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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 3/23/25


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 3/23/25 Next shows should be published around 4/1/25.

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

The Sprinkle Genies “Springtime”
Erika Simonian “Long Day In A Short Skirt” – 29 1/2
Lach “Wail Away” Today http://www.lachstuff.substack.com
Schwervon! “Balloon” Low Blow http://www.schwervon.com
Daniel Johnston “Despair Came Knocking” – Hi, How Are You (The Unfinished Album) http://www.hihowareyou.com


Elliott Murphy “Fetch Me Water” – Infinity http://www.elliottmurphy.com
Shanna In A Dress “Boomerang” – Robot http://www.shannainadress.com
Jesse Terry “Headlines” – Arcadia http://www.jesseterrymusic.com
Meghan Cary “River Rock” – Sing Louder http://www.meghancary.com


Deni Bonet “Why Not You” http://www.denibonet.com
Maya de Vitry “Are You Happy” – Infinite http://www.mayyadevitry.com
Twisted Pine “Talkeetna” – Right Now http://www.twistedpinemusic.com
Jeffrey Foucault “Train To Jackson” – Ghost Repeater http://www.jeffreyfoucault.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: “No Place To Fall ” “For The One Who Loves Me” “Half As Much” “the Ballad Of Mary Magdalene” “When The Lights Go Out”


These artists are performing in the upcoming Tuscon Folk Festival http://www.tusconfolkfest.org :

Abbie Gardner “Cypress Tree”- Dobrosinger http://www.abbiegardner.com
Amber Norgaard “Live This Dream – Rising http://www.ambernorgaard.com
John Coinman “Find That Girl” http://www.johncoinman.com
Scott Cook “Put Your Good Foot In The Road” – Tangle Of Souls http://www.scottcook.net


Part 2:

Headsticks “God Song” – headsticks.co.uk
Shanghai Treason “Dirty Work”
Tombstones In Their Eyes “Gimme Some Pain” – Asylum Harbor http://www.tombstonesintheireyes.com
Bluetones “In The Cut” – In The Cut
Thea Gilmore “Red Farm” – Songs From The Gutter http://www.theagilmore.com
Steve Conte “We Like It” – The Concrete Jangle http://www.stevecontemusic.com
Shannon Curtis “A Little Respect” (Erasure cover) – 80’s Kids http://www.shannoncurtis.net
The Knocks & Dragonette “The Hero” http://www.theknocks.com
Cocorosie “Cut Stitch Scar” “Little Death Wishes http://www.cocorosiemusic.com


Another Damn Disappointment “Cobb Magee” – Bedlam http://www.addsucks.com
W.A.S.P. “Paint In Black” (Rolling Stones cover) https://www.waspnation.com/
The Blasts Shout n’Twist” s/t wwww.theblasts.net
Andras Droppa “Gamble” http://www.andras-droppa-music.com
Weep Wave “Never Wake Up” – Speck http://www.weepwave.com
Family Worship Center “Hellfire” – Kicked Out Of The Garden http://www.worshipthefamily.com
Museum Of Light “Undone” – Diviner


Derya Yildrim & Grup Simsek “Cool Hand” – Yarim Yoksa https://deryayildirimgrupsimsek.com/
Hudson Powder Company “Barleycorn” http://www.hudsonpowdercompany.com
The Pinkerton Raid “Hazy Shade Of Winter” Jagged Vacance: Winter Songs By Other People http://www.pinkertonraid.com
Billy Coulter “Ready, Fire, Aim” – 5ingles http://www.billycoulter.com
Jay Stott “Grain Belt Sign” – Wreckage Of Now http://www.jaystottmusic.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
Habib Wahid with Debosrie Antara (Bangladesh) “Premey Pora Mon”
COUTO with Toto Berriel (Canada/Cuba) “Bailadora”
Cheikh Ibra Fam (Senegal) “Yolele”
El Hijo del Búho (Colombia/Chile) “En Ti”
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Marian Mastrorilli “Begin” – Sea Salt & Sawdust http://www.marianmastrorilli.com
Mike Rufo “The Reckoning” – Living Is http://www.mikerufomusic.com
Claudia Schmidt “Persephone’s Song” – Reimaging http://www.claudiaschmidt.com
Doug Wilcox “Whisper On The Wind” http://www.dougwilcoxmusic.com
Mike Agranoff “The Folkie” – Of Would You Rather Get A Job?” http://www.mikeagranoff.com
Annie & Rod Capps “Louisiana Rain” – Love & Rain annieandrodcapps.com
Ola Sandström featuring Dan Berglund “Come Again” http://www.oasandstrom.se


Gryphon Rue “Blue Eraser” -I Keep My Diamond Necklace in a Pond of Sparkling Water http://www.gryphonrue.com

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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 10/15/24


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 10/15/24. Next shows should be published around 10/23/24.

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
NEW: iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/216445467/
NEW: Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/radio-crystal-blue-579171
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss

Steve Madewell “Haunted” – Haunted http://www.madewellmusic.com
Sarah McQuaid “Autumn Leaves” – The St. Buryan Sessions http://www.sarahmcquaid.com
Pamela Wyn Shannon “Vespertine Autumn” – Courting Autumn http://www.pamelawynshannon.com
The Early Mays “Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow – Prettiest Blue http://www.theearlymays.com
The Ruta Beggars ‘Red Carpet” – Ever Changing http://www.therutabeggars.com


Amy Speace “I Break Things” – The American Dream http://www.amyspeace.com
Kevin Daniel “Go Out” – The Life And Adventures Of Kevin Daniel http://www.thekevindaniel.com
Erin Ash Sullivan “Don’t Want To Keep Score” – Signposts & Marks http://www.erinashsullivan.com
Sam Robbins “Hard To Hate” – Bigger Than In Between http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com
Matt Harlan “We Never Met” – Raven Hotel http://www.mattharlan.com
Noah Derksen “Say It Ain’t So” – Sanctity Of Silence http://www.noahderksen.com
Julian Taylor “See This Thing Through” – Pathways http://www.juliantaylormusic.ca
The Matthew Show “Symbiotic Angel” – Texas http://www.thematthewshow.com


Bex Burch “If I Was You, I’d Be Doing Exactly The Same” – There Is Only Love And Fear http://www.bexburch.com
Laurie Black “Scars” – Angst Music http://www.laurieblack.co.uk
Sassyhiya “Boat called Predator” – Take You Somewhere http://www.sassyhiya.com
Imperfect Waves [Plasmata: “The Vanishing” (2 Forks remix)] – Tour Remix EP http://www.imperfectwaves.com
En Esch “If You Don’t Know Me, You Cannot Judge Me” – Dance Hall Putsch https://www.facebook.com/enesch/
Pig “Fallout” – Feast Of Agony http://www.pigindustries.com
The Virginmarys “There Ain’t No Future” – The House Beyond The Fires https://www.thevirginmarys.com/


Part 2 starts here:

Golden Feather “Til The Dawn” – s/t https://www.facebook.com/GoldenFeatherBand/
Midnight Repost “Come Down” – https://www.facebook.com/midnightrepost
The Rogues ‘Oh Gena’ – 1963:Live at Rockfield Studios https://www.facebook.com/therogues21
MJ Hibbett “All Them Trimmings (That Come With Love)” – All Them Trimmings: A ‘This Are Johnny Domino’ Compilation http://www.mjhibbett.com
Steve Conte “Shoot Out The Stars” – The Concrete Jangle http://www.stevecontemusic.com
Big Wreck ‘In Fair Light” – Pages http://www.bigwreckmusic.com
Detroit Rebellion “2020” – Fake News https://detroitrebellion.blogspot.com/
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Dead Root Revival “Super Fresh” – The Controller’s Exam http://www.deadrootrevival.ca
Jon Shain “Knock Me Down” – Restless Soul Syndrome http://www.jonshain.com
Denise La Grassa “Love For Love’s Sake” – Sundown Rising http://www.deniselagrassa.com
Steven Troch “Mr. Jones” – Live@MindYourHead http://www.steventroch.com
Gary Nicholson “The Truth About A Lie” – Common Sense http://www.garynicholsonmusic.com


ALBUM FOCUS:
Si Kahn & George Mann: Labor Day: A Tribute To Hard-Working People Everywhere http://www.sikahn.com
George Mann “They All Sang Bread And Roses”
John McCutcheon “Go To Work On Monday”
Si Kahn “We’re Not Leaving”


Joel Styzens “Ascendence II” – Resonance http://www.relax-your-ears.com
Janie Barnett “Less Burdens” – But Longing Is Primal http://www.janiebarnett.com
Marian Mastrorilli “Cardinal In The Snow” – http://www.marianmastrorilli.com
Muriel Anderson “Silver Wind” – Sailin’ Dreams http://www.murielanderson
Ben Bedford “Darkflight” Valley Of Stars http://www.benbedford.com
Joe Jencks “One Piece At A Time” – Poets, Philosophers, Workers and Wanderers http://www.joejencks.com
Scott Cook “Just Enough Empties” – Tangle Of Souls http://www.scottcook.net
Davey O “A New Season” – Some Days http://www.daveyo.com
Mike Agranoff “The Ballad Of Jake and Ten-Ton Molly” – ..Or Would You Rather Get a Job? http://www.mikeagranoff.com


Closing: Geoffrey Armes “Vrikshasana” – Spirit Dwelling http://www.geoffreyarmes.com

Running time: 4 hours, 15 minutes