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Radio Crystal Blue 7/23/25

Posted on July 24, 2025 | Leave a comment

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 Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown show #2

Posted on July 15, 2025 | Leave a comment

Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown
This special countdown covers the top 100 artists ranked by annual chart placement, covering the years 2003 to 2024. Artists are ranked by their entire body of work, not 1 song or one album. I actually ranked a total of 211 artists, but I keep it to the top 100 for sake of the countdown.
Here’s numbers 90 through 81. For each artist I picked one song that seemed to be best representative of their work, or otherwise their most popular.
I am counting down these artists, 10 a time until we reach 10-1. Download/stream/share this show, in the same RSS feed as my standard podcast.
This portion of the countdown was published 7/15/25

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

Opening theme Ada Rovatti & Elephunk -“Gottcha” For Rent http://www.adarovatti.com

90: MIEKA PAULEY http://www.mieka.com
I aired “Devil’s Got My Secret” from her 2007 album Elijah Drop Your Gun

89: FLO ANITO http://www.floanito.com
I aired “Man Of The Year” from her 2008 album No Dustbunnies

88: CASTLE BLACK http://www.castleblackmusic.com
I aired “Radio Queen” from their 2021 EP “Get Up, Dancer”

87 THE WAYBACKS http://www.waybacks.com
I aired “The Last Steam Engine Train” from their 2000 album Devolver

86: LOS HERMANOS 9RODRIGUEZ
I aired “Odd Boy” from their self-titled 2005 album.

85: JULIAN VELARD http://www.julianvelard.com
I aired “Joni” from his 2006 EP “The Movies Without You

84: GARRISON STARR http://www.garrisonstarr.com
I aired “Beautiful In Los Angeles” from her 2006 album “The Sound Of You & Me”

83: JAIMEE HARRIS http://www.jaimeeharris.com
I aired “The Fair and Dark Haired Lad” from her 2023 album “Boomerang Town”

82: THE KELLER SISTERS
I aired “Can’t Believe My Luck” from their 2012 EP “Shine”

81: BETTY DYLAN
I aired “Are You Happy Now” from their 2001 album “American Trash”

Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix) – The Warm Chill

Running time: 1 hour, 14 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 7/13/25

Posted on July 13, 2025 | Leave a comment

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 7/13/25 Next shows should be published around 7/22/25.

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

Miles In Transit “The 71” – Miles In Music http://www.milesintransit.com
Catspaw “Southbound Line” – Ancient Bateyed Wallman
The Howlin’ Thurstons ‘Knucklewalk”
Guitarmyofone “Sea Legs Diamond” – The Wave Files http://www.guitarmyofone.com
The Concaves “The Green Flash” – Heavy Surf Advisory
The Defibulators “The Gravy Shake” – Corn Money http://www.thedefibulators.com
This Way To The Egress “This Side Of Jordan” – Great Balancing Act http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com

Erin Ash Sullivan “One Time I Stole A Book” -Signposts and Marks http://www.erinashsullivan.com
Zoe Fitzgerald Carter “One By Land” – Before The Machine http://www.zoefitzgeraldcarter.com
Aimee Van Dyne “The Story Of Me” – Broken Love Songs http://www.aimeevandyne.com
Mare Wakefield & Nomad “Almost Mine” – No Remedy http://www.marewakefield.com
Alice Howe “Something Calls To Me” – Circumstance http://www.alicehowe.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 “Stephen”, “Their Roof Is The Sky”, “The Burlington Zephyr”, and “The Mississippi Blind Boy”.

Tom Ciurczak “Am I MIA” – Yorick http://www.tomciurczak.com
Riley Michaels “Waiting For You” http://www.rileymichaels.com
Superstar Crush “They Keep Calling” http://www.superstarcrush.com
Danko Jones “Everyday Is Saturday Night” http://www.dankojones.com
Ugly Kid Joe “Long Road” – Rad Wings Of Destiny http://www.uglykidjoe.net
The Dirty Nil “Rock N’ Roll Band” http://www.thedirtynil.com
The Virginmarys “When The Lights Go Down” – The House Beyond The Fires http://www.thevirginmarys.com

Part 2 starts here:

Billy Coulter “A Million Pieces” http://www.billycoulter.com
Purusa “Weightless ” http://www.purusaband.com
The Bartells “Starlight” – Starlight http://www.thebartells.co.uk
Choke City “In My Shoes” – Growing Gash
Smash Into Pieces “Heroes Are Calling” – Ghost Code http://www.smashintopieces.com
Vlad In Tears “Broken Bones” – Relapse http://www.vladintears.com

Alexis P Suter “4 Wheels Beats 2 Heels” – Just Stay High http://www.alexispsuter.com
Joshua Gellman “Holdin’ On” – Speak to My Dreams https://joshgellman.wixsite.com/joshua-gellman-music
Current Swell “If You Want My Time” – 10 Feet Tall http://www.currentswell.com
Vincent Cross “Barefoot With The Blues” – A Place Where Song Come To Live http://www.vincentcross.org
Stillhouse Junkies “The Journey” & “Upriver” – The Ballad Of Charlie Avalon http://www.stillhousejunkies.com
Moonfruits “Time Past Time” – Salt http://www.moonfruits.ca

March To August “Only The River Knows” – Songs Inspired By Witness http://www.marchtoaugust.com
Keith Greeninger “She Moves Me” – Human Citizen http://www.keithgreeninger.com
Emmett Jerome “It Ain’t Me” http://www.emmettjeromemusic.com
Lee Hunter & The Gatherers “The Colors Of Our Lives” – The Ground Beneath My Feet http://www.leehuntermusic.com
Kate McDonnell “Breakdown Lane” – Trapeze http://www.katemcdonnell.com
Heather Pierson “Up Here In The Mountains” – Back To The Light http://www.heatherpierson.com

Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix)” – The Warm Chill
Running time: 3 hours, 56 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 7/1/25

Posted on July 1, 2025 | Leave a comment

Lennie Gallant “Sable Island Horses” – Shelter From The Storms http://www.lenniegallant.com
Buskin & Batteau “Good Luck In The Promised land” – Red Shoes and Golden Hearts http://www.buskinandbatteau.com
James Lee Stanley “The Carnival” – The Day Today http://www.jamesleestanley.com
Melissa Greener “Why” – Transistor Corazon http://www.melissagreener.com
Kym Tuvim “Reservoir” – Nothing Sweet Nothing http://www.kymtuvim.com
The YaYas “Willing Heart” – Paper Boats

Lara Herscovitch “Castle Walls” – Highway Philosophers http://www.laraherscovitch.com
HuDost “Take It Back” – The Monkey In The Crown http://www.hudost.com
Jo Wymer “No Time Left To Cry” – S.L.G. http://www.jowymer.com
Ainsley Costello “Anywhere But Here” – Exless http://www.ainsleycostello.com
Suzanne’s Band “Can’t Keep Me Down” – Ice & Fire http://www.suzannesband.com
Christopher Wright “Off To The Races” – The Other Side http://www.christopherwrightmusic.com
Emi Pop “No Puedo Dormir” http://www.emipop.com
Lunison “Shelly’s Room” http://www.lunisonmusic.com
Midnight Morning “Fallen Objects” – Faded Colors http://www.midnight-morning.com

The On Parole “On The Run” http://www.onparole.uk
Dead Root Revival “Maybe Baby” – The Controller’s Exam http://www.deadrootrevival.ca
Box Elder “Origami Bats”
Forester “Daredevil Youth” http://www.forestermusic.com
Parallel States “Girlz R Bad”
Scott Yoder “Never Be Another Day” http://www.scottmatthewyoder.com
Liquid Pennies “Tapered Scape”
Dedicated Servers “Everything Beach” – Colors

Part 2 starts here:

Sugar Bones “Places Not Familiar” http://www.sugarbonesband.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Johnny” – Crowin’ Around http://www.professrlouie.com
John Howie Jr. & Roseewood Bluff “In The Back Of My Mind” – The Return Of John Howie Jr.
Jack Grace “Some Things Go Away Too Soon” – All The Above http://www.jackgrace.com
Switchback “Highway” – Birds Of Prey http://www.waygoodmusic.com
Taarka “Carried Away” – Fading Mystery http://www.taarka.com
Flat River Band “The River Song” – Sights and Sounds http://www.flatriverband.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.
Hakuna Patata (Belgium/Kenya/Zimbabwe) “Cheza Cheza”
Maher Cissoko (Senegal) “Miniyamba”
Fula Manding with Saifond (The Gambia/Guinea) “Djaka An”
VaB (Nigeria) “Diego”

Adam Michael Allison “Stay” http://www.adammichaelallison.com
West Of Texas “I’ll Ask Gin” – Hot Motel Nights http://www.westoftexas.com
Tyller Ummersall “In The Middle” – http://www.tyllermusic.com
Joy Zimmerman “I Stand Corrected” – Where The Light Lives http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com
Rees Shad “Thumbing The Scales” – Porcelain Angel http://www.reesshadmusic.com
Steve Madewell “All I Want” – Haunted http://www.madewellmusic.com
Jean Mann “Calling Cards” – Songs For All The Days http://www.jeanmann.net

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

Running time: 3 hours, 42 minutes

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