Radio Crystal Blue and RCB Novus Ordo, week of 9/30/12

Posted on October 3, 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.

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This show was distributed on 10/3/12

Rob, Lately “West Philadelphia” – Haunts session demo CD www.facebook.com/roblately

Corporate Hearts “21 is the New 65” – s/t CD www.facebook.com/corporatehearts
Mat Burke “Blood Stained Blues” – Tattooed Skin & Broken Vinyl CD www.facebook.com/matburkemusic
Black Light White Light “One Fast Move Or I’m Gone” – Infrared Daylight CD www.blacklightwhitelight.com
Attack Ships On Fire “The Magnificent Dr. Zombo” – Vegas Soul CD www.attackshipsonfire.com
Circle “Gorgeous” – The Middle CD www.ilovecircle.com
AJ Downing “Willie (Had We Never Been High)” – Good Day CD www.ajdowning.com
The Universal Thump “To The Border (Wild Raspberries)” – s/t CD www.theuniversalthump.com
Annie Handley “Bring Me Back Alive” – No Shoobie CD www.anniehandley.com
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Running time: 70 minutos
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
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Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my long-running standard freeform radio program. The
show exists as a weekly podcast.
Listen here:
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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/2012/10/rcblive093012.mp3
(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

“Hey ho, away we go/We’re on the road to never”
Mirror Ball was the first song I spun on Radio Crystal Blue’s very first show, 12 years ago this week on the Web.

This show was distributed on 10/3/12.
Artists who are appearing at events together are marked by * and **
Opening music: Neil Young & Pearl Jam “Song X” – Mirror Ball CD

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These artists are performing as part of the Performance Line at the Folk Alliance Regional Midwest Gathering in St. Louis 10/11-14 www.farmfolk.org :
Elaine Romanelli “Lament” – Real Deal CD www.elaineromanelli.com
Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders “What Kind Of Person” – One Virginia Night CD www.andrewmcknight.net
Greg Klyma “Limb” – pianomandonation CD www.klyma.com
RJ Cowdery “Blind Side” – In This Light CD www.rjcowdery.com
Jaime Michaels “The Man With The Time Machine” – The Man With The Time Machine CD www.jaimemichaels.com
Chico Schwall “Diggin’ On The New Railroad” (traditional) – Then What’s It For? CD www.chicoschwall.com
Andrew Calhoun “John Henry” (traditional)- Grapevine CD www.andrewcalhoun.com
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Kirsten Thien “Treat ‘Im Like A Man” – Delicious CD www.kirstenthien.com
Deborah Lombardi “Something About A Man” – Sweet Revenge CD www.deborahlombardi.com
von Grey “Eyes On Your Honey” – Make Some Noise EP www.vongreymusic.com
Marina V “Weight Of The World” – My Star CD www.marinav.com
Remember September “Do You Remember” – The Roads We Travel CD www.rememberseptemberband.com
Andy Hawk & The Train Wreck Endings “Been Down So Long” – Another Storyline CD www.andyhawk.com
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Jamie McLean Band “Been So Low” – Live At Gibson CD www.jamiemcleanband.com
Lisa Bianco “Low” – Momentum CD www.lisabianco.com
Blue Sour “What Am I To Do” – S.U.A.D. CD www.bluesour.com
Social Hero “Bear Skin Rug” – www.socialhero.com
Voxhaul Broadcast “Lost Control” – Frozen Beach EP www.voxhaulbroadcast.com
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Aztec Two-Step “War” – Cause & Effect CD www.aztectwostep.com
Marybeth D’Amico “Der Grenzer” – The Light Inside CD www.marybethdamico.com
Paul Sachs “Poor Man’s Out” – Oil Town CD www.paulsachs.com
Joy Kills Sorrow “New Man” – This Unknown Science CD www.joykillssorrow.com
Hungrytown “Sally Lazy” – Any Forgotten Thing CD www.hungrytown.net
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Avi Wisnia “More Than Me” – Something New CD www.aviwisnia.com
Lee Feldman “Halo” – Album No. 4 CD www.leefeldman.com
Mark Erelli “Same For Someone” – Little Vigils CD www.markerelli.com
Dan and Faith “I’ve Missed Me” – dreaming of another path CD www.danandfaith.com
Daniel Levi Goans “Thought It’d Never End” – Another Side EP www.daniellevigoans.com
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Closing music: Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors “Speaking Curves” – Jhoom: The Intoxication Of Surrender CD www.ravenrecording.net
Running time: 3 hours, 27 minutos.

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Next show will be recorded and distributed in the week of 10/7/12

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Vance Gilbert heads the 3rd Quarter Airplay Chart list

Posted on October 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Vance Gilbert, a constant presence on Radio Crystal Blue, since first spinning his music back in 2008, has earned another #1 position, leading the 3rd Quarter of airplay. This period covers music I aired from July through September, and to a lesser degree over the previous 12 months. The top artists on this list represents the absolute best indie/underground/touring songwriters and bands. The chart was just published to the website on the Radio Crystal Blue Chart page.
I measure airplay not only on raw chart scores, but the progressive amount as well. That is, I will rank artists receiving larger recent amounts than those with diminishing amounts.
I also give bonus points to artists whom I’ve interviewed and have seen perform in recent months.
In the last 3 months Vance Gilbert and Eilen Jewell were the only ones to receive airplay 5 times.
These artists were heard 4 times: Avi Wisnia, Aztec Two-Step, Brother Sun, Cary Cooper, Natalia Zukerman, Professor Louie, and The Steel Wheels.
Vance received airplay 14 times over the period from October 2011 to September 2012, ahead of Avi Wisnia’s total of 13. Red Molly and Rod Piazza each received airplay 12 times.Vance is also the reigning Top Artist of the Year, on the strength of airplay from the prior 12 months. I would be hard-pressed to believe that anyone else could outrank him in the final 3 months of the year. Over the next 11 shows, we’ll see how Vance does against some mighty big challengers to his title.
I’ll be selecting a list of Top 100 artists just after Christmas, with a big top 100 countdown on Twitter at @radiocblue I will also announce the top 10 albums of the year, and also announce the title of Best New Artist.
Here are the mathematically eligible artists who could outrank Vance for the title of Top Artist of 2012 for RCB:Avi Wisnia
Eilen Jewell
Brother Sun
Cary Cooper
Red Molly
Natalia Zukerman (prior winner and reigning all-time artist)
Danielle Miraglia
Ryan Tennis
Rod Piazza & The All Mighty Flyers
Spuyten Duyvil
My Pet Dragon
Mark Erelli (two-time winner)
Sirsy
This list is unofficial but is based on the chart ranks from each of the three quarters.  The amount of airplay and exposure from the final 11 shows of the year, starting with the week of 10/7, and ending the week of 12/16, will determine who ranks across all of the lists.

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@ The Grape Room 9/29/12

Posted on September 30, 2012 | 3 comments

San Francisco-based songwriter Jeff Campbell highlighted a night of acoustic-oriented acts at The Grape Room on Saturday. I briefly chatted with owner Scooter outside; we had last met at Milkboy Coffee 2 weeks ago when he backed longtime bandmate Stephan (Steph) Hayes.
An acoustic trio doing various cover tunes opened. Billed as Hot Spoon Gilly, this local group serenaded the half-full venue with various cover songs. Someone in the audience was celebrating a birthday Some notable covers were Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up”, Cracker’s “Low”, OutKast’s “Hey Ya!” and a song about mountains that I couldn’t quite place but really liked. The trio are Devon (lead vox, acoustic guitar), Ryan (2nd guitar) and Denise (vox). Devon mentions to me that the band is just starting out and are slowly learning some originals.

Reno Nevada’s Justin McMahon, touring with Jeff, was up next, doing a solo acoustic show. Justin’s voice has a certain Don Henley/Billy Joel warmth, a reserved high croon, and an earnest nature for telling stories. Each song was introduced with at least one anecdote. He mused openly about writing country songs, stating that there is only desert in Reno, and Reno is not exactly country territory, yet no one has yet come up with a definition for “desert music”.  During the set he performed two songs from his new album “Second Chances And Irreparable Mistakes”. “Pretty Words” in particular was notable for its life-affirming lyrics. He revealed a simple solid stance throwing himself into the lyrics. Justin began an East Coast tour 2 weeks ago and has performances ahead across NY State and New England before heading west again.

Jeff performed the majority of songs with his band, and did a few solo tunes, plus one with his drummer. Jeff has roots in Delaware County, and his family came out for this one. Most of the birthday crowd paraded upstairs to the lounge but more folks arrived downstairs. I was moved by “Laundry Day”, a song of a marked intensity beyond Jeff’s acoustic. The band performed one song from Pine and Battery, Jeff’s regular outfit at home. There wasn’t much banter during the set outside of his expressing gratefulness for the hometown turnout. I spoke with Jeff and his mom after the set. I’m told that Jeff does tour the East Coast every year, and will be around the area in October with shows in NYC and Williamsport. I’ve been spinning Jeff’s music on my show since his solo album “Stop And Go”, and will certainly add Pine And Battery’s music to the rotation.

I knew nothing of the final band on the bill, but it was evident that they had a very nice following. Long Walk Home, from what I’m told by several audience members are busy raising families and just don’t play out as often as before. In fact this was the first show together in 2 years for this five-piece alt/rock band. They played exactly 1 song before running into serious technical issues. It appeared to be an amp but I’m not absolutely sure. They spent at least 10 minutes on the issue, and by this time I had to catch the last bus out from Manayunk. The photos I have is from that 1 song.

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Radio Crystal Blue 9/30/12 news

Posted on September 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

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NEXT SHOW will be published on or about October 3 and will be available
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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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Those media courses I mentioned to you last week will start next week, 3 weeks for one, 7 weeks for another. Can’t wait to get started!

QUARTERLY AIRPLAY CHART announcement to be made on 10/1/12 630pm ET, on the occasion of Radio Crystal Blue’s 12th anniversary! As we begin year number 13, I will reveal on the website who received the most airplay in total and progressive amounts of airplay. This chart will go a long way to determine who will be in my Top 100 list for 2012. That particular chart will be revealed just after Christmas.

I never got to NYC this week. I do plan to go soon tho, mainly because I’m seeking same-day repair for a vital part of of my camera. The camera is still functional in the meantime.

COVERAGE:
I do audio interviews along with 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. I’ve done this work for free, but that may
change soon. Also, with the video skills I’m learning, I might do more
video oriented work in the future.

9/29: Philly native and West Coast denizen Jeff Campbell returns to his
roots, and plays The Grape Room www.jeffcampbellmusic.com
10/6: Beaucoup Blue are at Ortlieb’s Lounge www.beaucoupblue.com
10/16: Post-punk alt-country songwriter Freddy Hall (The Best Intentions)
performs at The Grape Room www.freddyhallmusic.com
10/22: The Blakes www.theblakesband.com perform at Ortlieb’s Lounge
11/3: Katie Barbato, Ginger Coyle, Danielle Miraglia at Sine Studios www.katiebarbato.com www.gingercoyle.com www.daniellem.com

I also do audio interviews at live events and also via Skype (cblue456)
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RCB REVIEW:
RCB Novus Ordo: Memorable songs from this show arose from Add Moss’s long jam “And So We Fall”, the short sharp pop-rock of The Adarna, and the thoughtful country/Americana of The Pawn Shop Saints.

RCB proper: First segment includes official showcase artists that are participating in the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Confence at the end of the month. I also spun John Batdorf, who is participating in some of the private showcases. First airplay in a while from Jaime Michaels here. Honor Finnegan’s ensemble on her album “The Tiny Life” are made up of members of The YaYas and friends. Segment 2: You’ll recall the quoted lyric that headed my playlist posting for the week. That lyric is from Daniel Goodman, heard on his 2011 CD Cold Wind, an album ideal for autumn and winter. Thinking of songs relevant to past memories, I continued the theme with Roger Silverberg and Tom Principato. Tom’s blues led to more of the same by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, then some modern folk (Spuyten Duyvil, DB Rielly) and another new instrumental from Karen Collins & The Backroads Band. Segment 3: Kosmic Daydream & Fellaheen are part of the upcoming NYC New Music Festival, spanning many venues across Greenwich Village. I also spun another new song from Churchill. Segment 4: Boxcar Lilies & Beggar’s Ride perform October 13th at Boroughs JCC in Westborough MA. Lara Herscovitch & Vance Gilbert perform 9/30 at The Complex Performing Arts Center in Putnam CT for the nationwide Voices United 3-day event. This event is benefiting Americans United for Separation of Church and State. There are concerts being held in all 50 states from 9/28 (today) to 9/30. Gregory Douglass, heard earlier in segment 2, is also participating on 9/30 in VT, as is Louise Taylor in HI, on 9/29. Jean Mann & Mare Wakefield perform at Egan’s Ballard Jam House tonight in Seattle. Final segment kicks off with brand new music by UK’s The Portraits. Their new album is actually being released in early November. The aforementioned was heard in this final segment as well. Anna Dagmar & Cosy Sheridan share billing at a house concert 9/29 in Columbia, MD. Their songs spun here, along with the mighty Anais Mitchell, touch upon childhood memories and some sort of dark past (Cosy’s song is one of a number of songs that explore the myth of Eros & Psyche).

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