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12/26/21: Jonathan Byrd wins Artist of the Year title for 2021. 

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Latest RCB programs were published on 10/2/22. Next one will be out around 10/11/22. 

Album Focus segments introduces outstanding concept and compilation albums, aired track-for-track. I’m always seeking these albums, including new ones.   Current feature: The Rock House All Stars present “Let It Bleed Revisited – An Ovation From Nashville”

Twin Vision, veteran radio promoters, recently imparted to Dan Herman the following: “..we always inform these labels and artists that you have the longest running adult alternative internet station.“

2021 AWARDS
Artist Of The Year: Jonathan Byrd
Album Of The Year: “Been Here Before” – Kevin Daniel 
EP Of The Year: “Birth Days” – Aztec Two Step 2.0
Best New Artist:  Sam Robbins 
Best Tribute Album: “Stage Fright at 50: An Ovation From Nashville (featuring the Rock House All-Stars)
Best Concept Album: David Uoskkinnen’s In The Pocket: The Philly Special
Top Radio Promoter for 2021 (servicing Radio Crystal Blue):  Michael J. Media Group 

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ARCHIVE of older shows prior to 2012 is a long-term project I have. First show recently got published to the Internet Archive  That show is available only here (April 11, 2004)  A show from April 9, 2006 is available exclusively here
Newest addition to the Archive is a show dated September 18, 2005 

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Radio Crystal Blue 10/1/22 part 1 – Radio Crystal Blue

RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE 10/1/22 ****************** This show marks the 22nd anniversary of this Internet radio program.  The actual anniversary falls on 10/1.  Year #23 begins with the forthcoming episode.  I opted, where possible, to air older music I once aired of artists within the rotation. Neil Young & Pearl Jam "Song X" – Mirror Ball Pearl Jam "I Got Id" – Merkin Ball Bruce Springsteen "Lonesome Day" – The Rising  Sugar " Helpless" – Copper Blue The Who "5:15" – Quadrophenia  Oasis "Rock N' Roll Star" – What's The Story, Morning Glory?  ******************* Seb Martel   "My Best Friend" – Saturn 63 https://www.facebook.com/sebmartel.music Bailey Miller "Into What" – Still Water http://www.baileycmiller.com  Dorothy Bird "Belonging" – Belonging http://www.dorothybird.de  Megan Slankard "You And Your Bright Eyes" – A Token Of The Wreckage  Aimee Van Dyne "Owning Up" (live recording, 20002) http://www.aimeevandyne.com  Megan Bee "Fever" – Cottonwood http://www.meganbeemusic.com  Meg Williams "The Reason" – Live And Learn http://www.megwilliamsmusic.com  Diana Jones "I Wait For You" – Song To A Refugee http://www.dianajonesmusic.com  ************** These artists are part of the upcoming Dripping Springs (TX) Songwriter Festival, 10/14 https://www.destinationdrippingsprings.com/p/events/dripping-springs-songwriters-festival :  Vanessa Lively "The Bear" I Am  www.vanessalively.com  Jess Jocoy "Somebody Somewhere" – Such A Long Way http://www.jessjocoy.com  Shanna In A Dress "Everything & Nothing" – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com  Sam Robbins "Raining Sideways" – Finally Feeling Young http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com Dan Weber "What I'm Lookin' For" – What I'm Lookin' For http://www.danwebermusic.com ***************** Dmitry Wild "Wizard" – Electric Souls  www.dmitrywild.com  Darlingside "The Company We Keep" – Pilot Machines http://www.darlingside.org  Ann My Guard "Lilith"  https://www.facebook.com/annmyguard  Testarossa "World's Greatest Lover" https://www.facebook.com/Testarossarocks Bullet To The Heart "Black Widow" – https://www.facebook.com/BulletToTheHeartBand/ Tsunami Bomb "Petaluma" – The Spine That Binds  tsunamibomb.net Smash Into Pieces  "Reckoning" – Disconnect  www.smashintopieces.com  — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/support

1. Radio Crystal Blue 10/1/22 part 1 02:26:56
2. Radio Crystal Blue 10/1/22 part 2 01:58:10
3. Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo 9/30/22 53:41
4. Radio Crystal Blue 9/21/22 part 1 02:16:08
5. Radio Crystal Blue 9/21/22 part 2 02:28:41