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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.

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 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 5/23/25


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 5/23/25 Next shows should be published around 6/1/25.

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

I aired an excerpt from my 9/18/2025 show including: Christine Havrilla “Undone” – Ruby Red (excerpt from my 9/18/2005 show)
Christine Havrilla “Old House” – In My Chair
Christine Havrilla “Letting Go” – Velocity http://www.christinehavrilla.com


Mike Smalle featuring Cathal Coughlan & Jah Wobble “Old Oak Road” – Bring Your Own Hammer presents My Grief On The Sea
Telefis “Falun Gong Dancer” with Jah Wobble
Tian Qiyi “Watch The Sunrise” with Jah Wobble – Songs For Workers
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian “Ruby” – From China To Appalachia http://www.cathymarcy.com


Bird Streets “Let You Down” – Lagoon http://www.birdstreetsmusic.com
Eric Kane “Over and Over”
Denise La Grassa “Quit Your Whining” – Sundown Rising http://www.deniselagrassa.com
Rebecca Folsom “Mercy” – Sanctuary http://www.rebeccafolsom.com
Jesse Terry “Strong” – Arcadia http://www.jesseterrymusic.com
Kevin Daniel “Happy For A While” – The Life & Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Tim Grimm “Bow and Arrow” – Bones To Trees http://www.timgrimm.com
Suzie Brown “Some Hearts” – Songs Worth Saving http://www.suziebrownsongs.com
Jo Wymer “No Time Left To Cry” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com


Xol Meissner “Pyramid [96]” – Excess Of Loss
Dining Dead “Evaporate” – Is This A House? http://www.diningdead.com
Time Thieves “Feels Different” – Come Home
Heavy Bloom “Crash” http://www.heavybloom.band
Starting Early “Bethesda” http://www.startingearlyofficial.com
LN Heart “Dark Light” – Colors http://www.ln-heart.com


Part 2 starts here:

Sirsy “Satellite” – Like A Drum http://www.sirsy.com
Strange Majik “Nomadic Girl” – NYC Animal http://www.strangemajik.com
Chico Detour “Baby Blue Boogie” – Too Easy
Darkyra “Quiet The Mind” – Life Force http://www.darkyramusic.com
The Briefs “Mary Ann” –
Molosser Crude “War Horse” http://www.evilear.com
Another Damn Disappointment “All” – Bedlam http://www.addsucks.com
Chew “Horseheads” (featuring Day Tripper) http://www.3dchew.com


Surprise Chef “Consulate Case” http://www.surprise-chef.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Monday Boogaloo” – Crowin’ Around http://www.professorlouie.com
Bird Mancini “Fault Line” – Dreams and Illusions http://www.birdmancini.com
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “If I’m One” – Violets Are Blue http://www.raniarbo.com
Hudson Powder Company “Klein Bottle Swan” – http://www.hudsonpowdercompany.com
Donna Lynn Caskey “DoSomething Small” – Tiny Victories http://www.donnalynncaskey.com
Crow & Gazelle “Take It Away” – As Above Now So Below http://www.crowandgazelle.com
Robert Thomas & The Sessionmen “Michelin” – The Way We Roll https://www.robertthomasandthesessionmen.com/
Rees Shad “Brighter Daze” – Porcelain Angel http://www.reesshad.com

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

Run time 3 hours, 41 minutes

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Radio Crystal Blue 2/19/25


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 2/19/25 Next shows should be published around 2/28/25.

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

Rod Picott “Where No One Knows My Name” – Hang Your Hopes On A Crooked Nail http://www.rodpicott.com
Rod Picott “Valentine’s Day” – Paper Hearts & Broken Arrows http://www.rodpicott.com
Slaid Cleaves “Second Hand” – Together Through The Dark http://www.slaidcleaves.com
James McMurtry “These Things I’ve Come To Know” – Complicated Game http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com
Shinyribs “Miles Reply” – Late Night TV Gold http://www.shinyribs.com
Frenchy & The Punk “Lighting Up The Sk” – Midnight Garden http://www.frenchyandthepunk.com
This Way To The Egress “Rogue Trip” – Great Balancing Act http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com
Murder By Death “Alas” – The Other Shore http://www.murderbydeath.com


Jesse Terry “Strong’ – Arcadia http://www.esseterrymusic.com
Avi Wisnia “Just Another Daydream” – Catching Leaves http://www.aviwisnia.com
Denielle Bassels “Woman Like Me” http://www.deniellebassels.com
Fem du Lit “Bankrupt” – Stigmata http://www.femdulit.com
Jeff Plankenhorn “Flat Tire” – Alone At Sea http://www.jeffplankenhorn.com
Alice Howe & Freebo “With You By My Side” – Alice Howe & Freebo Live
http://www.alicehowe.com
Jess Klein “Hold Me” – When We Rise http://www.jesskleinmusic.com


Steve Conte “Shoot Out The Stars” – The Concrete Jangle http://www.stevecontenyc.com
Strange Majik “Stranger” http://www.strangemajik.com
TRNDS “Love, If You Want It” https://www.facebook.com/trndsofficial
The Let Me Downs “Home Sweet Home” – North By Southwest https://www.facebook.com/letmedownswa/
Chuck Vibes “Sweet-Ish” – GTHM https://www.corporatrecords.com/chuckvibes
Spark Of Life “Note To Self” https://sparkoflifemusic.com/


Part 2 starts right here:
Bluetones ‘Cheap Hotel” – In The Cut http://www.bluetones.band
Tenderhooks “You Don’t Want Me Anymore” – https://tenderhooks.netlify.app/
Starting Early “Do As I Do’ – https://startingearlyofficial.com/
Weep Wave “The Pattern’ – Speck http://www.weepwave.com
Cardiac Drift “Villian King” – http://www.cardiacdrift.com
Conquest “Love Amplified” http://www.conquestmetal.com
Kvrma “Forgivable” – https://www.facebook.com/kvrmabandofficial/
Dream Theater “Midnight Messiah” http://www.dreamtheater.net


ALBUM FOCUS: Cultural Crossroads, from Putumayo World Music http://www.putumayo.com
Experience the magic of international artistic collaborations with Cultural Crossroads. The album weaves a rich tapestry of global sounds, proving music’s ability to travel and unite people of different backgrounds and traditions.
Twanquero with Alih Jey (Spain/Dominican Republic “Pupilas”
Mi’gmafrica (Senegal/Canada) “Sora yé la”
Kosmic Band (Argentina/Brazil/India/USA) “Chanda Mama”
The Touré-Raichel Collective (Mali / Israel) ““Diaraby”


Bex Burch “Joy is Not Meant To Be A Crumb” – There is only Love and Fear http://www.bexburch.com
Stephen Fearing “Far From The Middle” http://www.stephenfearing.ca
Shilpa Ray “Portrait Of A Cat Lady” – http://www.shilparay.net
Cosy Sheridan “Skip The Cat Needs A Home” – My Fence & My Neighbor http://www.cosysheridan.com
Lys Guillorn “Blindness” – Winged Victory http://www.lysguillorn.com
Scott Sean White “Just Not Today” – Even Better On The Bad Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com
Shane Pendergast “Winter Grace” – Winter Grace http://www.shanependergast.com
Mouths Of Babes “One For Me” – World Brand New http://www.mouthsofbabesmusic.com
Scott Cook “Leave A Light On” – Tangle Of Souls wwww.sscottcook.net
Joy Zimmerman “Say What I Need To Say” – Where The Light Lives http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com


Closing: Debra Cowan & John Roberts “Twa Corbies’ – Ballads Long & Short http://www.debracowan.com

Running time: 4 hours

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Radio Crystal Blue 11/26/24


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 11/26/24. Next shows should be published around 12/10/24.

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/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

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
Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin “Company Of Friends” – For Keeps http://www.dannyschmidt.com http://www.carrieelkin.com


Rod Picott “Time To Let Go Of Your Dreams” – Starlight Tour http://www.rodpicott.com
Ben Reel “Our Fathers Sins” http://www.benreel.com
Jess Klein “In The Arms Of A Song” – When We Rise http://www.jessklein.com
Vance Gilbert “Simple Things” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
Jaimee Harris “Missing Someone” – Boomerang Town http://www.jaimeeharris.com
Kat Robichaud “Vampire Love” – http://www.katrobichaud.com
Zeeteah Massiah “I Don’t Need You” – Wat A Ting http://www.zeeteah.com


Starting Early “The Ride” – http://www.startingearlyofficial.com
Quinn The Brain “Burnout” – Bleed Me http://www.quinnthebrain.com
Destinova “The Cold” – Arcane http://www.destinova-band.com
The Blasts “Shout & Twist” – http://www.theblasts.net
Chris Payn “Talk Is Cheap” https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPaynOfficial
Rubblebucket “Rattlesnake” – Year Of The Banana http://www.rubblebucket.com


And here’s Part 2

The Downstrokes “The Last Friday Night” – Spring Training https://www.facebook.com/thedownstrokesMD
The Prozacs “Reflection” – Better Late Than Never https://www.facebook.com/TheProzacs
The Lookout “Acting Out” – I Know The Future https://www.facebook.com/thelookoutmtl/
Authority Zero “Second Chances” – 30 Years: Speaking To the Youth http://www.authorityzero.com
LPMC “Lonely Boy” https://www.lpmcmusic.com/
Ebolagoldfish “Inner West Side Story” – Bad Choices Good Times https://www.facebook.com/Ebolagoldfish
Zookraught “Not 4 U”- Vida Violet https://zookraught.bandcamp.com/
Sun Atoms “Narco Polo” (featuring Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse) – Everything Forever http://www.sunatoms.com
Asteroid No. 4 “Hand Grenade” – Northern Songs http://www.theasteroidno4.com
The Magician “Never Alone” (featuring Alioth) https://www.facebook.com/themagicianmusic


Sugar Bones “Pretty Please” – s/t http://www.sugarbonesband.com
The Runaway Grooms “Here I Come Again” – This Road http://www.therunawaygroomsband.com
Joanne Shaw Taylor “Hold Of My Heart” http://www.joanneshawtaylor.com
Since11 “Fancy Place To Die” – http://www.since11music.com
Billy Coulter ‘A Million Pieces” – 5ingles http://www.billycoulter.com
Suzanne’s Band “Hielo y Fuego” http://www.suzannesband.com


Yard Sign “Bookstore” https://www.facebook.com/yardsignoh
Boreal “Shepherd Of The Road” https://borealsongs.ca/
March To August “Only The River” (featuring Jade Ayers) http://www.marchtoaugust.com
Connie Kaldor “Pain And Sorrow” – Keep Going http://www.conniekaldor.com
Steven Gellman “The Road To Hana” http://www.hiddenpoet.com

Closing: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshashana (The Tree)” – Spirit Dwelling http://www.geoffreyarmes.com

Running time: 4 hours 2 minutes

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