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Radio Crystal Blue 1/11/26


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 1/11/26 Next shows should be published around 1/21/26

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

Mark Rubin “Barricades” http://www.jewofoklahoma.com
Jeremiah Lockwood “No More In This Life” – American Primitive
The Sway Machinery “Subway Car Dreaming” – Subway Car Dreaming
The Sway Machinery “M’loch” – The Dream Past http://www.jeremiahlockwood.com
Judith Berkson “Habeyn Yakir Li” http://www.judithberkson.info http://www.khazonesunderground.com
Pharaoh’s Daughter “Hagar” – Haran http://www.pharaohsdaughter.com
Vapors Of Morphine “Lasidan” – Fear & Fantasy http://www.vaporsofmorphine.com


Shanna In A Dress “Finite” – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com
William Matheny “Grand Old Feeling” – That Grand, Old Feeling http://www.williammatheny.com
Vance Gilbert “The Mother Of Trouble” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
Amity “To Be Known” http://www.amitymiller.com
Deni Bonet “One In A Million” – It’s All Good http://www.denibonet.com
Grownup Noise “We Become Roses” – No Straight Line In The Universe http://www.thegrownupnoise.com
Scott Sean White “Keeper” – Even Better On The Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com


These are some of the official showcase artists in the upcoming 2026 Folk Alliance International Conference http://www.folk.org
Luke Winslow-King “If I Were You” – Flash-A-Magic http://www.lukewinslowking.com
Crys Matthews “Clumsy” – Reclamation http://www.crysmatthews.com
Maya de Vitry “Addicted” – Amy Given Moment http://www.mayadevitry.com
The Wildwoods “Dear Stranger” – Dear Meadowlark http://www.thewildwoodsband.com
Ordinary Elephant “Shadow” – Honest http://www.ordinaryelephant.net
James Keelaghan “Alberta” – Second-Hand http://www.keelaghan.com
Abbie Gardner “See You Again” – Dobrosinger http://www.abbiegardner.com
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian “High On A Mountain” – From China To Appalachia http://www.cathymarcy.com
Caroline Cotter “Antonia” – Gently As I Go http://www.carolinecotter.com


These are some of the featured artists in the upcoming 30A Songwriters Festival http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com
Ellis Paul “Cosmos” – 55 http://www.ellispaul.com
Jesse Lynn Madera “You, With The Sullen Eyes” – Fortunes http://www.jesselynnmadera.com
Dan Bern “Marjorie” – Starting Over http://www.danbern.com
Danny Schmidt “Words Are Hooks” – Standard Deviation http://www.dannyschmidt.com


Part 2 starts here:

Jo Wymer “The Shoebox” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com
Bobby Mahoney “Lay It On Me” – Another Deadbeat Summer http://www.bobbymahoneymusic.com
Jordan Maye “The Puppeteer (featuring Rebecca Soul) http://www.jordanmaye.com
The Besnard Lakes “Carried It All Around” – The Besnard Lakes Are The Ghost Nation http://www.thebesnardlakes.com
Drop Dead, Gorgeous “Sink Your Teeth” http://www.dropdeadband.com
Pink Turns Blue “I Can Read Your Name In The Stars” – Black Swan http://www.pinkturnsbluetour.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Keep Me In Your Heart: The Songs Of Warren Zevon http://www.paradiddlerecords.com
Tara Hack “Never Too Late For Love”
Allen Santoriello “Outside Chance”
Richard Barone “Keep Me In Your Heart”
Freedy Johnston “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”


Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Johnny”- Crowin’ Around http://www.professorlouie.com
Reckless & Blue “Can’t Give Me The Blues” – Seven Deadly Gins http://www.recklessandblue.net
Alex Lopez “Lovin’ You” – Retro Revival http://www.alexlopezmusic.com
The Miners “Apologize” – Megunticook http://www.minersmusic.com
The Rifters “Nothing Is Free” – The Enchanted World http://www.rifters.net
Goldpine “Understand” – Three http://www.goldpinemusic.com
Petunia & The Vipers “Key To My Heart” – Callin’ Me Back http://www.petuniamusic.com


Cassidy Rae “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” http://www.cassidy-rae.com
Josh Fortenbery “Steven” – Tidy Memorial http://www.joshfortenbery.com
Kate MacLeod & Windborne “Early Fields” – The Jean Ritchie Experience http://www.katemacleod.com
Chuck Brodsky “Half The People” – Gravity Wings and Heavy things http://www.chuckbrodsky.com
Alice di Micele “Oh Humanity” – Reverse The Flow http://www.alicedimicele.com
Annie & Rod Capps “The Way It Goes”- Love & Rain http://www.annieandrodcapps.com
Beth Wood “Step At A Time” – Love Is Onto You http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
Debra Cowan “The Rose You Wore For Me” – Among Friends http://www.debracowan.com

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

Running time: 4 hours, 59 minutes.

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Radio Crystal Blue 5/23/25


These are the songs from the latest Radio Crystal Blue podcast. I mentioned the latest news and upcoming shows for each artist. The show was published on 5/23/25 Next shows should be published around 6/1/25.

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 aired an excerpt from my 9/18/2025 show including: Christine Havrilla “Undone” – Ruby Red (excerpt from my 9/18/2005 show)
Christine Havrilla “Old House” – In My Chair
Christine Havrilla “Letting Go” – Velocity http://www.christinehavrilla.com


Mike Smalle featuring Cathal Coughlan & Jah Wobble “Old Oak Road” – Bring Your Own Hammer presents My Grief On The Sea
Telefis “Falun Gong Dancer” with Jah Wobble
Tian Qiyi “Watch The Sunrise” with Jah Wobble – Songs For Workers
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian “Ruby” – From China To Appalachia http://www.cathymarcy.com


Bird Streets “Let You Down” – Lagoon http://www.birdstreetsmusic.com
Eric Kane “Over and Over”
Denise La Grassa “Quit Your Whining” – Sundown Rising http://www.deniselagrassa.com
Rebecca Folsom “Mercy” – Sanctuary http://www.rebeccafolsom.com
Jesse Terry “Strong” – Arcadia http://www.jesseterrymusic.com
Kevin Daniel “Happy For A While” – The Life & Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Tim Grimm “Bow and Arrow” – Bones To Trees http://www.timgrimm.com
Suzie Brown “Some Hearts” – Songs Worth Saving http://www.suziebrownsongs.com
Jo Wymer “No Time Left To Cry” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com


Xol Meissner “Pyramid [96]” – Excess Of Loss
Dining Dead “Evaporate” – Is This A House? http://www.diningdead.com
Time Thieves “Feels Different” – Come Home
Heavy Bloom “Crash” http://www.heavybloom.band
Starting Early “Bethesda” http://www.startingearlyofficial.com
LN Heart “Dark Light” – Colors http://www.ln-heart.com


Part 2 starts here:

Sirsy “Satellite” – Like A Drum http://www.sirsy.com
Strange Majik “Nomadic Girl” – NYC Animal http://www.strangemajik.com
Chico Detour “Baby Blue Boogie” – Too Easy
Darkyra “Quiet The Mind” – Life Force http://www.darkyramusic.com
The Briefs “Mary Ann” –
Molosser Crude “War Horse” http://www.evilear.com
Another Damn Disappointment “All” – Bedlam http://www.addsucks.com
Chew “Horseheads” (featuring Day Tripper) http://www.3dchew.com


Surprise Chef “Consulate Case” http://www.surprise-chef.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Monday Boogaloo” – Crowin’ Around http://www.professorlouie.com
Bird Mancini “Fault Line” – Dreams and Illusions http://www.birdmancini.com
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “If I’m One” – Violets Are Blue http://www.raniarbo.com
Hudson Powder Company “Klein Bottle Swan” – http://www.hudsonpowdercompany.com
Donna Lynn Caskey “DoSomething Small” – Tiny Victories http://www.donnalynncaskey.com
Crow & Gazelle “Take It Away” – As Above Now So Below http://www.crowandgazelle.com
Robert Thomas & The Sessionmen “Michelin” – The Way We Roll https://www.robertthomasandthesessionmen.com/
Rees Shad “Brighter Daze” – Porcelain Angel http://www.reesshad.com

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

Run time 3 hours, 41 minutes

I hold deed to this audio’s usage, which is free to share with specific attribution, non-commercial and non-derivation rules.
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Radio Crystal Blue 8/31/24


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

Radio Crystal Blue 7/23/24


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 7/23/24. Next shows should be published around 7/31/24.

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:
Mimi Ferocious “Tupperware Sky” – 250 Times Sweeter Than Sugar
Soraia “Union City Blue” http://www.soraia.com
Palmyra Delran “Your Best Friend” – You Are What You Absorb http://www.palmyradelran.com
Joy Buzzer “Better Things” http://www.joybuzzerband.com
Spanking Charlene “Cry Baby” – Where Are The Freaks? http://www.spankingcharlene.com
Dylan Nirvana “Broken Down Train” – Pentagonal Flower http://www.dylannirvana.com
Dylan Nirvana “She’s From My Planet” – Revolutionary Road


Katie Oates “The Wrong Place” – Edge Of A Hurricane http://www.katieoatesmusic.com
Stella Prince “What’s Mine” – Dear Future Me http://www.stellaprince.com
Miranda Hardy “Like The Sunrise” – The Bitter End http://www.mirandahardy.com
Scott Sean White “Keeper” – Even Better On The Bad Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com
Helene Cronin “What They Didn’t Build” – Landmark http://www.helenecronin.com
Rod Picott “Washington County” – Paper Hearts & Broken Arrows http://www.rodpicott.com


Artists appearing in the upcoming AVL Fest in Asheville, NC 8/1-4 http://www.avlfest.com :
Kevin Daniel “Go Out” The Life & Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.comm
Brett Dennen “When you Feel It” – So Much More http://www.brettdennen.com
Jackson Grimm “Middle America Blues” – The Bull Moose Party http://www.jacksongrimm.com
Yarn “Tear Me Down” – Shine The Light On wwww.yarnmusic.net
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers “Good As Gold” – Years http://www.disarmers.com


Tuk Smith &The Resless Hearts “Glorybound”- http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com
Bobby Mahoney “Lay It On Me” Another Deadbeat Summer’ http://www.bobbymahoney.com
Sick Century “Natural Selection” http://www.sickcentury.com
Smash Atoms “Into The Light” – http://www.smashatomsband.com
Riding With Killers “Hostility” http://www.ridingwithkillers.com
Paul DiAnno’s Warhorse “Forever Bound” http://www.pauldianno.co.uk


Part 2 starts here:

The Cocktail Slippers “Jungle” – Talking About Love http://www.cocktailslippers.com
For Closure “Careful What You Wish For” – http://www.facebook.com/forclosurela
Potionseller “One More Photo” – https://lnk.bio/potionseller
Box Elder “Minimiums” – Between Ending & Beginning http://www.boxelder.com


M Femme “Spring 2006” https://www.facebook.com/mfemmeband
Jess Novak & Ben Wayne “Falling” – Sonrise http://www.jessrocknovak.com
Logan Richard “Learning To Love” – Learning To Love http://www.loganrichard.com
Alexander Craig “All Together” – s/t http://www.alexandercraig.com
Suzanne’s Band “Ice And Fire” – Ice And Fire http://www.suzannesband.com
The Miners “Walnut Lane” – Megunticook http://www.minersmusic.com


ALBUM FOCUS:
Putumayo World Music presents “Lounge World” http://www.putumayo.com
Chill out, pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy this selection of globally inspired, downtempo beats. The 10-song digital album features musicians, DJs and producers from Armenia, Brazil, India, Argentina, Colombia and beyond who have been taking local instruments, rhythms and styles and mixing them tastefully with electronic beats and the latest production techniques.

C-Rouge (Lebanon / Armenia) – Gyumri
Breno Virícimo with Tabatha Fher (Brazil / France) – Mar de Amor
KAYAM (Israel / Germany) – Atlas – Sloth Rave Version 05:50


The Magnolia Janes “the Sun In My Backyard” – The Light Years http://www.themagnoliajanes.com
Marianne Kesler “June” – http://www.mariannekesler.com
Joy Zimmerman “If I Should Fall Behind” http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com
Heather Pierson “Feel Something” – Back To The Light http://www.heatherpierson.com
Janie Rothfield and Alan Carr “Raisonette” – the Two Of Us http://www.janierothfield.com
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chan Tiao “Yongjun Yangko” https://www.cathymarcy.com/calendar/
Deb Seymour “Sing Easy & Slow” – Sometimes You Gotta Wear Boots
http://www.debseymourmusic.com


Closing:
Happy Traum “In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down” – Just For The Love Of It http://www.happytraum.com