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Radio Crystal Blue 7/23/25


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 7/23/25 Next shows should be published around 8/1/25.

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

Jonathan Byrd “Close Enough To Touch” – You Can’t Outrun The Radio http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
Matt Harlan & Rachel Jones “The Time Is Now” – In The Dark http://www.mattharlan.com
Karen Jonas “Lucky” – Lucky, Revisited http://www.karenjonasmusic.com
Monica Rizzio “Washashore Cowgirl” – Washashore Cowgirl http://www.monicarizzio.com
Grace Morrison “Saltwater Country” – Saltwater Country http://www.gracemorrison.com
Lara Herscovitch “From A Bridge” – Four Wise Monkeys http://www.laraherscovitch.com


Allan James “The Ghosts Have Gone” http://www.allanjamesmusic.com
Fred Gillen Jr. “Spring Turns To Summer” – Birds http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Ellis Paul “Cosmos” – 55 http://www.ellispaul.com
The Accidentals “Kevin At The End Of The World” – Time Out 3 http://www.theaccidentalsmusic.com
Shanna In A Dress “Playin’ With Fire” – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com
Kevin Daniel “Heart Like Mine” – The Life & Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Marty Cooper – American Portraits
This collection of songs is being released on 8/22 by Howlin’ Dog Records. Here, Marty sings previously covered songs, as well as those made famous by others.
From this retrospective, I aired “{I’m A) Yo-Yo Man”, “The Ball Player”, “The Oklahoma Wrangler”, “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll” (with Wendy Newcomer), & “In Santa Fe” (with Wendy Newcomer)


MJ Hibbett “The The Where, What, How And Whom Of Doctor Doom http://www.mjhibbett.com
Jon Babin “Angel Hair” s/t http://www.jonbabin.com
Bob Cummins Jr. “In Tow” – Good American Songbook http://www.bigecretrecords.com
Glow & The Dark “Bright Eyes T-Shirt”
Dining Dead “Burn Your Dinner” – Is This A House? http://www.diningdead.com
Dylan Nirvana “KT-88” – Pentagonal Flower http://www.dylannirvana.com
Plastic Rhino “TAKEITALL” http://www.plasticrhinoband.com


Part 2 starts here:

The Cides “Silence Breeds Violence” http://www.thecides.com
Arcane Moon “Lumens” –
Chew “Sunshine – http://www.3dchew.com
Rattle Bones “Desert Heart” – http://www.rattlebonespgh.com
Plush “Why” http://www.plushrocks.net
WASP “Paint it Black http://www.waspnation.com


Hard Maybe “Palace” http://www.hardmaybe.band
Lady Wray “You’re Gonna Win” – Cover Girl ladynicolewray.com
Michele D’Amour & The Love Dealers “It Won’t Break My Heart” – Hot Mess micheledamourandthelovedealers.com
Cassidy Rae “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” http://www.cassidy-rae.com
Cabruja “Malecon” http://www.cabruja.it
Eliane Amherd “Humagne Rouge” – La Degustation elianeperforms.com


Tall Tall Trees “The Riverbend” Freedays http://www.talltalltrees.com
Ponyfolk “Steffaleken” – The Woods Have Shown Us http://www.ponyfolk.com
William Matheny “Bird Of Youth” – That Grand, Old Feeling http://www.williammatheny.com
Sam Weber “used001.art” – Shape Confused Cowboy Be You http://www.samweber.fun
Davey O “Travelogue” – Some Days http://www.daveyo.com
Suzie Brown “Some Hearts” – Songs Worth Saving http://www.suziebrownsongs.com


Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling
Running time: 3 hours, 35 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 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

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Radio Crystal Blue 4/10/25


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 4/10/25. Next shows should be published around 4/20/25.

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


Jack Grace Band “Hopin’ For Some Good” – I Like It Wrong http://www.jackgrace.com
Jack Grace “Wildflowers Thrive After Rain”- All The Above
Beaucoup Blue “Catch Me When I Wake Up”
C. Gibbs “Tenhorse” – Parade Of Small Horses https://cgibbsreview.com/
Andy Friedman “Self-Portrait In White Knuckle Death Grip” – Taken Man http://www.andyfriedman.net
The Defibulators “WRUB” & “Defibulator” – Corn Money http://www.thedefibulators.com
The Sweetback Sisters “Lookin’ For A Fight” – Lookin’ For A Fight http://www.thesweetbacksisters.com


Kevin Daniel “Feel Like It Should” – The Life And Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Antonio Andrade “Drive” (The Cars cover) – Here We Go http://www.lifeshakes.com
Bird Mancini “Fault Line” – Dreams and Illusions http://www.birdmancini.com
Keeley “Days In A Daze” – Beautiful Mysterious http://www.keeleysound.com
Manic Standstill “Reasons Why”
Taste Testors “I Don’t Want You To Fall In Love With Me” – s/t
Emi Pop “No Puedo Dormir” –


Dining Dead “Wavelength” http://www.diningdead.com
Ash Molloy “Will I Ever Learn” https://www.waxrecords.com/ash-molloy
Current Swell “If You Want My Time” http://www.currentswell.com
Chico Detour “Loma Prieta (Walk You Home)”
Kat Robichaud “Psycho Hysterical” http://www.katrobichaud.com
Fruit LoOops “Blister” – Everything Is Clear To Me Now
Heavy Bloom “Crash” http://www.heavybloom.band


ALBUM FOCUS: Lucy Kaplansky: The Lucy Story http://www.lucykaplansky.com
This a double-album of mostly unreleased tracks that form a retrospective history of the acclaimed songwriter’s musical life. 20 of them have never been released before; the other 5 have never appeared on her albums.
From the double-album I aired: “Love Hurts” “Heart Over Head” “Honky Tonk Blues” “Diamond In The Rough”


Part 2 starts here.

Whiskey Mountain “I’m Not Irish” http://www.whiskeymountainrocks.com
The Cravens “Big Ole Sky” http://www.cravenmusic.net
Aliza Hava “The Only Way Out Is Through” http://www.alizahava.com
Joselyn & Don “Seeds & Bones” – Seeds & Bones http://www.loselynanddon.com
The Wildwoods “Dear Stranger” – Dear Meadowlark http://www.thewildswoodband.com
Todd Barrow “The Farm (Country Girl)” http://www.toddbarrowmusic.com


Goldpine “Table Space” – Two http://www.goldpinemusic.com
Tall Tall Trees “Men & Mountains” – Moment http://www.talltalltrees.com
Ordinary Elephant “Shadow” – Honest http://www.ordinaryelephant.net.
Max Wareham “I Remember” – Daggomit http://www.maxwareham.com
Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Baby Jane” – Flapjacks From The Sky http://www.slambovia.com


ALBUM FOCUS
Experience the global rhythms of jazz with Putumayo’s “Jazz World”, a rich tapestry of rhythms and melodies. The album features international artists who blend Brazilian bossa nova, Portuguese fado, French chanson and other regional styles into a captivating musical journey.

Tiganá Santana (Brazil) “Das Matas” (From the Woods)
Twanguero (Spain) “Fue tanto el amor” (How Great Was the Love)
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (Congo / Angola) “Bolero Medley VF”


C Daniel Boling & Tom Paxton “Send The Old Men To Fight” – It Matters http://www.danielboling.com
Louise Coombe “Lonely Souls” – Paris https://louisemosrie.com/
Lara Herscovitch “Rise” – Highway Philosophers http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Tim Ball “Apple Brewer’s Reel” – Uptate Crosroads http://www.timballmusic.com
Tim Grimm “Gettin’Older” – Bones & Trees http://www.timgrimm.com
Rees Shad “Brighter Daze” – Porcelain Angel http://www.reesshadmusic.com
Michael Sarian “Straight Trash” – Esquina http://www.michaelsarian.com


Closing music: Will Graefe “Heartbursts” – Compositions For Guitar Volume 1

Run time 4 hours, 19 minutes

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