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Radio Crystal Blue 8/19/12 news

Posted on August 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

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NEXT SHOW will be published on or about August 22 and will be available for
the rest of the year. It’s true. Even if you miss hearing a show the week I
record, you can always find it within the FeedPlayer’s archive of older
shows.
Owing to schedule demands, I usually publish on Wednesdays or as soon as
possible thereafter.
You will hear music in several segments of top indie/DIY/underground
songwriters and bands.
RCB Novus Ordo will also air separately. On this show I spin one song from
8 songs in one sitting and give you background info of each artist.
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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: These are the last 5 folks that I’m following who
follow back: @Katimac77 @TracyNewman @SongDogsRock @adam_gilbert @BoSoClub
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COVERAGE:
I do audio interviews, photos, video, and audio of live events. You can see
and hear evidence across my Facebook and YouTube channels, plus the field
recording FeedPlayer.Time, location and expense will be taken into account
before taking on a job.

No show attendance in the last week and not sure I’ll be going to one tonight, seeing how the Philly weather is looking for Friday.
I am going to this one:
8/24: Starring (Northern Spy Records), Guardian Hall, et al, at Kung Fu Necktie, here in Philly
Looking for a 2nd event to attend in the area before the month is out.
SKYPE INTERVIEWS: I got the mic issue solved! I plan to begin interviewing Ariel Publicity clients through Skype on a weekly basis. All audio will be available through the aforementioned ‘field recording/interview’ FeedPlayer.SWAG: At some point in the near future I want to create and distribute (or have
created or distributed at least) some updated RCB logos and swag.

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RCB REVIEW:

RCB Novus Ordo: David Leinweber returns to my airwaves with his latest acoustic album. Award-winning songwriter Lee Feldman is present here with his 4th album. Kati Mac, whom I had interviewed maybe 5 years ago, returns with her latest. You can hear Rob Morsberger on piano and backing vox on “Highway 100”. Rob himself is releasing 2 new albums very shortly and is fighting cancer.I had last met him about 10 years ago supporting Jon Herington.RCB proper: In mid-August I always start with The Velvet Underground’s “The Gift”. Out of this tragicomic piece I always seem to take different directions. This year, having absorbed some history on Serge Gainsbourg, I spun the opener to his 1971 concept album re Melody Nelson. From that lovely pastiche of symphonic rock and spoken word (aha), we go to the spoken word intro and the psychedelics of The Small Faces, then some early Eno, and then the Madchester scene circa 1991 with a long danceable jam from Saint Etienne. Segment 1 following: Two NYC songwriters beginning this one (Bryan Dunn, John Brodeur), then some soft songs through the rest of this segment. Segment 2 begins with MJ Hibbett & The Validators’ concept album Dinosaur Planet. Followed up with live songs by The StereoFidelics and Sirsy. This weekend starts the first ever Liberty Music Festival, centered around The Legendary Dobbs here in Philly, with 74 artists performing. I spun 5 of those artists in one dedicated segment. My favorites are the ones from Venice Sunlight and The Way Home, both with classic pop-rock leanings. Late Cambrian is heard once again here with a great electronic-fueled song that should be in the clubs. All three with songs that remain in my head for days. Beyond this, spun another from The Timid Roosevelts, who are just about to release their new CD. Segment 4: Greg Klyma shares billing with Danielle Miraglia at The Burren in Somerville, MA. You can hear Greg back up Danielle on “See The Light” which I spun following Greg’s tune. Greg, along with Kate Klim and Meg Braun, perform at the upcoming Cutting Edge Of The Campire Festival at Passim, in Cambridge MA. Of course, I spin Meg’s tune “August” here. On the same weekend as the festival in Cambridge is the Kerrville Wine & Music Festival, as I spun music by 4 artists who are part of the lineup (Cary Cooper, Raina Rose, Anna Dagmar, Brother Sun). Closed with Heather Pierson’s summer romance song, plus a Philly subway romance song by Vance Gilbert, and an instrumental from Bolton MA’s Dan & Faith.
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Radio Crystal Blue
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 8/12/12 audio and links

Posted on August 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

Radio Crystal Blue: Novus Ordo spotlights CDs that are debuting on my
standard freeform radio program, Radio Crystal Blue. The show exists as a
weekly podcast.

Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
http://www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
pop-up linlk at the ‘home’ tab.
(2) If you cannot view the FeedPlayer, try a different browser, or get
Flash, or try my podcast provider at http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
(3) mp3:https://radiocrystalblue.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rcbnew081212.mp3
(4) RSS: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was distributed on 8/15/12

Brian Kalinec “Lone Star Lonely” – The Fence CD http://www.briankalinec.com
Kati Mac “Highway 100” – Save Me From Myself CD http://www.katimac.com
Desmond Grundy “Debt Jubilee” – Tiles From The Amber Room CD http://www.dgrundy.com
Matt Harlan & The Sentimentals “Elevator Ride” – Bow And Be Simple CD
http://www.mattharlan.com
Effron White “Built By Men” – Long Haul CD http://www.effronwhite.com
Lee Feldman “Hamfest” – Album No. 4 CD http://www.leefeldman.com
David Leinweber “King of Spain” – Stories, Legends and Lies CD
http://www.davidleinweber.com
Radio Drive “Life is for Living” – This Is Our Time CD http://www.radio-drive.com
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Running time: 67 minutos
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info: http://www.creativecommons.org

Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my long-running standard freeform radio program. The
show exists as a weekly podcast.
Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
http://www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
pop-up link at the ‘home’ tab.
(2) If you cannot view the FeedPlayer, try a different browser, or get
Flash, or try my podcast provider at http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
(3) .mp3:https://radiocrystalblue.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rcblive081212.mp3
(4) RSS: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was distributed on 8/15/12
Artists with shared gigs in the near future are noted with * & **

“Waldo Jeffers had reached his limit. It was now mid-August..”

Continuning an RCB tradition with this particular segment:

Opening music:
The Velvet Underground “The Gift” – White Light/White Heat
Serge Gainsbourg “Melody” – Histoire de Melody Nelson
The Small Faces “Mad John” – Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake
Brian Eno “The Big Ship” – Another Green World
Saint Etienne “Stoned To Say The Least” – Fox Base Alpha
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Bryan Dunn “Adeline” – Sweetheart Of The Music Hall CD http://www.bryandunnmusic.net
John Brodeur “Remains Of A Heart” – Tiger Pop Ten CD http://www.johnbrodeur.com
Jon Shain Trio “To Rise Again” – The Kress Sessions CD http://www.jonshain.com
Adam Gilbert “On A Hill” – A Generation Of Forgotten Kings CD
http://www.adamgilbertmusic.com
Justin James “Help You Stand” – a beautiful life CD http://www.justinjamesmusic.com
Liz Longley “Free” – hot loose wire CD http://www.lizlongley.com
Marina V “Thursday Song” – My Star CD http://www.marinav.com
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MJ Hibbett & The Validators “Whither The War Room” & “The Battle Of Peterborough”
– Dinosaur Planet CD http://www.mjhibbett.com
The Stereofidelics “You Are Having A Wonderful Time” – live from binghamton CD
http://www.stereof.com
Sirsy “Wishless” – Build Your Own Bootleg Collection CD http://www.sirsy.com
Hudson K “I Gave It All” – Shine CD http://www.hudsonkmusic.com
Tom Principato “Stranger’s Eyes” – A Part Of Me CD http://www.tomprincipato.com
Blue Rodeo “All The Things That Are Left Behind” – The Things We Left Behind CD
http://www.bluerodeo.com
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These artists are taking part in the 1st Liberty Music Festival, Philadelphia,
8/16-19 http://www.libertymusicfest.com :
Venice Sunlight “Miscreants” – Venice Sunlight v. The Sophomore Slump EP
http://www.music.venicesunlight.com
Donovan Rice & The Standing Cinema “Stones In The Boat” – The Space Race CD
http://www.donovanrice.com
The Way Home “Summer Feels Like Forever” – On So Thin A Line CD
http://www.thewayhomemusic.com
A Little Affair “Surroundings” – s/t CD http://www.alittleaffairmusic.com
Late Cambrian “Trash Show!” – Social Season EP http://www.latecambrian.com
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The Timid Roosevelts “Barnacles” – http://www.thetimidroosevelts.com
Aqua Cherry “You” – Drowning In The Shallow End CD
http://www.reverbnation.com/aquacherry
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*Greg Klyma “Unspoken” – pianomandonation CD http://www.klyma.com
*Danielle Miraglia “See The Light” – Box Of Troubles CD http://www.daniellem.com
*Kate Klim “Somewhere” – Kamikaze Love CD http://www.kateklim.com
*Meg Braun “August” – Broken Places CD http://www.megbraun.com
Heather Styka “Glory Hallelu”- Lifeboats For Atlantis CD http://www.heather.styka.com
Lauren Adams “Same Moon” – Secret Heart CD http://www.laurenadams.com
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These artists are performing in the Kerrville Wine & Music Festival, 8/31-9/2
http://www.kerrville-music.com/wine_info.htm :
Cary Cooper “Suzanne” – Pink Umbrella CD http://www.carycooper.com
Raina Rose “Your Neighbor’s Trampoline” – When May Came CD http://www.rainarose.com
Brother Sun “Love Is The Reason” – s/t CD http://www.brothersunmusic.com
Anna Dagmar “Keep On Moving” – Satellite CD http://www.annadagmar.com
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Heather Pierson “Dust Bowl Romance” – Make It Min CD http://www.heatherpierson.com
Vance Gilbert “Boy On A Train” – old white men CD http://www.vancegilbert.com
Dan and Faith “Lonesome Highway” – dreaming of another path CD
http://www.danandfaith.com
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Closing music: Chicha Libre “Pavane” – Sonido Amazonico CD http://www.barbesrecords.com
Running time: 4 hours, 7 minutos.

All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info: http://www.creativecommons.org

Next show will be recorded and distributed in the week of 8/19/12

Dan Herman/Radio Crystal Blue:
cblue456@comcast.net
2159952234
http://www.radiocrystalblue.net
http://www.facebook.com/radiocblue
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
twitter: @radiocblue

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Radio Crystal Blue and RCB Novus Ordo week of 8/5/12

Posted on August 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Radio Crystal Blue: Novus Ordo spotlights CDs that are debuting on my
standard freeform radio program, Radio Crystal Blue. The show exists as a
weekly podcast.

Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
pop-up linlk at the ‘home’ tab.
(2) If you cannot view the FeedPlayer, try a different browser, or get
Flash, or try my podcast provider at www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
(3) mp3: https://radiocrystalblue.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rcbnew080512.mp3

(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was distributed on 8/8/12

Theo Berndt “Supersized” – F.E.A.R.S. CD www.theoberndt.com
The Twangtown Paramours “Will You Turn To Me” – The Promise Of Friday Night CD www.twangtownparamours.com
Blacklist Union “Blown Away” – Til Death Do Us Part CD www.reverbnation.com/blacklistunion
Susan & The Blues Church “The Cost Of Love” – The Cost Of Love CD www.theblueschurch.com
Jim Carpenter & The Hoolios “More Than Friends” – The Dream CD www.locodare.com
Tae Phoenix “I Loved You Then” – Rise CD www.taephoenix.com
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Running time: 59 minutos
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info: http://www.creativecommons.org

Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my long-running standard freeform radio program. The
show exists as a weekly podcast.
Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
pop-up link at the ‘home’ tab.
(2) If you cannot view the FeedPlayer, try a different browser, or get
Flash, or try my podcast provider at www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
(3) .mp3: https://radiocrystalblue.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rcblive080512.mp3
This show was distributed on 8/8/12
Artists with shared gigs in the near future are noted with * & **
Opening music: Forces Of Nature “Stasis” – Journeys In Time And Space CD www.intelligentaudio.net
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Amy Speace “Manila Street” – Land Like A Bird CD www.amyspeace.com
Catie Curtis “Shadowbird” – Stretch Limousine On Fire CD www.catiecurtis.com
Kirsten Thien ‘Nobody’s Ever Loved Me Like You Do” – Delicious CD www.kirstenthien.com
Ashley McBryde “Why Do I” – Elsebound CD www.ashleymcbryde.com
Vintage Blue “Help Me See” – Strike the mics CD www.vintagebluemusic.com
Sean Kershaw & The New Jack Ramblers “Coney Island Cowboy” – Coney Island Cowboy CD www.seankershaw.com
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*My Pet Dragon “Crystal Ball” – Mountains and Cities CD www.mypetdragon.net
*Late Cambrian “Saint James” – Social Season EP www.latecambrian.com
Social Hero “Mosquito Attack” – The Famous CD www.socialhero.com
Jo Wymer “I Can Tell” – Living With Scars CD www.jowymer.com
The Happy Problem “Head Case” – Head Case CD www.thehappyproblem.com
The Gashers “Mind Control” – Law Is Not Order CD www.thegashers.com
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Fred Gillen Jr. “Find A Rodeo” – Silence Of The Night CD www.fredgillenjr.com
*Raina Rose “Sun Comes Back” – When May Came CD www.rainarose.com
*The Steel Wheels “One Night” – Lay Down, Lay Low CD www.thesteelwheels.com
*Joy Kills Sorrow “Surprise” – This Unknown Science CD www.joykillssorrow.com
**Mark Radcliffe “Other side of the pillow” – the sea before us CD www.markradcliffe.net
**Daniel Goodman “The Lady & The Ship” – Cold Wind CD www.danielgoodmanmusic.com
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Teresa Storch “Stream Of Concrete” – Stream Of Concrete CD www.teresastorch.com
Dan May “Down The Road” – Dying Breed CD www.danmaycd.com
Marc Berger “Ride” – Ride CD www.marcbergermusic.com
The YaYas “You Should Go” – Paper Boats CD www.wearetheyayas.com
Jean Mann “chanson d’amour” – dream of goats CD www.jeanmann.net
Stevie Coyle “Rue du Romie” – Ten-In-One CD www.steviecoyle.com
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Closing music: Chicha Libre “Pavane” – Sonido Amazonico CD www.barbesrecords.com
Running time: 2 hours, 49 minutes.

All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info: www.creativecommons.org

Next show will be recorded and distributed in the week of 8/12/12

Dan Herman/Radio Crystal Blue:
cblue456@comcast.net
2159952234
www.radiocrystalblue.net
www.facebook.com/radiocblue
www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
twitter: @radiocblue

 


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@ Silk City, 8/6/12

Posted on August 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Local songwriter Mat Burke celebrated his latest birthday one day early with a Monday unplugged showcase presentation. This took place at Silk City Diner & Lounge just inside the Northern Liberties section.
I had not yet discovered the diner and wasn’t in the mood for food, but was there initially before being pointed to the lounge doors. I chatted a bit with Bucks Country acoustic-punk brothers Corporate Hearts. Mat was also outside to chat with them. I had ordered a Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA, strong bitter, flavorful stuff from Wisconsin. Got me off my edge after a while. This is a sipping beer, folks. A good sized bar, TV tuned into wrestling, some exotic paintings on the wall, attentive barkeep and generic rock show lighting to illumine 5 different regional acts.
First up was Chelsea Mitchell, a local singer-songwriter with a strongly developed style in sound. She had mentioned to me she listened to a lot of Joni Mitchell when younger. I was imagining her enjoying rather literate songwriters such as Elton John for such a muse.Her songs enchant the audience, one by one. Not much stage movement, no flash; just honest, truthful songs of love that command attention. Briefly she was joined by a guy on pedal steel and also banjo She closed her set with two songs on ukulele. I dare say she’s the doppleganger of Austin, TX’s Carrie Elkin.
 
The Corporate Hearts are Zach and Craig Needles. The brothers, based in Bucks County, sing their uncorporate hearts out in the spirit of antifolk and a decided punk attitude. Their songs are those for the working indie man, true tales of life as a starving artist. My favorite song from the set was “21 Is The New 65”, featuring the phrase “Not so much these days”. (And it mentions Kerouac, a favorite author). I had last seen The Corporate Hearts in April 2011, on a bill including Mike Herrera of MxPx, and NYC’s Gasoline Heart. It had bee the duo’s 5th show. Now with a demo and full album beyond this, they are steadily performing around the Delaware Valley, and toss many non-sequiturs their fans’ way on Twitter.
 
Rob, Lately is a solo acoustic/electric project by local songwriter Rob Malloy, late of the punk band The Holy Mess. With a confident pose, he performed mainly songs from his upcoming CD “Haunts”. Memorable songs included “Pistolita” (little gun), Rob next performs 8/28 at the North Star Bar.
 
Tonight’s host Mat Burke brought his personal style of country and modern acoustic. We had last met at the now-closed Tritone in December 2011. Mat has a great sensitivity that is evident in his songwriting, including the closing song, something of a confessional. He and Levee Drivers’ August Lutz kicked off their 10-day “Death Of Rock N Roll Tour 2012”. They will be performing in TN, VA and AL.
 
And speaking of Levee Drivers, it was an unplugged set tonight, as August led on acoustic, newest member Amber Twait on tambourine and harmony vocals, and Kyle Perella on pedal steel. If you haven’t seem yet, think of them as Philadelphia’s answer to Jon Spencer or Andy Friedman. Among the original tunes were covers of Dolly Parton and The White Stripes.
 
Better yet, check out this VIDEO, two songs worth. http://youtu.be/sqvyEPBjlJo
Mat told me it was a ‘weird’ lineup via genre, but each performer being friends with each other, it wasn’t truly weird at all. Especially not for a low-pressure Monday
After the event I was introduced to Josh Friedman from a strongly up-and-coming band called The Lawsuits. They appear to bring out the best of early country rock and 70’s pop, right in the heart of what would pass for classic rock from the 70’s itself. Josh recognized me and my show; he’s an avid listener! I imagine them as one of the two main sounds coming out of Philly, with acts such as what took place at Silk City representing the other half. The Lawsuits recently played the Caravan Festival in Maine. Upcoming shows are all in Philly throughout August.
More photos in the latest Facebook gallery

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