Radio Crystal Blue 1/13/13 news

Posted on January 11, 2013 | Leave a comment

Radio Crystal Blue is sponsored in part by:
Ariel Publicity: www.arielpublicity.com
Miles High Productions www.mileshighproductions.com
Serge Entertainment Public Relations www.sergepr.com
Wampus Multimedia www.wampus.com

Radio Crystal Blue is free to share and listen, in accordance with Creative
Commons License 3.0, full attribution, non-derivative, non-commercial.
*****
HOW TO LISTEN: FEEDPLAYER
Look for a popup link on the home and archive pages at
www.radiocrystalblue.net When you click, it will open within the same
window. The player allows you to stream all recent shows, as well as
download and share them. Click the tabs within the player for more.
If you cannot access the Feed Player or do not have Shockwave/Flash in your
browser, try a different browser or go to www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
This page contains a bona fide workable version of the Feed Player.
RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

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CONTACT:
EMAIL: cblue456@comcast.net
personal FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/radiocblue
RCB FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20805478312
LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/danherman0
EMAIL LIST: www.reverbnation.com/radiocrystalblue
VIDEO content: http://www.youtube.com/user/cblue456
TWITTER @radiocblue
STAT BLOG www.cblue456.tumblr.com (see my rant re the Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum)
the DAILY (auto-generated online newspaper with selected keywords and
mentions from social media, updated each evening):
http://paper.li/radiocblue/1333586729
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PROGRAMMING:
NEXT SHOW will be published on or about January 13 and will be available for
about 1 year. Remember, 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.

Each week through my January shows I’m airing tracks from The 1861 Project,
a series that touches upon the Civil War experience. We’re up to Volume 2:
From The Famine To The Front. This collection of original music recalls
those families with Scottish and Irish ties who fought in the war. From the
liner notes “Every singer, player and writer on this album has a strong
connection to Ireland, by ancestry, birth, or just by heart”. More about
this fascinating series at www.1861project.com

 
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Gave the website a paint and layout job. Have a look: www.radiocrystalblue.net
RCB REVIEW (the annotated version):
RCB Novus Ordo: Veteran songwriter Tracy Newman (& The Reinforcements) kick off 2013 with the title song from her newest. Matthew Perryman Jones with a hard-driving song on this show. War Poets do likewise with a concept CD that I’m still figuring out.
RCB proper: Traditional New Year’s segment plays upon the war angle and segues into the bleakness of winter itself. First time airing The Cure in this segment. Segment 1: Ryan Tennis and Levee Drivers are part of the City Of Love Festival at Electric Factory here in Philly on 1/12. Aired another new tune from Ryan’s excellent album, which I ranked #2 of 2012. Debuted new album from Family Cave, who have a Wilco/folk thing going on. Segment 2 reintroduces Schwervon! with another new tune, and likewise from Late Cambrian whose song is part of a forthcoming new album. Segment 3: Country/bluegrass reigns here, with ensembles Roosevelt Dime (NYC) and Molasses Creek (NC). Segment 4: Somewhat jazz oriented culminating in a trio of female songwriters. This week, Jenee Halstead shared several shows with Suzie Brown across the Northeast. One such show, The Outer Space in Hamden CT included Daphne Lee Martin. Suzie makes her RCB debut here.
Earlier in the week I had reported my strong interest in attending some gigs. That’s just before I fell quite ill, experiencing a malady that felt much like what I experienced a year ago, tho without nervous spasms. I canceled my plans, stayed in bed, picked up a new online TV habit in the process, meditated (and medicated) with tea and self-sympathy…and waited.
I’m just now on the flipside of this illness. I’m not sure what it is. I do know it’s something that may very well be related to acid reflux. I am also under a good deal of stress now. I’ve nearly decided on keeping to a 1 year lease to keep me in Philly for one more year. Also I’ve had to pay some large bills and the $ is not flowing as well in as nearly as it is going out. On top of that, a job interview is in my view on Monday.

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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: @steveeulberg @novacollective @PhillyBandMerch @CitySoundsEnt @JenSongs
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COVERAGE:Several times a month I go out to Philly-area gigs to do photos,
some video, and a write-up on my website afterward. I do this for free, tho
at some point in the future I might want to barter this work or be simply
paid.

As stated above, I had to clear much of my show-going schedule. All is subject to change pending my health.
Hodgepodge, a boutique/performance space on historic South St, has an open mic on Friday nights www.reverbnation.com/venue/hodgepodge
1/26: The Miners release a new CD and perform at The Field House in Philly www.minersmusic.com

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AIRPLAY SUBMISSION:

Send CDs to
Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
1701 Snyder Avenue, #4
Philadelphia, PA 19145

CDs MUST have a 2012 or 2013 release date
If material is from 2011, it will be added to RCB’s loose rotation instead.
Digital is acceptable if media is not available in other formats.
Artists are also advised to add my email address to their general email list.
Be sure whatever physical package you sent is of reasonable length. I have a
residential address, so packages can’t be too dense or require a signature.

I also accept EPKs through these companies. For EPK submissions I select
artists on their body of work and the completeness of the press kit.
SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue
MusicSUBMIT: www.musicsubmit.com
MusicClout www.musicclout.com
Search for the words Radio Crystal Blue to find my pages there.
*********
Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
www.radiocrystalblue.net
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
cblue456@comcast.net
@radiocblue on twitter
215 995 2234 

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Radio Crystal Blue and RCB Novus Ordo 1/6/13

Posted on January 9, 2013 | 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 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/2013/01/rcbnew010613.mp3

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

This show was distributed on 1/9/13

Tracy Newman & The Reinforcements “I Just See You” – I Just See You CD www.tracynewman.com
Matthew Perryman Jones “Poisoning The Well” – Land Of The Living CD www.mpjmusic.com
Deadweight “Silver Buckle” – The Red Sun God EP www.facebook.com/deadweighttheband
Doghouse Swine “Nonstop To Nowhere” – Dogs Of War CD www.doghouseswine.com
Hans Theessink & Terry Evans “Build Myself A Home” – Delta Time CD www.terryevansmusic.com www.theessink.com
David Rogue “Breaking The Law” – Victim Of My Circumstance CD www.davidrogue.com
War Poets “Be Like You” -Dulce et Decorum Est CD www.warpoets.net
Anna Cate “The Raincloud Song” – s/t EP www.annacatemusic.com

Running time: 64 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: 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/2013/01/rcblive010613.mp3
(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

Artists who are sharing gigs are denoted with * symbols.
This show was distributed on 1/9/13.

“The sun rises slowly/On another day/The eastern sky grows cold/Winter in water colors/Shades of grey”

Opening music:
The Animals “Sky Pilot” (parts 1 and 2) – The Twain Shall Meet
U2 “New Year’s Day” – Under A Blood Red Sky
The Breeders “New Year” – Last Splash
The Cure “Another Day” – Three Imaginary Boys
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*Ryan Tennis “Walk On” – Pack Light But Bring Everything CD www.ryantennismusic.com
*Levee Drivers “Leavin’ Town” – s/t EP www.reverbnation.com/leveedrivers
James Houlahan “New Year’s Day” – Misfit Hymns CD www.jameshoulahan.com
Family Cave “Walk Like” – s/t EP www.familycaveband.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Time Moves On” – Wings On Fire CD www.professorlouie.com
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Schwervon! “Truth Teller” – Courage CD www.schwervon.com
The Real Rough Diamonds “I Wanna Know” – s/t CD www.realroughdiamonds.com
Blue Sour “What Am I To Do” – S.U.A.D. CD www.bluesour.com
Aqua Cherry “Ripoff” – Drowning In The Shallow End CD www.reverbnation.com/aquacherry
Mercury Morning “Giving In” – The Aftermath EP www.mercurymorning.com
Late Cambrian “Lover’s Point” – www.latecambrian.com
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CD Focus: The 1861 Project, Volume 2: From The Famine To The Front.
This CD series of 21 original songs remembers and honors the Scots-Irish and
Irish immigrants who fought in the Civil War. From the liner notes “Every
singer, player and writer on this album, has a strong connection to Ireland, by
ancestry, by birth or just by heart.” All songs performed by producer Thomm Jutz
and a number of others. http://www.1861project.com
From this CD I spun:
“Dreaming Of Arthur McBride” (Thomm Jutz, Jefferson Ross) – Jefferson Ross, lead vox
“Free” (Thomm Jutz, Peter Cronin, John Hadley) – Tony McLoughlin & Peter Cronin, lead vox
“A Loneliness” (Verlon Thompson, Thomm Jutz) – Verlon Thompson: lead vox, acoustic; Sierra Hull, mandolin, harmony vox; Justin Moses, harmony vox
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Roosevelt Dime “You Have To Pay” – Steamboat Soul CD www.rooseveltdimemusic.com
Molasses Creek “Here Comes Rose” – An Island Out Of Time CD www.molassescreek.com
Renee Wahl “Heartbreak Thing” – Cumberland Moonshine CD www.reneewahl.com
Heather Styka “Dragon Kite” – Lifeboats For Atlantis CD www.heather.styka.com
Marina V “Blue For You” – My Star CD www.marinav.com
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Comic Tales Of Tragic Heartbreak “Pickups And Blind Dates” s/t CD www.comictalesoftragicheartbreak.com
Tom Principato “Strangers Eyes” (part 1 and 2) – A Part Of Me CD www.tomprincipato.com
Jann Klose “Remember Your Name” – Reverie CD
*Daphne Lee Martin & Raise The Rent “Let’s Stay In Bed All Day” – Dig & Be Dug CD www.raisetherentmusic.com
*Jenee Halstead “Building You An Altar” -Raised By Wolves CD www.jeneehalstead.com
*Suzie Brown “What You Do To Me” – Heartstrings CD www.suziebrownsongs.com
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Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “After Dark” – Noor CD www.geoffreyarmes.com
Running time: 3 hours 24 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: www.creativecommons.org

Next show will be recorded and distributed in the week of 1/13/13
CD Focus, along with RCB Novus Ordo, will return that week as well.

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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Radio Crystal Blue charts announced; Trespass Music press release

Posted on January 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

This dual sided post announces after-the-fact the list of top artists heard on Radio Crystal Blue. I rank the top 100 artists by the raw score placing from each quarter, and tallying the totals. Each quarter represents a progressive score of airplay and exposure.
Vance Gilbert wins for the 2nd consecutive year, and joins Mark Erelli, fellow New England songwriter, as the only two-time titleists.

The chart page is where you can view the updated of not only my top 100, but also top albums of the year, and my updated list of all-time artists.

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Trespass Music represents a number of artists you’ve heard on Radio Crystal Blue, including Loretta Hagen, Danielle Miraglia and Buskin & Batteau.  The latter artists I’ve actually withheld airplay from until I receive their newest material.  Meanwhile, Danielle has been heard all through 2012, and I occasionally give Loretta more exposure.   You may read the press release in full here, plus  a glowing intro to yours truly

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Radio Crystal Blue news

Posted on December 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Radio Crystal Blue is sponsored in part by:
Ariel Publicity: www.arielpublicity.com
Miles High Productions www.mileshighproductions.com
Serge Entertainment Public Relations www.sergepr.com
Wampus Multimedia www.wampus.comRadio Crystal Blue is free to share and listen, in accordance with Creative
Commons License 3.0, full attribution, non-derivative, non-commercial.
*****
HOW TO LISTEN: FEEDPLAYER
Look for a popup link on the home and archive pages at
www.radiocrystalblue.net When you click, it will open within the same
window. The player allows you to stream all recent shows, as well as
download and share them. Click the tabs within the player for more.
If you cannot access the Feed Player or do not have Shockwave/Flash in your
browser, try a different browser or go to www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
This page contains a bona fide workable version of the Feed Player.
RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

FEEDPLAYER LINK:
http://fp.bigcontact.com/fp/flash/fp/fp.swf?xmlurl=http%3A%2F%2Fbigcontact.com%2Fradiocrystalblu%2Frss&r=1&t=1001

CONTACT:
EMAIL: cblue456@comcast.net
personal FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/radiocblue
RCB FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20805478312
LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/danherman0
EMAIL LIST: www.reverbnation.com/radiocrystalblue
VIDEO content: http://www.youtube.com/user/cblue456
TWITTER @radiocblue
STAT BLOG www.cblue456.tumblr.com
the DAILY (auto-generated online newspaper with selected keywords and
mentions from social media, updated each evening):
http://paper.li/radiocblue/1333586729
*******

PROGRAMMING:
NEXT SHOW will be published on or about January 6 and will be available
for about 1 year. Remember, 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.Each week through my January shows I’m airing tracks from The 1861 Project,
a series that touches upon the Civil War experience. We’re up to Volume 2:
From The Famine To The Front. This collection of original music recalls
those families with Scottish and Irish ties who fought in the war. From the
liner notes “Every singer, player and writer on this album has a strong
connection to Ireland, by ancestry, birth, or just by heart”. More about
this fascinating series at www.1861project.com

On 12/26/12 at 2pm ET I will do a COUNTDOWN exclusively on Twitter (not an audio/video event), synchcronized to Facebook, as I will announce the top 100 artists of the year. I plan to also announce then the winner of the title of Best New
Artist, top 10 albums of the year, and the updated charts for the quarter
and for all time (years 2003 to present). Publicize the event by using the Twitter hashtag #radiocbluetop100
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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: @gosbee @pagesofjenn @GrantSharonDuo @Art_Elem @AndrewHollett14
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Long-time listeners, even some of you new ones, will recognize these names: Andy Friedman. Amy Speace. Natalia Zukerman. Rachael Sage. Mark Erelli. Hungrytown. Vance Gilbert. Each are busy touring artists. Each are very communicative to their fans, directly or otherise. And each have been named Radio Crystal Blue Artists of the Year in the past. Will there be a repeat winner? Or will someone new claim the title? I will reveal all in the above-mentioned COUNTDOWN next week. Also I will reveal the full extent of several charts, after the event, on my website.
COVERAGE: 3-4 times a month I go out to Philly-area gigs to do photos, some
video, and a write-up on my website afterward. I do this for free, tho at
some point in the future I might want to barter this work or be simply paid.NEXT shows I’m covering:
12/29 Ray G. Ward performing at Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore, PA www.raygward.com
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RCB REVIEW from this week’s shows:
RCB proper: Once again I recite Jack Kerouac’s 1961 short story about Christmas in Lowell MA, set in 1932. The music of Greg Lake and Enya both reference Christmas rain instead of snow. Received a ton of music by songwriters and bands this year that got their own segments. My favorites that aired this year were songs by Vegas With Randolph, Roy Schneider, and Tracy Newman (she of The Reinforcements. New music aired this week by South Philly’s own Ryan Tennis, Delorentos (Dublin alternative rockers), and Oliver Sean (Goa). Achilles Wheel’s tune “This Is Life” runs 8 minutes. David Wilcox has a humorous song about the apocalypse, spun here in tandem with a concert to celebrate the end of days. That concert was on Thursday in Asheville, NC. John Brodeur, Chris Riffle, & The Universal Thump shared billing in NYC on 12/18. All were aired in segment 3. Final segment include ‘my’ holiday songs..some which are recognized as such, others with rather obscure sources and settings. Returned to airing bagpipes to close another year.

AIRPLAY SUBMISSION:

Send CDs to
Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
1701 Snyder Avenue, #4
Philadelphia, PA 19145

CDs MUST have a 2012 or 2013 release date
If material is from 2011, it will be added to RCB’s loose rotation instead.
Digital is acceptable if media is not available in other formats.
Artists are also advised to add my email address to their general email
list

I also accept EPKs through these companies. For EPK submissions I select
artists on their body of work and the completeness of the press kit.
SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue
MusicSUBMIT: www.musicsubmit.com
MusicClout
www.musicclout.com
Search for the words Radio Crystal Blue to find my pages there.
*********
Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
www.radiocrystalblue.net
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
cblue456@comcast.net
@radiocblue on twitter
215 995 2234

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