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Radio Crystal Blue 8/12/25


These are the songs from the latest Radio Crystal Blue podcast episode. I mentioned the latest news and upcoming shows for each artist. The show was published on 8/12/25 Next shows should be published around 8/22/25.

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Amber Rubarth “Party On The Fence” – Something New http://www.amberrubarth.com
Maya de Vitry “Baby Elephants” – Infinite http://www.mayadevitry.com
Heather Maloney & Darlingside “Woodstock” – Woodstock http://www.heathermaloney.com
Karmacoda featuring Megan Slankard “Practically Impossible To Please” http://www.karmacoda.com
Megan Slankard “Oil In The Ocean” – California And Other Stories http://www.meganslankard.com
Jeff Campbell “Tides” – In Spite Of Everything http://www.jeffcampbell.com


Coco Love Alcorn “Ain’t No Friend” – Rebirth http://www.cocolovealcorn.com
The Pairs “Easier To Leave” – When Will We Find Our Way http://www.thepairsmusic.com
Emm Gryner “Summertime” – Business & Pleasure http://www.emmgryner.com
Kobo Town “Across The Dark Waters” – Independence http://www.kobotown.com
David Newland “This Moment On The Sea” – Northbound http://www.davidnewland.com


The Harbours “Memory” – Are We Nearly There Yet? http://www.the-harbours.com
Chess Smith “Drama King” – Saving Lilibet http://www.chesssmith.co.uk
Carly & The Universe “When The Summer Ends” http://www.carlyandtheuniverse.com
Black Bear Kiss “Calling Out” http://www.blackbearkiss.com
The Virginmarys “Trippin’ New York City” – The House Beyond The Fires http://www.thevirginmarys.com
Mad Haven “Take Control”


Spitalfield “I Can’t Stop” play & record http://www.spitalield.org
Golden Apes “Stranger (When I Left)” http://www.goldenapes.com
Tian Qiyi “Mongolian Dub” – Songs For Workers
In The Pines “Hide The Sky” – Sunbeam Dream http://www.inthepines.band
Infamous Stiffs “Soul” – The Ornery Six http://www.infamousstiffs.com
The Bartells “Starlight” (alternative version) – Starlight http://www.thebartells.co.uk
Abz Winter “Ran Out Of Love” http://www.abzwinterofficial.com


Part 2 starts here:

Buddy Guy “Where U At” (featuring Christone “Kingfish” Ingram) – Ain’t Done With The Blues http://www.buddyguy.net
Katie Knipp “Outlaw Doc” – Me http://www.katieknipp.com
Mercedes Nicole “Feels Like Rain” http://www.mercedesnicolemusic.com
Ringo Starr “Look Up” – Look Up http://www.ringostarr.com
Wild Mountain Mystics Just Lay It Down” – Fire & Honey http://www.wildmountainmystics.com
Ever More Nest “Out Here Now” – Out Here Now http://www.evermorenest.com
Stillhouse Junkies “Levee” – The Ballad Of Charlie Avalon http://www.stillhousejunkies.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Marty Cooper – American Portraits
This collection of songs is being released on 8/22 by Howlin’ Dog Records. Here, Marty sings previously covered songs, as well as those made famous by others.
From this retrospective, I aired “The Biplane, Evermore”, “Little Bitty Ball”, “Under Your Wing”, and “The View From Ward Three”


Amy Speace “Something Bout A Town” – The American Dream http://www.amyspeace.com
Jody Cooper “40 Years” http://www.jodycoopermusic.com
David G Smith “Give Us Free” – Witness Trees http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com
Jo Wymer “No Time Left To Cry” – SLG ” http://www.jowymer.com
Heather Pierson “Perspective” – Back To The Light http://www.heatherpierson.com
Aimee Van Dyne “Unbroken Love” – Broken Love songs http://www.aimeevandyne.com
Jean Mann “Thread” – Songs For All The Days http://www.jeanmann.net
Joy Zimmerman “We Are A Bell” – Where The Light Lives http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com

Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix)” – The Warm Chill
Running time: 3 hours 40 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Top Artist Countdown show #3


Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown
This special countdown covers the top 100 artists ranked by annual chart placement, covering the years 2003 to 2024. Artists are ranked by their entire body of work, not 1 song or one album. I actually ranked a total of 211 artists, but I keep it to the top 100 for sake of the countdown.
Here’s numbers 80 through 71. For each artist I picked one song that seemed to be best representative of their work, or otherwise their most popular.
I am counting down these artists, 10 a time until we reach 10-1. Download/stream/share this show, in the same RSS feed as my standard podcast.
This portion of the countdown was published 7/28/25

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Opening theme Ada Rovatti & Elephunk -“Gottcha” For Rent http://www.adarovatti.com

80 CROOKED STILL http://www.crookedstill.com
I aired “Old Virginia” – Hop High (2004)

79 JOHN MCCUTCHEON http://www.folkmusic.com
I aired “Waiting For The Rain” – Ghost Light (2018)

78 NICOLA http://www.nicolavazquez.com
I aired “How Long” – Real (2001)

77 GRACE MORRISON http://www.gracemorrison.com
I aired ” Lorraine” – I’m The Apple (2017)

76 BLOODY JUG BAND http://www.bloodyjugband.com
I aired “Asylum Blues” – Rope Burn (2015)

75 JULIAN TAYLOR http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca
I aired “Be With You” – The Ridge (2020)

74 WHISKEY TREATY ROADSHOW http://www.thewhiskeytreaty.com
I aired “Pass The Peace” – Band Together (2020)

73 AMBER RUBARTH http://www.amberrubarth.com
I aired “Pushing Away” – Something New (2005)

72 LIZ LONGLEY http://www.lizlongley.com
I aired “Almost Over You” – Somewhere In The Middle (2009)

71 KYLER ENGLAND
I aired “Lay It On Me” – Live Wire: The Green Room Sessions (2006)

Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix) – The Warm Chill

Running time: 1 hour, 11 minutes

Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 5/10/18


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This show was published: 05/10/2018

John Prine “Caravan Of Fools” – The Tree Of Forgiveness CD http://www.johnprine.com @JohnPrineMusic
Meghan Cary “My Life” – Sing Louder CD http://www.meghancary.com @MeghanCarySongs
Sparrow Blue “Black-Eyed Susan” – Rabbit In The Moon CD http://www.thesparrowblue.com @thesparrowblue
Meg Williams “Maybe Someday” – (t/t) Maybe Someday EP http://www.megwilliamsmusic.com
Molly Kruse “Ruby” – (s/t) CD http://www.mollykruse.com @mollykrusemusic
Jacki Stone “Never Saw It Coming” – Like Hell It’s Yours CD http://www.jackistonemusic.com @jackistonemusic
*****

Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Wind Chill”
http://www.soundcloud.com/flowerdove2168
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisejones
http://www.facebook.com/djflowerdove
Twitter: @flowerdove2168

Running time: 42 minutos
Production/post-production: Dan Herman and DJ Flowerdove
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This show was published on 05/10/2018

Opening:
Devon Sproule “The Weeping Willow” – Keep Your Silver Shined CD http://www.devonsproule.com
Catie Curtis “Water And Stone” – Long Night Moon CD http://www.catiecurtis.com
Caroline Herring “Traveling Shoes” – Camilla CD http://www.carolineherring.com
Mary Chapin Carpenter “What Does It Mean To Travel” – Sometimes Just The Sky CD http://www.marychapincarpenter.com
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No Fuss and Feathers “Drift Away” – Traveling Circus CD http://www.nofussandfeathers.com
Patty Reese “Radio Song” – Let In The Sun CD http://www.pattyreese.com @pattyreese
River Lynch “Sun Hit Noon” There Goes The Heart EP http://www.riverlynch.com @RiverLynch
Parsonsfield “Hang Me” – Afterparty EP http://www.parsonsfield.com @Parsonsfield
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugardaddys “Deep Ellum Blues” – Deep Ellum CD http://www.missmarcy.com @missmarcy625
Lily Frost “Red Flags” – Rebound CD http://www.lilyfrost.com @lily_frost
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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “River Of Honey” – The Lost Band Tracks CD http://www.thecrowmatix.com @ProfessorLouie1
Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers “Freedom” – The Eastwest Sessions CD http://www.midiabair.com @MindiAbair
Tom Principato “Call The Law” – Live And Still Kickin’! CD http://www.tomprincipato.com
Gaetano Letizia & The Underworld Blues Band “Standing By The Door” – Resurrection CD http://www.underworldblues.com @gaetanosguitar
Love Ghost “Friday Afternoon” – Love Ghost Vol. 1 EP http://www.loveghost.com @LoveGhost_
Julian Taylor Band “Give Us A Sign” – (single) http://www.juliantaylorband.com @jtaylorband
Uforia “What It Means To You” – (single) http://www.uforiamusic.ca
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Joe Purdy & Amber Rubarth “Some Humans Ain’t Human” – (John Prine cover, Joe Purdy, vox) American Folk Soundtrack CD
http://www.americanfolkmovie.com / http://www.joepurdy.com / http://www.amberrubarth.com @JoePurdy @AmberRubarth
Griffin House “Played The Fool” – So On And So Forth CD http://www.griffinhousemusic.com @GriffinHouse
Rebecca Loebe “Neverman” – Blink CD http://www.rebeccaloebe.com @rebeccaloebe
Heather Maloney “Albert 1-5” – Just Enough Sun EP http://www.heathermaloney.com @heathermaloney
Jenee Halstead “Edge Of The World” – (t/t) Edge Of The World EP http://www.jeneehalstead.com @jeneehalstead
Val Blaha “Ghost Town” – Fact Or Fiction EP http://www.valblaha.com
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Peter Spencer “God Came From Anacortes” – Fare You Well CD http://www.peterspencer.com
Rob McHale “Mother Earth” – Prophets On The Boulevard CD http://www.robmchale.com
Aztec Two Step “World Without Walls” – Naked CD http://www.aztectwostep.com
Cardboard Ox “Other Side Of Town” – s/t EP http://www.cardboardoxmusic.com
Krista Baroni “Dear Moon Child” – The Alabaster Girl CD http://www.kristabaroni.com
Debra Cowan “Once More Before We Go” – Live at the Bacca Pipes Folk Club CD http://www.debracowan.com
******

Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Shimmer”

http://www.soundcloud.com/flowerdove2168
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisejones
http://www.facebook.com/djflowerdove
Twitter: @flowerdove2168

Running time: 3 hours, 5 minutos
Host: Dan Herman
Production/post-production: Dan Herman and DJ Flowerdove
Atmosphere: indigenous evergreen

Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using Audacity software.

All content is free to listen and share, via Creative Commons License, version 4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:

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Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
Celebrating 17 years on the Web
253 537 1096 or 215 995 2234
http://www.radiocrystalblue.net
dan@radiocrystalblue.net
Facebook: Dan Herman or Radio Crystal Blue
twitter: @radiocblue

Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 2/10/18


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This show was published: 02/10/2018

Voluptas Mors “Angel Of A Man” – Innocence CD http://www.voluptasmors.com @vmvoluptasmors
TC&I “Greatness (The Aspiriation Song) – Aspirations EP http://www.facebook.com/tcandimusic
Stav German “Open Your Eyes” – (single) http://www.stavocaldesign.com
Christine Rosander “Hard Habit” – Been A Long Time CD http://www.christinerosander.com @rosandermusic
Elin Namnieks “Got No Time” (single) http://www.elinnamnieks.com @ElinNamnieks
Talena Bricker “Drowning” – (t/t) Drowning EP http://www.talenabricker.com @talenabricker
*****

Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Wind Chill”

http://www.soundcloud.com/flowerdove2168

http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisejones

http://www.facebook.com/djflowerdove @flowerdove2168

Running time: 44 minutos
Production/post-production: Dan Herman and DJ Flowerdove
All content is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
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EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
PHONE: 215-995-2234 or 253-537-1096
Facebook: Dan Herman & Radio Crystal Blue
Twitter: @radiocblue

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Radio Crystal Blue, in its 18th year online, is a weekly podcast that
features top songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a
freeform format.

HOW TO LISTEN:

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Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/RCBlive021018
mp3: https://radiocrystalblue.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rcblive021018.mp3

This show was published on 02/13/2018

Opening:

clip from Mystery Science Theater #302 (film: “Gamera”)
U2 “Satellite Of Love” – Achtung Baby (Deluxe Edition)
Coldplay “Don’t Panic” – Parachutes
Devo “Beautiful World” – New Traditionalists
Kraftwerk “Spacelab” – The Man-Machine (Kling Klang/EMI/Electrola Capitol, 1978)
*****

These are official showcase artists at the upcoming Folk Alliance International conference http://www.folkalliance.org :
John Oates & The Good Road Band “Pallet Soft and Low” – Arkansas CD http://www.johnoates.com @JohnOates
Kalo “Pay To Play” – Wild Change CD http://www.kaloband.com @KALOBlues
Parsonsfield “Lay Some Flowers On Me” – Afterparty CD http://www.parsonsfield.com @Parsonsfield
Eljuri “Mas Fuerte” – (s/t) Eljuri CD http://www.eljurimusic.com @Eljuri
Dar Williams “The Light And The Sea” – In The Time Of Gods CD http://www.darwilliams.com @DarWilliamsTour
Heather Maloney “Bullseye” – Just Enough Sun CD http://www.heathermaloney.com @heathermaloney_
Abbie Gardner “Starting From Scratch” – Wishes On A Neon Sign CD http://www.abbiegardner.com @abbiegmusic
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Serenity Fisher & The Cardboard Hearts “Fleur D’Vortex” – Carousel Of Love CD http://www.serenityfisher.com @SFCHmusic
Jessie Kilguss “Red Moon” – Devastate Me CD http://www.jessiekilguss.com @Jessiekilguss
Jonathan Byrd “Close Enough To Touch” – You Can’t Outrun The Radio CD http://www.jonathanbyrd.com @jonathanbyrd
Ruby Dee & The Snakehandlers “I See Green” – Little Black Heart CD http://www.rubydeemusic.com @rubydeemusic
Purusa “Words” – Repair CD http://www.purusaband.com
Bettie Serveert “Brain-Tag” – Bare Stripped Naked CD http://www.bettieserveert.com @bettieserveert
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The Bloody Jug Band “13 Steps” – Rope Burn CD http://www.bloodyjugband.com @TheBJB
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers “The Nail” – Sidelong CD http://www.disarmers.com @sarahshook
Jo Wymer “The Shoebox” – S.L.G. CD http://www.jowymer.com @jowymermusic
Anthony Gomes “Hard Line To Ride” – Long Way Home CD http://www.anthonygomes.com @AnthonyGomes
Kassiopeia “Silent Memories” – Cyclone CD http://www.kassiopeiamusic.com @kassiopeiamusic
Radio Wonderland “Good To Be Back In L.A.” – Seize The Means CD http://www.radowonderland.org @radiowonderland
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More artists performing at the Folk Alliance International conference:
Joe Purdy & Amber Rubarth “Townes” – American Folk (Original motion picture soundtrack) CD http://www.americanfolkmovie.com @JoePurdy @AmberRubarth
Ordinary Elephant “Before I Go” – (t/t) Before I Go CD http://www.ordinaryelephant.com @ordinarelephant
John Gorka “Utah”& “I Think Of You” – So Dark You See CD http://www.johngorka.com @johngorka
Anais Mitchell “Why We Build The Wall” Hadestown CD http://www.anaismitchell.com @anaismitchell
Victor & Penny “More In Store” – Electricity CD http://www.victorandpenny.com @victorandpenny
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Buskin & Batteau “Living on The Edge Of Dreams” – Red Shoes & Golden Hearts http://www.buskinandbatteau.com
Janie Barnett & Blue Room “You See This River” – You See This River CD http://www.janiebarnett.com @janiebarnettBR
Annie Moscow “Teflon Man” – Passing Trains CD http://www.anniemoscow.com @anniemoscow
Davey O “The Easy Work” – A Bright Horizon Line CD http://www.daveyo.com
The Brehms “Paint This House Black” – Summer Moon CD http://www.thebrehms.com @thebrehms
Lara Herscovitch “Another Gypsy Lifetime” – Misfit CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com @laraherscovitch
*****Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Shimmer”
http://www.soundcloud.com/flowerdove2168
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisejones
http://www.facebook.com/loralouisejones
Twitter: @flowerdove2168Running time: 3 hours, 19 minutos
Host: Dan Herman
Production/post-production: Dan Herman and DJ Flowerdove
Atmosphere: Go for launch. Will you go for launch? GO FOR LAUNCH!! WILL. YOU GO. FOR. LAUNCH??

Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using Audacity software.
Radio Crystal Blue proudly endorses Teeccino, America’s #1 coffee
alternative http://www.teeccino.comAll content is free to listen and share, via Creative Commons License, version 4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
http://www.creativecommons.org*****

EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
PHONE: 215-995-2234 or 253-537-1096
Facebook: Dan Herman & Radio Crystal Blue
Twitter: @radiocblue

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Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
Celebrating 17 years on the Web
253 537 1096 or 215 995 2234
http://www.radiocrystalblue.net
dan@radiocrystalblue.net
Facebook: Dan Herman or Radio Crystal Blue
twitter: @radiocblue