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Radio Crystal Blue 9/1/13 news


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PROGRAMMING:
NEXT SHOW will be published on or about September 4 and will be available for about 1 year. I usually publish on 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 is a separate podcast with 6 songs, one each from a brand new recording. I spin the music and give you some backstory of each.
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POLL: For the first time in months, I’ve built a poll for you to complete. It’s billed as a survey, but there’s just one question involved: What was your most memorable song segue from the August podcasts?
I have chosen several 3-song segues from each of the shows this month. As you know, I choose songs carefully, in order to present a flow to each segment. So, you now get to choose your favorite set of songs. Nothing at stake with the poll, no prizes involved. Voting is already open, and closes September 5 1145pm ET. Direct link: http://radiocrystalblue.polldaddy.com/s/vote-on-radio-crystal-blue-s-top-segue-for-august-2013

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Back into the wayback machine, here’s what I spun five years ago this week: Arrica Rose & The Paper Hearts; Pat Wictor; Carrie Rodriguez, Crooked Still, Andy Friedman, The Born Again Floozies, The Waybacks, John Taglieri, Carsie Blanton, Romantica and more. Have a look at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/radiocrystalblue/message/2541
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The annotated notes of this week’s shows:
RCB Novus Ordo: For the first time in a few years we hear from Jodelle, who has a new EP, and a slightly different sound. She’s never been quite off my radar, as she’s backed up Deni Bonet on her new album as well as in concert. Patricia Vonne’s new album, rife with Tex-Mec flair is also a standout.
 
RCB proper: Back to ancient music I turned. Again, I linchpinned from the prior week’s opening segments to create something a bit less psychedelic, and rather more electronic and experimental. Can’t do much better than a song that’s something of a guilty pleasure. “Paranoimia” by Art of Noise features 80’s relic Max Headroom. The Orb continues to keep relevant here. I’m actually being followed by Kris Weston, aka Thrash, who was very active in the furthering of The Orb’s sound early in their history. Touching upon that history I spun something of their first album. Then bridged to India via the UK (Cornershop, Kula Shaker). Segment 2: 2 big festivals are just ahead, the Storyhill Fest and the Sisters (OR) Folk Festival Amy Speace will be active teaching as well as performing. I anchored her music alongside others who are performing. Notable here is Liz Longley, whose musicianship matches her full-length album’s production just perfecty. Beth Wood gives us a thoughful traveling folk song. Shinyribs (Ken Russell of The Gourds) is heard once again here as well. Segment 3 includes more new music from Jamie Kent. Most of the songs here are ballads, tho the pace quickens on a few including one the aforementioned Deni Bonet. Segment 3 includes songs from the heart (Loretta Hagen, Joy Mills, Jamie Kent). Segment 4 features new music from Too Slim & The Taildraggers, along with another new rockabilly tune from Ryan Cain And The Ables. Segment 5 includes artists that are taking part in the Campfire Festival, Club Passim, Cambride MA. FIrst airplay for Craig Greenberg is included. Final segment: 1 song from Switzerland, another hearkening to Brazil, a pair of intimate songs (DK & The Joy Machine, Vance Gilbert), then a few Americana tunes.
 
 
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 8/18/13


Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo is a weekly podcast that spotlights brand new music from songwriters and bands. Most of the new music from these artists eventually get heard on my companion radio program, Radio Crystal Blue.
HOW TO LISTEN(1) Feedplayer at www.radiocrystalblue.net (visible with Flash-supported browsers) Click the pop-up link at the home tab. Each show is available to be streamed and downloaded. You may also put the player up on your site or blog. Archives go back 1 year in time.
If you cannot view the Feedplayer, try a different browser, or get Flash (it’s free), or try my podcast provider:
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This show was recorded the week of 8/18/13, published 8/22:

Peccadilloes “Hamptons Baby” – 10 Years…A Million Beers 2-CD set www.squidhatrecords.com
Guilty By Association “American Decay” – American Decay CD www.squidhatrecords.com
Earth Rising “You Know Me” – Constant Movement EP www.earthrisingmusic.com
The Grahams “A Good Man” – Riverman’s Daughter CD www.thegrahamsmusic.net
Sara Petite “Drinkin’ To Remember” – Circus Comes To Town CD www.sarapetite.com
Skylar Elise “You Wish” – s/t CD www.skylarelise.com
Running time: 41 minutes
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All content on Radio Crystal Blue is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 3.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
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Please consider contributing to Radio Crystal Blue, which cannot truly exist without your support and suggestions for musical content. There is a Paypal button at the homepage at www.radiocrystalblue.net
Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my 13-year-old freeform radio program, usually publishing Wednesdays or Thursdays in podcast format.

HOW TO LISTEN
(1) Feedplayer at http://www.radiocrystalblue.net (visible with Flash-supported browsers) Click the pop-up link at the home tab. Each show is available to be streamed and downloaded. You may also put the player up on your site or blog. Archives go back 1 year in time.

If you cannot view the Feedplayer, try a different browser, or get Flash (it’s free), or try my podcast provider:
(2)
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu You will see the FeedPlayer displayed within the Web page.
(4) RSS: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

Artists who are sharing gigs are denoted with *

This show was distributed on 8/22/13


“Oh… a night like this is conducive to exploring the meandering streams of sentimentality”
Luna “Bonnie & Clyde” – Penthouse
Serge Gainsbourg “Initials BB” – Initials BB
Roots Tonic “Akademikus Du Umbeigu” – Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell
Jah Wobble’s Invaders Of The Heart “Rising Above Bedlam” – Rising Above Bedlam
Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros “Gamma Ray” – Global A Go-Go
The Clash “Know Your Rights” – Combat Rock
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Jessie Kilguss & Radio Gold “The Sky Road” – The Sky Road CD www.jessiekilguss.com
Daniel Christian “Summer’s Gonna Roll You” – Hold Your Breath CD www.danielchristianmusic.com
Flo Anito “Man Of The Year” – No Dustbunnies CD www.floanito.com
Annalise Emerick “You Win” – Starry-Eyed CD www.annaliseemerick.com
The Sweetback Sisters “Run Home And Cry” – Looking For A Fight CD www.thesweetbacksisters.com
Lisa Biales with Ricky Nye & The Paris Blues Band “Write Me In Care Of The Blues” – Singing In My Soul CD www.lisabiales.com
Kagero “Greencard Bride” – Gumbo du jour CD www.kagero.com
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Achilles Wheel “Ilithia” – Thirteen Hours CD www.achilleswheel.com
Jamie McLean Band “Natalie” – Live At Gibson CD www.jamiemcleanband.com
Herbie D And the Dangermen “Route 32” – s/t CD www.herbiedandthedangermen.com
Hillary Reynolds Band “Carry My Burden” – Since September CD www.hillaryreynoldsband.com
Sirsy “Killer” – Coming Into Frame CD www.sirsy.com
V-Device “Shadows Of Light” – Calling Europe CD www.v-device.com
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*Davey O “Carnival” – Testing For Rust CD www.daveyo.com
*The Boxcar Lilies “Sunday Best” – Sugar Shack CD www.boxcarlilies.com
**Builder of the House “I Am A Tidal Wave” – I Am A Tidal Wave CD www.builderofthehouse.com
**Heather Styka “Coldwater River” – Lifeboats For Atlantis CD www.heather.styka.com
Ronnie Fauss “This Year” – I Am The Man You Know I’m Not CD www.ronniefauss.com
Hungrytown “Rolling Train” – Any Forgotten Thing CD www.hungrytown.net
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Patti DeRosa “Storm In A Cold Room” – Packing My Bags: Patti D Live CD www.pattiderosa.com
Craig Sonnenfeld “Beachcomber” – Redemption CD www.craigsonnenfeld.com
John Roy Zat “Down In Mexico” – solo CD www.royzat.com
The Keller Sisters “That Room” – Shine EP www.thekellersisters.com
Jean Mann “Sleeveless Season” – Dream Of Goats CD www.jeanmann.net
Lynn Hollyfield “Late Summertime” – Layers CD www.lynnhollyfield.com
Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders”A Town Called Progress” – One Virginia Night CD www.andrewmcknight.net
Closing music: Musicians Of The Nile “Ramla” – Charcoal Gypsies
Running time: 3 hours, 41 minutos
Atmosphere: global howl
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All content on Radio Crystal Blue is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 3.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
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Please consider contributing to Radio Crystal Blue, which cannot truly exist without your support and suggestions for musical content. There is a Paypal button at the homepage at http://www.radiocrystalblue.net

 

Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 8/11/13


Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo is a weekly podcast that spotlights brand new music from songwriters and bands. Most of the new music from these artists eventually get heard on my companion radio program, Radio Crystal Blue.

HOW TO LISTEN
(1) Feedplayer at www.radiocrystalblue.net (visible with Flash-supported browsers) Click the pop-up link at the home tab. Each show is available to be streamed and downloaded. You may also put the player up on your site or blog. Archives go back 1 year in time.

If you cannot view the Feedplayer, try a different browser, or get Flash (it’s free), or try my podcast provider:
(2)
www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu You will see the FeedPlayer displayed within the Web page.
(4) RSS: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

This show was recorded the week of 8/11/13, published 8/15:

Bo Porter “Mama Came To Texas” – Try it, you’ll like it CD www.boporter.com
Buddy Guy “I Go By Feel” – Rhythm & Blues 2-CD set www.buddyguy.com
Slim Loris “While I breathe” – Future Echoes And Past Replays CD www.slimloris.com
Andrea Kirwin “Walk Your Talk” – From The Ground Up CD www.andreakirwin.com
Dina Valenz “Miles And Miles” – Miles And Miles EP www.dinavalenz.com
Stacey Y “I Hope You Know” – Set The Water Straight CD www.staceyy.com
Running time: 45 minutes
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All content on Radio Crystal Blue is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 3.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
www.creativecommons.org
Please consider contributing to Radio Crystal Blue, which cannot truly exist without your support and suggestions for musical content. There is a Paypal button at the homepage at www.radiocrystalblue.net

Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my 13-year-old freeform radio program, usually publishing Wednesdays or Thursdays in podcast format.

HOW TO LISTEN
(1) Feedplayer at http://www.radiocrystalblue.net (visible with Flash-supported browsers) Click the pop-up link at the home tab. Each show is available to be streamed and downloaded. You may also put the player up on your site or blog. Archives go back 1 year in time.

If you cannot view the Feedplayer, try a different browser, or get Flash (it’s free), or try my podcast provider:
(2)
http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu You will see the FeedPlayer displayed within the Web page.
(4) RSS: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

Artists who are sharing gigs are denoted with *

This show was distributed on 8/15/13

“Waldo Jeffers had reached his limit. It was now mid-August..”

The Velvet Underground “The Gift” – White Light/White Heat
Luna “Bewitched” – Bewitched
The Boo Radleys “Lazy Day” – Everythings Alright Forever
The Who “Armenia City In The Sky” – The Who Sell Out
The Electric Flag “Flash, Bang, Pow” – ‘The Trip’ movie soundtrack
Procul Harum “Whaling Stories” – Home
Catherine Wheel “Heal” – Happy Days
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Garrison Starr “Between The Devil’s Rain And A Dying Language” – Amateur CD www.garrisonstarr.com
Belles and Whistles “Whisper My Name” – s/t CD www.bellesandwhistlesmusic.com
Lindsay May “It Ain’t Easy Being Me” – Shimmer CD www.lindsaymay.com
Chastity Brown “When We Get There” – Back-Road Highways CD www.chastitybrownmusic.com
Adia & The 7 Eyes “Ferris Wheel” – Live From The Alley CD www.adiasound.com
The Kurt Henry Band “On A Summer Tide” – From Our Religions We’ll Be Free! CD www.kurthenry.com
Andy Hawk & The Train Wreck Endings “That Far Away” – Sorta Kinda Maybe CD www.andyhawk.com
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*Kirsten Thien “Women Be Wise” – Solo Live From The Meisenfrei Blues Club CD www.kirstenthien.com
*Voodoo Swing “Cruisin’ With My Baby” – Fast Cars, Guitars, Tattoos & Scars CD www.voodooswing.com
The Mad Tea Party “Every Way” – Found A Reason CD www.themadtea.wordpress.com
Southbound Drive “Pardon My Interpretation” – s/t CD www.southbounddrive.com
Big Rock Club “Morning Light” – Extinction CD www.bigrockclub.com
Alex Kelly “Orange Circle” – Orange Circle CD www.alexkellymusic.com
Black Vendetta “Hero” – Draconian Backlash CD www.reverbnation.com/blackvendettababy
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Molasses Creek “I’m A Fisherman” – An Island Out Of Time CD www.molassescreek.com
Devon Sproule “Good To Get Out” – Don’t Hurry For Heaven CD www.devonsproule.com
Roger Silverberg “Sinking Sailing Ship” – Major Seventh Heaven CD www.rogersilverberg.com
Deborah Lombardi “Something About A Man” – Sweet Revenge CD www.deborahlombardi.com
Owen Danoff “Song About You”- Never Trust A Man EP www.owendanoff.com
Tom Principato “Part Of Me” – A Part Of Me CD www.tomprincipato.com
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James Houlahan “Ben Riley” – Misfit Hymns CD www.jameshoulahan.com
*Danielle Miraglia “Glimmer Of Gold” – Box Of Troubles CD www.daniellem.com
*Craig Bickhardt “The Real Game” – Live At Sellersville Theater CD www.craigbickhardt.com
*Lizanne Knott “I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today” – Standing In The English Rain CD www.lizanneknott.com
*Sloan Wainrwright “Today” – Upside Down And Under My Heart CD www.sloanwainwright.com
*Aztec Two Step “What Would The Indians Say” – Cause & Effect CD www.aztectwostep.com
Closing music: Coyote Oldman “Home World” – Under An Ancient Sky CD www.valley-entertainment.com
Running time: 3 hours,44 minutos
Atmosphere: far out
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All content on Radio Crystal Blue is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 3.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
http://www.creativecommons.org
Please consider contributing to Radio Crystal Blue, which cannot truly exist without your support and suggestions for musical content. There is a Paypal button at the homepage at http://www.radiocrystalblue.net

Radio Crystal Blue and RCB Novus Ordo 1/20/13


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:
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This show was distributed on 1/23/13

 Robert Bobby “Hearts & Diamonds” – Today! (2011 re-release) CD www.robertbobby.com
Dizzy Bats “Mold” – Sundial CD www.dizzybatsmusic.com
Sidewalk Dave “Something About Me” – Hard On Romance CD www.sidewalkdave.com
The Como Brothers Band “Underneath It All” – The Speed Of Sound CD www.comobrothersband.com
Imani Coppola “Good For You” – The Glass Wall CD www.imanicoppola.com
Mike Breen & The Big Dream “Finest Recipe” – All Night Long CD www.facebook.com/mikebreenandthebigdream
Patrick Brooks “Lefty’s Song” – Rust And Weeds CD www.patrickbrooksmusic.com
Builder Of The House “Fire Dawn Breaking” – I Am A Tidal Wave CD www.builderofthehouse.com
Dana And Susan Robinson “American Hornpipe” – American Hornpipe CD www.robinsongs.com
Julia Rose “Broken Wooden Chair” – Stairway to the Moon CD www.juliarosemusic.com

Running time: 81 minutos
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All content of Radio Crystal Blue’s programming is free to listen and share
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Dan Herman/Radio Crystal Blue:
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2159952234
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www.facebook.com/radiocblue
www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu
twitter: @radiocblue

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/2013/01/rcblive012013.mp3
(4) RSS: www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss

Artists who are sharing gigs are denoted with * symbols.
This show was distributed on 1/23/13.

Opening music:

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Especially Now” – Flying High CD, and “Over The Edge” – As The Crow Flies CD www.professorlouie.com
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von Grey “What Am I” – s/t EP www.vongreymusic.com
the matthew show “Me and Me & You” – Memphis CD www.thematthewshow.com
Gillen & Turk “Three” – Backs To The Wall CD www.gillenandturk.com
The Portraits “Too Close” – Counterbalance CD www.theportraitsmusic.com
Victoria Love “Yours for the Taking” – Just Breathe EP www.victorialovemusic.com
LiLi Roquelin “Thank You” – Beautiful Sun CD www.liliroquelin.com
Shara Strand “Seven Year Ache” – Born Tonight CD www.sharastrand.com
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*Brother Joscephus & The Love Revival Revolution Orchestra “Shine On” – Live At Brooklyn Bowl CD www.brotherjoscephus.com
*The Steel Wheels “Spider Wings” – Lay Down, Lay Low CD www.thesteelwheels.com
The Trapps “Feelin’ The Light” – Cheap Seats CD www.thetrapps.net
Bern & The Brights “As Long As I’m Alive” – Work CD www.bernandthebrights.com
Dubious Ranger “Home For Good” – The Devil’s Dating Service CD www.dubiousranger.com
V-Device “This City” – Calling Europe CD www.v-device.com
Franklin’s Key “Castles In Air” – Fantasm EP www.franklinskey.com
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CD Focus: The 1861 Project, Volume 2: From The Famine To The Front.
This CD series of 21 original songs remembers and honors the Scots-Irish and
Irish immigrants who fought in the Civil War. From the liner notes “Every
singer, player and writer on this album, has a strong connection to Ireland, by
ancestry, by birth or just by heart.” All songs performed by producer Thomm Jutz and backing band . www.1861project.com
From this CD I spun:
“Nancy Malone” (songwriters David Olney, Thomm Jutz)
“Old Berea Road” (Thomm Jutz, Peter Cronin, Stan Webb)
“Thunder” (Craig Market, Thomm Jutz)
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The Brehms “Red Dress” – s/t CD www.thebrehmsband.com
David Garlitz “Ton Petit Bebe” – s/t EP www.davidgarlitz.com
Marci Geller “Promets-Moi” – Open Book CD www.marcigeller.com
Anna Dagmar “Company” – Satellite CD www.annadagmar.com
*Carolann Solebello “Alice” – Threshold CD www.carolannsolebello.com
*The YaYas “Third Girl From The Left” – Paper Boats CD www.wearetheyayas.com
*The Kennedys “Winter Lies” – Closer Than You Know CD www.kennedysmusic.com
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Lynn Hollyfield “The Waiting” – Layers CD www.lynnhollyfield.com
Lara Herscovitch “A Circle Drawn” – Four Wise Monkeys CD www.laraherscovitch.com
Jessi Robertson “The Travelers” – Small Town Girls CD www.jessirobertson.com
Kris Delmhorst “Midnight Ringer” – Shotgun Singer CD www.krisdelmhorst.com
*Vance Gilbert “Sara Smile” (bonus track) & “Boy On A Train” – Old White Men CD www.vancegilbert.com
*Patti DeRosa “Brights Lights” – Packing My Bags: Patti D Live CD www.pattiderosa.com
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Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “After Dark” – Noor CD www.geoffreyarmes.com
Running time: 3 hours 53 minutos.

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 1/27/13