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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 3/27/16

Posted on March 31, 2016 | Leave a comment

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This show was published 3/31/16
Drop.Kick.Pop “Amped” – Plastic Hallway CD http://www.dropkickpop.com
Michael Weiskopf “One Last Hint Of Green” – Love & Entropy CD http://www.michaelweiskopf.com
Nikki James “I’m Watching You” – The Album  http://www.nikkijamesmusic.com
New Row “Belong” – s/t EP http://www.newrow.ca
Breakfast For The Boys “Here To Mars” – The Ides of March CD http://www.breakfastfortheboys.com
Tim Hockenberry “Faith In You” – s/t CD  http://www.timhockenberry.com
Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes “Life And A Day” – Welcoming The Flood CD http://www.scottwolfson.com
Andy Gordon “Lieutenant Dawes” – New Albion CD http://www.andygordon.com.au
Running time: 63 minutes
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Here’s RCB proper:
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Opening music:
Angelo Badalamenti “The Pine Float” Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me soundtrack
Grover Washington Jr. “Hydra” – Feels So Good
Jimmy McGriff, Lucky Thompson, George Freeman, O’Donel Levy “Green Dolphin Street” Live Concert, Cook County Jail
A Tribe Called Quest “Jazz (We Got)” – The Low End Theory
*****
Kevin So “Dreamin’ ‘Bout Tomorrow” – Countryside CD http://www.kevinso.com
Cardboard Ox “The Fisherman” – s/t EP http://www.cardboardxmusic.com
Sons Of The Never Wrong “Tic Tac Toe” – King Fisher King CD http://www.sons.com
Spuyten Duyvil “The Cruel War” – The Social Music Hour, Volume 1 CD http://www.spuytenduyvilmusic.com
No Fuss And Feathers “Dream” – Traveling Circus CD http://www.nofussandfeathers.com
The Sidleys “Burning” – Bittersweet CD http://www.thesidleys.com
Switchback “Stellar Jay’s Wing” – American Roots & Celtic Soul: Live, Volume 1 CD http://www.waygoodmusic.com
*****
Delta Moon “Down In The Flood” – Low Down CD http://www.deltamoon.com
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Rock N’ Roll Barn” – Music From Hurley Mountain CD http://www.thecrowmatix.com
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “The Trans-Slambovian BiPolar Express” – A Box Of Everything CD http://www.slambovia.com
Greye “Black Dress” – Providence CD http://www.greyemusic.com
Sarah Packiam “Sparks In The Current” – Again CD http://www.sarahpackiam.com
Changing Modes “Red” – The Paradox Of Traveling Light CD http://www.changingmodes.com
*****
FLASHBACK: Music from artists whom I haven’t regularly aired in over 10
years.
Emily Zuzik “No More For Today” – The Way It’s Got To Be CD http://www.emilyzuzik.com
Athena Reich “Blue Eyed String Of Pearls” – Stranger Things Have Happened CD http://www.athenareich.com
Jodelle “Damage Done” – The Adventures Of Jodelle CD http://www.jodelle.net
Jennifer Richman “Strength Inside” – Flowers Of Gold CD http://www.dancingrose records.com
******
Mystery Loves Company “Rambunctious Cowboy” – Rock Symphony Billion CD http://www.mysteryloves.com
Daniel Christian “Dandelion” – Speak CD http://www.danielchristianmusic.com
David G Smith “Doesn’t Take Much Light” – Our House CD http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com
Elaine Romanelli “Shine” – The Hour Before CD http://www.elaineromanelli.com
Camela Widad “Lighthouse” – Warriors Of Love CD http://www.widadmusic.com
Ian Siegal “Heavenly Houseboat Blues” – The Picnic Sessions CD http://www.iansiegal.com
*****
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 173 minutos
Atmosphere:red rising light
Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using
Audacity, converted to 96 kbps.
All content is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version
4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 1/31/16

Posted on February 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

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At the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/RCBnew013116New

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This show was published 2/8/16

Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea “Ain’t Got Time To Cry” – On The Rocks CD http://www.joyannparker.com
Royal Holland “The Program Is Bound To” – Program EP http://www.royalhollandsongs.com
Squanky Kong “Pressure Tank” – Imminent Insurrection EP http://www.squankykong.com
This Way To The Egress “You Never Know” – Great Balancing Act CD http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com
Lauren Alexander “Something Fun” – Smoke Signals CD http://www.laurenalexander.com
Tin Toy Cars “Time To Get Away” – Falling, Rust & Bones CD http://www.tintoycars.net

Running time: 48 minutes

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Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue, in its 16th year, is a weekly podcast that features top
songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a freeform
format.

HOW TO LISTEN
Podomatic:
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Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/RCBlive013116New_201602
Shows on this website are kept in perpetuity.

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Listen to samples of each song I have aired in this week’s show via Clammr:
This show was published 2/8/16

Opening music:
TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix)” – The Warm Chill
Art Of Noise “Paranoimia” – In Visible Silence
Jean-Michel Jarre “Zoolookologie” – Zoolook
DJ Flowerdove “Wind Chill” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
*****
Mary Jennings “Tectonic Plates” – Metamorphosis CD http://www.maryjennings.com
Marina V “Stand” http://www.marinav.com
Live Hart “New Day” – Honesty CD http://www.livehartonline.com
Danielle Miraglia “Glory Junky” – Glory Junkies CD http://www.daniellem.com
Dan Weber “That Time Of Night” – What I’m Lookin’ For CD http://www.danwebermusic.com
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks “Night Life” – The Love I Have For You CD http://www.misstessmusic.com
Rod Picott “Until I’m Satisfied” – Fortune CD http://www.rodpicott.com
*****
Mystery Loves Company “Sister When” – Rock Symphony Billion CD http://www.mysteryloves.com
Switchback “Banshee Gumbo” – American Roots & Celtic Soul: Live, Volume 1 CD http://www.waygoodmusic.com
Tom Principato “Don’t Wanna Do It” – Live & Still Kickin’ CD http://www.tomprincipato.com
Delta Moon “Nothing You Can Tell A Fool” – Low Down CD http://www.deltamoon.com
Miss Marcy & Her Texas SugarDaddys “The Only Fool Was Me” – Deep Ellum CD http://www.missmarcy.com
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FLASHBACK: Airing music from artists that have not been heard on RCB in at least 10 years:
The Spike Emerson Society “Twerp” – s/t CD http://www.spikeemerson.com
Air-O-Sol “Hey Hey Hey” – s/t CD http://www.airosol.net
Paper Doll “If Nothing Happened” – http://www.paperdollband.com
The Kelly Project “Kathmandu” – s/t CD
*****
Slaid Cleaves “Rust Belt Fields” – Still Fighting The War CD http://www.slaidcleaves.com
Hurray For The Riff Raff “End Of The Line” – Small Town Heroes CD http://www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com
Truckstop Honeymoon “List Of Chores” – The Madness Of Happiness CD http://www.truckstophoneymoon.com
Chappell & Dave Holt “Slow To Smile” – Stone & Fire CD http://www.chappellanddaveholt.com
The Levins “Lines Of The Land” – Trust CD http://www.thelevinsmusic.com
Lynn Hollyfield “Winter’s Gift” – In The Balance CD http://www.lynnhollyfield.com
*****
Mike Wojniak “Lion At The Well” – Anima Mundi CD http://www.mikewojniak.com
Marchan Noelle “Mystery Man” – The Witching Hour CD (acoustic) http://www.marchannoelle.com
Jacob Johnson “The Ferryboat Waltz” – One-Take Jake CD http://www.jacobjohnsontunes.com
Dana and Susan Robinson “Fashioned Of The Clay” – American Hornpipe CD http://www.robinsongs.com
*****
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora”
http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols

Running time: 180 minutes
Atmosphere:
Recorded in stereo to 128 kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format, using
Audacity, converted to 96 kbps.
All content is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version
4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:

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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 12/13/15

Posted on December 17, 2015 | Leave a comment

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songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a freeform
format.

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This show was published 12/17/15

“Is there a time for tying ribbons/A time for Christmas trees/Is there a time for laying tables/When the night is set to freeze”

I opened with my annual reading of Jack Kerouac’s short story ‘Home At Christmas”

Coldplay “Christmas Lights”
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Vaneese Thomas “Peace & Goodwill” http://www.vaneesethomas.com http://www.blindraccoon.com
Buddy Guy “Home For Christmas” http://www.buddyguy.net http://www.blindraccoon.com
Jamie Kent “Blue Christmas” http://www.jamiekent.com
Mic The Prophet “O Tannenbaum” http://www.mictheprophet.com
Câlisse “Not A Holiday Song” – XO For the Holidays Volume 8 compilation http://www.calissecalissecalisse.com http://www.xopublicity.com
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Loretta Hagen “As We Count (On New Year’s Eve)” – Mud and Stone CD http://www.lorettahagen.com
Susan Kane “New York Winter” – A Word Child CD http://www.susankane.com
Laura Berman “Lift Off” – Everything In Between CD http://www.laurabermanmusic.com
Flagship Romance “Set You Free” – The Fudge Sessions EP http://www.flagshipromance.com
Matt Harlan “Riding With The Wind” – Raven Hotel CD http://www.mattharlan.com
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MJ Hibbett & The Validators “Roy Wood In The Blue Note” http://www.mjhibbett.com
Wizzard “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday”
Bobby Stewart & The Contraires “Happy Holiday” http://www.bobbystewartmusic.com
Stubborn Son “Snowed In” – XO For The Holidays Volume 8 compilation http://www.stubbornsonmusic.com http://www.xopublicity.com
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Every Little Light” http://www.slambovia.com
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Tony Halchak “Christmas For Cowboys” http://www.tonyhalchak.com
Builder Of The House “There Is No Hourglass, Only Sand” – Hourglass EP http://www.builderofthehouse.com
Soraia “Kids Are Alrite” – Less Than Zero EP http://www.soraia.com

I shared Tweed Funk’s JD Optekar’s recipe for Cranberry Relish http://www.tweedfunk.com
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CD FOCUS: A continuing series spotlighting top indie/emerging artists in great concept or compilation albums.

DARRYL HOLTER: Radio Songs: Woody Guthrie in Los Angeles 1937-39. http://www.darrylholter.com
Sowing musical seeds before he was known as an activist as much as a poet, Woody made many recordings for his own radio show on KFVD Los Angeles. These
songs are interpreted musically by Daryl and several notable songwriters as guests.
From this final first airing of songs from this CD I spun “I Ain’t Got No Home” & “Talking Dust Bowl Blues”
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Larry Saklad “Christmas On The Block” http://www.sakladmusic.com
Liz Longley “Feels Like Christmas To Me” http://www.lizlongley.com
Trevor Lyon “Happy Holidays” http://www.trevorlyon.com
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Switchback “Connemara Man” – American Roots & Celtic Soul: Live-Volume 1 CD http://www.waygoodmusic.com
Lynn Hollyfield “Winter’s Gift” – In The Balance CD http://www.lynnhollyfield.com
Emily Zuzik Holmes & Scrote “This Season Makes Me Cry” http://www.emilyzuzik.com
Vance Gilbert “Moonlight In Vermont” – Nearness Of You CD http://www.vancegilbert.com
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John Hall “Quiet Place” – Love Doesn’t Ask CD http://www..johnhallmusic.com
Kerry Patrick Clark “What I Want For Christmas” – Mom Hen Layin’ Some Christmas On You compilation http://www.kerrypatrickclark.com
Steve Eulberg “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” – Mom Hen Layin’ Some Christmas On You compilation http://www.steveeulberg.com
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I recited part of Kerouac’s short essay “Not Long Ago Joy Abounded At Christmas”
Tom Waits “Alice” – Alice CD
Simon & Garfunkel “I Am A Rock” – Sounds Of Silence
The Pogues “Fairytale Of New York” – If I Should Fall From Grace With God
Passengers (U2 & Brian Eno) “Miss Sarajevo” – Original Soundtracks Volume 1
Jimi Hendrix “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year”

Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Wind Chill” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Geoffrey Armes “After Dark” – Noor CD http://www.geoffreyarmes.com
Regina Spektor “My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year)”

Running time: 271 minutes
Atmosphere: merry, bright
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, reencoded to 96kbps, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity software.

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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 7/26/15 audio/links

Posted on August 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

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This show was published 8/2/15
Charley & Desi “Better Day” – With Love CD http://www.charleyanddesi.com
Helen Kelter Skelter “Wish List” – s/t CD http://www.helenkelterskelter.com
Bought Secondhand “Show You The Light” – Jump In CD
Hot Roux “Tick Tock” – Stranger’s Blues CD http://www.jerrymcworter.com
Laura Joy “Takes A While” – Between Our Words CD http://www.laurajoymusic.com
AK McLeod “Spiritual Fire” – Spiritual Fire CD http://www.akmcleod.com
Running time: 44  minutes
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity
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Here’s RCB proper:
Radio Crystal Blue, in its 15th year, is a weekly podcast that features top songwriters and bands, indie, underground, and touring, in a freeform format.
HOW TO LISTEN
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This show was published 8/2/15
Opening music:
Geoffrey Armes “The Neighborhood Dubhouse” – Hemisphere http://www.geoffreyarmes.com
The Orb “Majestic” – U.F. Orb
The Morning Birds “Summer Bloom (Optix Night Breeze Remix)” – Bloom EP http://www.themorningbirds.com
Opus III “It’s A Fine Day”
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Sara Petite “Circus Comes To Town” – Circus Comes To Town CD http://www.sarapetite.com
Katie Garibaldi “White Roses” – Follow Your Heart CD http://www.katiegaribaldi.com
Loretta Hagen “Take Me” – Mud and Stone CD http://www.lorettahagen.com
Robert Bruey “Nightingale” – Carousel CD http://www.robertbruey.com
Switchback “Fire that Burns”- American Roots & Celtic Soul: Live Volume 1 CD http://www.waygoodmusic.com
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These artists are some of the main performers at this year’s Falcon Ridge Folk Festival http://www.falconridgefolk.com :
Jim Photoglo “Halls Of My Heart” – Halls Of My Heart CD http://www.jimphotoglo.com
Annie Wenz “Melting” – Ride The Sky CD http://www.anniewenz.com
Brother Sun “Willow” – Some Part Of The Truth CD http://www.brothersunmusic.com
Ellis “Everybody Wants To Belong” – Right On Time CD http://www.ellis-music.com
Roosevelt Dime “Oh To Be” – Full Head Of Steam CD http://www.rooseveltdimemusic.com
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Rocket” – A Box Of Everything CD http://www.slambovia.com
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Spuyten Duyvil “Who’s Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot?” – The Social Music Hour, Volume 1 CD http://www.spuytenduyvilmusic.com
Butcher’s Blind “OPP” – Destination Blues CD sampler  http://www.butchersblind.com
Sirsy “Gold” – Coming Into Frame CD http://www.sirsy.com
Marina V “Day In Day Out” – http://www.marinav.com
Schwervon! “Flaming Dragonfly”- Broken Teeth CD http://www.schwervon.com
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These artists part of the Emerging Artist Showcase at Falcon Ridge:
Dan Weber “Waiting On A Star” – What I’m Lookin’ For CD http://www.danwebermusic.com
Matt Harlan “We Never Met (Time Machine)” – Raven Hotel CD http://www.mattharlan.com
Teresa Storch “Abigail” – Come Clean CD http://www.teresastorch.com
Camela Widad “Lighthouse” – Warriors Of Love CD  http://www.widadmusic.com
Meghan Cary “Lost You In The Light” – Building This House CD http://www.meghancarycom
Mare Wakefield & Nomad “Lost and Found” – Poet On The Moon CD http://www.marewakefield.com
Neptune’s Car “Fly Fishing The Big Hole” – The 45th Parallel CD http://www.neptunescar.com
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Lisa Biales “In My Girlish Days” – Belle Of The Blues CD http://www.lisabiales.com
Chris Smither “Make Room For Me” – Hundred Dollar Valentine CD http://www.smither.com
Jesse Terry “Feel That Way Again” – Stay Here With Me CD http://www.jesseterrymusic.com
Gathering Time “If It Would Only Rain” – When One Door Closes CD http://www.gathering-time.com
Mike Agranoff “The Ballad Of St. Anne’s Reel” – …Or Would You Rather Get A Job? CD http://www.mikeagranoff.com
Marci Geller “Surf The Undertow” – Open Book CD http://www.marcigeller.com
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Debra Cowan “The Great Fast Food Strike” – Among Friends CD http://www.debracowan.com
John McCutcheon “It’s A Long Way To The Soup Line” – Joe Hill’s Last Will CD http://www.folkmusic.com
The Keller Sisters “The Hard Way” – House Of Cards CD http://www.thekellersisters.com
Beth Wood “Miles For Breakfast” – The Weather Inside CD http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
Vance Gilbert “Nearness Of You” – Nearness Of You CD http://www.vancegilbert.com
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Shimmer”  http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 235 minutes
Atmosphere: sandy nightclub en-trance
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity software.
All content is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info: http://www.creativecommons.org
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