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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 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 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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