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Radio Crystal Blue 11/22/25


“May your hope always outweigh your doubt
Until this old world finally punches you out
May you always play your music
Loud enough to wake up all of your neighbors
Or may you play at least loud enough
To always wake yourself up…”
RIP Todd Snider

MJ Hibbett “I Did A Gig In New York” – A Million Ukuleles http://www.mjhibbett.co.uk
Lara Herscovitch “Tequila Over Turkey” – There CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Dan Bern “Thanksgiving Day Parade” – New American Language http://www.danbern.com
Todd Snider “Story Behind Cash Cabin Sessions” & “Like A Force Of Nature” – Cash Cabin Sessions Volume 3
Todd Snider “Big Finish” – Live: Return of The Storyteller
Todd Snider “Sail On, My Friend” – The Get Together http://www.toddsnider.net


Jared Deck “In The Name” – Bully Pulpit http://www.jareddeckmusic.com
Tim Grimm “80 Acres” – Heart Land Again http://www.timgrimm.com
Elliot C Way “Fool’s Gold”
Ian Roland “20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute” http://www.ianroland.com
Cassidy Rae “Good Day” http://www.cassidy-rae.com
John Howie Jr. & The Rosewood Bluff “Easy On Me” – The Return Of…
North Riding “Hopetown”
Dead Root Revival “Poverty Line” – The Controller’s Exam http://www.deadrootrevival.ca


ALBUM FOCUS: Keep Me In Your Heart: The Songs Of Warren Zevon http://www.paradiddlerecords.com
Jack Licitra “Tenderness On The Block”
Claudia Jacobs “Empty Hearted Town”
James O’Malley “My Ride’s Here”
Russ Seeger “I’ll Just Slow You Down”


The Wood “Romantic Attitude” – Cold Fire
The Bartells “This Love” http://www.thebartells.co.uk
Ariel Maniki & The Black Halos “Witches”
Moons In Retrograde “Mirror Obscura” http://www.moonsinretrograde.com
The Awakening “Mirror Midnight” – Mirror Midnight http://www.theawakening.com
Feldspar “Pasta Day” http://www.feldspar.it
Sunvolume “Riff City” http://www.sunvolume.net


Roger Bacon “Shank” – Out Of The Frying Pan
Wnsdy At 7 “Back Of The Line” http://www.wnsdyat7.band
Fail The Enemy “Paper Dreams” http://www.failtheenemy.com
Sirsy “Lot Of Love” – Coming Into Frame http://www.sirsy.com
Joy Buzzer “If You Can Forgive Me” http://www.joybuzzerband.com
Mylo Bybee “Time Machine” http://www.mylobybee.com


DVTR “Les Olympiques” – Bonjour http://www.dvtr.ca
Sadlands “Twin Flame” – Try To Have A Little Fun
Calling All Captains “Blood For Blood” The Things That I’ve Lost http://www.callingallcaptainsband.com
Faraj Risberg Rogefeldt “Rötter” – s/t
The Dahmers “Nightmare Of ’78” http://www.dahmers.com
Siluett “Blindside” –


Scott Sean White “Not The Year”- Even Better On The Bad Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com
Katie Dahl “Both Doors Open” – Seven Stones http://www.katiedahlmusic.com
Julian Taylor (featuring Jim James) “Don’t Let ‘Em (Get Inside of Your Head) http://www.juliantaylormuysic.ca
Helene Cronin “Halfway Back To Knoxville” http://www.helenecronin.com
Switchback “Time Will Have To Wait” – Birds Of Prey http://www.waygoodmusic.com

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

Running time: 4 hours, 1 minute

Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Top Artist Countdown show #3


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 80 through 71. 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 7/28/25

LISTEN:
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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

80 CROOKED STILL http://www.crookedstill.com
I aired “Old Virginia” – Hop High (2004)

79 JOHN MCCUTCHEON http://www.folkmusic.com
I aired “Waiting For The Rain” – Ghost Light (2018)

78 NICOLA http://www.nicolavazquez.com
I aired “How Long” – Real (2001)

77 GRACE MORRISON http://www.gracemorrison.com
I aired ” Lorraine” – I’m The Apple (2017)

76 BLOODY JUG BAND http://www.bloodyjugband.com
I aired “Asylum Blues” – Rope Burn (2015)

75 JULIAN TAYLOR http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca
I aired “Be With You” – The Ridge (2020)

74 WHISKEY TREATY ROADSHOW http://www.thewhiskeytreaty.com
I aired “Pass The Peace” – Band Together (2020)

73 AMBER RUBARTH http://www.amberrubarth.com
I aired “Pushing Away” – Something New (2005)

72 LIZ LONGLEY http://www.lizlongley.com
I aired “Almost Over You” – Somewhere In The Middle (2009)

71 KYLER ENGLAND
I aired “Lay It On Me” – Live Wire: The Green Room Sessions (2006)

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

Running time: 1 hour, 11 minutes

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.

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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/
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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

I hold deed to this audio’s usage, which is free to share with specific attribution, non-commercial and non-derivation rules.
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