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Radio Crystal Blue 2/28/26


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 3/1/26 Next shows should be published around 3/11/26

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

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Laptop “Xanadu” – On This Planet  http://www.laptoptheband.com

Neville & Sugary Staple “The Border” – Rude Rebels http://www.fromthespecials.com

Hurricane #1 “What Do You Think Of Me”

Keeley “Trains & Daydreams” (featuring Sice of The Boo Radleys) – Girl On The Edge Of The World http://www.keeleysound.com

The Dayoffs “A Million Days” – s/t

St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club “Golden Parachuter” – Into Your Heartbeat http://www.cricketclub.se

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Elliot Murphy “Makin’ It Real” – Infinity elliottmurphy.com

Peter Galperin “As Good As It Gets” – Tomorrow Seems Like Yesterday http://www.petergalperin.com

Meghan Cary “My Life” – Sing Louder http://www.meghancary.com

Jesse Terry “Someone In Repair” – Arcadia http://www.jesseterrymusic.com

Scott Sean White “Hope You Never Do” – Even Better On The Bad Days  http://www.scottseanwhite.com

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ALBUM FOCUS:  Keep Me In Your Heart: The Songs Of Warren Zevon http://www.paradiddlerecords.com 

The Lucky Ones “Johnny Strike Up The Band”

Kerry Kearney “Rub Me Raw”

Emily Duff “Excitable Boy”

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Raivo Jackson “Babes In The Woods” – Tangled Up In Roots http://www.raivojackson.com

Truckfighters “The Bliss” – Masterflow http://www.truckfighters.com  

Humanoids “News” – Deal With The Noise

The Empty Page “Death On Our Side” – http://www.theemptypageband.com

Crimson Riot “Cross The Line” Third Time’s A Charm http://www.crimsonriot.com

Melonball “The Static” – Take Care  http://www.melonballpunkrock.com

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These artists are part of the upcoming Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise www.undergroundgaragecruise.com :

Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts “Troubled Paradise” http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com

Palmyra Delran “Shut Out” – You Are What You Absorb http://www.palmyradelran.com

The Dollyrots “When We’re Sober” – Night Owls http://www.dollyrots.com

Soraia “She’s Already Dead” – Bloom http://www.soraia.com

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Here is Part 2

The Knocks featuring Dragonette “Revelation”  http://www.theknocks.com

Marc Valentine “NY UAP” – Uncommon Side Effects http://www.marcvalentine.co.uk

Sirsy “Picture” – Coming Into Frame http://www.sirsy.com

Vlad In Tears “Day By Day” – Relapse http://www.vladintears.com

The Besnard Lakes “Calling Ghostly Nations” – The Besnard Lakes Are The Ghost Nation http://www.thebesnardlakes.com

Soulbound “Cutting Diamonds”  https://www.soulbound.de

Balkun Brothers “Hit By A Car” – Two Leather Jackets http://www.balkunbrothers.com

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Michele D’Amour & The Love Dealers – Hot Mess http://www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com

Alex Lopez “What The World Needs Now”- Retro Revival www.alexlopezmusic.com

Manu Linvin “Make It Right” – Man On A Mission http://www.manulinvin.com

Mississippi McDonald “Slim Pickin'” – Slim Pickin’ http://www.mississippimacdonald.com

Bobby Jensen & The Dead Cowboys “The Lake” – The Dead Cowboys http://www.bobbyjensenusa.com

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These artists are part of the Back Porch Music Festival, in Northampton MA,  3/27: http://www.backporchfest.com

Larry and Joe “Runnin’ From The Weather” – Manos Panamericanos http://www.larryandjoe.com

The Faux Paws “Through The Snow Covered Pines” – No Bad Ideas http://www.thefauxpawsmusic.com

Mark Erelli “Weary Traveler” – Spring Green http://www.markerelli.com 

James McMurtry “Ain’t Got A Place” – Complicated Game http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com

Maya de Vitry “Magazine” – How To Break A Fall http://www.mayadevitry.com 

ALBUM FOCUS:

Putumayo Discovery presents “Love Songs Around the World” http://www.putumayo.com

Love Songs Around the World is a celebration of the enduring beauty and universal importance of romance. Featuring contemporary artists from diverse global cultures, this album gathers songs that speak softly yet powerfully about intimacy, desire, affection, and devotion.

Constance Amiot (France) “Devant nous”

Lucas Caram & Nina Nicolaiewsky (Brazil) “Vem Cá”

Umaisha (Maldives) “Dhannahen”

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Tasha Ann “Baby Blue Eyes”

Megan Bee “Fiction” – Fiction http://www.meganbeemusic.com

Kevin Neidig “When We Run” – Questioning The Forty http://www.kevinneidig.com

Debi Smith “Night’s Guitar” – Flight Of The Robin http://www.debismith.com

Lia Kohl “Became Daily Today” – The Ceiling Reposes http://www.liairenekohl.com

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

Running time: 4 hours, 20 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.

I hold deed to this audio’s usage, which is free to share with specific attribution, non-commercial and non-derivation rules.
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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 8/31/24


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 9/4/24. Next shows should be published around 9/12/24.

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
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss

Opening:

Robin Aigner “Insomnia” – Volksinger
AJ Roach “Devil May Dance” – Revelation
Nels Andrews “Wisteria” – Scrimshaw
Raina Rose “Heart Broken Open” – When May Came
Tom Prasada-Rao “Have Faith In Me” – Goodnight Regret
Neale Eckstein “Masterpiece” – Never Too Late http://www.nealeeckstein.com


Paula Boggs Band “Edith’s Coming Home” – Live At Sweetwater Music Hall http://www.paulaboggsband.net
Dead Root Revival “Got In Store” – The Controller’s Exam http://www.deadrootrevival.ca
Ontarians “God Willing” – More How It Is https://ontariansofficial.ca/
The Currys “Oh Boy” – This Side Of The Glass http://www.tecurrysmusic.com
Billy Eli “Here’s To You” – Lace http://www.billyeli.net
Emmett Jerome “Coquihalla Prayer” – Rocky Mountain Son http://www.emmettjeromemusic.ca
Craig Robertson “We’re Not (Right On Time)” – Running The Other Way https://craigrobertsonmusic.com/
Moonfruits “Loki” – Salt http://www.moonfruits.ca
Tragedy Ann “Heirloom” – Heirlooms http://www.tragedyannmusic.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Si Kahn & Georgie Mann – Labor Day: A Tribute to Hardworking People Everywhere http://www.sikahn.com
This a tribute album, indeed, as well as a celebration of Si’s 80th birthday, along with recognizing 60 years of union representation.
Si Kahn “Back When Times Were Hard”
George Mann & Si Kahn “Solidarity Day”
Vivian Nesbitt & John Dillon “Jail Can’t Hold My Body Down”

Part 2 starts from here:


Ways In Waves “Death Of Others” – http://www.waysinwaves.com
Good Group Thanks For Coming “La Da Da Yeah” https://www.facebook.com/goodgrouptfc/
The Search “Pick Me Up” – Indulgence https://thesearchsweden.wordpress.com/
Jessie Wagner “I Just Can’t Today” http://www.jessiewagnerofficial.com
Nikka Costa “Dirty Disco” – Dirty Disco http://www.nikkacosta.com
The Knocks featuring Yelle “Tout Le Temps” http://www.theknocks.com
Phantogram “All A Mystery” Memory Of A Day http://www.phantogram.com


Family Worship Center “Kicked Out Of The Garden” – Kicked Out Of The Garden https://reasonto.live/
Federale “Home” – Reverb & Seduction http://www.federalepdx.com
RXGhost “Eating Sun Directly” – Scaffolding http://www.rxghost.com
Sun Atoms “And The Lion Saw The UFO” – Take This Love https://linktr.ee/SunAtoms
Skinshape “Can You Play Me A Song?” – Another Side Of Skinshape https://www.facebook.com/Skinshape/
The Battery Farm “Hail Mary” – Dark Web https://www.facebook.com/thebatteryfarm
The Bad Ups “Ego Trip” – “Life Of Sin https://www.instagram.com/thebadups


Jonathan Byrd “White Oak Wood” – Cackalack http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
Abigail Dowd “St. Vrain” – Beautiful Day http://www.abigaildowd.com
Jessie Kilguss “Coyote Street – What Do Whales Dream About At Night? http://www.jessiekilguss.com
Ash & Eric “The Dogwood & I” – Sure http://www.ashandericmusic.com
Terri Hendrix “Me and the Moon Aren’t Speaking” – Pilgrim’s Progress: Project 5.5 http://www.terrihendrix.com
David G Smith “Witness Trees” – Witness Trees http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com
Ben Bedford “Stars And Skywheel” – Valley Of Stars http://www.benbedford.com
Muriel Anderson “Friendship” (featuring Phil Keaggy) – Sailing Dreams http://www.murielanderson.com
Teni Rane “Small Steps” – Goldenrod http://www.tenirane.com
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chan Tiao “Beautiful Grassland, My Home” – From China to Appalachia:
http://www.cathymarcy.com

Closing: Chicha Libre “Gnossienne No. 1” – Sonido Amazonico http://www.chichalibre.com

Running time: 4 hours 7 minutes