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Radio Crystal Blue 9/14/25

Posted on September 14, 2025 | Leave a comment

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 9/14/25 Next shows should be published around 9/23/25.

LISTEN:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a7049581-79d4-44dc-9d93-20a0f95fc0aa/Radio-Crystal-Blue
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/radio-crystal-blue
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-crystal-blue/id1358998494
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1358998494/radio-crystal-blue
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1204385
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/radio-crystal-blue
Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/radio-crystal-blue-GEzylN
Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/J7ff
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/radiocblue/
Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org (search by publish date)
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2KS80
Player.fm https://player.fm/series/radio-crystal-blue
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/216445467/
Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/radio-crystal-blue-579171
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss

Twisted Pine “Hold On Me” -s/t http://www.twistedpineband.com
Twisted Pine “Dreams” – Dreams
Twisted Pine “Tomorrow The Sun Will Rise” – Right Now
Crooked Still “Old Virginia” – Hop High http://www.crookedstill.com
Darlingside “How Long Again” – Everything Is Alive http://www.darlingside.com
Heather Maloney “Just The way You Are” – Exploding Star http://www.heathermaloney.com
The Accidentals “Keep Trying” – Time Out 3 http://www.theaccidentalsmusic.com
Jessie Kilguss “Howard Johnson’s” http://www.jessiekilguss.com
Charlie Nieland “Win” (featuring spiritchild) http://www.charlienieland.com

Tyller Gummersall “Your Direction” – In The Middle http://www.tyllermusic.com
Rod Picott “Washington County” – Paper Hearts & Broken Arrows http://www.rodpicott.com
The Heart Collectors “Hold On” – The Space Between http://www.theheartcollectors.com
Scott Yoder “Lover, Let Me In” – Lover, Let Me In http://www.scottmatthewyoder.com
Emm Gryner “Queen”- Business & Pleasure http://www.emmgryner.com
Tom Freund “Runaround” – East Of Lincoln http://www.tomfreund.com
Vance Gilbert “One OF Two Of These Things” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
Eddie Skuller “Chocolate Jesus” – Ballads Of Tom Waits http://www.eddieskuller.com

Tommy Cash “OK” https://tommycash.world/
Cult Of Venus “Algorithm” – Algorithm http://www.cvltofvenvs.com
Laptop “Additional Animals” http://www.laptoptheband.com
Sirsy “Lot of Love” – Coming Into Frame http://www.sirsy.com
Kid Hyena “Path Of Resistance” – It Takes Courage To Be Happy http://www.kidhyena.com
The Burning Paris “Desolation Sound” – Last Leasves http://www.theburningparis.com
Black Bear Kiss “So what, why wait?” http://www.blackbearkiss.com
The Harr “Walk The Walk”
The Painting “Waiting On The Storm”

ALBUM FOCUS http://www.putumayo.com
Putumayo Discovery presents French Groove
French Groove captures the stylist spirit of a new wave of Francophone musicians who bend upbeat global rhythms and retro cool with inimitable French touch.
From this new compilation I aired:
The Loire Valley Calypsos (France) “Samos”
Alamic (France) “Bossa”
Mathieu Gattuso (France) “A La Vie”

Professsor Louie & The Crowmatix “Johnny” – Crowin’ Around http://www.professorlouie.com
Laurie Morvan “I Want Answers” – Gravity http://www.lauriemorvan.com
American Merit “Higher Ground” http://www.americanmeritband.com
The Wildwoods “Meadowlark” – Dear Meadowlark http://www.thewildwoodsband.com
Tall Tall Trees “Men & Mountains” – Moment http://www.talltalltrees.com
Ever More Nest “Out Here Now” Out Here Now http://www.evermorenest.com
Robert Thomas & The Sessionmen “Lake Louise” – The Way We Roll http://www.robertthomasandthesessionmen.com
Petunia & The Vipers “Long Gone” – Callin’ Me Back http://www.petuniaandthevipers.com

Carla Gover “Raise A Little Cane” – Kentucky Queen http://www.carlagover.com
Kate McDonnell “Hard Heart” – Trapeze http://www.katemcdonnell.com
Jess Klein “Over The Line” – When We Rise http://www.jessklein.com
Fred Gillen Jr. “The Bluebird Flew Away” – Birds http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Mean Mary “Tarzan” – Woman Creature (Portrait Of A Woman, Part 2) http://www.meamary.com
Ben Bedford “Wolves” – Valley Of Stats http://www.benbedford.com
Joy Zimmerman “We Are A Bell” – Where The Light Lives http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com
Zoe FitzGerald Carter “Starlight Blue” – Before The Machine http://www.zoefitgeraldccarter.com
Noah Zacharin “Something Like A River” – Points Of Light http://www.nonahsong.com

Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix)” – The Warm Chill
Running time: 4 hours 11 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 10/15/24

Posted on October 15, 2024 | Leave a comment

This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 10/15/24. Next shows should be published around 10/23/24.

LISTEN:
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
Anchor https://anchor.fm/radiocblue
Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a7049581-79d4-44dc-9d93-20a0f95fc0aa/Radio-Crystal-Blue
Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/radio-crystal-blue
Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-crystal-blue/id1358998494
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1358998494/radio-crystal-blue
Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/id1204385
Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/radio-crystal-blue
Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/radio-crystal-blue-GEzylN
Pocket Casts http://pca.st/J7ff
Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/radiocblue/
Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org (search by publish date)
Google Podcasts bit.ly/2KS80
Player.fm https://player.fm/series/radio-crystal-blue
NEW: iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/216445467/
NEW: Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/radio-crystal-blue-579171
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss

Steve Madewell “Haunted” – Haunted http://www.madewellmusic.com
Sarah McQuaid “Autumn Leaves” – The St. Buryan Sessions http://www.sarahmcquaid.com
Pamela Wyn Shannon “Vespertine Autumn” – Courting Autumn http://www.pamelawynshannon.com
The Early Mays “Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow – Prettiest Blue http://www.theearlymays.com
The Ruta Beggars ‘Red Carpet” – Ever Changing http://www.therutabeggars.com

Amy Speace “I Break Things” – The American Dream http://www.amyspeace.com
Kevin Daniel “Go Out” – The Life And Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Erin Ash Sullivan “Don’t Want To Keep Score” – Signposts & Marks http://www.erinashsullivan.com
Sam Robbins “Hard To Hate” – Bigger Than In Between http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com
Matt Harlan “We Never Met” – Raven Hotel http://www.mattharlan.com
Noah Derksen “Say It Ain’t So” – Sanctity Of Silence http://www.noahderksen.com
Julian Taylor “See This Thing Through” – Pathways http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca
The Matthew Show “Symbiotic Angel” – Texas http://www.thematthewshow.com

Bex Burch “If I Was You, I’d Be Doing Exactly The Same” – There Is Only Love And Fear http://www.bexburch.com
Laurie Black “Scars” – Angst Music http://www.laurieblack.co.uk
Sassyhiya “Boat called Predator” – Take You Somewhere http://www.sassyhiya.com
Imperfect Waves [Plasmata: “The Vanishing” (2 Forks remix)] – Tour Remix EP http://www.imperfectwaves.com
En Esch “If You Don’t Know Me, You Cannot Judge Me” – Dance Hall Putsch https://www.facebook.com/enesch/
Pig “Fallout” – Feast Of Agony http://www.pigindustries.com
The Virginmarys “There Ain’t No Future” – The House Beyond The Fires https://www.thevirginmarys.com/

Part 2 starts here:

Golden Feather “Til The Dawn” – s/t https://www.facebook.com/GoldenFeatherBand/
Midnight Repost “Come Down” – https://www.facebook.com/midnightrepost
The Rogues ‘Oh Gena’ – 1963:Live at Rockfield Studios https://www.facebook.com/therogues21
MJ Hibbett “All Them Trimmings (That Come With Love)” – All Them Trimmings: A ‘This Are Johnny Domino’ Compilation http://www.mjhibbett.com
Steve Conte “Shoot Out The Stars” – The Concrete Jangle http://www.stevecontemusic.com
Big Wreck ‘In Fair Light” – Pages http://www.bigwreckmusic.com
Detroit Rebellion “2020” – Fake News https://detroitrebellion.blogspot.com/
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Dead Root Revival “Super Fresh” – The Controller’s Exam http://www.deadrootrevival.ca
Jon Shain “Knock Me Down” – Restless Soul Syndrome http://www.jonshain.com
Denise La Grassa “Love For Love’s Sake” – Sundown Rising http://www.deniselagrassa.com
Steven Troch “Mr. Jones” – Live@MindYourHead http://www.steventroch.com
Gary Nicholson “The Truth About A Lie” – Common Sense http://www.garynicholsonmusic.com

ALBUM FOCUS:
Si Kahn & George Mann: Labor Day: A Tribute To Hard-Working People Everywhere http://www.sikahn.com
George Mann “They All Sang Bread And Roses”
John McCutcheon “Go To Work On Monday”
Si Kahn “We’re Not Leaving”

Joel Styzens “Ascendence II” – Resonance http://www.relax-your-ears.com
Janie Barnett “Less Burdens” – But Longing Is Primal http://www.janiebarnett.com
Marian Mastrorilli “Cardinal In The Snow” – http://www.marianmastrorilli.com
Muriel Anderson “Silver Wind” – Sailin’ Dreams http://www.murielanderson
Ben Bedford “Darkflight” Valley Of Stars http://www.benbedford.com
Joe Jencks “One Piece At A Time” – Poets, Philosophers, Workers and Wanderers http://www.joejencks.com
Scott Cook “Just Enough Empties” – Tangle Of Souls http://www.scottcook.net
Davey O “A New Season” – Some Days http://www.daveyo.com
Mike Agranoff “The Ballad Of Jake and Ten-Ton Molly” – ..Or Would You Rather Get a Job? http://www.mikeagranoff.com

Closing: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshasana” – Spirit Dwelling http://www.geoffreyarmes.com

Running time: 4 hours, 15 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 8/31/24

Posted on September 4, 2024 | Leave a comment

This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 9/4/24. Next shows should be published around 9/12/24.

LISTEN:
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
Anchor https://anchor.fm/radiocblue
Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a7049581-79d4-44dc-9d93-20a0f95fc0aa/Radio-Crystal-Blue
Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/radio-crystal-blue
Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-crystal-blue/id1358998494
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1358998494/radio-crystal-blue
Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/id1204385
Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/radio-crystal-blue
Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/radio-crystal-blue-GEzylN
Pocket Casts http://pca.st/J7ff
Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/radiocblue/
Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org (search by publish date)
Google Podcasts bit.ly/2KS80
Player.fm https://player.fm/series/radio-crystal-blue
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss

Opening:

Robin Aigner “Insomnia” – Volksinger
AJ Roach “Devil May Dance” – Revelation
Nels Andrews “Wisteria” – Scrimshaw
Raina Rose “Heart Broken Open” – When May Came
Tom Prasada-Rao “Have Faith In Me” – Goodnight Regret
Neale Eckstein “Masterpiece” – Never Too Late http://www.nealeeckstein.com

Paula Boggs Band “Edith’s Coming Home” – Live At Sweetwater Music Hall http://www.paulaboggsband.net
Dead Root Revival “Got In Store” – The Controller’s Exam http://www.deadrootrevival.ca
Ontarians “God Willing” – More How It Is https://ontariansofficial.ca/
The Currys “Oh Boy” – This Side Of The Glass http://www.tecurrysmusic.com
Billy Eli “Here’s To You” – Lace http://www.billyeli.net
Emmett Jerome “Coquihalla Prayer” – Rocky Mountain Son http://www.emmettjeromemusic.ca
Craig Robertson “We’re Not (Right On Time)” – Running The Other Way https://craigrobertsonmusic.com/
Moonfruits “Loki” – Salt http://www.moonfruits.ca
Tragedy Ann “Heirloom” – Heirlooms http://www.tragedyannmusic.com

ALBUM FOCUS: Si Kahn & Georgie Mann – Labor Day: A Tribute to Hardworking People Everywhere http://www.sikahn.com
This a tribute album, indeed, as well as a celebration of Si’s 80th birthday, along with recognizing 60 years of union representation.
Si Kahn “Back When Times Were Hard”
George Mann & Si Kahn “Solidarity Day”
Vivian Nesbitt & John Dillon “Jail Can’t Hold My Body Down”

Part 2 starts from here:

Ways In Waves “Death Of Others” – http://www.waysinwaves.com
Good Group Thanks For Coming “La Da Da Yeah” https://www.facebook.com/goodgrouptfc/
The Search “Pick Me Up” – Indulgence https://thesearchsweden.wordpress.com/
Jessie Wagner “I Just Can’t Today” http://www.jessiewagnerofficial.com
Nikka Costa “Dirty Disco” – Dirty Disco http://www.nikkacosta.com
The Knocks featuring Yelle “Tout Le Temps” http://www.theknocks.com
Phantogram “All A Mystery” Memory Of A Day http://www.phantogram.com

Family Worship Center “Kicked Out Of The Garden” – Kicked Out Of The Garden https://reasonto.live/
Federale “Home” – Reverb & Seduction http://www.federalepdx.com
RXGhost “Eating Sun Directly” – Scaffolding http://www.rxghost.com
Sun Atoms “And The Lion Saw The UFO” – Take This Love https://linktr.ee/SunAtoms
Skinshape “Can You Play Me A Song?” – Another Side Of Skinshape https://www.facebook.com/Skinshape/
The Battery Farm “Hail Mary” – Dark Web https://www.facebook.com/thebatteryfarm
The Bad Ups “Ego Trip” – “Life Of Sin https://www.instagram.com/thebadups

Jonathan Byrd “White Oak Wood” – Cackalack http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
Abigail Dowd “St. Vrain” – Beautiful Day http://www.abigaildowd.com
Jessie Kilguss “Coyote Street – What Do Whales Dream About At Night? http://www.jessiekilguss.com
Ash & Eric “The Dogwood & I” – Sure http://www.ashandericmusic.com
Terri Hendrix “Me and the Moon Aren’t Speaking” – Pilgrim’s Progress: Project 5.5 http://www.terrihendrix.com
David G Smith “Witness Trees” – Witness Trees http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com
Ben Bedford “Stars And Skywheel” – Valley Of Stars http://www.benbedford.com
Muriel Anderson “Friendship” (featuring Phil Keaggy) – Sailing Dreams http://www.murielanderson.com
Teni Rane “Small Steps” – Goldenrod http://www.tenirane.com
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chan Tiao “Beautiful Grassland, My Home” – From China to Appalachia:
http://www.cathymarcy.com

Closing: Chicha Libre “Gnossienne No. 1” – Sonido Amazonico http://www.chichalibre.com

Running time: 4 hours 7 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 4/20/24

Posted on April 24, 2024 | Leave a comment

This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 4/20/24. Next shows should be published around 5/1/24.

LISTEN:
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
Anchor https://anchor.fm/radiocblue
Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a7049581-79d4-44dc-9d93-20a0f95fc0aa/Radio-Crystal-Blue
Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/radio-crystal-blue
Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-crystal-blue/id1358998494
Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1358998494/radio-crystal-blue
Castbox https://castbox.fm/channel/id1204385
Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/radio-crystal-blue
Radio Public https://radiopublic.com/radio-crystal-blue-GEzylN
Pocket Casts http://pca.st/J7ff
Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/radiocblue/
Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org (search by publish date)
Google Podcasts bit.ly/2KS802i
Player.fm https://player.fm/series/radio-crystal-blue
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss

Opening music:

Rebecca Loebe “Redneck Karaoke Bar” – Mystery Prize http://www.rebeccaloebe.com
Raina Rose “Albatross” – Vesta http://www.rainarose.com http://www.folkpotions.com
Carrie Elkin “Albatross” – The Penny Collector http://www.carrieelkin.com
Sarah Shook “”Lesson”- Years http://www.disarmers.com
Karen Jonas “Butter” – Lucky, Resivited http://www.karenjonas.com

Aerynn “Light With You” http://www.aerynn.com
Grace Morrison “Get Along” – Maybe Modern http://www.gracemorrison.com
Scott Sean White “God Is Good” – Even Better On The Bad Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com
Jann Klose “Sugar My” – surrender http://www.jannklose.com
Amy Speace “Blues For Joy” – Tuscon http://www.amyspeace.com
Kirsten Maxwell “I Can’t Help It” – Crimson http://www.kirstenmaxwell.com
David G Smith “Weight You Carry” – Witness Trees http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com

ALBUM FOCUS: Christian Parker – Change Is Now: A Tribute To The Byrds http://www.christianparker.com

“I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better”
“Chimes Of Freedom”
“Wild Mountain Thyme”
“Ballad Of Easy Rider”

Frenchy And The Punk “Blood” – Zen Ghost http://www.frenchyandthepunk.com
Swansea Sound “Markin’ It Down”- Twentieth Century http://www.facebook.com/swanseasound
Ivytide “Baseboards” – Portable Darkroom http://www.ivytide.com
Reaven “Never Let Me Go” http://www.reavenmusic.net
The Jellybricks “All About You” – http://www.thejellybricks.com
Mest “When We Were Young’ http://www.mestmusic.com
Purusa “Words” – Repair http://www.purusaband.com
Castle Black “Heart Can’t Feel” – The Highway At Night http://www.castlebackmusic.com
Swive “Diamond Path” – Stereophonic Stylings Volume One https://www.facebook.com/Swivetheband/
The Idoru “Sewn Shut” – Undertow https://www.facebook.com/TheIdoruBand

Part 2 starts here:

Marc Valentine “Opening Chase Theme” – Basement Sparks http://www.marcvalentine.co.uk
Laurie Morvan “Gotta Dig Deep” – Gravity http://www.lauriemorvan.com
Michele D’Amour & The Love Dealers “Plum Crazy” – Hot Mess http://www.micheedamour.com
Denise La Grassa “Lucy Mae Blues” – The Flame http://www.deniselagrassa.com
Patty Reese “Lift Us Up” http://www.pattyreese.com
Blue Dogs “Big Dreamers” – Big Dreamers http://www.bluedogs.com
Jay Stott “Stuck In Love” – Wreckage Of Now http://www.jgstott.com

ALBUM FOCUS:
Paradiddle Records presents Uncovering Dylan 4, part of their Bob Dylan Uncovered Series, performed by Long Island (NY) Americana/Roots artists. http://www.paradiddlerecords.com
Tom Moran “Nobody ‘Cept You”
The Belle Curves “One Of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)”
Revolver “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You”
The Lucky Ones “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues”

Mary Battiata & Little Pink “Sun That I Could Count On” – The Heart, Regardless http://www.littlepinktheband.com
Cormac O Cairmh “Believe (If You Feel)” – 1999-2012 Volume 1 http://www.cormacocairmh.com
Fred Gillen Jr “When The Ravens Came” – Birds http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Ben Bedford “Leaping” – Valley Of Stars http://www.benbedford.com
Vanessa Lively “Canaries” – http://www.vanessalively.com
John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton “Complete” – Together http://www.folkmusic.com
Mike Agranoff “First Kiss” – Ain’t Never Been Plugged http://www.mikeagranoff.com
Joel Styzens “Ascendance III” – Resonance http://www.relax-your-ears.com

Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Seascape” – Music For Yoga http://www.geoffreyarmes.com

Running time: 3 hours 54 minutes

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