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Radio Crystal Blue 3/25/12 news

Posted on March 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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NEXT SHOW will be published on or about March 28 and will be available for
about 4 months beyond. 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.
You’ll also hear:
CD FOCUS:”Little Blue Egg” by Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. This is a disc
with 11 long-lost recordings found by Tracy 2 years ago,
I will spin 2 tracks from this compilation. www.redhouserecords.com
www.tracygrammer.com
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Spring’s just about blooming all over, the space heater is mothballed, and my leather jacket is just about off for good, while the tshirts get their first proper laundering. Yeah, it’s warm out. Last night I was at The Legendary Dobbs to see Song Dogs & The Nightjar along with a few other bands on both floors. Read about the whole experience at my latest posting to https://radiocrystalblue.net/2012/03/23/legendary-dobbs-32212/

VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wRs06lVSo8
PHOTOS: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151418427190725.829384.684570724&type=1&l=a3a0b522c0

I might attend the Cape May Songwriters Festival next weekend. I don’t exactly know how to get there, being that I’m of the non-driver sort. Any ideas?

Next RCB shows will be the final ones counting toward my 1st Quarter Airplay rankings. Artists are ranked based on progressive amounts of airplay and exposure. Chart will update 4/1 or 4/2. Who’s on top right now? Have a look at the chart tab at www.radiocrystalblue.net
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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: These are the last 5 folks that I’m following who follow back: @peterbuzzelle @Waterslidemusic @Elyse411 @Jenavive @danielleantonio

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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.
Next show I’m attending are on 3/22 and 3/23 (tonight!) and 3/28, also 4/19 looking likely.
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RCB REVIEW: The annotated version of my shows.
On RCB Novus Ordo: The Dirty Names have swagger for days. If you like The Rolling Stones (of course you do), you will like this band that I debuted this week. Sons Of The Never Wrong return with more originals, all in a gospel flavor, while they celebrate 20 years of existence. Kirsten Opstad’s intricate songwriting also delights in this show; she’s performing here in Philly next week.

RCB proper:

Segment 1 contains new music by a band I’ve known close to 10 years called Yarn. I vaguely recall spinning music of theirs early in that time frame; now they are breaking big within the Americana rock genre. Spun a couple of tunes referencing the season (Joy Kills Sorrow, Hungrytown; the latter referencing a natural disaster from the 1800’s causing extremely long winters). Segment 2 saw me debut a new one from one of my fave UK acts, MJ Hibbett & The Validators. If twee-pop is your thing, and you crave comic book fiction, you will like their tale of space dinosaurs and apocalyptic matters. Hard to segue out of that one for sure, but segue I did with more songs with violins…leading into a jazz/blues thing (BD Lenz, Tom Principato for original instrumentals). Segment 3: Sharon Goldman is opening act for Sloan Wainwright at First Acoustics in downtown Brooklyn on 3/24. Cary Cooper and Tom Prasada Rao peform some house concert and at a Unity church in the next few days. Debuted the new CD by Peter Buzzelle. Segment 4 brought reflections on hard times and with war as the backdrop (Manisha Shahane, Vance Gilbert, Mare Wakefield), leading to songs about old lands and dreams (Jean Mann, Dan & Faith, Fred Gillen Jr.)

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 July
2011..

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.
(For those in Australia) GIG LAUNCH: www.giglaunch.com.au
All you have to do is a search on these sites for Radio Crystal Blue.

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.
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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 3/18/12

Posted on March 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

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.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/rcbnew031812.mp3

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

This show was distributed on 3/21
Jenavive ‘the standoff” – under the sheets CD www.jenavivemusic.com

The Dirty Names “It’s Breaking Your Heart” – Sweat Box EP www.thedirtynames.com

Mock Sun “The Itch” – The Lucid Paper Palace Project EP www.mocksun.net

The Black 100s “I Can’t Come See You No More” – Release The Cats! CD www.theblack100s.com

Sons Of The Never Wrong “Just To Take Water” – Church Of The Never Wrong CD www.sons.com

Dan Cloutier “the captain and the sea” – blind willie’s lighthouse CD www.dancloutiermusic.com

Kirsten Opstad ‘Blankets’ – Fear Of Swimming CD www.kirstenopstad.com

Brandy Lynn Confer ‘This Is Growing Old” – Stress and The Rhythm Of The Word CD www.brandylynnconfer.com

Running time: 49 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 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 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.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/rcblive031812.mp3
(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was distributed on 3/21/12
Artists with shared gigs in the near future are noted with * & **

Opening music: Forces Of Nature “Stasis” – Journeys In Time And Space CD www.intelligentaudio.net

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Comic Tales Of Tragic Heartbreak “Dressing Up For The Part” s/t CD www.comictalesoftragicheartbreak.com

Fallen Riviera “the mention of me” – six mines CD www.fallenriviera.com

Buskin & Batteau “Red Shoes and Golden Hearts” – Red Shoes and Golden Hearts CD www.buskinandbatteau.com

Yarn “Heart Worth Breaking” – Almost Home CD www.yarnmusic.net

Joy Kills Sorrow “The Ice Is Starting To Melt” – This Unknown Science CD www.joykillssorrow.com

Hungrytown ‘Year Without A Summer” – Any Forgotten Thing CD www.hungrytown.net
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CD FOCUS: Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer “little blue egg” CD
These songs were recorded between 1997 and 2002. 11 of 16 tracks
are part of this album, with 5 more being released as singles during the
year. The release and related events are timed to the anniversary of Dave’s
untimely passing along with what would have been his 60th birthday in
August.
From this CD I spun “cross of jesus” & “amazon”
www.daveandtracy.com www.tracygrammer.com www.redhouserecords.com
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MJ Hibbett & The Validators “The University Of Space”/”A Little Bit”/The Secret Army Base” – Dinosaur Planet CD www.mjhibbett.com

The Mad Tea Party “Polly Put The Kettle On” – Found A Reason CD www.themadteaparty.com

The Rogues “Andrew Duthart” – 3 Lbs. Of Rage CD www.therogues.com

BD Lenz “Uh Huh” – Five & Live CD www.bdlenz.com

Tom Principato “Down The Road” – A Part Of Me CD www.tomprincipato.com

Rod Piazza & The All Mighty Flyers “Baby Don’t Go” – Almighty Dollar CD www.themightyflyers.com
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Ellis “Comes Back To Me” – Right On Time CD www.ellis-music.com

Sloan Wainwright “Little Bit Right” – Upside Down & Under My Heart CD www.sloanwainwright.com

Sharon Goldman “Time Is An Airplane” – Sleepless Lullaby CD www.sharongoldmanmusic.com

Cary Cooper “Drop In The Bucket” – Pink Umbrella CD www.carycooper.com

Tom Prasada Rao “Have Faith In Me” – Goodnight Regret CD www.tomprasadarao.com

Peter Buzzelle “The Faithful Departed” – museum of CD www.peterbuzzelle.com
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Manisha Shahane “Mrs. Underwood” – when parallel lines meet CD www.manishamusic.com

Vance Gilbert “Old White Men” – Old White Men CD www.vancegilbert.com

Mare Wakefield “About The War” – meant to be CD www.marewakefield.com

Jean Mann “memory’s dusty road” – dream of goats CD www.jeanmann.net

Dan & Faith “Sleepy Town” – dreaming of another path CD www.danandfaith.com

Fred Gillen Jr. “Land Of Hope” – Live In The Heartland Of America CD www.fredgillenjr.com

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Closing music: Robert Sadin “Comment” – art of love: Music Of Machaut CD

Running time: 3 hours, 8 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

Next show will be recorded and distributed in the week of 3/25/12
namaste
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Dan Herman/Radio Crystal Blue:
cblue456@comcast.net
2159952234
www.radiocrystalblue.net
www.facebook.com/radiocblue
twitter: @radiocblue

Radio Crystal Blue 3/4/12 news

Posted on March 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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
apopup 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

CD FOCUS returns on the next show with a special CD: Little Blue Egg by Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. This is a disc with 11 long-lost recordings found by Tracy 2 years ago,

We’ll hear these songs, 2 by 2, all through the month of March. www.redhouserecords.com www.tracygrammer.com
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INTERVIEWS of Lisa Biales and Marybeth D’Amico are now available at the FIELD RECORDING FeedPlayer. This is now active as a popup at the homepage of www.radiocrystalblue.net and at the dedicated webpage at www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalbluefield

My REVIEW of the event featuring music by Meghan Cary and Marybeth D’Amico can be read at https://radiocrystalblue.net/2012/02/26/milkboy-coffee-22512/

PHOTOS: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151330002590725.816200.684570724&type=1&l=110e4d2551%20http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151330002590725.816200.684570724&type=1&l=110e4d2551

VIDEO of Meghan Cary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIyUI9i_t_I
Marybeth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_xahxeVNuE

Happy birthday greetings to Miles High Productions founder Chip Schutzman! www.mileshighproductions.com

Davy Jones passed away this week. Davy was bassist for Williamsport, PA songwriter Johnny J. Blair in recent years.I believe you’ve heard Davy on JJB’s material. www.johnnyjblair.com

A radio promoter asked me on Facebook about my thoughts on Americana. Since I’ve already given you my thoughts on the general genres of folk and roots, I’m too happy to comply:

Americana appears to be something that’s not necessarily in the pop category. Akin to folk, it’s about realism, and not always positive realism. The songs contain innate meanings of what today’s America is like. Would the songs suggest meanings relevant to the days of yesteryear, they would be called ‘roots’. Americana differs from roots for its modernism. Remember, there is still the Great American Songbook, all those jazz standards and easy listening songs out there. That’s not Americana, just a different interpretation. Americana resembles roots and country and pretty much anything that are not on the major (Billboard, etc.) radio/sales charts. Suggested artists: Mark McKay, Larry McMurtry, Andrew McKnight, Mark Erelli. Here of course is where I should tell you my definitions of alternative, indie and underground music, but I’ll save it for next time.

For some non-radio content:

March’s lions are ever-present, what with the cold grey weather Already looking forward to sunnier days (sometimes; I still like grey days) and putting away the space heater. Saved a lot on electricity from last year! Stomach is just about at full strength but I’m off coffee, soda and common fruit juice until further notice (doctor, heal thyself). Some of you may know that I am returning to elements of holistic health and healing. Not certain it will be a huge career move given the economy.

A weeks ago I located a gourmet shop in Old City called…wait for it….Gourmet Of Old City. They carry Big Train (powdered) chai tea! This will be my go-to store once a month; it’s about how long the chai lasts here. www.gourmetofoldecity.com www.bigtrain.com

Handicapping continues in earnest for this weekend’s big horse racing events. I’m off wagering outside of the Future Wager pools until Derby Day itself. I’ve had a losing year so far, and am taking a big break from this sort of investing.
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TWITTER FIVE TO FOLLOW: @electrikemily @rosslivermore @TheValeryTrails @sharongoldman @3_kisses
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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.
Next show I’m attending is 3/7 at The Tin Angel here in Philly (Greta Gertler, Noam Weinstein) .
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RCB REVIEW: The annotated version of my shows.
On RCB Novus Ordo: Australia’s The Valery Trails and Philly songwriter Rob Lytle are the standouts on this week’s show. Rob has great personnel on his CD including Fats Kaplin, Karyn Oliver, & Thomm Jutz. Dan & Faith, friends of The Kennedys, take a similar path as that other dynamic duo with an album inspired by dreams.

RCB proper: The opening track by Forces Of Nature has really grown on me; it’s an absolute keeper. First segment began with another new one by Garrison Starr. Her newest album will be available later in the spring. Catie Curtis and Edie Carey (& Jenna Lindbo) perform tonight at The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI. Jann Klose & Avi Wisnia with some laid-back tunes back-to-back, following it up with slightly more uptempo tunes by Ben Knighten and Helen Austin (drawing upon Helen’s Song of the week CD, her personal song-a-week challenge). Segment 2 includes Heth & Jed (I cited a Gothamist.com reference having to do with a lawsuit against NYC), followed by another spin of Darlingside’s 2010 EP. They have a subscription-only album ready to launch this summer. Tumbledown returns to the airwaves while frontman Mike Herrera (MxPx) plans recording new material. The song I spun “Great Big World” now has a video, available on their site. Took a turn to pop and folk in segment 3, including one by Brother Sun. Well, not exactly their song, but actually an unreleased song penned by Bob Dylan & Danny O’Keefe. I wonder how they came across the song in the first place. Meg Braun was opening act for Vance Gilbert at Christopher St. Coffeehouse in NYC on 3/1. Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin continue to tour together in many fine establishments along with the SXSW experience just ahead. I spun songs with ‘guilt’ references in their latest CDs. Closed out with 2 ‘train’ references; Matt Turk’s raucous version of “Wabash Cannonball”, and Andrew Calhoun’s reworking of the classic “John Henry”

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
July 2011..

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

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