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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 8/31/25


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 9/4/25 Next shows should be published around 9/12/25.

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

Allison’s Invention “Ran” – Sweet & Vicious http://www.allisonsinvention.com
Jennings “The Darkness” – Collapse, Collide
Jennings “Phoenix On Fire” http://www.maryjennings.com
Nichole Wagner “Life During Wartime” – Dance Songs For The Apocalypse http://www.nicholewagnermusic.com
Mary Ocher “I Am The Occupation” – Your Guide To Revolution http://www.maryocher.com
Katie Knipp “Stillness (Rock Reggae Mix)” Dance Me http://www.katieknipp.com


Steve Dawson “It Was A Mistake” – Ghosts http://www.stevedawsonmusic.com
Chris Smither “Old Man Down” – More From The Levee http://www.smither.com
Tret Fure “Home You Go” – Lavender Moonshine http://www.tretfure.com
Dan Whitaker “Humboldt Stroll” – I Won’t Play By Your Rules http://www.danwhitakermusic.com
Alice Howe & Freebo “With You By My Side” http://www.alicehowe.com
Heather Maloney “Ordinary World” Exploding Star http://www.heathermaloney.com
Aimee Van Dyne “Broken Love Songs” – Broken Love Songs http://www.aimeevandyne.com


Keeley “A Doorway To Another World” – Beautiful Mysterious http://www.keeleysound.com
Angela Saini “Say” http://www.angelasaini.com
Shannon Curtis “Forever Young” (Alphaville cover) – 80’s Kids http://www.shannoncurtis.net
Laurie Black “Scars” – Angst Music http://www.laurieblack.co.uk
Roger Bacon “All My Life”


The Dirty Nil “Fail In Time” – The Lash http://www.thedirtynil.com
Sweet Water “Shine On” http://www.sweetwaterrocks.com
Kallai “Falling” – We Are Forever http://www.kallaipdx.com
Newhaven “This Feeling”
Keinemusik with Sevdaliza “See You Again” http://www.keinemusik.com
Lori “Hot Topic”


Part 2 starts here:

Lady Wray “Hard Times” – Cover Girl http://www.ladynicolewray.com
The Reverend Shawn Amos “Boot-Leg” – Dance Party http://www.shawnamos.com
Kyra Gordon “Burn It Down” – Traveler http://www.kyragordon.com
John Smyths “Now I’m Wiser” https://keepitcountry.eu/john-smyths/
Drea Lake “Sturgeon Moon” – Sturgeon Moon http://www.drealake.com
Eliane Amherd “Gamaret” – La Degustation http://www.elianeperforms.com


ALBUM FOCUS http://www.putumayo.com
Putumayo Discovery presents French Groove
French Groove captures the stylist spirit of a new wave of Francophone musicians who bend upbeat global rhythms and retro cool with inimitable French touch.
From this new compilation I aired:
Arnold (France) “Palace au Soleil”
Ireke (France/Cameroon) “Oh Ma Chérie – Petit à petit Part 2” (Oh My Dear– Little by Little Part 2) with Agnès Hélène and Charly Sanga
Bazar et Bémols (France) “Soleil dans l’orage”


Beth Wood “Call When You Get Home” – The Long Road http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
The Faux Paws “Three Days In Cheyenne” – No Bad Ideas https://thefauxpawsmusic.com/
Kate MacLeod with Windborne “Early Fields” (Jean Ritchie cover) http://www.katemacleod.com
Jubal Lee Young “Weird” – Squirrels http://www.jubaleeyoung.com
Marianne Flemming “Tumbleweed” http://www.marianneflemming.com
Alyssen Callery “King Neptune” http://www.alyssencaery.com
Sara Trunzo “Keeping The Light On” – Better Than I Was http://www.saratrunzo.com
Donald WG Lindsay “Two Boats Under The Moon” – Two Boats Under The Moon https://www.donaldwglindsay.com/


Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix)” – The Warm Chill
Running time: 3 hours 56 minutes

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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 8/14/24


Opening:
Deb Ferrara “Walk Away” – Anything But Ordinary
Deb Ferrara “Maybe”- Breathe http://www.debferraramusic.com
Jodelle “Damage Done” – The Adventures Of Jodelle http://www.jodelle.net
Luthea Salom “Dragonfly” – Sunbeam Surrounded By Winter http://www.lutheasalom.com
Tina Vero “Say You Love Me” http://www.tinaveromusic.com


Emily Hicks “Wild As The Flowers” – Weird Wild Wonderful http://www.emilyhicksmusic.com
Vance Gilbert “The Mother Of Trouble” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
Lach “Junior” – Today http://www.lachtoday.com
Sons Of The Never Wrong “Other Things” – On A Good Day…I Am http://www.sons.com
Bird Streets “Burnout” – Lagoon http://www.birdstreetsmusic.com
Noah Zacharin “Done Gone Gone” – Points Of Light http://www.noahsong.com


Steve Dawson “Leadville” – Ghosts http://www.stevedawsonmusic.com
Erin Ash Sullivan “One Time I Stole A Book” – Signposts and Marks http://www.erinashsullivan.com
Dan Bern “Clay County” – Starting Over http://www.danbern.com
Fred Gillen Jr. “Firefly In A Jar” – Canyon Of Light http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Todd Snider “East Nashville”/”Play A Train Song” – Live: Return Of The Storyteller http://www.toddsnider.net
Jo Wymer “The Shoebox” SLG http://www.jowymer.com


Putumayo World Music presents “Lounge World” http://www.putumayo.com
Chill out, pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy this selection of globally inspired, downtempo beats. The 10-song digital album features musicians, DJs and producers from Armenia, Brazil, India, Argentina, Colombia and beyond who have been taking local instruments, rhythms and styles and mixing them tastefully with electronic beats and the latest production techniques.
Cosmic Shuffling (Switzerland) – Short Break
Soul Jungle (Burkina Faso / Côte d’Ivoire) – Flamingos
Cuervo Cuervo (USA / Argentina) – Viaje Lunar – Reimagined Mix


Part 2 starts here:

Keeley “Trans-Europe 18” – Beautiful Mysterious http://www.keeleysound.com
The Pinkerton Raid “If A Tree Fell” http://www.pinkertonraid.com
Girl Gordon “Peripheral Heaven” – Corruptor https://girlgordon.bandcamp.com/album/corruptor
Stepford Wives “Not Alone”- https://www.facebook.com/stepfordwivesband
Save Ferris “Lights Out In The Reptile House” – http://www.saveferris.com
The Jellybricks “That Way” http://www.thejellybricks.com
Slackrr “Over And Over” https://www.facebook.com/Slackrr/


Matt Caskitt & The Breaks “One Night Stand” – Meet Me In Memphis mattcaskittandthebreaks.com
Henry The Archer “The Garden” – http://www.henrythearcher.com
Nervous Eaters “Girl Next Door” – http://www.nervouseaters.net
Crush The Monster “Death 1” https://www.facebook.com/crushthemonster
The Virgin Marys “Northwest Coast” http://www.thevirginmarys.com
The Devil’s Sons “Wolf Machine” – Now And At The Hour Of Death https://thedevilssons.ca/


Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy “Everybody’s A Millionaire” – Blues With Horns Volume II http://www.chrisdaniels.com
Marc Douglas Berardo “Hearts In Play” – The Beauty of This Now http://www.marcdouglas.com
Lys Guilllorn “Legendary Cowboys” – s/t http://www.lysguillorn.com
Hungrytown “Solid Ground” s/t http://www.hungrytown.net
Allysen Callery “Sea Change” – Ghost Folk http://www.allysencallery.com
Christine Kammerer “Mythical Lamentations Part 2” – Echoes Of North http://ckammerer-music.com/
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Larry & Joe “Runnin’ From The Weather” http://www.larryandjoe.com
Twisted Pine “Lee Street Tune” – s/t http://www.twistedpineband.com
The Faux Paws “Southport” – s/t http://www.thefauxpawsmusic.com
Beth Wood “One Step At A Time” – Love Is Onto You http://www.betheoodmusic.com
Jud Caswell “That’s The Way We Climb” – Live at the Seagull Shop http://www.jucaswell.com
Stephanie Sammons “Billboard Sign” – Time and Evolution https://stephaniesammons.com/
Tiffany Williams & Dalton Mills “Worst Of Both Worlds” – Wasted Luck https://tiffanymwilliams.com/
Muriel Anderson “Rainy Harbor” – Sailing Dreams https://murielanderson.com/


Closing music: Chicha Libre “Gnossienne No. 1” – Sonido Amazonico

Running time: 4 hours 15 minutes