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Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown (30-21)


3Radio 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 40 through 31. 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 10/7/25

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

30 RACHAEL SAGE http://www.rachaelsage.com
“Ambition” – Public Record (2003)

29 SCHWERVON! http://www.schwervon.com
“Rosin” – Poseur

28 JESS NOVAK http://www.jessrocknovak.com
“Mercy” – Fear Is The Cage, Love Is The Key (201

27 ELLIS PAUL http://www.ellispaul.ccom
“Annalee” – The Day After Everything Changed (2010)

26 SPUYTEN DUYVIL
“Coal Train” – New Amsterdam

25 REBECCA LOEBE http://www.rebeccaloebe.com
“Redneck Karaoke Bar” – Mystery Prize

24 KURT HENRY http://www.kurthenry.com
“There’s An Oak Tree In An Orchard” – From Our Religions We’ll Be Free

23 DAVEY O http://www.daveyo.com
“Carnival” – Testing For Rust

22 MEGHAN CARY http://www.meghancary.com
“Building This House” – Building This House

21 JO WYMER http://www.jowymer.com
“That Kiss” – Living With Scars

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

Running time: 1 hour, 24 minutes

Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 7/22/17


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This show was published: 7/21/2017
Ummagma “Ocean Girl” – LCD http://www.ummagma.com @ummagma
Pattern Language “The Castellers” – Total Squaresville EP https://www.happyrobots.co.uk/pattern-language
My Favorite Things “Spaceman” – Fly I Will, Because I Can CD http://www.myfavoritethings.com
A Shoreline Dream “Room For The Others” – Room For The Others CD http://www.ashorelinedream.com @ashorelinedream
Matt Lande “Underground” – Boxes CD http://www.mattlandemusic.com
Jonathan Cavier “Phoenix” – Blue Room CD http://www.jonathancavier.com @jcaviermusic
Jay Stott “Gotta Fool The Devil” – Dirt & Heartache CD http://www.jaystott.com @jgstott
Elle Casazza “Last Word” – Proof CD http://www.ellecasazza.com @ellecasazza
The Early Mays “Amelia” – Chase The Sun CD http://www.theearlymays.com
Janie Barnett & Blue Room “How You Are” – You See This River CD http://www.janiebarnett.com @janiebarnettBR
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Callisto”
http://www.soundcloud.com/flowerdove2168
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisejones
Twitter: @flowerdove2168

Running time: 1 hour, 9 minutes
Host: Dan Herman
Production/post-production: Dan Herman and DJ Flowerdove

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Radio Crystal Blue, in its 17th year online, 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: 7/20/2017

Opening music:
Future Sound Of London “Papua New Guinea”
The Orb “Majestic” – UF Orb
Bjork “Isobel” – Post
Deya Dova “Return Of The Bird Tribes” – Myth Of The Cave CD http://www.deyadova.com @deyadova
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Owen Danoff “(If I Had A) Starship” – Love On Your Side EP http://www.owendanoff.com @owendanoff
Liz Longley “Electricity” – Weightless CD http://www.lizlongley.com @lizlongley
Suzie Brown “Back To Life” – Sometimes Your Dreams Find You CD http://www.suziebrownsongs.com @suziebrownsongs
Jenee Halstead “Edge Of The World” – Edge Of The World EP http://www.jeneehalstead.com @jeneehalstead
Carrington MacDuffie “Rock Me To Mars” – Rock Me To Mars CD http://www.carringtonmacduffie.com @carringtonmacd
The Bills “She Went Up” – Trail Of Tales CD http://www.thebills.ca @thebills_music
Spuyten Duyvil “The Cruel War” – The Social Music Hour, Volume 1 CD http://www.spuytenduyvilmusic.com @spuyduy
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CD Focus: Dean Gitter & The Ute Mountain Gang http://www.utemountaingang.com
Coming through, and out of the folk music revival, of the 1950s and 60s, Dean has worked with many artists of the genre, both as producer, and performing artist. Dean had discovered, and briefly managed, the legendary Odetta. On this, his first album in many years, Dean explores the very roots of folk, and specifically the collection of songs, from poet Carl Sandburg’s compilation, “The American Songbag”.
The tracks I spun, from his new album “Carl Sandburg’s American Songbag 2.0″ , were:”Delia’s Gone” “Portland County Jail” & “Lonesome Traveller”
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Lisa Biales “Crying Over You” – The Beat Of My Heart CD http://www.lisabiales.com @lisabiales
The Kurt Henry Band “I Like The Light” – Flaming June CD http://www.kurthenry.com
Just Dave Band “(It’s Just Hard) When You’re In It” – Rules To Live By CD http://www.justdaveband.com @justdaveband
Jo Wymer “No Time Left To Cry”- SLG CD http://www.jowymer.com @jowymermusic
Anthony Gomes “Hard Line To Ride” – http://www.anthonygomes.com @anthonygomes
The Slants “Endlessly Falling” – The Band Who Must Not Be Named EP http://www.theslants.com @theslants
Kristin Hersh “Elysian Fields” – Wyatt At The Coyote Palace CD http://www.kristinhersh.com @kristinhersh
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CD Focus “Cuba! Cuba!” from Putumayo World Music http://www.putumayo.com
The latest offering from this renowned label presents artists playing classic and contemporary Cuban tunes.
From this new album I spun the following:
Al Valdes y su Conjunto “Guajira”
Sonlokos “Rumba Son Sabor a Melao”
Roberto Torres “El Carretero”
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Peter Calo “Ida’s At The Back” – Time Machine CD http://www.petercalo.com @PeterCalo1
Kevin Chambers “Underground” – Starting Over CD http://www.kevinchambersmusic.com @_Kevinchambers_
Slaid Cleaves “Already Gone” – Ghost In The Car Radio CD http://www.slaidcleaves.com @slaidc
Matt Harlan & Rachel Jones “My Mother’s Song (At Seventeen)” – In The Dark CD http://www.mattharlan.com @mattharlanmusic
C. Daniel Boling “Mama’s Radio” – These Houses CD http://www.danielboling.com @Danlboling
Lara Herscovitch “Buddha’s On My Back” – Misfit CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com @laraherscovitch

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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Callisto”
http://www.soundcloud.com/flowerdove2168
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisejones
Twitter: @flowerdove2168

Running time: 3 hours, 5 minutes
Host: Dan Herman
Production/post-production: Dan Herman and DJ Flowerdove
Atmosphere: heavy sun

Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using
Audacity, converted to 96 kbps.

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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 1/3/16


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John Aulabaugh “Elasticity” – Of Sins Present And Past CD http://www.johnaulabaugh.com
Tia McGraff “Crazy Beautiful” – Crazy Beautiful CD http://www.tiamcgraff.com
Doctor G & The Mudcats “It’s The Blues Tonight” – Swampy Tonk Blues CD http://www.doctorg-and-the-mudcats.com
Blue Water Highway Band “Greytown” – Things We Carry CD http://www.bluewaterhighwayband.com
Ned Van Go “Empty Bottle” – The Dirt And The Sin CD http://www.nedvangomusic.com
John M. “Rescuer” – M-VI CD http://www.johnm.com
Running time: 48 minutes
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Opening music:
Death Cab For Cutie “The New Year” – Transatlanticism CD
U2 “New Year’s Day” – Under A Blood Red Sky
Brenda Kahn “Yellow Sun” – Destination Anywhere
The Breeders “New Year” – Last Splash
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Pam Steebler ” Help Me Out” – Give In EP http://www.pamsteebler.com
The Kurt Henry Band “I Hear My Name” – From Our Religions We’ll Be Free! CD http://www.kurthenry.com
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks “Night Life” – The Love I Have For You CD http://www.misstessmusic.com
The Late Saints “Bitter” – Presto! In America CD http://www.thelatesaints.com
Karen Collins & The Backroads Band “She Dreams” – No Yodeling On The Radio CD http://www.karencollins.net
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Builder Of The House “Trespassers” – There Is No Hourglass, Only Sand EP http://www.builderofthehouse.com
Purusa “Surrender” – Repair CD http://www.purusaband.com
Fireships “Go Down Fighting” – s/t CD http://www.fireships.net
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Sunday In The Rain” – A Box Of Everything CD http://www.slambovia.com
Tom Principato “The Rain Kept Pouring Down” – Live And Still Kickin’ CD http://www.tomprincipato.com
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RCB FLASHBACK: Year-long feature where I spin whole segments of music I haven’t aired in years:
Tim Blane “Drifting And Driving” – In The Meantime CD
Eva Moon “Swimming Upstream” – Something’s Brewing CD http://www.evamoon.net
Marianne Kesler “Broken” – s/t CD http://www.mariannekesler.com
Crescent & Frost “If She Were You” – My Old Man: A Tribute To Steve Goodman CD http://www.dmarcusmusic.com
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Esthema “Reminiscence” – Long Goodbye CD http://www.esthema.com
Ronstadt Generations Y Los Tusconenses “Annabelle” – Epilogue CD http://www.ronstadtgenerations.com
Fred Gillen Jr. “Fall Down” – Wage Love CD http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Screen Door Porch “Poor Elijah” – Modern Settler CD http://www.screendoorporch.com
Anne E. Dechant “Go Get Joe” – The Sun Coming In CD http://www.anneedechant.com
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Libby Koch “Naomi” – Tenneessee Colony CD http://www.libbykoch.com
Olivia Frances “Heart To Hold” – Back To Happiness CD http://www.oliviafrances.com
Hadley Kennary “With Love From Chicago” – http://www.hadleykennary.com
Lara Herscovitch “Time” – Four Wise Monkeys CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Dana & Susan Robinson “The Invitation” – American Hornpipe CD http://www.robinsongs.com
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora”  http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 167 minutes
Atmosphere:  fluid
Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using Audacity, converted to 96 kbps.
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 11/22/15


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This show was published 11/27/15
Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band “This Old House” – Not That Kind Of Girl
CD http://www.susieglaze.com
J. Magee & The Crossed Lines “Wide World” – Blood In The Water CD
http://www.oddfellowmusic.com
Rick Street “I Had A Feeling” – Trials & Airs CD http://www.rickstreet.com
Project Grand Slam “Around The Horn”- Made in New York CD
http://www.projectgrandslam.com
Troy Petty “Unfinished” – Departure EP http://www.troypettymusic.com
Hilary James “Deep River Blues” – You Don’t Know CD http://www.hilaryjames.com
Lori Lieberman “Photograph” – Ready For The Storm CD http://www.lorilieberman.com
Michael Troy “Jesus On The Radio” – I Am American CD http://www.folkmichaeltroy.com
Running time: 63 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 11/30/15

Opening music:
MJ Hibbett “I Did A Gig In New York” – A Million Ukuleles CD http://www.mjhibbett.com
Lara Herscovitch “Turkey Over Tequila” – There CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com
George Winston “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” – Linus & Lucy: The Music Of Vince Guaraldi
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Katie Garibaldi “White Roses” – Follow Your Heart CD http://www.katiegaribaldi.com
The Kurt Henry Band “Frost At Midnight” – From Our Religions We’ll Be Free CD http://www.kurthenry.com
Truckstop Honeymoon “Watching The Weather” – The Madness Of Happiness CD http://www.truckstophoneymoon.com
Delta Moon “Down In The Flood” – Low Down CD http://www.deltamoon.com
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Butchers Blind “Dead Horses” – A Place In America CD http://www.butchersblind.com
Steel Wool “Muddy Water Rising” – All The Love In The World CD http://www.steelwoolband.com
Achilles Wheel “Village Foliage”- Stones & Sand CD http://www.achilleswheel.com
Tweed Funk “Time To Burn” – First Name Lucky CD http://www.tweedfunk.com

RCB FLASHBACK: Year-long feature where I spin whole segments of music I haven’t aired in years:
JP Jones “Mole In The Ground” – Salvation Street CD http://www.jpjones.net
Casey Holford “Window In The Wall” – 4 Spells EP
Leslie Ritter & Scott Petito “When The Night Spills” – Circles In Sand
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CD FOCUS: A continuing series spotlighting top indie/emerging artists in
great concept or compilation albums.
GET TOGETHER: Banana Recalls Youngbloods Classics http://www.lowelllevinger.com
Lowell Levinger from The Youngbloods brings fresh takes to the 60’s
folk-rock band’s best-known songs.
From this special collector’s edition disc I spun “Euphoria” “On Sir Francis Drake” & “Eyes Eyes”

DARRYL HOLTER: Radio Songs: Woody Guthrie in Los Angeles 1937-39.
http://www.darrylholter.com
Sowing musical seeds before he was known as an activist as much as a poet,
Woody made many recordings for his own radio show on KFVD Los Angeles. These
songs are interpreted musically by Daryl and several notable songwriters as
guests.
From this CD I spun “Looking For That New Deal Now ” (featuring Ani DiFranco) & “Oklahoma Hills”
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Ronstadt Generations Y Los Tusconenses “Annabella” – Epilogue CD http://www.ronstadtgenerations.com
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “Heart Of The World” – Violets Are Blue CD http://www.raniarbo.com
Anne E. DeChant “Sunday Morning Drive” – The Sun Coming In CD http://www.anneedechant.com
Debbie Miller “It’s Been A Day” – Measures & Waits EP http://www.thedebbiemiller.com
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Brooks Williams “Deep River Blues” – New Everything CD http://www.brookswilliams.com
Matt Harlan “Rearview Display” – Raven Hotel CD http://www.mattharlan.com
Mary Gauthier “Worthy” – Trouble & Lovev CD http://www.marygauthier.com
Slaid Cleaves “In The Rain” – Still Fighting The War CD http://www.slaidcleaves.com
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora”
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols

Running time: 170 minutes
Atmosphere:
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