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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 4/20/25


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 4/21/25 Next shows should be published around 4/30/25.

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

The Caulfield Sisters “I See Your Face” – Two Songs From Mohawk
Elk City “Pathaway” – Undertow
Greg Amici “I’ll Be Back” – Tragicomic http://www.gregamici.com
Matt Mays & El Torpedo “Time Of Your Life” – s/t http://www.mattmays.com
Murder By Death “Stone” – The Other Shore http://www.murderbydeath.com
Blue Rodeo “Sheba” – The Things We Left Behind http://www.bluerodeo.com


Jess Klein “Steal Away” – When We Rise http://www.jesskleinmusic.com
Emm Gryner “Queen” – Business & Pleasure http://www.emmgryner.com
Shane Martin “Almost” – Anywhere http://www.shanemartin.com
Vance Gilbert “One Or Two Of These Things” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
The Reverend Shawn Amos “Hammer” – Soul Brother Number One http://www.shawnamos.com
Sugar Bones “Everything You Know” http://www.sugarbonesband.com
Surprise Chef “Consulate Case” – http://www.surprise-chef.com
Lights “White Paper Palm Trees” – A6 http://www.iamlights.com


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:
“Let It Be”
“Green Pasture”
A Heart Needs A Home”
You Can Cloes Your Eyes”


Sweet “Insane” http://www.thesweet.com
Kasador “Butterflies” – Kasador I http://www.kasadorand.com
Lilith’s Army “Sick Of It All” http://www.lilithsarmy.blogspot.com
Blue Stragglers “Existential Crisis In A Nightclub” http://www.bluestragglers.co.uk
The Knocks & Dragonette “Foolish Pleasure” – Revelation http://www.theknocks.com
Shannon Curtis “If You Leave” – 80s Kids http://www.shannoncurtis.net
Cocorosie “Pushing Daisies” – Little Death Wishes http://www.cocoroseiemusic.com


Part 2 starts here.

Tenderhooks “Mr. Laughing” – Mr. Laughing
The Shakers “Out The Door” – Dave Rave Anthology Volume 1
Pinstock “Left Me Hanging” http://www.pinstockband.com
Hudson Powder company “Chopper” http://www.hudsonpowdercompany.com
Kacimi featuring Wendy Martinez “Lune Noire https://lepopclub.com/kacimi/
Plastic Rhino “TAKEITALL” http://www.plasticrhinoband.com
The Virginmarys “Northwest Coast” – The House Beyond The Fires http://www.thevirginmarys.com
W.A.S.P. “Paint It Black” http://www.waspnation.com


ALBUM FOCUS:
Putumayo World Music presents Jazz World http://www.putumayo.com
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.
Pedro Rosa (Brazil) “Samba de Um Balaio”
Nancy Vieira with Antonio Zambujo (Cabo Verde/Porgutal) “Fado Crioulo”
Por ejemplo ahora with Moreno Veloso (Argentina/Brazil) “Sendero”
Dotschy Reinhardt (Germany) “Sinto”


Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek “Yarnaoz” – Yarin Yoksa http://www.bigcrownrecords.com
Cat Lion “Two Lives” http://www.catlionmusic.com
Ever More Nest “Out Loud” – Out Here Now http://www.evermorenest.com
The Dillards “Tearin’ Up Your Old Clothes For Rags” – Songs That Made Charlene Cry http://www.rodneydillard.tv
Jefferson Ross “Let’s Start A Cult” – Backstage Balladeer http://www.jeffersonross.com
Jefferson Berry & The UAC “Sleeping In Public” – Born Into A Blizzard http://www.jeffersonberry.com
Fred Gillen Jr. “Birds” – Birds http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Abbie Gardner “Cypress Tree” – Dobrosinger http://www.abbiegardner.com
Allysen Callery “Sea Change” – Ghost Folk http://www.allysencallery.com


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

Run time: 4 hours, 5 minutes.

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Radio Crystal Blue and Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo 4/10/23


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The shows were published on 4/1/23. Next shows should be published around 4/10/23.

LISTEN:
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
Spotify for Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T
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 3/31/23

Special Friend “Bête” – Wait Until The Flames Come Rushing In https://www.facebook.com/specialfriendband
Ally Lovich “Next Mistake” – http://www.allylovich.com
Horizon Theory “Past Life” – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087913909620
Flowers Of Hell “Foray Through Keshakhteran” – Keshakhteran http://www.flowersofhell.com
Alex Blizzy “A Step Behind” – A Step Behind http://www.alexblizzy.com
Peter Case “Have You Ever Been In Trouble” – Doctor Moan http://www.petercase.com
Raveis Kole “Sticky And Sweet” – http://www.raveiskole.com


RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE 4/10/23

REM “Final Straw” – Around The Sun
The Selecter “Carry Go Bring Home” – Too Much Pressure
The Specials “Gangsters” – s/t
Neville & Sugary Staple “Rebel Down” – Rude Rebels http://www.fromthespecials.com
The Clash “Know Your Rights” – Combat Rock
Patti Smith “Citizen Ship” – Waves
Ramones “My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes To Bitburg)” – Animal Boy
Green Day “Governator” – American Idiot
Lou Reed “Sick Of You” – New York


Meghan Cary “River Rock” – Sing Louder http://www.meghancary.com
Roger Street Friedman “Vapor In The Air” – Love Hope Trust http://www.rogerstreetfriedman.com
Ben Reel “Hunter” – Come A Long Way http://www.benreel.com
Just A Jester “Passage Back To Light” – http://www.facebook.com/timothy.d.whitaker
Anyone’s Ghost “The Secret History” – https://www.facebook.com/Anyones-Ghost-101755708308268
Michael Alan “Road To Glory” – Calling http://www.michaelalanofficial.com
Gus Glynn “Wide Open Stream” – The Return Of The Captain http://www.gusglynn.com


Surprise Chef “Friendship Theme” – Friendship http://www.bigcrownrecords.com
El Michels Affair “Glorious Game” (featuring Black Thought) http://www.bigcrownrecords.com
Jamila & The Other Heroes “Ya Habibi, La” – Bazaar Bizarre http://www.jamilandtheotherheroes.com
The Stone Eye “Not My Circus” – https://www.facebook.com/TheStoneEye
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts “Girls On The East Side Of Town” https://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com/
Angeles “On My Way” http://www.angelesband.com
Napoleon “Can’t Forget” – Enemy Within http://www.napoleontoronto.com


Part 2 begins here:

Joy Buzzer “Judy Judy Judy” http://www.joybuzzerband.com
Panic Pocket “Mad Half Hour” https://www.facebook.com/panicpocket/
Adam’s Parade “Politeness” – https://www.facebook.com/adamsparadeofficial/
Frenchy & The Punk “Gear Geist” – Zen Ghost http://www.frenchyandthepunk.com
Max Forleo “The Black Curtain” – Dreams & Decadence http://www.maxforleo.com
Soraia “Strutter” – Bloom http://www.soraia.com
Plastic Rhino “Empath” – Terminus http://www.plasticrhinoband.com
Jughead’s Revenge “Bridges” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063518625078


ALBUM FOCUS: A reoccurring series focusing on new and outstanding concept, compilation and tribute albums.
Putumayo Presents African Yoga: A Peaceful Soundtrack For Yoga and Relaxation http://www.putumayo.com
In tandem with the beginning of Putumayo’s 30th anniversary year, the world music label presents this collection, which draws from the rich musical tapestry of the vast
and diverse African continent.
Henri Dikongué “C’est Le Vie”
Idan Raichel w/ Vieux Farka Touré “Mon Amour”
Suntou Susso “Ekanasong”


Rifters “The Greatest Mystery” – The Enchanted World http://www.rifters.net
Keith Greeninger “Human Citizen” – Human Citizen http://www.keithgreeninger.com
Charmaine Wohlmann “How Long Can This Go On For” – https://www.facebook.com/cwohlmann
Abigail Rose Clark “Just A Story From America” (Elliott Murphy cover) http://www.abigailroseclark.com
Abigail Dowd “One Moment At A Time” – Beautiful Day http://www.abigaildowd.com
Katie Knipp “Another Round” – Live From The Green Room Social Club http://www.katieknipp.com


Mean Mary “Cranberry Gown” – Portrait Of A Woman Pt. 1 http://www.meanmary.com
Joy Zimmerman “Mosaic” – The Canvas Before Us http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com
Alex Roberts & Graeme Ross “The Sussex Wield” – Meridians & Superpowers http://www.alexrobertsmusic.com
Claudia Schmidt “Blessing” – Reimagining http://www.claudiaschmidt.com
Marian Mastrorilli “Cardinal In The Snow” http://www.marianmastrorilli.com


Closing music: MFSB “My Mood” – Universal Love

Running time: 3 hours, 50 minutes

Radio Crystal Blue and RCB Novus Ordo episodes 3/11/23


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The shows were published on 3/11/23. Next shows should be published around 3/21/23.

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 3/11/23

Maria De Ruhe “Equalista” – Enarchy https://www.mariadieruhe.com/
Mag Electric “Thorn In My Side” https://www.facebook.com/MagElectricband/
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts “Girls On The East Side Of Town” https://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com/
Esperfall “Black Flag” – Origins In Darkness https://www.facebook.com/esperfall
Plastic Rhino “Bleeding Heart” – Terminus http://www.plasticrhinoband.com
Romen Buffalo & The Loyal Order “Party Lines” – Party Lines http://www.romenbuffalo.com
The Necks “Imprinting” – Travel http://www.thenecks.com


Running time: 60 minutes

RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE 3/11/23


Iggy Pop “Caesar” American Caesar
The Pipers & Drums of Leanisch “Scots Wha Hae” – Pride Of Scotland
Afro Celt Sound System “Saor/Free/News From Nowhere” – Vol 1: Sound Magic 1 (Real World Gold)
“Heroine” (theme from Captive) (music by The Edge, lyrics by The Edge and Sinéad O’Connor) – Captive original soundtrack
U2 “Red Hill Mining Town” -The Joshua Tree
Hothouse Flowers “Don’t Go” – People
Black 47 “Funky Ceili (Bridie’s Song)” – Fire Of Freedom
Black 47 “Five Points” – Green Suede Shoes


Meghan Cary “Wind” – Sing Louder http://www.meghancary.com
Basil Breen “Nelson” http://www.basilbreen.com
Jo Wymer “The Well Runs Dry” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com
Mississippi MacDonald “Blind Leading The Blind” – Heavy State Loving Blues http://www.mississippimacdonald.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Fall Back On Me” – Strike Up The Band http://www.professorlouie.com
Joselyn & Don “Deep Down” – Seeds & Bones http://www.joselynwilkinson.com
Anthony Gomes “I Believe” – High Voltage Blues http://www.anthonygomes.com
El Michels Affair “That Girl (featuring Black Thought) http://www.elmichelsaffair.com


Part 2 of the show starts here:

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys “Heaving” – Heaving https://www.lucykrugerandthelostboys.com/
Kovacs “Bang Bang” – Child Of Sin http://www.kovacsmusic.com
Zeeteah Massiah “Wat A Ting” – Wat A Ting http://www.zeeteah.com
Love Is Enough “Falling” – Breathe http://www.loveisenoughband.com
Max Forleo “The Black Curtain” – Dreams and Decadence http://www.maxforleo.com
Weekend Recovery “No Guts, All The Glory” – Esoteric http://www.weekendrecovery.net
Chip & The Charge Ups “This Bomb Isn’t Gonna Light Itself” – Lightning In Our Veins http://www.thechargeups.com
The Bellwether Syndicate “Dystopian Mirror” – Vestige & Vigil http://www.facebook.com/thebellwethersyndicate
Blue Stragglers “Forever And A Day” – s/t http://www.bluestragglers.co.uk
Black Bear Kiss “I Wanna Know” s/t http://www.blackbearkiss.com


Ever More Nest “Almost Home” – Out Here Now http://www.evermorenest.com
Papa John Gros “Deep In The Mud” – Center City http://www.papajohngros.com
Pete Mancini “Horse And Sparrow” – Killing The Old Ways http://www.petemancini.com
Kenny George Band “Carolina 3” – Live From Greensboro http://www.kennygeorgeband.com
Jack Grace Band “Bearded Man” – What A Way To Spend The Night http://www.jackgrace.com
Casey Penn “Winner Every Time” – One Step Away http://www.caseypennmusic.com
Bonner Rhae “Whiskey Wishing” – Forward Address http://www.bonnerrhae.com
Helene Cronin “What Do You Lean On” – Landmarks http://www.helenecronin.com


Secret Emchy Society “Live Wire” – Gold Country/Country Gold http://www.emchy.com
Tish Hinojosa “Lose Yourself To The Moon” – West http://www.mundotish.com
Moonfruits “Wednesday” – Salt http://www.moonfruits.ca
Chris Smither “I Am The Ride” – More From The Levee http://www.smither.com
Rod Picott “Jacknife” – Tell The Truth and Shame The Devil http://www.rodpicott.com
Kyle Carey “Siubhail a Ruin” – The Art Of Forgetting http://www.kyleannecarey.com
Alex Roberts & Graeme Ross “The Sussex Weild” – Meridians and Superpowers http://www.alexrobertsmusic.com

Closing:
Van Morrison “Listen To The Lion” Saint Dominic’s Preview

Running time: 4 hours, 19 minutes