Lovett on July 25th, and many more (though several are already sold out).
SONG TITLE | ARTIST | CD |
It Could Be | Bernice Lewis | Checks and Love Letters |
I Wanna Be In the Band | Bernice Lewis | Checks and Love Letters |
From Us | Bernice Lewis | Checks and Love Letters |
The Ten O’clock Line | Carrie Newcomer | A Permeable Life |
Love Like This | David Lockwood | Oasis Country and Roots Vol. 14 |
Jupiter | Stacy Swinford | Oasis Country and Roots Vol. 14 |
Feather in a Storm | Scott and Michelle Dalziel | Another Roller Coaster |
Emily | Dan Pelletier | My Freakin’ Heart |
Beautiful Girl on the Hill | Philip Gibbs | Box Canyon Blues |
Cross My Mind | Twin Forks | Twin Forks |
Swing from a Note | Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt | For Keeps |
Kiss Me Now | Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt | For Keeps |
Company of Friends | Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt | For Keeps |