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Radio Crystal Blue 6/24/12 news


Radio Crystal Blue is sponsored in part by:

Ariel Publicity: http://www.arielpublicity.com
Miles High Productions http://www.mileshighproductions.com
Serge Entertainment Public Relations http://www.sergepr.com
Wampus Multimedia http://www.wampus.com

Radio Crystal Blue is free to share and listen, in accordance with Creative
Commons License 3.0, full attribution, non-derivative, non-commercial.

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HOW TO LISTEN:

Feed Player at my home page of http://www.radiocrystalblue.net It is active as a popup window. Within the page you can stream/share/download the audio. You
can put the player up on your site or blog too.

If you cannot access the Feed Player or do not have Shockwave/Flash in your
browser, try a different browser or go to http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu

This page contains a bona fide workable version of the Feed Player.
RSS: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This is the magic link to the popup player. It’s also at the home and
archive tabs of my website

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Listen on Spotify at http://spoti.fi/LOwfZ9

CONTACT:

EMAIL: cblue456@comcast.net
personal FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/radiocblue

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TWITTER @radiocblue

STAT BLOG: http://www.cblue456.tumblr.com

FANDALISM http://www.fandalism.com/radiocblue

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NEXT SHOW will be published on or about June 27 and will be available for
the rest of the year.
Owing to schedule demands, I usually publish on noon 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
as many as 8 songs in one sitting and give you background info of each
artist.

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My quarterly CHART page will be updated in the first week of July, as I reveal who the most popular artists on my show are. I base stats on progressive amounts of airplay and recent exposure via the show. What’s the chart like at this moment? Read up at the chart tab of http://www.radiocrystalblue.net

Reminding you all that any compelling compilation/concept CDs can be sent
here directly. I’m seeking material that can be featured, song-for-song, in
my CD FOCUS segments. It’s been a while since the last feature.

I composed a short essay re the matter of album sales and the stances of several DJs and artists. I aimed to take an outsider perspective on the huge debate that took place on the Web this week. By now you know about what two DJs at NPR did, for the sake of honesty and space-saving (digital footprint if you will). One prominent artist spoke out against them on his blog. I give you my take in the latest post to my website: Mythical Album Dollars At Stake: Beyond Lowery vs. White. Read on at https://radiocrystalblue.net/2012/06/21/mythical-album-dollars-at-stake-beyond-lowery-v-white/

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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: These are the last 5 folks that I’m following who follow back: @SpiderRockets @TAWNYELLIS @wisdomalive @BrettGleason @ChangSucks

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COVERAGE:

I do audio interviews, 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.

Right now here’s what I’ve planned to see:

Voltheque is a local electronica band, performing at The Legendary Dobbs, 6/30.
http://www.facebook.com/Voltheque

Greta Gertler presents her band The Universal Thump at the Green Line Cafe, 7/19. http://www.theuniversalthump.com

One of the great Canadian bands ever, The Trews, play at The Grape Room on 7/25. http://www.thetrewsmusic.com

I’m seeking another show to check out before 6/30, and at least one more in early July.

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RCB REVIEW: The annotated version of the shows.

RCB Novus Ordo: Jo Wymer presents an album of hard-hitting rock n’ roll. Fire On McGinnis bring a thoroughly modern rock touch to traditional and Celtic tunes (the song I spun, “Nancy Whiskey” mixes the sounds of bagpipes and guitars very well). Chantilly (Waryck) from Brooklyn has resurfaced musically with a new dreamy EP. A long call-response tune from the heartfelt songwriter Devirose rounds out this edition.

RCB proper: With a busy schedule and overall tiredness I got this show out to all of you on Thursday. I got my first Spotify signup in the process! Marina V and Manda Mosher perform at Molly Malone’s in Los Angeles on 6/24. Started with sunshiny pop in the beginning of segment 1, and then the clouds came in. Is there such thing as cloudy pop? Maybe so. Segment 2 presented another new song by Changing Modes, and a 2009 song from Brett Gleason, who makes his airplay debut for my show here. Segment 3 relies a lot on good harmonies. In particular is the change in harmony and mood from Ryan Tennis’ “Wicky-I-oh” and Emily Pinkerton’s “Negra”. The latter song stems from Emily’s study of Peruvian huaynos, mixed with a WV traditional song. Segment 4 starts with a brand new album by Anna Dagmar. Lucy Kaplansky is heard on backing vocals. Anna opens for Lucy at Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry NH, 6/23.

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AIRPLAY SUBMISSION:

Send CDs to
Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
1701 Snyder Avenue, #4
Philadelphia, PA 19145

CDs MUST have a 2012 release date or have been released no earlier than October 2011. No exceptions.
Artists are also advised to add my email address to their general email list.

I also accept EPKs through these companies. For EPK submissions I select artists on their body of work and the completeness of the press kit.
SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue
MusicSUBMIT: http://www.musicsubmit.com.
Search for the words Radio Crystal Blue to find my pages there.
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namaste

Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
http://www.radiocrystalblue.net
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
cblue456@comcast.net
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/LOwfZ9
@radiocblue on twitter
215 995 2234

Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 6/17/12


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.

Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
pop-up linlk 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/2012/06/rcbnew0617121.mp3

(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was distributed on 6/21

Jo Wymer “This Ain’t Love” – Living With Scars CD www.jowymer.com
Zac Mac Band “Hellhole, MA” – Hope & Consequences CD www.zacmacband.com
Countless Thousands “the Scientist Applies for a Grant but is Denied” – We’re Just Really Excited To Be Here CD www.countlessthousands.com
Fire On McGinnis “Nancy Whiskey” – s/t CD www.fireonmcginnis.com
Peyton Trochterman “Need Me Or Not” – a new world CD www.peytontrochterman.com
Chantilly “Just The Way You Are” – Up To The Moon EP www.chantillysongs.com
Devirose “You Fill My Heart” – Awake To Love CD www.devirose.com
Running time: 57 minutos
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info:
www.creativecommons.org
Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my long-running standard freeform radio program. The
show exists as a weekly podcast.
Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
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/2012/06/rcblive061712.mp3
(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was distributed on 6/21/12
Artists with shared gigs in the near future are noted with * & **

Opening music: Nigel Hayes “Raise The Bridge” – northern lights EP www.intelligentaudio.net
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*Marina V “Stand” – single www.marinav.com
*Manda Mosher “One True Love” – City Of Clowns EP www.mandamosher.com
Giana Nguyen “More” – for now EP www.giananguyen.com
Sugar Lime Blue “I Don’t Have To Explain Myself” – Far From The Tree CD www.sugarlimeblue.com
Sirsy “Again” (live at Revolution Hall, Troy NY) – BYOB compilation CD www.sirsy.com
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Changing Modes “Life Drawing” – In Flight CD www.changingmodes.com
Antigone Rising “Pink Sunglasses” – 23 red CD www.antigonerising.com
the happy problem “The Prettiest Girl” – Head Case CD www.thehappyproblem.com
Brett Gleason “The Worst Part” – The dissonance CD www.brettgleason.com
Bound By Substance “Act III” – Dead Wrong CD www.boundbysubstance.com
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Shane Cooley “College Town” – West Land CD www.shanecooleymusic.com
Justin Roth “Forgiveness” – Now You Know CD www.justinroth.com
Ryan Tennis “Wicky-I-oh” – goodbye to the ground EP www.ryantennismusic.com
Emily Pinkerton “Negra” – Ends of the Earth CD www.emilypinkerton.com
Renee Wahl “Love Won’t Be Denied” – Cumberland Moonshine CD www.reneewahl.com
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Anna Dagmar “Almost Touching” – Satellite CD www.annadagmar.com
Kellylee Evans “Is It Love?” – The Good Girl CD www.kellyleeevans.com
Alan Barrington “You Believed In Me” – Looking For A Novel CD www.alanbarrington.com
Daniel Levi Goans “My Mind Became My Home” – BrotherStranger CD www.daniellevigoans.com
Jean Mann “the moon said so” – dream of goats CD www.jeanmann.net
Patti DeRosa “Paris” – Packing My Bags: Patti D Live CD www.pattiderosa.com
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Closing music: Chicha Libre “Mi Plato de Barro” – Sonido Amazonico! CD www.chichalibre.com
Running time: 2 hours, 49 minutes

All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info:
www.creativecommons.org

Next show will be recorded and distributed in the week of 6/24/12

Dan Herman/Radio Crystal Blue:
cblue456@comcast.net
2159952234
www.radiocrystalblue.net
www.facebook.com/radiocblue
www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
Spotify: http://t.co/pDR0xhyi
twitter: @radiocblue


Radio Crystal Blue 5/27/12 news


Radio Crystal Blue is sponsored in part by:
Ariel Publicity: www.arielpublicity.com
Miles High Productions www.mileshighproductions.com
Serge Entertainment Public Relations www.sergepr.com
Wampus Multimedia www.wampus.com

Radio Crystal Blue is free to share and listen, in accordance with Creative
Commons License 3.0, full attribution, non-derivative, non-commercial.
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HOW TO LISTEN:
Feed Player at my home page of www.radiocrystalblue.net It is active as a
popup window. Within the page you can stream/share/download the audio. You
can put the player up on your site or blog too.
If you cannot access the Feed Player or do not have Shockwave/Flash in your
browser, try a different browser or go to www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
This page contains a bona fide workable version of the Feed Player.
RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This is the magic link to the popup player. It’s also at the home and
archive tabs of my website
http://fp.bigcontact.com/fp/flash/fp/fp.swf?xmlurl=http%3A%2F%2Fbigcontact.com%2Fradiocrystalblu%2Frss&r=1&t=1001

CONTACT:
EMAIL: cblue456@comcast.net
personal FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/radiocblue
RCB FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20805478312
RCB DISCUSSION FACEBOOK group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/273953255983866/
LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/danherman0
REVERBNATION: www.reverbnation.com/radiocrystalblue
VIDEO content:http://www.youtube.com/user/cblue456
TWITTER @radiocblue
STAT BLOG: (my handicapping blog. Hang tight for my Preakness selection on
the page) www.cblue456.tumblr.com
FANDALISM www.fandalism.com/radiocblue
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NEXT SHOW will be published on or about May 30 and will be available for the
rest of the year.
Owing to schedule demands, I usually aim for noon 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
as many as 8 songs in one sitting and give you background info of each
artist.
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This week’s show was recorded on Wednesday and released yesterday. In the last week my health took a bit of a setback, as I monitored some vague pain in my chest. It’s not in my heart, nor my stomach, but it’s enough to give me some concern. It almost feels like it gets any worse when I think of it. Maybe it’s pure anxiety. Maybe it’s something else. Honestly my mind is pretty sharp but the bod is not quite corresponding at this moment. I’m taking life very slowly right now but I do expect to put out a show next week as scheduled. I might attend a showcase on Monday if my health and the weather cooperate. Outside of that, I plan to stay close to home this long weekend.

As hinted here previously, I’m planning a career in film, primarily behind the camera. I won’t mind taking a turn in front of the camera as well. There’s an orientation to aspects of film production and editing next month, along with workshops, at the city’s new public-access cable network.
Radio Crystal Blue is also a reporting station to The Alternate Root’s Roots 66 (Roots/Americana) chart. Of course, I spin much more than Americana, but any songs that fit this genre and the chart’s guidelines get reported to the chart and website. 4 artists from the chart have received recent airplay here. http://www.thealternateroot.com/chart
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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: These are the last 5 folks that I’m following who
follow back: @brooklynyarn @beggarsride @Jessiekilguss @thepizzarunner @Rightoffmain
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COVERAGE:
I do audio interviews, 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 have not scheduled a show to attend but am planning to go to at least one
in the metro area before the month is out.
I can advise artists about where to perform in Philly. Contact me for more
info.

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RCB REVIEW: The annotated version of the shows.
RCB Novus Ordo: Changing Modes are back with their 6th album of idiosyncratic pop-rock. Doug Folkins also returns with country-infused Celtic music. Another favorite here is songwriter-thespian Dan McCormick’s take on NYC in song. Beggar’s Ride (songwriters Claudia SanSoucie & Kate Maguire, plus David Goodrich) introduce a heartfelt song; I love the twang in their voices.

RCB proper: This time last year I began formulating the programming in such a way that you’d hear more artists appearing in festivals or sharing an event with from the CDs I have here, alongside those I’d plan to give airplay to. This tactic has opened up airplay a lot more and greatly for the better. It all started with how I approached the Kerrville Music Festival’s New Folk competition. Every year there would be 4-6 finalists that I would give extra airplay to, because I had their music and because Kerrville is one of the big festivals of its kind in the country. The YaYas, who are consecutive year finalists, share billing with Brother Sun on June 2 in Brooklyn. I had spun Brother Sun’s song “Shine”, a Joe Jencks composition. Contemporary pair of songs followed by Jann Klose (opening act for Vonda Shepherd in NYC), and Meghan Cary (just back from Ireland). Segment 2 started more along the lines of Americana..or is that Canadiana? Blue Rodeo are now Canadian Hall of Famers. South of their border, I spun another from Yarn’s fine urban-country album. Vintage Blue checks in again from Chicago. The Happy Problem also here with a song that reminds me a bit of Nirvana’s “Breed”, tho that could be just my loose interpretation. The Roots On The River Festival is in early June. I spun music of some artists who are part of the festival, including The Steel Wheels. They, and fellow Americana ensemble Molasses Creek headline the Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke Island, NC next weekend. Barnstar!, also part of Roots On The River got spun here, with a new version of Mark Erelli’s “Troubadour Blues”. Red Molly in this mix too, with a Dolly Parton cover. Segment 4
was more songwriter-oriented, with another airing of Daniel Levi Goans’ tune “Silver Tongue” as a highlight.
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AIRPLAY SUBMISSION:
Send CDs to
Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
1701 Snyder Avenue, #4
Philadelphia, PA 19145
CDs MUST have a 2012 release date or have been released no earlier than
October
2011. No exceptions.
Artists are also advised to add my email address to their general (not
local/regional) email list.

I also accept EPKs through these companies. For EPK submissions I select
artists on their body of work and the completeness of the press kit
SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue
MusicSUBMIT: www.musicsubmit.com.
Search for the words Radio Crystal Blue to find my pages there.

Any compelling compilation/concept CDs can also be sent here directly. I’m
seeking material that can be featured, song-for-song, in my CD FOCUS
segments.
*********
namaste

Dan Herman
Radio Crystal Blue
www.radiocrystalblue.net
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
cblue456@comcast.net
@radiocblue on twitter
215 995 2234

Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 5/20/12



Radio Crystal Blue is my long-running standard freeform radio program. The
show exists as a weekly podcast.
Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)
www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
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/2012/05/rcblive052012.mp3
(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rssThis show was distributed on 5/24/12
Artists with shared gigs in the near future are noted with * & **
Opening music: Nigel Hayes “Solar Flare” – Tales From The Shed Part 3 EP www.intelligentaudio.net
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These artists are finalists in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition:
*The YaYas “Last Good One” – Paper Boats CD www.wearetheyayas.com
Edie Carey “Enough” – bring the sea CD www.ediecarey.com
Anna Dagmar “Amazed” – Let The Waves Come In Threes CD www.annadagmar.com
Paul Sachs “Poor Man’s Out” – Oil Town CD www.paulsachs.com
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*Brother Sun “Shine” – s/t CD www.brothersunmusic.com
Jann Klose “Mother Said, Father Said” – Reverie CD www.jannklose.com
Meghan Cary “Invitation” – Building My House CD www.meghancary.com
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Blue Rodeo “Arizona Dust” – The Things We Left Behind 2-CD set www.bluerodeo.com
Yarn “I’ve Seen The Difference” – Almost Home CD www.yarnmusic.net
The Mad Tea Party “I Went Out” – Found A Reason CD www.themadteaparty.com
Vintage Blue “Sleep On This” – Strike the mics CD www.vintagebluemusic.com
Val Emmich & The Veeries “Galoshes On A Sunny Day” – Aide Memoire CD www.valemmich.com
The Happy Problem “Coldfish” – Head Case CD www.thehappyproblem.com
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These artists (excepting Molasses Creek) are performing at the Roots On The River Festival, 6/9, Bellows Falls, VT:
*The Steel Wheels “Lay Down, Lay Low” – Lay Down, Lay Low CD www.thesteelwheels.com
*Molasses Creek “Mississippi Sawyer” – An Island Out Of Town CD www.molassescreek.com
Red Molly “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” – light in the sky CD www.redmolly.com
Barnstar! “Troubadour Blues” – C’mon! CD www.barnstar.bandcamp.com
Danielle Miraglia “See The Light” – Box Of Troubles CD www.daniellem.com
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Heather Styka “Last Train Home” – Lifeboats For Atlantis CD www.heather.styka.com
Debbie Miller “It’s Been A Day” – Measures and Waits CD www.thedebbiemiller.com
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Hungrytown “Just Like A Song” – Any Forgotten Thing CD www.hungrytown.net
Renee Wahl “One More To Go” – Cumberland Moonshine CD www.reneewahl.com
Robin Aigner “Found” – Bandito CD www.myspace.com/robinaigner
Daniel Levi Goans “Silver Tongue” – BrotherStranger CD www.daniellevigoans.com
Heather Pierson “What’s Inside” – Make It Mine CD www.heatherpierson.com
Patti DeRosa “Packing My Bags” – Packing My Bags: Patti D Live CD www.pattiderosa.com
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Closing music: Robert Sadin “Dame, si vous m’êtes lointaine” – Art Of Love: Music Of Machaut CD
Running time: 2 hours, 58 minutes
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info: www.creativecommons.org

Here’s Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo: 


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.Listen here:
(1) The FeedPlayer on my home page (visible with Flash-supported browsers)www.radiocrystalblue.net and available to stream/download/share. Click the
pop-up linlk 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/2012/05/rcbnew0520121.mp3

(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rssThis show was distributed on 5/24
Jessie Kilguss & Radio Gold “Down The Line” – The Sky Road CD www.jessiekilguss.com
A Little Affair “Animals” – s/t CD www.alittleaffairmusic.com
Riversyde “Just Say So” – See Us Now CD www.riversyde.com
Changing Modes “Firewall” – In Flight CD www.changingmodes.com
Beggar’s Ride “Another Day” – s/t CD www.beggarsride.com
Doug Folkins “Tell Me Ma” – Ceilidh: Gaelic for Kitchen Party CD www.dougfolkins.com
Dan McCormick “Coney Island Girl” – Broadway Lights CD www.danmccormickmusic.com
Joe Melillo “Exit” – 1 Step Toward 1000 Miles CD www.joemelillo.net

Running time: 49 minutos
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
to via a Creative Commons License, version 3.0, full attribution,
non-derivative. For more info: www.creativecommons.org