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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 2/28/16


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This show was published 3/8/16
Bianca DeLeon “Stale Wine And Roses” – Love, Guns & Money CD http://www.biancamusic.com
Johnny Rawls “Keep It Loose” – Tiger In A Cage CD http://www.johnnyrawlsblues.com
Working Class Hussys “Whiter Shades Of Trash” – Diary Of A Blue Collar Cracker CD http://www.workingclasshussys.com
The Honest Heart Collective “149”  Liar’s Club CD http://www.honestheart.co
Alan Quinlan “Hollywood circa 1969” – Renegade Dog CD http://www.alanquinlanmusic.com
Blinds “Dana Sue Gray” – s/t CD http://www.blindstheband.com
Whistler’s Father “Johnnie Jack & Jim” – Highly Irregular CD http://www.whistlersfather.com
Honor Finnegan “Movie Star” – Roses & Victory CD http://www.honorfinnegan.com
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Opening music:
Orbital “Doctor?” – The Altogether CD
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Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea “Hit Me Like A Train” – On The Rocks CD http://www.joyannparker.com
Owen Danoff “I Wish I Knew Better” – Twelve Stories CD http://www.owendanoff.com
Camela Widad “Angels & Devils” – Warriors Of Love CD http://www.widadmusic.com
The Early Mays “Red Bud” –  s/t CD http://www.theearlymays.com
Jessi Robertson “Winter Coat” – I Came From The War CD http://www.jessirobertson.com
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The Currys “West Of Here” – West Of Here CD http://www.thecurrysmusic.com
Screen Door Porch “Chasing Homsteader Blues” – Modern Settler CD http://www.screendoorporch.com
Tommy Z “Blizzard Of Blues” – Blizzard Of Blues CD http://www.tommyzband.com
Schwervon! “Sonic Daughter” – Broken Teeth CD http://www.schwervon.com
Builder Of The House “There Is No Hourglass, Only Sand” – Hourglass EP http://www.builderofthehouse.com
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FLASHBACK segment focuses on artists and music I haven’t aired in at least
10 years:
Jan Seides “Where Is The Man?” – Slowly But Surely CD  http://www.janseides.com
Patti Witten “good thing it’s only in my mind – Sycamore Tryst CD http://www.pattiwitten.com
Kieran McGee “Odessa” s/t CD http://www.kcmgee.com
50 Cent Haircut “Great Turtle Alice” – brood or change CD
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Hurray For The Riff Raff “Blue Ridge Mountain” – Small Town Heroes CD http://www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com
Truckstop Honeymoon “Watching The Weather” – The Madness Of Happiness CD http://www.truckstophoneymoon.com
John McCutcheon “Mr. Block” – Joe Hill’s Last Will CD http://www.folkmusic.com
Heather Styka “Sugarcoat” – The Bittersweet Tapes CD http://www.heatherstyka.com
Ellie Fabe “Why Can’t It Be Love” – Devil May Care CD http://www.elliefabe.com
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Matt Turk “Quiet Day” – Cold Revival CD http://www.turktunes.com
Robert Bruey “River Of Stars” – Carousel CD http://www.robertbruey.com
Sarah McQuaid “Low Winter Sun”  – Walking In White CD http://www.sarahmcquaid.com
Dan & Faith “Deep Cold Sea” – Seeking CD http://www.danandfaith.com
*****
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 159 minutos
Atmosphere: quiet westward
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 2/14/16


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This show was published 2/21/16
The Riff Riders “Open Door” – Hit The Road CD http://www.theriffriders.com
The Dave Muskett Acoustic Blues Band “Take A Look At This” – Recorded Live At The Slippery Noodle Inn, 11/19/15 CD http://www.muskettmusic.com
Dennis Jones “Mr. Right” – Both Sides Of The Track CD http://www.dennisjonescentral.com
Rebecca Folsom “Colorado” – Extraordinary Days CD  http://www.rebeccafolsom.com
Teresa Topaz “Aquarians” – Reset Me CD http://www.teresatopaz.com
Minor Moon “All I Want” – A Whisper, A Shout CD
Bennett Jackson & The Ranch Hands “Another Stripe On The Tiger” – Day’s Market CD http://www.bennettjackson.com
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songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a freeform
format.
HOW TO LISTEN
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This show was published 2/21/16
Opening music:
Amy Speace “Weight Of The World” – The Killer In Me CD
*****
Cedar Teeth “Fragrance Of Cool” – Hoot CD http://www.cedarteeth.com
Jeff Przech “No Matter Where You Go” – Sounds Like Fresh CD http://www.jeffprzech.com
Chase Gassaway “Where I’m Coming From” – Certain Circles CD http://www.chasegassaway.com
Don Gallardo “Midnight Sounds” – Hickory CD http://www.dongallardo.com
Kirsten Thien “The Sweet Lost & Found” – Solo Live at the Meisenfrei Blues Club CD http://www.kirstenthien.com
*****
These artists were part of official showcases at this year’s Folk Alliance International conference:  http://www.folkalliance.org
Darlingside “The God Of Loss” – Birds Say CD http://www.darlingside.com
Heather Maloney “Dandelion” – Making Me Break CD http://www.heathermaloney.com
Flagship Romance “Dandelion” – Fee Fi Fo Fum CD http://www.flagshipromance.com
Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt “Took It Like A Man” – For Keeps CD http://www.carrieelkin.com http://www.dannyschmidt.com
Catherine MacClellan “Winter Spring” – The Raven’s Son CD http://www.catherinemacclellan.com
Happy Traum “The Water Is Wide” – Just For The Love Of It CD http://www.happytraum.com
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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Light In Your Eyes” – Music From Hurley Mountain CD http://www.thecrowmatix.com
The Golden Novak Band “Jileen” – Rodeo CD http://www.jessrocknovak.com
Purusa “Words” – Repair CD http://www.purusaband.com
The Late Saints “South Philly Blue” – Presto! In America CD http://www.thelatesaints.com
Hello Phones “Streetwave” –  http://www.hellophones.net
FLASHBACK segment returns in the next podcast
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More artists in official showcases at this year’s Folk Alliance International:
Si Kahn & The Looping Brothers “Sunday Evening” – Aragon Mill CD http://www.sikahn.com
Lowell Levinger “The Pool Hall Song” – Get Together: Banana Recalls Youngbloods Classics CD http://www.lowelllevinger.com
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks “Sorry You’re Sick” – The Love I Have For You CD http://www.misstessmusic.com
Parsonsfield “Strollin’ Down The Highway” – Afterparty CD http://www.parsonsfield.com
Curtis McMurtry “Foxhole” – Respectable Enemy CD http://www.curtismcmurtrymusic.com
Doug Adamz “Good To See You” – Doug Adamz Plays National Steel CD http://www.dougadamz.com
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Andrew McKnight “Surveillance” – One Virginia Night CD http://www.andrewmcknight.net
Aztec Two-Step “Better Watch Out (For The Rastafarians)” – Cause & Effect CD http://www.aztectwostep.com
Libby Koch “Strength” – Tennessee Colony CD http://www.libbykoch.com
Jenee Halstead “Sophia” – Edge Of The World EP http://www.jeneehalstead.com
Vance Gilbert “Mas Que Nada” – Nearness Of You CD http://www.vancegilbert.com
*****
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora”
Running time: 2 hours 57 minutes
Atmosphere:
Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 1/17/16


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This show was published 1/23/16
Steve Howell & The Mighty Men “Viola Lee Blues” – Friend Like Me CD http://www.stevehowell.ws
Mitchell Thomas “Air Plain” – Air Plain CD http://www.mitchellthomasmusic.com
Hurricane Ruth LaMaster “Going Back To Louisiana” – Winds Of Change CD http://www.hurricaneruth.com
David G Smith “Ivory” – One House CD http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com
Roger Silverberg “My Number One” – The Old Dog CD http://www.rogersilverberg.com
Cardboard Ox “The Ballad Of Ida” – s/t EP http://www.cardboardoxmusic.com

Running time: 54 minutes

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Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue, in its 16th year, is a weekly podcast that features top
songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a freeform
format.

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This show was published 1/23/16

Opening music: The Orb with Lee “Scratch” Perry “No Ice Age” – More Tales From The Orbservatory
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Craig Greenberg “That Girl Is Wrong For You” – The Grand Loss Of Legacy CD http://www.craiggreenbergmusic.com
Heather Maloney “Linger Longer” – Making Me Break CD http://www.heathermaloney.com
Britt Connors “Put Your Foot Down” – Warmer Season CD http://www.brittconnors.com
Sons Of The Never Wrong “Window” – King Fisher King CD http://www.sons.com
Hungrytown “Day For Night” – Further West CD http://www.hungrytown.net
Daniel Christian “I Remember” – Speak CD http://www.danielchristianmusic.com
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Star Anna “Only Guessing” – The Sky Is Falling CD http://www.staranna.com
Julia Massey & The Five Finger Discount “Montana Capri” – A.L.I.T.E. CD http://www.juliamasseymusic.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Ulster Outcry” – Music From Hurley Mountain CD http://www.thecrowmatix.com
Butchers Blind “A Place In America” – A Place In America EP http://www.butchersblind.com
Tommy Z “Blues For KP” – Blizzard Of Blues CD http://www.tommyzband.com
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RCB FLASHBACK: Year-long feature where I spin whole segments of music I haven’t aired in years:
Carolann Solebello “New York Shoes” – Just Across The Water CD http://www.carolannsolebello.com
Mark Allan Berube “The Zoo” – Shut Up So I Can Play CD http://www.markallanberube.com
Molly Pitcher “Unaware” – Watching The Rain CD
CC Railroad “Long Time Gone” – Smile Whatever CD
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Marc Black “I’ll Be Gone” – Sometime A Spark CD http://www.marcblack.com
Molasses Creek “House On The Lane” – Waterbound CD http://www.molassescreek.com
Mare Wakefield & Nomad “My Ohio” – Poet On The Moon CD http://www.marewakefield.com
Beth DeSombre “For Winter” – Crooked Highways CD http://www.bethdesombre.com
Kyle Carey “Wind In Casper” – North Star CD http://www.kyleannecarey.com
Claudia Schmidt “Out Here” – New Whirled Order CD http://www.claudiaschmidt.com

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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols

Running time:2 hours 33 minutes
Atmosphere: rainswept
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 1/10/16 show


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This show was published 1/6/16
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugardaddys “The Only Fool Was Me” – Deep Ellum CD http://www.missmarcy.com
Suzie Brown & Scott Sax “Two Babies” – Our Album Doesn’t Like You Either CD http://www.suziebrownsongs.com
The Golden Novak Band “Bendfing, Breaking” – Rodeo CD http://www.jessrocknovak.com
Mark Brown “Icy Bob” – Skin & Bone CD http://www.unclebuckle.com
Abigail & Bliss “Be Alone” – s/t CD http://www.abigailbliss.com
ALNILAM “Wish” – Indigo Sky CD http://www.alnilamband.com

Running time: 54 minutes

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Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue, in its 16th year, is a weekly podcast that features top
songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a freeform
format.

HOW TO LISTEN
Podomatic:
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Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/RCBlive011016New
Shows on this website are kept in perpetuity.
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This show was published 1/16/16

Opening music:
David Bowie “Memory of a Free Festival” – Space Oddity
“Sound & Vision” – Low
“Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” – Let’s Dance
“Seven Years In Tibet” – Earthling
“Heathens (The Rays)” – Heathen

Kevin McWha Steele “25 Million, 10 Thousand” – Ki & The Arrowtooth Waltz CD http://www.kevinmcwhasteele.com
Amy Regan “And Then There Is This” – And Then There Is This EP http://www.amyregan.com
***
Mystery Loves Company “Day By Day” – Rock Symphony Billion CD http://www.mysteryloves.com
Aztec Two-Step “Lazarus & Simon” – Cause & Effect CD http://www.aztectwostep.com
Justine Dorsey ” Dark Side” – Under Construction EP http://www.justinedorsey.com
Danielle Miraglia “Dead End Street ” – Glory Junkies CD http://www.daniellem.com
Jonathan Byrd “.38 Baby” – You Can’t Outrun The Radio CD http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
Switchback “Twister In A Trailer Park” – American Roots & Celtic Soul: Live Volume 1 CD http://www.waygoodmusic.com
***
Darlingside “She’s All Around” – Birds Say CD http://www.darlingside.com
Shawn Amos “Hollywood Blues” – The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You CD http://www.shawnamos.com
Anthony Gomes “Blueschild” – Electric Field Holler CD http://www.anthonygomes.com
Nine Times Blue “Falling Into You” – Matter Of Time CD http://www.9timesblue.com
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RCB FLASHBACK: Year-long feature where I spin whole segments of music I haven’t aired in years:
Vickie Russell “Sunset In Aberdeen” – Welcome Home CD http://www.vickierussell.com
Miki Huber “Cat In The Moon” – Songs CD http://www.mikihuber.com
Roberta Chevrette “Bending” – Woman Earth Mother Sky
Jeremiah Birnbaum “Broken Hymn” – s/t EP http://www.myabyrne.com
***
Band Of Lovers “Little Car” – The Coast CD http://www.bandoflovers.net
Mike Wojniak “Lion At The Well” – Anima Mundi EP http://www.mikewojniak.com
Johnsmith “Rainbird” – The Longing Road CD http://www.johnsmithmusic.com
Davey O “The Main Street”- No Passengers Cd http://www.daveyo.com
***
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols

Running time:2 hours 40 minutes
Atmosphere: wonderclouds
Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using Audacity, converted to 96 kbps.

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