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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 6/12/25


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 6/12/25 Next shows should be published around 6/21/25.

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

Purusa “Words” – Repair
Purusa “Weightless” http://www.purusaband.com
Push Puppets “Hearts Aren’t Souvenirs” – Tethered Together http://www.pushpuppets.net
Chapell “Once You’ve Got” – Love In The Summer Of Trouble http://www.thisischapell.com
Colour Film “New Friend In The City” – Half An Hour http://www.colourfilm.ca
Kai Crowe Getty “Heavy As Heaven” – The Wreckage http://www.kaicrowegetty.com
Keegan McInroe “Tonight” – Uncouth Pilgrims http://www.keeganmcinroe.com


These songwriters are performing in the upcoming Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2025 in BC:
Lennie Gallant “Please Wait” – Shelter From The Storms http://www.lenniegallant.com
Eilen Jewell “The Flood” – Boundary County http://www.eilenjewel.com
Kellie Loder “Can’t Go Back” – Transitions http://www.kelieloder.com
Julian Taylor “Love Letters” – Pathways http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca


Michael Sarian “Straight Trash” – Esquina http://www.michaelsarian.com
Deni Bonet “Last Girl On Earth” – Last Girl On Earth http://www.denibonet.com
Raphaela “Leave Him First” http://www.raphaelaofficial.com
Tret Fure “This And So Much More” – Lavender Moonshine http://www.tretfure.com
Tyler Ellis “Three Things” – Down By The Don http://www.tylerellis.ca


Bailey Perrie “For The Plot” http://www.baileyperrie.com
Phantogram “It Wasn’t Meant To Be” – Memory Of A Day http://www.phantogram.com
Esancy “Shine” http://www.esancy.lu
Shannon Curtis “Wouldn’t It Be Good” – 80’s Kids http://www.shannoncurtis.net
Jesika von Rabbit “Gotta Keep My Buzz Going” – Bunnywood Babylon http://www.jesikavonrabbit.com
Charlotte de Witte “The Realm” – No Division http://www.charlottedewittemusic.com


Part 2 starts right here!

Rattle Bones “Terminal Romance” http://www.rattlebonespgh.com
The Gentlemen Rogues “Half Empty, Half Fool” – http://www.gentlemenrogues.com/
Hywater “Hindsight” http://www.hywaterbband.com
Calgolla “Puppeteer” – Iter
Arsenic Kitchen “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” (Panic! At The Disco cover)
Taxi Girls “Rainy”
KRÖNA “Take ‘Em All” –


Putumayo: 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.
NOANDA with Feven Yoseph (Germany/Ethiopia) “Libe”
KO’RE (Nigeria) “SHAYE”
Gift OFA (Nigeria) “Majo”


Ringo Starr “Rosetta” (with Larkin Poe) – Look Up http://www.ringostarr.com
Michelle d’Amour & The Love Dealers “Hot Mess” – Hot Mess http://www.michelledamourandthelovedealers.com
Lil Red and The Rooster “Same Old Blues” http://www.lilredrecords.com
Ever More Nest “My Story” – Out Here Npw http://www.evermorenest.com
Adam Wedd “Shipwrecks”
Angela Saini “Puzzle Piece” http://www.angelasaini.com
Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane “Arcata” – Double Takes http://www.gordietentrees.com
Elisa Thorn “The Garden” – xiik http://www.elisaathorn.com
Bex Burch ‘Before You’re Ready” – There Is Only Love And Fear http://www.bexburch.com


​Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling
Running time: 4 hours, 2 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 5/31/25


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 6/1/25 Next shows should be published around 6/10/25.

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

Roger Silverberg “Just In Time For Sumer” http://www.rogersilverberg.com
Geoffrey Armes “Off The Island”
Casey Cyr “Summer Of Love”
Palmyra Delran “Never To Be Back Again” – You Are What You Absorb http://www.palmyradelran.com
The Catholic Girls “Summer vacation – Meet The Catholic Girls http://www.thecatholicgirls.net
The Dipsomaniacs “A Million Miles Away” – High School Reunion: A Tribute To Those Great 80s Films http://www.americanlaundromatrecords.com
Chico Detour “Dark Matter” – Too Easy


Grace Morrison “Get Along – Maybe Modern http://www.gracemorrison.com
Goldpine “Land Of Rolling Hills” – Two http://www.goldpinemusic.com
Meghan Cary “Sail Across The Water” – Sing Louder http://www.meghancary.com
Aaron Nathans “Old Joe’s Chair” – Aaron Nathans – Crooked Fiddle http://www.aaronnathans.com
Wes Collins “Medusa” – Jabberwockies http://www.wescollins.com
Kai Crowe-Getty “Dancing On A Razor’s Edge – The Wreckage http://www.kaicrowegetty.com
Ainsley Costello “You Problem” – Exless http://www.ainsleycostello.com


Box Elder “Origami Bats” http://www.boxelder.com
Tenderhooks “Sandy Dunes” http://www.tenderhooks.uk
Sugar Bones “Love In Threes” http://www.sugarbonesband.com
Scott Yoder “Portrait Of Anneliese” http://www.scottmatthewyoder.com
Lorraine Deitrich “Everybody Wants Some Love” – http://www.lorraine-deitrich.biz
LPMC “Jennifer” http://www.lmpcmusic.com
Perel “Mirror” – http://www.perelmusic.com


Part 2 starts here

Plastic Heart “Hear My Call”
The Happys “Boss” – Listen To The Happys http://www.thehappysofficial.com
Sove The Second “Green Hills” http://www.sovethesecond.com
Spark Of Life “The Angry Lion” –
Midnight Morning “Black Warm Tar” – Faded Colors http://www.midnight-morning.com
Virginmarys “When The Lights Go Down” – The House Beyond The Fires http://www.thevirginmarys.com
Ultrabomb “It’s Now” – Dying To Smile
The Buddy System Forever “Song 5” – The Most Famous Arena


Charlie Forrest “All The Trees” – Satellite Dish
Hollerhead “Leftovers” – Never Gonna Leave You http://www.hollerhead.net
Jeanines “What’s Lost” – How Long Can It Last
The Slow Harvest “Time Doesn’t Matter” – Selections From The Sad Bastard Songbook http://www.theslowharvest.com
Simon Scardanelli “Battle Ships” – http://www.songman.org
Jay Stott “One Drink Two Drink” – Wreckage Of Now http://www.jaystottmusic.com
Christopher Wright “Mountain Liar” – The Other Side http://www.christopherwrightmusic.com


Rod Picott “Lost In The South” – Paper Hearts and Broken Arrows http://www.rodpicott.com
Klyma “Good Work” – Pianomandonation http://www.klyma.com
Kenny White “Workin’ On A Way” – Symphony in 16 Bars http://www.kennywhite.net
Switchback “Fall Guy” – Birds Of Prey http://www.waygoodmusic.com
Joy Zimmerman “Say What I Need To Say” – Where The Light Lives http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com
Mike Agranoff “Wayfaring Stranger” – Ain’t Never Been Plugged http://www.mikeagranoff.com
Debra Cowan “Fair Annie” (featuring Bill Cooley) – Ballads Long & Short http://www.debracowan.com
Coco Love Alcorn “A Song To Sing – Rebirth http://www.cocolovealcorn.com

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

Run time 4 hours, 19 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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