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Radio Crystal Blue 12/12/25


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 12/12/25 Next shows should be published around 1/10/26

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

I recited the Jack Kerouac short story “Home At Christmas”

Suzanne’s Band ‘Falling Falling Falling” http://www.suzannesband.com
The Wildwoods “Echoes Of Evergreen” http://www.thewildwoodsband.com
Jamie Kent “The Christmas Tree House” http://www.jamiekent.com
Wormburner “The Bells Of St. Ignatius” http://www.wormburnerband.com

Ellis Paul “Sometimes Trouble Is Good” – 55 http://www.ellispaul.com
Sam Robbins “What Kind Of Faith Are You Praying In?” – Bigger Than In Between http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com
Shanna In A Dress “Everything & Nothing” – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com
Kevin Daniel “Don’t Tell The Devil” – The Life and Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com

The Matthew Show “If I Don’t Come Home For Christmas” http://www.thematthewshow.com
Chandra “Christmas Hugs” http://www.listentochandra.com
Slow Owls “Counting Down To Christmas”
Kevin Beadles “Santa Sleighs It Every Time” http://www.kevinbeadles.com

Part 2 starts right here:

Steve Conte (featuring John Conte) “Father Christmas” – It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas compilation http://www.wickedcoolrecords.com
The Plastic Pals “Get To The Point” http://www.theplasticpals.se
Katie Knipp “Stillness” (Rock Reggae Remix) – Dance Me http://www.katieknipp.com
Super Plage “1990” (Dim Sum remix)
Chasing Dolls “Blood Moon”

Jessie Wagner (featuring Rocco of The Snow) “Christmas With Me” – It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas compilation
Remington Super 60 “Another Christmas Song” – https://christoffer-schou.com/
The Brotherhat “My Christmas Day” –
Adrian & Meredith “Holly Jolly Christmas” http://www.adrianandmeredith.com

Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts “The Ballad Of Krampus and Kringle” – Santa’s Guitar http://www.roughcutsband.com
Cat Lion “The Drizzle” http://www.catlionmusic.com
The Faux Paws “15 Below” (bonus track) – No Bad Ideas http://www.thefauxpawsmusic.com
Jay Stott “Stuck In Love” – Wreckage Of Now http://www.jaystottmusic.com

Bobby Stewart & The Contraires “Happy Holiday” http://www.bobbystewartmusic.com
Hot Tamale “Christmas In The Car”
Hanne Leland “This Time Of Year” http://www.hanneleland.com
Margo Rey “This Holiday Night” http://www.margorey.com

Michele d’Amour & The Love Dealers “Bringing My Bay Back” – Christmas In Blue http://www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com
Tish Hinojosa “Can’t Say It Matters Anymore” – West http://www.mundotish.com
Monica Rizzio “Don’t Keep Me Up Waiting” – Sunshine Is Free http://www.monicarizzio.com
Sarah McQuaid “Low Winter Sun” – Walking In White http://www.sarahmcquaid.com

SONiA disappear fear “Light In You” http://www.soniadisappearfear.com

Running time: 3 hours, 27 minutes.

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Radio Crystal Blue 7/23/25


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 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 3/2/25


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 3/225 Next shows should be published around 3/11/25.

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

HuDost “Waking” & “Last Snow” – Trapeze http://www.hudost.com
HuDost “Acting Out The Outrage” – The Monkey In The Crown
Caroline Cotter “The Year Of The Wrecking Ball” – Gently As I Go http://www.carolinecotter.com
Emily Mure “As The world Falls Down” – Worth http://www.emilymure.com
Kate MacLeod ‘Now Is The Time To Be Alive” – Uranium Maiden http://www.katemacleod.com
Kirsten Maxwell “All I Am” – Crimson http://www.kirstenmaxwell.com


Katie Dahl “Red Brown Blue Green” – Seven Stones http://www.katiedahlmusic.com
Grace Morrison “When It Rains” – Maybe Modern http://www.gracemorrison.com
William Matheny “Late Blooming Forever” – That Grand, Old Feeling http://www.williammatheny.com
Kevin Daniel “Singer And The Song” – The Life and Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Maya de Vitry ‘Infinite” – Infinite http://www.mayadevitry.com
Monica Rizzio “Story Of My New Year” – Sunshine Is Free http://www.monicarizzio.com
Henry Taylor “I Don’t Have A Name” http://www.henrytaylor.ca/


ALBUM FOCUS:
Lucy Kaplansky: The Lucy Story http://www.lucykaplansky.com
This a double-album of mostly unreleased tracks that form a retrospective history of the acclaimed songwriter’s musical life. 20 of them have never been released before; the other 5 have never appear on her albums.
From the double-album I aired:
“God Will” “Forget Me Not” “I Know Why The River Runs” & “Carey”


Ainsley Costello “Change Your Mind” http://www.ainsleycostello.com
Love Is Enough “To You” http://www.loveisenoughband.com
Thomas Nicholas Band “Just Leave It” – We’re Gonna Be okay http://www.tinicholas.com
Surprise Chef “Friendship Theme” – Friendship https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/surprise-chef/
Takuya Kuroda “Everyday” – Everyday https://www.takuyakuroda.com/


Part 2 starts here:

Electric Children “Reptilian Royalty”
Tim McBride & The Divide “Ripped Up The Book” – Off The Ground http://www.timmcbridemusic.com
Taste Testors “She Looks Good In Every Direction”
Virginmarys “There Ain’t No Future” – The House Beyond The Fires http://www.thevirginmarys.com
Shanghai Treason “Dirty Work” – Sonder
Death Spa “Drill The Corpse Lobe”


Mora and the Fabolous Wonderfuls “Eyes Are Open” –
Katie Knipp “Outlaw Doc” – Me http://www.katieknipp.com
West Of Texas “Whiskey, Wine & Empty Bottles” – Hot Motel Nights http://www.westoftexas.com
Big Wreck “Bird Of Paradise” – Pages http://www.bigwreckmsic.com
Tobacco City “Fruit From The Vine” – Horses https://tobaccocity.squarespace.com/
Christopher Wright “Drunk on Me” – The other Side http://www.christopherwrightmusic.com
Connor Daly “Ain’t Got A Cape” – Colors Fade http://www.connordalymusic.com


ALBUM FOCUS:
Putumayo World Music presents “Groove World”, with music blending African, Latin, Asian and European musical traditions with modern electronic beats. http://www.putumayo.com
From this compilation I aired
Léona Cosa (France) “Dammi Un Bacio”
Dady Thioune (Senegal) “Fi La Bok”
Agathe Catel (France/Brazil) Você”


Jason Charles Miller “Darkest Horse” – Knives In The Dark http://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com
Aliza Hava “The Only Way Out Is Through” – Into The Light http://www.alizahava.com
With Child ‘Now The Time Is New” – Undressing In The Wind
Eric Schmitt “Wait For The Night” – Wait For The Night http://www.ericschmittmusic.com
Heather Pierson “Perspective” – Back To The Light http://www.heatherpierson.com


Chicha Libre “Gnossiene No. 1” – Sonido Amazonico http://www.chichalibre.com

Running time: 3 hours, 54 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue and Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo 1/21/23 podcast episodes


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The shows were published on 1/22/23. Next shows should be published around 1/31/23.

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/2KS802i
Player.fm https://player.fm/series/radio-crystal-blue
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss
The main show is heard in 2 parts via the RSS feed. Use Mixcloud or the Internet Archive to hear the show as one long segment.

RCB NOVUS ORDO 1/21/23

Bridget Kelly Band “Heartbreakin’ Blues” – Winter’s Coming http://www.bridgetkellyband.com/
Don & The Dreamers “Don’t Let Me Be Understood” http://www.donpowellofficial.com/
Red Lite District “Dreams” – Pleasureland https://www.facebook.com/theredlitedistrict
The Subways “Lavender Amelie”- Uncertain Joys https://www.thesubways.net/
The Trouble Tones “Straight To The Point” – Straight Up thetroubletones.com
Bonner Rhae “No Rolling Stone” – Forward Address – http://www.bonnerrhae.com
Hooked Like Helen “Winter” (Tori Amos cover) http://www.hookedlikehelen.com

RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE 1/21/23


Donovan (with The Jeff Beck Group) “Goo Goo Barbajagal (Love Is Hot)” – Barbajagal
The Jeff Beck Group “All Shook Up” – Beck-Ola
The Jeff Beck Group “Thelonius” – Blow By Blow
Stanley Clarke “Hello Jeff” – Journey To Love
Seal (with Jeff Beck) “Manic Depression” – Stone Free: A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix
Jeff Beck “Even Odds” – Who Else!


Lara Herscovitch “Now Here This” – Highway Philosphers http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Grace Pettis “Pick Me Up” – Working Woman http://www.gracepettis.com
Sam Robbins “All The Pieces Are There” – Bigger Than In Between http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com
Steve Dawson “Hard Time Friend” – At The Bottom Of A Canyon In The Branches Of A Tree http://www.stevedawsonmusic.com
Robert Whaley “In Over My Head” – The Je Ne Sais Quoi of Robert Whaley https://www.facebook.com/people/Comic-Tales-of-Tragic-Heartbreak/
Shanna In A Dress “Daddy’s Little Girl” – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com
Tim Grimm “Pwerfect Getaway” – Heart Land Again http://www.timgrimm.com
Megan Bee “Used To Be” – Cottonwood http://www.meganbeemusic.com


Fred Gillen Jr. “The Bluebird Flew Away” Birds http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Monica Rizzio “While With You” – Sunshine Is Free http://www.monicarizzio.com
Paula Standing “The More I Give” http://www.paulastanding.com
Scott Cook “Let Love Have Its Way” – Tangle Of Souls http://www.scottcook.net
Joe Holt “Libera Me” – Tired Of Trying http://www.joeholtmusic.com
Chris Smither “What I Do” – More From The Levee http://www.smither.com
Kris Delmhorst “Wind’s Gonna Find A Way” – Long Day In The Milky Way http://www.krisdelmhorst.com


On all services except Mixcloud and the Internet Archive, you can listen to part 2 starting at this point


Some of the official showcase artists in the upcoming 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference http://www.folk.org
Amy Speace “Why I Wake Early” – Tuscon http://www.amyspeace.com
Rebecca Loebe “Got Away” – Give Up Your Ghosts http://www.rebeccaloebe.com
Buffalo Rose & Tom Paxton “I Give You The Morning” – Rabbit http://www.buffalorosemusic.com
The Faux Paws “Southport” – s/t https://thefauxpawsmusic.com/
Ordinary Elephant “Scars We Keep” – Honest https://www.ordinaryelephant.net/
Jaimee Harris “Missing Someone” – Boomerang Town https://www.jaimeeharris.com/
Heather Pierson “Sad And Sorry” – Lines And Spaces http://www.heatherpierson.com
Tish Hinojosa ‘Church Of The Mission Bell” – West http://www.mundotish.com
Joe Jencks “Wheelbarrow Johnny” – Poets, Philosophers, Workers, Wanderers http://www.joejencks.com


Burton Badman “The Savior” – The Opposite Way Around http://www.burtonbadmanband.com
Black Market Karma (with The Underground Youth) “Wonky” – https://www.facebook.com/blackmarketkarm
Grace de Gier “And Now” http://www.gracedegier.com
Velveteen Queen “Kenny’s Blues” – https://www.facebook.com/velveteenqueen.gbg
Napoleon “Can’t Forget” – Enemy Within http://www.napoleontoronto.com
Tsunami Bomb “Naysayers” – The Spine That Binds http://www.tsunamibomb.net


Shane Martin “Her Faith In Me” – Anywhere http://www.shanemartin.com
Donna The Buffalo “Look Both Ways” – Dance In The Street http://www.donnathebuffalo.com
Suzanne’s Band “Something Else” – Ice And Fire http://www.suzannesband.com
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “You Should See Me Now” – Violets Are Blue http://www.raniarbo.com
The Ruta Beggars “Pass You By” – Ever-Changing http://www.therutabeggars.com


Aztec Two Step 2.0 “Apocalypse (Now)” – Apocalypse (Now) http://www.aztectwostep.com
Yarn “Good Lady” – Shine The Light On http://www.yarnmuisic.net
Le Vent Du Nord “Vos amities le belle” – 20 printemps http://www.leventdunord.com
Hungrytown “Highway Song” – Further West http://www.hungrytown.net
John McCutcheon “Second Hand” – Leap! http://www.folkmusic.com


Closing music:

Open Book “A Way Out” – The Things We Keep http://www.openbookmusic.com
Open Book “This Is Yours Now” – Grateful http://www.openbookmusic.com

Running time: 5 hours, 0 minutes