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Radio Crystal Blue 1/11/26


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 1/11/26 Next shows should be published around 1/21/26

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

Mark Rubin “Barricades” http://www.jewofoklahoma.com
Jeremiah Lockwood “No More In This Life” – American Primitive
The Sway Machinery “Subway Car Dreaming” – Subway Car Dreaming
The Sway Machinery “M’loch” – The Dream Past http://www.jeremiahlockwood.com
Judith Berkson “Habeyn Yakir Li” http://www.judithberkson.info http://www.khazonesunderground.com
Pharaoh’s Daughter “Hagar” – Haran http://www.pharaohsdaughter.com
Vapors Of Morphine “Lasidan” – Fear & Fantasy http://www.vaporsofmorphine.com


Shanna In A Dress “Finite” – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com
William Matheny “Grand Old Feeling” – That Grand, Old Feeling http://www.williammatheny.com
Vance Gilbert “The Mother Of Trouble” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
Amity “To Be Known” http://www.amitymiller.com
Deni Bonet “One In A Million” – It’s All Good http://www.denibonet.com
Grownup Noise “We Become Roses” – No Straight Line In The Universe http://www.thegrownupnoise.com
Scott Sean White “Keeper” – Even Better On The Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com


These are some of the official showcase artists in the upcoming 2026 Folk Alliance International Conference http://www.folk.org
Luke Winslow-King “If I Were You” – Flash-A-Magic http://www.lukewinslowking.com
Crys Matthews “Clumsy” – Reclamation http://www.crysmatthews.com
Maya de Vitry “Addicted” – Amy Given Moment http://www.mayadevitry.com
The Wildwoods “Dear Stranger” – Dear Meadowlark http://www.thewildwoodsband.com
Ordinary Elephant “Shadow” – Honest http://www.ordinaryelephant.net
James Keelaghan “Alberta” – Second-Hand http://www.keelaghan.com
Abbie Gardner “See You Again” – Dobrosinger http://www.abbiegardner.com
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian “High On A Mountain” – From China To Appalachia http://www.cathymarcy.com
Caroline Cotter “Antonia” – Gently As I Go http://www.carolinecotter.com


These are some of the featured artists in the upcoming 30A Songwriters Festival http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com
Ellis Paul “Cosmos” – 55 http://www.ellispaul.com
Jesse Lynn Madera “You, With The Sullen Eyes” – Fortunes http://www.jesselynnmadera.com
Dan Bern “Marjorie” – Starting Over http://www.danbern.com
Danny Schmidt “Words Are Hooks” – Standard Deviation http://www.dannyschmidt.com


Part 2 starts here:

Jo Wymer “The Shoebox” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com
Bobby Mahoney “Lay It On Me” – Another Deadbeat Summer http://www.bobbymahoneymusic.com
Jordan Maye “The Puppeteer (featuring Rebecca Soul) http://www.jordanmaye.com
The Besnard Lakes “Carried It All Around” – The Besnard Lakes Are The Ghost Nation http://www.thebesnardlakes.com
Drop Dead, Gorgeous “Sink Your Teeth” http://www.dropdeadband.com
Pink Turns Blue “I Can Read Your Name In The Stars” – Black Swan http://www.pinkturnsbluetour.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Keep Me In Your Heart: The Songs Of Warren Zevon http://www.paradiddlerecords.com
Tara Hack “Never Too Late For Love”
Allen Santoriello “Outside Chance”
Richard Barone “Keep Me In Your Heart”
Freedy Johnston “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”


Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Johnny”- Crowin’ Around http://www.professorlouie.com
Reckless & Blue “Can’t Give Me The Blues” – Seven Deadly Gins http://www.recklessandblue.net
Alex Lopez “Lovin’ You” – Retro Revival http://www.alexlopezmusic.com
The Miners “Apologize” – Megunticook http://www.minersmusic.com
The Rifters “Nothing Is Free” – The Enchanted World http://www.rifters.net
Goldpine “Understand” – Three http://www.goldpinemusic.com
Petunia & The Vipers “Key To My Heart” – Callin’ Me Back http://www.petuniamusic.com


Cassidy Rae “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” http://www.cassidy-rae.com
Josh Fortenbery “Steven” – Tidy Memorial http://www.joshfortenbery.com
Kate MacLeod & Windborne “Early Fields” – The Jean Ritchie Experience http://www.katemacleod.com
Chuck Brodsky “Half The People” – Gravity Wings and Heavy things http://www.chuckbrodsky.com
Alice di Micele “Oh Humanity” – Reverse The Flow http://www.alicedimicele.com
Annie & Rod Capps “The Way It Goes”- Love & Rain http://www.annieandrodcapps.com
Beth Wood “Step At A Time” – Love Is Onto You http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
Debra Cowan “The Rose You Wore For Me” – Among Friends http://www.debracowan.com

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

Running time: 4 hours, 59 minutes.

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Radio Crystal Blue 8/1/25


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 8/2/25 Next shows should be published around 8/11/25.

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

Robin Aigner ‘Coney Island Ride” – Volksinger
Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt “Longing Makes The Wave” – For Keeps http://www.carrieelkin.com http://www.dannyschmidt.com
Brett Dennen “Desert Sunrise” s/t http://www.brettdennen.live
Sam Weber “los-angeles-ca.cloud” – Shape Confused Cowboy Be You http://www.samweber.fun
Blue Haiku “Light Of A Thousand Suns” – Heat Beneath The Waves
Lucy Kaplansky “Last Days Of Summer” – The Lucy Story http://www.lucykaplansky.com


Jess Klein “Overcome” – When We Rise http://www.jessklein.com
Jaimee Harris “Boomerang Town” – Boomerang Town http://www.jaimeeharris.com
Ordinary Elephant “Rust Right Through” – Honest http://www.ordinaryelephant.net
Justine Giles “Past Life” wwww.justinegiles.com
Drea Lake “4U” http://www.drealake.com
Malia Rogers “Stay” – Chameleon http://www.maliarogers.com
Shotgun Curly “My Boyfriend’s Name Is Brooklyn” http://www.shotguncurly.com
Deni Bonet “Raise The Roof” – Bright Shiny Objects http://www.denibonet.com


Daniella Binyamin “Jungle” – Poetry 1992
Sabina Chantouria “Changes” http://www.sabinachantouria.com
Reaven “Free Your Mind” http://www.reavenmusic.net
Pink Turns Blue “Fighting For The Right Side” – Black Swan http://www.pinkturnsbluetour.com
Boneheads “Lonesome Cowboy” http://www.theboneheads.ca
Redwood City “Kept In Mind” http://www.redwoodcity.co.uk


Dead Reynolds “Parasite” http://www.deadreynoldsband.co.uk
Youth Killed It “Johnny Bravado” http://www.youthkilledit.com
Tenderhooks “Gone Way Out East” http://www.tenderhooks.co.uk
The Chiefs “Jeffrey” – s/t
Sorry X “R U DWN” http://www.sorryxmusic.com


John McCutcheon “Ms St. Louis” – Field Of Stars http://www.folkmusic.com
The Kennedys “Little Green Bottles” – Headwinds http://www.kennedysmusic.com
Buskin & Batteau “Living On The Edge Of Dreams” – Red Shoes and Golden Hearts http://www.buskinandbatteau.com
SONiA disappear fear “Farmland and the Sky” – Broken Film http://www.soniadisappearfear.com
Jesse Terry “Gunpowder Days” – Arcadia http://www.jesseterrymusic.com
Sam Robbins “Another Wall To Build” – Bigger Than In Between http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com
Goldpine “About Tomorrow” – Two http://www.goldpinemusic.com


Part 2 starts here:
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Monday Boogaloo” – Crowin’ Around http://www.professorlouie.com
Laurie Morvan Band “Gotta Dig Deep” – Gravity http://www.lauriemorvan.com
The Reverend Shawn Amos “Everybody Wants To Be My Friend” – Vivir En Espana http://www.shawnamos.com
Luke Winslow-King “Black Eyed Gypsy” – Flash-A-Magic http://www.lukewinslowking.com
Altered Five Blues Band “Where’s My Money” – Holler If You Hear Me http://www.alteredfive.com
Anthony Gomes “Painted Horse” – High Voltage Blues http://www.anthonygomes.com


Max Wareham “Rexford Falls” – Daggomit! http://www.maxwareham.com
Faux Paws “Racing The Sun” s/t http://www.thefauxpawsmusic.com
Twisted Pine “Well, You Can Do It Without Me” – Right Now wwww.twistedpineband.com
Golden Shoals “Honey You Don’t Know My Mind” – s/t http://www.goldenshoals.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 “The Indiana Girl”, “Cowboys and Daddies”, “You Can’t Be A Beacon (If Your Light Don’t Shine), and “Think Of The Children as Roses” (with Robin James)


Michael Sarian “Straight Trash” – Esquina michaelsarian.com
Joel Styzens “Resonance II” – Resonance http://www.relaxyourears.com
Megan Bee “When The Beach Is Asleep” – Cottonwood http://www.meganbeemusic.com
Terry Klein “Sky Blue LeBaron” – Leave The Light On http://www.terrykleinmusic.com
Christopher Wright “Linoleum” – The Other Side http://www.christopherwrightmusic.com
Tyller Gummerall “In The Middle” http://www.tyllermusic.com
Piqsiq “Tutaliit”: Mermaids” – Legends http://www.piqsiqmusic.com

Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling
Running time: 4 hours, 34 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 4/10/25


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 4/10/25. Next shows should be published around 4/20/25.

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


Jack Grace Band “Hopin’ For Some Good” – I Like It Wrong http://www.jackgrace.com
Jack Grace “Wildflowers Thrive After Rain”- All The Above
Beaucoup Blue “Catch Me When I Wake Up”
C. Gibbs “Tenhorse” – Parade Of Small Horses https://cgibbsreview.com/
Andy Friedman “Self-Portrait In White Knuckle Death Grip” – Taken Man http://www.andyfriedman.net
The Defibulators “WRUB” & “Defibulator” – Corn Money http://www.thedefibulators.com
The Sweetback Sisters “Lookin’ For A Fight” – Lookin’ For A Fight http://www.thesweetbacksisters.com


Kevin Daniel “Feel Like It Should” – The Life And Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Antonio Andrade “Drive” (The Cars cover) – Here We Go http://www.lifeshakes.com
Bird Mancini “Fault Line” – Dreams and Illusions http://www.birdmancini.com
Keeley “Days In A Daze” – Beautiful Mysterious http://www.keeleysound.com
Manic Standstill “Reasons Why”
Taste Testors “I Don’t Want You To Fall In Love With Me” – s/t
Emi Pop “No Puedo Dormir” –


Dining Dead “Wavelength” http://www.diningdead.com
Ash Molloy “Will I Ever Learn” https://www.waxrecords.com/ash-molloy
Current Swell “If You Want My Time” http://www.currentswell.com
Chico Detour “Loma Prieta (Walk You Home)”
Kat Robichaud “Psycho Hysterical” http://www.katrobichaud.com
Fruit LoOops “Blister” – Everything Is Clear To Me Now
Heavy Bloom “Crash” http://www.heavybloom.band


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 appeared on her albums.
From the double-album I aired: “Love Hurts” “Heart Over Head” “Honky Tonk Blues” “Diamond In The Rough”


Part 2 starts here.

Whiskey Mountain “I’m Not Irish” http://www.whiskeymountainrocks.com
The Cravens “Big Ole Sky” http://www.cravenmusic.net
Aliza Hava “The Only Way Out Is Through” http://www.alizahava.com
Joselyn & Don “Seeds & Bones” – Seeds & Bones http://www.loselynanddon.com
The Wildwoods “Dear Stranger” – Dear Meadowlark http://www.thewildswoodband.com
Todd Barrow “The Farm (Country Girl)” http://www.toddbarrowmusic.com


Goldpine “Table Space” – Two http://www.goldpinemusic.com
Tall Tall Trees “Men & Mountains” – Moment http://www.talltalltrees.com
Ordinary Elephant “Shadow” – Honest http://www.ordinaryelephant.net.
Max Wareham “I Remember” – Daggomit http://www.maxwareham.com
Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Baby Jane” – Flapjacks From The Sky http://www.slambovia.com


ALBUM FOCUS
Experience the global rhythms of jazz with Putumayo’s “Jazz World”, a rich tapestry of rhythms and melodies. The album features international artists who blend Brazilian bossa nova, Portuguese fado, French chanson and other regional styles into a captivating musical journey.

Tiganá Santana (Brazil) “Das Matas” (From the Woods)
Twanguero (Spain) “Fue tanto el amor” (How Great Was the Love)
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (Congo / Angola) “Bolero Medley VF”


C Daniel Boling & Tom Paxton “Send The Old Men To Fight” – It Matters http://www.danielboling.com
Louise Coombe “Lonely Souls” – Paris https://louisemosrie.com/
Lara Herscovitch “Rise” – Highway Philosophers http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Tim Ball “Apple Brewer’s Reel” – Uptate Crosroads http://www.timballmusic.com
Tim Grimm “Gettin’Older” – Bones & Trees http://www.timgrimm.com
Rees Shad “Brighter Daze” – Porcelain Angel http://www.reesshadmusic.com
Michael Sarian “Straight Trash” – Esquina http://www.michaelsarian.com


Closing music: Will Graefe “Heartbursts” – Compositions For Guitar Volume 1

Run time 4 hours, 19 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 2/18/24


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 2/18/24. Next shows should be published around 2/28/24.

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 show is heard in 2 parts via the RSS feed. Use Mixcloud or the Internet Archive to hear it as one long segment.

The Upsetters “Dry Acid” – Clint Eastwood
Dead Milkmen “Shaft In Greenland” – Soul Rotation
Dead Milkmen “Punk Rock Girl” Beelzebubba
Mojo Nixon “Elvis Is Everywhere” – Bo-Day-Shus!!
Jason Ringenberg “God Bless The Ramones” – Stand Tall http://www.jasonringenberg.com
Ramones “Scattergun” – Adios Amigos
Ramones “The Shape Of Things To Come” – Acid Eaters
Ramones “I Believe In Miracles” – We’re Outta Here
MC5 “Rocket Reducer No. 62” – Kick Out The Jams
The Who “Heaven And Hell” – Live At Leeds
Hurricane #1 “Step Into My World” – s/t
Hurricane #1 “What Do You Think Of Me” Can’t Get There from Here


Jess Novak & Ben Wayne “Falling” – Sonrise http://www.jessrocknovak.com
Drew Young “Sing Me A Happy Song” – http://www.drewyoung.com
Davie Furey “Where She Hides” – Glimpses Of Truth http://www.daviefurey.com
Beldon Haigh “Paper Tiger” – http://www.beldonhaigh.com
Kevin Daniel “Whiskey With My Maker” – The Life And Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Grace Morrison “Puritan” – Maybe Modern http://www.gracemorrison.com
Meghan Cary “My Life” – Sing Louder http://www.meghancary.com
Mare Wakefield “Safe Heart” – No Remedy http://www.marewakefield.com
Ash & Eric “Never Walking Out” – Sure http://www.ashandericmusic.com


Part 2 starts here:

These are some of the official showcase artists at this year’s Folk Alliance International event:
Connie Kaldor “Pain And Sorrow” – Keep Going http://www.conniekaldor.com
Ellis Paul “The Gift” – 55 http://www.ellispaul.com
Stillhouse Junkies “Over The Pass” – Small Towns http://www.stillhousejunkies.com
Alice Howe “With You By My Side” – Circumstance http://www.alicehowe.com
Grace Pettis “Working Woman” – Working Woman http://www.gracepettis.com
Karyn Oliver “Jenny” – Cherchez La Femme http://www.karynoliver.com
The Accidentals “Wide Open” – Time Out: Session #2 http://www.theaccidentalsmusic.com
Ordinary Elephant “I Come From” – Honest http://www.ordinaryelephant.com
Ever More Nest “My Story” – Out Here Now http://www.evermorenest.com


We Ghosts “Almost Alone” http://www.weghosts.com
Corvus & The Morning Star “A Break In The Clouds” https://catmsband.co.uk/
KMFDM “Next Move” – Let Go https://kmfdm.net/
Strange Majik “Dopamine” – NYC Animal http://www.strangemajik.com
Kojak “Midnight” s/t https://www.kojakmusic.com/
For Closure “Moon At Noon” https://www.facebook.com/ForClosureLA
Mio “Det er meg det samme hvor jeg havner når jeg dør” – http://www.miomusikk.com
Free Sergio “Free Sergio” – https://www.facebook.com/freesergioband


Robert Connelly Farr “Things They Tellin’ You” – Pandora Sessions http://www.robertconnellyfarr.com
Shane Martin “Almost” – Anywhere http://www.shanemartin.com
The Lucky Ones “Fool’s Gold” A Nickel For The Fiddler https://www.theluckyonesmusic.com/
The Pairs “Easier To Leave” – When Will We Find Our Way http://www.thepairsmusic.com
Daniel Isaiah “I’ve Got A Lot Riding On You” – To Live A Wild Life facebook.com/danisaiah
Dana & Susan Robinson “No Billboards” – The Town That Music Saved http://www.robinsongs.com
Kellie Loder “When We Kiss” https://kellieloder.com/
Cosy Sheridan & Charlie Koch “Demeter In The Underworld” – My Fence & My Neighbor http://www.cosysheridan.com
Allysen Callery “Elemental Child” – Ghost Folk http://www.allysencallery.com

Closing music: MFSB “My Mood”
Running time: 4 hours 10 minutes