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Radio Crystal Blue 3/31/26


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 4/2/26 Next shows should be published around 4/11/26

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

James Houlahan “I Believe In You” – On A Wing http://www.jameshoulahan.com
Odd Marshall “On My Way” – Seconds http://www.oddmarshall.com
The Plastic Pals “Get To The Point” http://www.theplasticpals.com
Drivin N’ Cryin “I Used To Live Around Here” – Live The Love Beautiful http://www.drivinncryin.com
The Clarks “Hey You” – Between Now And Then http://www.clarksonline.com
Todd Snider “Spreadneck Speedball” & “Roman Candles” – Live: Return Of The Storyteller http://www.toddsnider.net
Chip Taylor “The Dutchman Blues” & “Be Kind” – **** All The Perfect People


Jamie Anderson “This Old” – The Curves Are Still There http://www.jamieanderson.com
Aimee Van Dyne “Owning Up” – Broken Love Songs http://www.aimeevandyne.com
Marian Mastrorilli “Patience” Sea Salt & Sawdust http://www.marianmastrorilli.com
Jaimee Harris “Like You” – Boomerang Town http://www.jaimeeharris.com
Dan Bern with Jane’s Great Dane “Clay County” – Starting Over http://www.danbern.com


Jennifer Tefft & The Strange “A Little More” http://www.jennifertefft.com
Jon Langford “I Felt My Courage Fall” – Four Lost Souls
Kris Delmhorst “Hanging Garden” – Long Day In The Milky Way http://www.krisdelmhorst.com
Britt Connors “Moonlight” – Longitude http://www.brittconnors.com
Danielle Miraglia “Walkin’ Blues” – Bright Shining Stars http://www.daniellem.com
Dan Whitaker “Oh Cayenne” – I Won’t Play By Your Rules http://www.danwhitaker.com
Twayn “Spine” – http://www.twayn.co.uk


Part 2 starts here

Shannon Curtis “The Promise” (When In Rome cover) – 80’s Kids 2 http://www.shannoncurtis.net
Jah Wobble & Jon Klein “Read Between The Lines” – Automated Paradise http://www.jahwobble.com
Chasing Dolls “She’s Gone Out (Pass Me A Lighter)” http://www.chasingdolls.com
Seraphic & Laura T “Echoes”
Slow Crush “Gloom” – Hush http://www.slowcrush.org
Rebels Opera “Love Like A Live Wire” http://www.rebelsopera.com
Truckfighters “The Bliss” http://www.truckfighters.com


ALBUM FOCUS
Cactus “Temple Of Blues II” http://www.cactusrocks.net
The reformed Cactus, led by drum legend Carmine Appice, shows off another collection of blues, mostly covers.
From this compilation I aired
“Back Door Man Part 1 & 2” featuring Eric Gales and Billy Sheehan
“300 Pounds Of Joy” featuring Ty Tabor
“Moanin’ At Midnight” featuring Pat Travers
“Down In The Bottom” featuring Dug Pinnick

Brother “Set Me Free” –
Aztec Two Step 2.0 “World Without Walls” – Apocalypse (Now!) http://www.aztectwostep.com
Jefferson Ross “Gideon” – Low Country Wedding http://www.jeffersonross.com
Shotgun Curly “Stay (The Gospel Of Curly)” http://www.shotguncurly.com
Mic Harrison & The High Score “Old Man” – Peach Blossom Youth http://www.micharrison.com
Slaid Cleaves “Put The Shovel Down” – Together Through The Dark http://www.slaidcleaves.com


Eliane Amherd “Heida” – La Degustation http://www.elianeperforms.com
Leo Brazil “Unsinkable Sam” – Alonehttps://www.birdsandbeastsrecords.com/
Seth Tabatznik “Pacha Mama” –
Dave Gunning “Going Nowhere Tonight” – Field Notes http://www.davegunning.com
Rosy Nolan “Main Attraction” – I Don’t Need To Know http://www.rosynolan.com
Katie Beth Mihm “Cause I Told You” http://www.katiebethhihm.com


Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling

Running time: 4 hours, 33 minutes.

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Radio Crystal Blue 2/4/26


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 2/4/26 Next shows should be published around 2/12/26

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

Garrison Starr “Blood Runs Deep” http://www.garrisonstarr.com
Anais Mitchell “Why We Build The Wall” – Hadestown http://www.anaismitchell.com
Peter Mulvey “What Else Was It” – Silver Ladder http://www.petermulvey.com
John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton “Old Dog” – Together Again http://www.folkmusic.com
Joe Jencks “The Coming Of The Years” – The Coming Of The Years http://www.joejencks.com
Kray Von Kirk “Fury Road” – Empire http://www.krayvonkirk.com


Amy Speace “Weight Of The World” – The Blue Rock Session http://www.amyspeace.com
Jessie Kilguss “Fool’s Fight” – They Have A Howard Johnson’s There http://www.jessiekilguss.com
Britt Connors “Tilting At Windmills” – Exhale http://www.brittconnors.com
Beth Bombara “Carry The Weight” – It All Goes Up http://www.bethbombara.com
Kyra Gordon “Burn It Down” – Traveler http://www.kyragordon.com
Julian Taylor “Weighing Down” – Anthology Volume 2 http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca
Alabaster DePlume “Give Me Away” – Come With Fierce Grace http://www.alabaster-deplume.com


Vinyl Floor “The Swan Of Eileen Lake” – Balancing Act
Keeley “Hungry For The Prize” – Girl On The Edge Of The World http://www.keeleysound.com
Federale “Heaven Forgive Me” – Reverb & Seduction http://www.federalepdx.com
Les Imprimes “You & I” https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/les-imprimes/
The Young Novelists “Don’t Wait” – In City & Country http://www.theyoungnovelists.com
Wisher “Aqua De Vida” https://wisher-band-official.com/
Mark Farner “Same Game” – http://www.markfarner.com


Part 2 starts right here:

ALBUM FOCUS: Keep Me In Your Heart – The Songs of Warren Zevon
http://www.paradiddlerecords.com
Revolver -“The Wild Age”
Annie Mark “Mama Couldn’t Be Persuaded”
Howard Silverman “Werewolves Of London”
Ray Lambiase “Roland The Headless Thomson Gunner”


Suzanne’s Band “The Kenney Store” http://www.suzannesband.com
Katie Fee “Just Needs You” – Runaway Heart http://www.katiefeemusic.com
Shotgun Curly “My Boyfriend’s Name is Brooklyn” http://www.shotguncurly.com
Jack Grace “Dont’ Go To Memphis (Without Me)” – All The Above http://www.jackgrace.com
Jon Shain “Living With Regret” – Restless Soul Syndrome wwwjonshain.com
David G Smith “River Gonna Talk” – Witness Trees http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com
Carla Gover “Mornin’ Dove” – Kentucky Queen http://www.carlagover.com
Chris & Adam Carroll “Take Me Away” – Good Farmer http://www.adamcarroll.com


Emily Scott Robinson “Appalachia” – Appalachia http://www.emilyscottrobinson.com
Joy Zimmerman “Say What I Need To Say” – Where The Light Lives http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com
Dave Miller “Only Time Can Tell” – Party In The Pines http://www.davemillercountry.com
Benny Bleu “Big Sciota” – Banjo Meditations http://www.bennybleu.com
Sky Smeed “Hanging On” – Live At The Rock House http://www.skysmeed.com
Claudia Schmidt “These Stars” – Hark The Dark http://www.claudiaschmidt.com
Tom Chapin “A Bridge To Somewhere” – Songs Of Hope http://www.tomchapin.com
Scott Cook “Tangle Of Souls” – Tangle Of Souls http://www.scottcook.net
Ye Vagabonds “Four Walls” – All Tied Together http://www.yevagabonds.com

Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling

Running time: 4 hours, 10 minutes.

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Radio Crystal Blue 6/21/25


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 6/22/25 Next shows should be published around 7/1/25.

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

I recited a part of Kurt Vonnegut’s book “Breakfast Of Champions” (or, Goodbye Blue Monday)

The Feverfew “Selby” – Apparitions
Casey Holford “Summer Storm” – All Young And Beautiful http://www.caseyholford.com
Jessie Kilguss “Sleepwalking Heart” – What Do Whales Dream About At Night? http://www.jessiekilguss.com
Charlie Nieland “Elegy” http://www.charlienieland.com
The Steel Wheels “Water’s Edge” – No More Rain http://www.thesteelwheels.com
Trent Wagler “Townie Summer” – This Might Be My Prime


Britt Connors “Beaufort Breakdown” – Longitude http://www.brittconnors.com
LN Heart “Dark Light” – Colors http://www.ln-heart.com
Aimee Van Dyne “Owning Up” (live at Arlene’s Grocery) http://www.aimeevandyne.com
Maya de Vitry “Are You Happy” – Infinite http://www.mayadevitry.com
Kevin Daniel “Dragging Me Down” – The Life & Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
John Shipe “Gold Into Yarn” – Water This Dark http://www.johnshipemusic.com


These artists share billing at the Mile Of Music Festival in Appleton WI http://www.mileofmusic.com
Katie Dahl “Sacristy” – Seven Stones http://www.katiedahlmusic.com
Crys Matthews “Like Jesus Would” – Reclamation http://www.crysmatthews.com
Jesse Lynn Madera “Dante” – Fortunes http://www.jesselynnmadera.com
Megan Slankard “The Tragic Life Of Caleb” – A Token Of The Wreckage http://www.meganslankard.com


These artists will appear at the upcoming Mariposa Folk Festival http://www.mariposafolk.com
Malia Rogers “Chameleon” – Chameleon http://www.maliarogers.ca
Cuff The Duke “It’s Alright” – Breaking Dawn http://www.cufftheduke.ca
Julian Taylor “Dedication” – http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca
The Pairs “Annie’s Daughter” – When We Will Find Our Way? http://www.thepairsmusic.com


Part 2 starts here

Pomona Park “Do Not Disturb”
Hudson Powder Company “Tennessee Lamb” – Crest Of Orange http://www.hudsonpowdercompany.com
Dining Dead “Overture” – Is This A House? http://www.diningdead.com
ANFØRSYN “Fallen Angel”
Starting Early “Bethesda” http://www.startingearlyofficial.com
Glow And The Dark “Bright Eyes T-Shirt”
Flesh Produce “It Gets Better” – Couch Slime IV


Hard Maybe “Palace” https://www.hardmaybe.band/
Surprise Chef “Consulate Case” http://www.surprise-chef.com
Brad ‘Guitar’ Wilson “Monterey” – The Californian http://www.bradwilsonlive.com
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival “Light The Fire” – Retrograde http://www.jlynandthegrooverevival.com
Johnny Rawls “Rip Off The Bandage” – Make Them Dance http://www.johnnyrawlsblues.com
Eric Selby “Orbit” – Where You Born At? http://www.ericselby.com
Katie Knipp “The Devil’s Armchair” – Me http://www.katieknipp.com
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band “Are You Gonna Rise? (For LeVar) http://www.bigdamnband.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Groove Africa http://www.putumayo.com
Groove Africa is a genre-spanning collection of contemporary African sounds, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant Afrobeats scene of Nigeria and West Africa. Featuring 10 tracks by rising artists from across the continent—including Kenya, Guinea, Angola, and Ethiopia—the album captures a dynamic moment in global music culture. This release offers a curated glimpse into Africa’s modern grooves, designed for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (Angola/Congo) “Simone CM”
Cheikh Ibra Fam (Senegal) “Xam Xam”
Amadeus (Senegal) “Fi ba leuz”


These artists are part of next month’s Red Wing Roots Festival http://www.redwingroots.com
Larry & Joe “Silver Lining” ft. Nelson Enchandía – Manos Panamericanos http://www.larryandjoe.com
Donna The Buffalo “I Won’t Be Looking Back” – Dance In The Street http://www.donnathebuffalo.com
Eddie 9V “Back On My Feet”- Little Black Flies http://www.eddie9v.com
The Faux Paws “Fourth Decade” – s/t http://www.thefauxpawsmusic.com
JP Harris “East Alabama” – JP Harris Is a Trash Fire http://www.ilovehonkytonk.com


Robert Thomas & The Sessionmen “Judge & Jury” – The Way We Roll http://www.robertthomasandthesessionmen.com
Cole Quest & The City Pickers “7-11/Foggy Mountain Rock” – Self-[En]Titled http://www.colequest.com
Suzie Brown “Bigger Bite” – Songs Worth Saving http://www.suziebrownsongs.com
Carrie Elkin “Tilt-A-Whirl” – The Penny Collector http://www.carrieelkin.com
Danny Schmidt “The Longest Way” – Standard Deviation http://www.dannyschmidt.com
Tim Grimm “In The USA” – Bones Of Trees http://www.timgrimm.com


​Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling
Running time: 4 hours, 35 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue and RCB Novus Ordo podcast episodes for 9/11/23


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The shows were published on 9/11/23. Next shows should be published around 9/20/23.

LISTEN:

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
Spotify for Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
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
The main show is heard in 2 parts via the RSS feed. Use Mixcloud or the Internet Archive to hear the show as one long segment.

RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE NOVUS ORDO 9/10/23
Lusitanian Ghosts “September” https://lusitanianghosts.net/
Public Speaking “Right Angle Wrong Shape” – An Apple Lodged In My Back https://www.facebook.com/publicspeakingmusic
Jaguero “All I Think About” – New Love https://www.facebook.com/jaguerocult
And The Broken – “Puttin’ Out Fires (Hurt) https://www.facebook.com/andthebroken
Emily Adams “What’s Wrong With You” https://www.facebook.com/MusicEmilyAdams/
Hank Woji “I’m Gonna Hit The Number” – Highways, Gamblers, Devils And Dreams http://www.hankwoji.com
Gregg Hill “Big Blue Moon” – Bayou St. John http://www.gregghill.com

Running time: 47 minutes


RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE 9/10/23
I recited the first chapter of Jack Kerouac’s “Dharma Bums”


Van Morrison “On Hyndford Street” – Hymns To The Silence
Them (featuring Van Morrison) “The Story Of Them” – The Story of Them compilation
The Kinks “Stop Your Sobbing” s/t
Rick Derringer “Hang On Sloopy” – Spring Fever
David Bowie “Sorrow” Pin-Ups
The Strangeloves “Just The Way You Are” – I Want Candy
Thee Headcoatees “Cara-Lin” – Punk Girls
The Headcoats “Girl from ’62” – Elementary Headcoats
Iggy & The Stooges “Gimme Danger” – Raw Power
The White Stripes “Astro” s/t

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Jess Novak “A Thousand Lives” – A Thousand Lives http://www.jessrocknovk.com
Jo Wymer “The Shoebox” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com
Emily Howard “Live Fee” Good Grief https://www.emilyhoward.co.uk/
Tipps & Obermiller “Ferris Wheel” – Love (and other mysteries) http://www.tippsandobermiller.com
Terry Klein “Wedding Day Eve” – Leave The Light On https://terrykleinmusic.com/
Lara Herscovitch “Italian Balconies” http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Lonely Lost Boy “Walking Man” https://www.facebook.com/gordonhennessymusic123/
Amy Speace “If You Fall” Tuscon http://www.amyspeace.com


Ringo Starr “Rewind Forward” – Rewind Forward http://www.ringostarr.com
Keeley “Floating Above Everything Else” Floating Above Everything Else http://www.keeleysound.com
Telquist “Moon” http://www.blickpunkt-pop.de
Swansea Sound “Twentieth Century” https://www.facebook.com/swanseasound/
Matt Tiegler “Dream” – Hands Free Down Hill https://www.facebook.com/matttieglermusic
Don’t Panic “Black And Blue And White” – Setting Up To Fail https://dontpanicofficial.com
Los Discorde “El Mar” http://www.facebook.com/losdiscorde
Kurt Baker “Not Right” – Rock & Roll Club http://www.facebook.com/kurtbakermusic
Second Cities “Chewing Teeth” (featuring Ryan McCombs) http://www.facebook.com/SecondCities


Part 2 starts here:
ALBUM FOCUS:
All Goals Achieved (25 Years of Artists Against Success) http://www.mjhibbett.com/aas
The groundbreaking UK indie label celebrates its anniversary looking both back and forward with music from across the label’s history, and exclusive songs to this compilation.

Dr. Coca-Cola McDonalds “My Pronouns are Clown and Clownself”
Wandrin’ All Stars “The Pebble & The Boulder” (Wandrin’ All Stars vs MJ Hibbett Mix)
The Nightjars “Valentine”
Sienna “Mess Up Your Life” (Doppelganger Mix)
Voon “Rocco, PI”

CHRISTIAN PARKER: Sweethearts http://www.christianparker.com
A tribute to The Byrds’ SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO with Earl Poole Ball and JayDee Maness from the original recording.
“You Ain’t Going Nowhere”
“I Am A Pilgrim”
“The Christian Life”
“You Don’t Miss Your Water”


Rodeo Nights “Radio” – Country Rock & Roll https://www.facebook.com/rodeonights76
Johnny Rawls “Lies” – Walking Heart Attack https://johnnyrawlsblues.com/
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps “Lean On Love” – Rose-Colored Glasses Pt. 2 https://teresajames.com/
Name Droppers “Are You Lonely” – Blue Diamonds thenamedroppers.net
Shannon Clark & The Sugar “Burn Down” – This Old World https://www.shannonclarksugar.com/
Britt Connors “Beaufort Breadown’ – Longitude http://www.brittconnors.com
Crowes Pasture “You At Every Age” – Don’t Blink https://crowespastureduo.com/
Davisson Brothers Band “Long hard road” – Home Is Where The Heart Is https://davissonbrothersband.com/

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Ellinor Springstrike “Last” – http://www.ellinorspringstrike.com/
Sarah McQuaid “One Sparrow Down” – The St. Buryan Sessions http://www.sarahmcquaid.com
Linda Sussman “Don’t Let It Rain” – http://www.lindasussman.com
Claudia Schmidt “Persephone’s Song” – Reimagining http://www.claudiaschmidt.com
Mike Agranoff “The Folkie” – ..Or Would You Rather Get A Job? http://www.mikeagranoff.com
John McCutcheon “Shadowland” – Leap! http://www.folkmmusic.com


MFSB “My Mood” – Universal Love

Running time: 4 hours, 56 minutes