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Just like clockwork, a pile of new CDs appear in the Folk Alley mailbox each week. Fresh Cuts takes the best of recently released music from singer/songwriters, bluegrass and Americana artists, world musicians and more and brings them together for a 5 hour stream of "fresh" music. Each week, new updates are added, assuring that there will always be something to discover in Fresh Cuts.

Recently Played:

:18 Glamorous Girls
Antje Duvekot
New Siberia
Pantjebare

:15 The Ivy Leaf
Kevin Crawford
Carrying The Tune
BailyO Rec BOR 002

:12 Stars
Fred Eaglesmith
6 Volts

:08 Instrument For You
The Vespers
The Fourth Wall
Black Suit

:05 Same 'Ol Same 'Ol
The Twangtown Paramours
The Promise of Friday Night
Inside Edg IER002



Just loved hearing Carrie Newcomer's new 'Speed of Soul.' Fun also to have identified her voice, and recalled her name as I was washing dishes. I'd seen her just once, at 'Uncle Calvin's,' back in Dallas, about 1995. She, I and two or three others went out for pizza after her show. Told her I'd found her songs 'spiritual,' which she appreciated. Shouldn't be surprised to have heard that very term just now on Fresh Cuts describing her music. Guess that makes it a fact, hey? Glad she's still offering her special persona to the world! Thanks for mentioning 'Kindred Spirits,' her new album. I'd never know existed, save Folk Alley! A must have!

Posted by Andrew Antrim on March 26, 2013.
Great effort by everyone at Folk Alley Love the tunes the effort to play old and new is always and in all ways great to here. This music helps to bring peace to me and the world. we need to spread peace and happiness to all and great music is one big step in that action thanks for your help FOLK Alley Peace Jim

Posted by Jim Williams on February 08, 2013.
I believe a serious omission to your fresh cuts stream are songs from Ben Bedford's new CD "What We Lost" This CD is number 5 on the Folk DJ chart and number 6 in Europe- Americana. His previous CD's are awesome as well, "Land Of the Shadows" and "Lincoln's Man". Maybe some live recordings would be a service to your listeners.

Posted by Max Cartwright on November 20, 2012.
Hoping to hear tunes from our good friend Ben Bedford's new CD "What We Lost". It is awesome!!!

Posted by Vera Mount on October 15, 2012.
Thanks for playing songs from John Fulbright's new CD From the Ground Up. It is a great recording. John, once known mostly by the Woodyfest crowd in Okemah, OK, is no longer a secret. Enjoy!

Posted by Max on September 24, 2012.
Thanks for playing tracks from Antje Duvekot's new album. It's a great recording!

Posted by Stevik on August 20, 2012.
Loving Jubal's Kin, one of Florida Folk Fest's favorite bands. So glad you found them!

Posted by Mary Ann on August 04, 2012.
lovin' 'em 'fresh cuts'!!! thank you! ;)*

Posted by moondingo on July 08, 2012.
I strongly recommend Nanci Griffith's new album. Intersection. It is a masterpiece which has received rave reviews. It went to the top of the charts in England and was just released in the USA.

Posted by Jim Troiano on April 16, 2012.
I hit the mute button when you play Ry Cooder's "Jesse James". Like chalk on a blackboard.

Posted by John on March 27, 2012.
There is a couple in our area of NC, Mandolin Orange, who are making some amazing music. They’ve recently released a new CD that is impressive. Wonderful melodies, lyrics and instrumentation. Songs are clever, harmonies sweet. They are a maturing, enormously talented couple...would be a good fit for a Folk Alley playlist or feature. Thanks for your work and best holiday wishes.

Posted by John on December 22, 2011.


Posted by Hi there all: on November 28, 2011.
Dennis: I find I have to refresh the screen to see what's playing (your problem No. 2). You might want to try that -- this isn't Pandora... wink wink.

Posted by Old Folkie on October 13, 2011.
My songs are available on the web now . They can be found on CD Baby by searching Sadie Lorna.

Posted by Sadie Lorna on October 10, 2011.
Ha, uhm, I wrote "Semicolon" but meant colon :-)

Posted by Fin on October 04, 2011.
@dennis, those are minutes after the semicolon, not seconds. The site is updating for me, not sure what you are talking about.

Posted by Fin on October 04, 2011.
Your site problem 1: the "Now Playing" list shows only the seconds, all minutes are blank. Your site problem 2: As your streaming cuts proceed, your "Now Playing" site stubborningly remains unchanged and absolutely wrong! My problem (#3): I can find no way to enable SqueezeBox Radio and Touch to find your site. If you can successfully tell me how to connect I will subscribe to your site until I die. Thank you, Dennis Deloria

Posted by dennis deloria on September 23, 2011.
I hate that anyone who is bored with today's music can't or won't take the time to give Folk Alley frest cuts a chance or any NPR sponsered program.

Posted by Kendall Spears on August 31, 2011.
Ollabelle - Neon Blue Bird, love it, good new stuff.

Posted by Kendall Spears on August 31, 2011.
A couple of weeks ago, a bit of serendipity occurred. I listened to a recorded NPR broadcast from 2006 about a typewriter repairman, Paul Schweitzer in NYC while searching for a part for my grandfather's typewriter and in going to the NPR site, I found all the music you offer. I first checked out Mountain Stage and the great bluegrass it features. The other day I clicked on All Songs Considered, and then today I found Folk Alley. It's all great music and gives me faith in the music being composed and played today -- I thought it was all noise, but NPR gives me hope. Doug

Posted by Doug Kinney on February 04, 2011.
Been trying to get booked at this Blue heron festival for sometime...look forward to it happening...Blessed Trails

Posted by TJ Casey on December 27, 2010.
Give a listen to THE AMAZING DR. ZARCON'S BREATHING MACHINE JUG BAND. They will be featured at the 20th Annual Blue Heron festival in 2011.

Posted by jmerino on December 22, 2010.
We were blown away by Keith Secola at The Blue Heron festival last July. His music is enlightening and needs to be appreciated by more. Please help spread the word.

Posted by james pytlik on December 10, 2010.
I heard a song on Thanksgiving about Good people everywhere, all the things they do for each other. Cannot find the Artist, nor actual title for song. Can you let me know? It was a man singing. Thank you! Really liked it. (NOT Joe Jackson)

Posted by Wudi on November 28, 2010.
Any chance of a holiday theme "Fresh Cuts" ?

Posted by fred on November 23, 2010.
Love Jack Williams - fortunate to have seen him in concert last weekend in LA. Such a treasure!

Posted by Peggy on November 12, 2010.
I'd love to hear some Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin. I really enjoy the Fresh Cuts section - shows how vibrant the community is.

Posted by Peggy on November 12, 2010.
I think we should feature Joe Pug too....thanks for the suggestion!

Posted by Linda Fahey on October 12, 2010.
i love this site, so much relevant music from today's folk scene. being a folk music fan, i wonder if you can feature joe pug, one of my faves. thanks jr

Posted by jake reed on October 12, 2010.
Love that new Jack Williams CD!

Posted by on October 07, 2010.

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