Rejoice in the eclectic assortment of new music presented in this episode of Folk Weekend. New stuff from Dave Alvin, Elizabeth Cook, Big Benny Bailey, Todd Snider, Keb’ Mo, River Shook, Ruthie Foster and others! Of course, you’ll be double delighted to hear whole lotta Dolly Parton in these 2 hours. You may shed a tear or two, but you’ll come away with a smile. 

Rejoice in the eclectic assortment of new music presented in this episode of Folk Weekend. New stuff from Dave Alvin, Elizabeth Cook, Big Benny Bailey, Todd Snider, Keb&rsquo; Mo, River Shook, Ruthie Foster and others!&nbsp;Of course, you&rsquo;ll be double delighted to hear whole lotta Dolly Parton in these 2 hours. You may shed a tear or two, but you&rsquo;ll come away with a smile.&nbsp;

Folk Weekend August 30, 2026 

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.

You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.
You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.

Folk Weekend

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.

You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.  Folk Weekend airs Sunday nights a 7:00.

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.
You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.  Folk Weekend airs Sunday nights a 7:00.

Folk Weekend

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