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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 8/30/15 program


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This show was published 8/30/15
Buddy Guy “Flesh & Bone” Born To Play Guitar CD http://www.buddyguy.net
Clarence “Bluesman” Turner “Fender Bender”- The Claster Blaster CD http://www.clarenceturner.com
Lara & The Bluz Dawgz “I Wonder” – Howlin’ CD http://www.laraandthebluzdawgz.com
Rabid Young “Not Enough”
Darlingside “Birds Say” – Birds Say CD http://www.darlingside.com
Running time: 45 minutes
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity
software.
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
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Opening music:
Jack Kerouac – Excerpt from “The Subterraneans”
Charlie Parker “Parker’s Mood”
I recited Allan Ginsberg’s poem “Sunflower Sutra”
Patty Carpenter & The Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band “Summer Love” – Come Over CD http://www.dfjbmusic.com
Geoffrey Armes “Sea Lanes” – Elemental Red CD http://www.geoffreyarmes.com
Tangerine Dream “Long Island Sunset” – The Private Music Of Tangerine Dream
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Carla Bianco “Part Of Me” – All This Time CD http://www.carlabianco.com
Sara Petite “Circus Comes To Town” – Circus Comes To Town CD http://www.sarapetite.com
The Sidleys “Tin Flowers”- Bittersweet CD http://www.thesidleys.com
Steel Wool “My Country Fair/Nhemamusasa” – All The Love In The World CD http://www.steelwoolband.com
Switchback “Nancy Whiskey” – American Roots & Celtic Soul: Live Volume 1 CD http://www.waygoodmusic.com
The Plastic Pals “Timing Is Everything” http://www.theplasticpals.se
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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix “Between Midnight & Two” – Soul Blues CD http://www.thecrowmatix.com
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Sunday In the Rain” – A Box Of Everything CD http://www.slambovia.com
Tom Principato “The Rain Came Pouring Down” (Live at VIP)- Live and Still Kickin’ CD http://www.tomprincipato.com
Simon McBride “A Rock And A Storm” – Crossing The Line CD http://www.simonmcbride.net
Sirsy “Cannonball” – Coming Into Frame CD http://www.sirsy.com
Bloody Jug Band “13 Steps” – Rope Burn CD http://www.bloodyjugband.com
Radar “Give Up To The Now” http://www.radarrockband.com
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CD FOCUS: A continuing series spotlighting top indie/emerging artists in
great concept or compilation albums.
ROCK BACK FOR NEPAL, by Patetico Records in Philadelphia is a multi-volume
compilation that is raising money for The Nepal Disaster Relief Fund.
From Volume 2 I aired the following:
Asalto al Parque Zoologico “Loslovehandles”
Malka “For Now We Live”
Chatham Rise “Here”
Under The Wire “Melancholy”
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Liz Longley “We Run” – s/t CD http://www.lizlongley.com
Jonathan Byrd “Starlight” – You Can’t Outrun The Radio CD http://www.jonathanbyrd.com
Beth Wood “Backroads” – The Weather Inside CD http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
Matt Harlan “Riding With The Wind” – Raven Hotel CD http://www.mattharlan.com
Hungrytown “Static” – Further West CD http://www.hungrytown.net
Marc Black “Praises To The Sea” – Sometime A Spark CD http://www.marcblack.com
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Shimmer”  http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 203  minutes
Atmosphere: shotgun
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity software.
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 5/3/15


Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo is a weekly podcast that spotlights brand new
music from songwriters and bands. Most of the new music from these artists
eventually get heard on my companion radio program, Radio Crystal Blue.
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This show was published 5/8/15
Julia Massey & The Five Finger Discount “Montana Capri” – ALITE CD www.juliamasseymusic.com
John Earl Walker “Mustang Blues” – Mustang Blues CD www.johnearlwalker.com
Demi Grace “Go (Live It Up)” – Forward Movement Only CD www.demigrace.com
Andrew D. Huber “42 To Shore” – Mercury Gets A Moon CD www.andrewdhuber.com
Joe Scheller “Two Weeks Notice” – Remembering The Atlas CD www.joescheller.com
Kye Alfred Hillig “Come Play With Me” – The Buddhist CD www.kyealfredhillig.com
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Running time:  49 minutes
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity
software.
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
Via Big Contact:
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This show was published 5/8/15
Opening music:
Van Morrison “Hey Mr DJ” – Down The Road
Gene Chandler “Rainbow 65”
Bob & Earl “Harlem Shuffle”
Rufus Thomas “Can Your Monkey Do The Dog”
Vaneese Thomas (with Rufus Thomas) “Can’t Ever Let You Go” – Blues For My Father CD www.vaneesethomas.com
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*Liz Longley “Outta My Head” – s/t CD www.lizlongley.com
*Beth Wood “Get Good” – The Weather Inside CD www.bethwoodmusic.com
*The Sidleys “Nothing Else Remains” – Bittersweet CD www.thesidleys.com
**Jesse Terry “Never Heard The Storm” – The Calm & The Storm EP www.jesseterrymusic.com
**Rebecca Loebe “Circus Heart” – Circus Heart CD www.rebeccaloebe.com
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*Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “You Should See Me Now” – Violets Are Blue CD www.raniarbo.com
*Suzie Brown “Receipt For Love” – Almost There CD www.suziebrownsongs.com
Katie Garibaldi “You Saved The Best For Last” – Follow Your Heart CD www.katiegaribaldi.com
Marchan Noelle “Control”- single   www.marchannoelle.com
Steel Wool Band “I’m Not Sleeping” – All The Love In The World CD www.steelwoolband.com
The Plastic Pals “Travelling” – Turn The Tide CD www.theplasticpals.se
Changing Modes “Fly” – The Paradox Of Traveling Light CD www.changingmodes.com
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These artists are performing in the upcoming Wildflower! Music & Arts Festival, 5/15-17 www.wildflowerfestival.com :
Jonathan Byrd “Close Enough To Touch” – You Can’t Outrun The Radio CD www.jonathanbyrd.com
Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt “If I Need To Know” – For Keeps CD www.carrieelkin.com www.dannyschmidt.com
Annalise Emerick “Born This Way” – Field Notes CD www.annaliseemerick.com
RJ Cowdery “I’ll Keep Trying” – In This Light CD www.rjcowdery.com
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Dan May “Mother’s Day” – Beacon CD www.danmaycd.com
Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt “Old Joe’s Chair” – Crooked Fiddle CD www.aaronnathans.com www.michaelronstadt.com
Esthema “Reflections From The Past’ – Long Goodbye CD www.esthema.com
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Sara Petite “Circus Comes To Town” – Circus Comes To Town CD www.sarapetite.com
Jessie Kilguss “Red Moon” – Devastate Me CD www.jessiekilguss.com
Rob McHale “Fields” – Fields CD www.robmchale.com
Matt Turk “Ilana Donna” – Cold Revival CD www.turktunes.com
Roger Silverberg “Faith Hope Heart” – Major Seventh Heaven CD www.rogersilverberg.com
Ellis “Everybody Wants To Belong” – Right On Time CD www.ellis-music.com
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Shimmer” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 196 minutes
Atmosphere:  changing rainbows
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity software.
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 9/21/14


Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo is a weekly podcast that spotlights brand new music from songwriters and bands. Most of the new music from these artists eventually get heard on my companion radio program, Radio Crystal Blue.
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This show was published 9/27/14
Debbie Goodman “I Miss You Too Much” – s/t EP http://www.debbiegoodmanmusic.com
Big John Mills “El Pollo Loco De Tejas” – Honkytonkology CD http://www.bigjohnmills.com
Carmen Lundy “Soul To Soul” – Soul To Soul CD http://www.carmenlundy.com
Gary Clark Jr. “Don’t Owe You A Thang” – Live 2-CD set http://www.garyclarkjr.com
Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt “Doing The Best I Can” – Crooked Fiddle CD http://www.aaronnathans.com http://www.michaelronstadt.com
Kenny Butterill “Good Thing That Couldn’t Happen Here” (extended bonus track) – Troubadour Tales CD http://www.kennybutterill.com
Jacob Johnson “The Pamlico Sound” – One-Take Jake CD http://www.jacobjohnsontunes.com
Running time: 68 minutos
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity software.
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Radio Crystal Blue is my 13-year-old freeform radio program, usually publishing Wednesdays or Thursdays in podcast format.
HOW TO LISTEN
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This show was published 9/27/14
Opening music:
“Dance Of The Dream Man” – Twin Peaks soundtrack
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*Disappear Fear “Farmland And The Sky” – Broken Film CD http://www.disappearfear.com
*Marc Black “Born Again American” – Sometime A Spark CD http://www.marcblack.com
*Jim Photoglo “Brown Eyed Boy” – Halls Of My Heart CD http://www.jimphotoglo.com
Loretta Hagen “Take Me” – Mud and Stone CD http://www.lorettahagen.com
Lynn Hollyfield “Cul De Sac” – In The Balance CD http://www.lynnhollyfield.com
Claudia Schmidt “Nothing” – New Whirled Order CD http://www.claudiaschmidt.com
Lisa Biales “Mask” – Belle Of The Blues CD http://www.lisabiales.com
Brooks Williams “Mercury Blues” – New Everything CD http://www.brookswilliams.com
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The Portraits “Malala” – Life In Sepia CD http://www.theportraitsmusic.com
*Antje Duvekot “Noah’s Titanic” – New Siberia CD  http://www.antjeduvekot.com
*Amy Speace “Feathers & Wishbones” – How To Sleep In A Stormy Boat CD http://www.amyspeace.com
Star Anna “Only Guessing” – The Sky Is Falling http://www.staranna.com
Tony Mecca “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” – Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between CD http://www.tonymeccamusic.com
Andy Hawk & The Train Wreck Endings “Thoughts While Driving Home” – Sorta Kinda Maybe CD http://www.andyhawk.com
The Plastic Pals “Travelling” – http://www.theplasticpals.se
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Roger Silverberg hosts his 9th Annual Songwriter’s night in Huntington, NY on 9/27:
Roger Silverberg “Need” – Major Seventh Heaven CD http://www.rogersilverberg.com
Ray Lambiase “The Ghost That I Can’t Give Up” – Time Leaves Things Behind CD http://www.raylambiase.com
Deborah Lombardi “Ghost Of You” – Sweet Revenge CD http://www.deborahlombardi.com
Danielle Miraglia “Loud Talker” Box Of Troubles CD http://www.daniellem.com
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*Carolann Solebello “Concentrate” – Steel and Salt CD http://www.carolannsolebello.com
*The YaYas “Price Of Progress” – Paper Boats CD http://www.wearetheyayas.com
*Karyn Oliver “Weeping Willow Road” – Magdalene CD http://www.karynoliver.com
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Molasses Creek “Joe Bell Flowers” – Something Worth Having CD http://www.molassescreek.com
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “Bridges” – Some Bright Morning CD http://www.raniarbo.com
Beggar’s Ride “Sunless Sky” – s/t CD http://www.beggarsride.com
Lara Herscovitch “Better Left Unread” – Four Wise Monkeys CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Dan & Faith “There Is A Path” – Simple Grace CD http://www.danandfaith.com
Andrew Calhoun “Walk Easy” – Living Room CD http://www.andrewcalhoun.com
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Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Shimmer” (Radio edit)  http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 176 minutos
Recorded in stereo to 128kbps bitrate, 44.1 Hz in mp3 format using Audacity software.
Atmosphere: damn good
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo 4/27/14 shows


Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo is a weekly podcast that spotlights brand new
music from songwriters and bands. Most of the new music from these artists
eventually get heard on my companion radio program, Radio Crystal Blue.HOW TO LISTEN

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Shows accessed via archive.org are always available.This show was published 5/1/14
Tweed Funk “Deed Is Done” – First Name Lucky CD www.tweedfunk.com

Violet Machine “Tidal” – City Of Glass EP www.violetmachine.com
Tony Clark & Killing Time “When I’m In My Car” – When I’m In My Car EP www.tonyclarkandkillingtime.com
Andrew Tinker “No Home” – Upon The Ecliptic CD www.andrewtinker.com
Carrie Ferguson “Wooden Nickel” – The List Of Whales CD www.carrieferguson.com
Running time: 44 minutos
Here’s RCB proper:

Radio Crystal Blue is my 13-year-old freeform radio program, usually
publishing Wednesdays or Thursdays in podcast format.
HOW TO LISTEN
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There are a number of options on the page and in the player to stream and
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mp3: https://archive.org/download/RCBlive042714/RCBlive042714.mp3Artists who are sharing gigs are denoted with *

This show was published on 5/1/14.

Opening music:

Steve Wynn “Second Best” – “Fever Pitch” movie soundtrack
Golden Smog “Looking Forward To Seeing You” – Weird Tales
Whiskeytown “Sit And Listen To The Rain” – Pneumonia
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The Como Brothers Band “You Are My World” – The Speed Of Sound EP www.thecomobrothersband.com
Owen Danoff “Never Been Kissed” – Twelve Stories CD www.owendanoff.com
Rodger Delany “Somebody Like You” – Moment Of Truth CD www.rodgerdelany.com
Jessie Kilguss & Radio Gold “Keith & Anita” – The Sky Gold CD www.jessiekilguss.com
Ray Lambiase “Waiting For The Rain” – Time Leaves Things Behind CD www.raylambiase.com
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These artists are taking part in the Montauk Music Festival, May 15-18 www.montaukmusicfestival.com:
Butchers Blind “Destination Blues” – Destination Blues EP www.butchersblind.com
Kevin McWha Steele “Stay With Her” – s/t CD www.kevinmcwhasteele.com
Kaydi Johnson “Injured Angel” – Peasant Of The Wreck CD www.kaydijohnsong.com
Remember September “Empty Space” – The Roads We Travel CD www.rememberseptemberband.com
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*Bryan Dunn “Audio Stereo Radio” – Sweetheart Of the Music Hall CD www.bryandunnmusic.net
*Pi Jacobs “Trying To Be Loved” – Urbanicana CD www.pijacobs.com
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MJ Hibbett & The Validators “Better Things To Do” – We Validate! CD www.mjhibbett.com
The Currys “Hollow Bones” – Follow CD www.thecurrysmusic.com
Flagship Romance “Hit The Ground” – The Fudge Sessions EP www.flagshipromance.com
The Plastic Pals “Travelling” – Turn The Tide CD www.theplasticpals.se
Antigone Rising “Get To You” – Whiskey & Wine, Vol. 1 CD www.antigonerising.com
Kosmic Daydream “Route 444” – Psychosomatic Playground CD www.kosmicdaydream.com
The Bloody Jug Band “Asylum Blues” – Murder Of Crows EP www.bloodyjugband.com
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CD FOCUS: An occasional series spotlighting a top compilation or concept
album.
David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket project continues with its latest edition:
Essential Songs Of Philadelphia: Sessions. Here, the drummer for The Hooters
joins 2 fellow members (Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian), along with other artists
with Philly roots and sing songs that also were born and bred here. More
info at http://www.songsinthepocket.org
I spun these:
“I Saw The Light” (Original by Todd Rundgren. Session includes members of Smash Palace)
“All My Mondays” (Original by Youth Camp. Session includes members of The Hooters)
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These artists are taking part in the Spring Gulch Folk Festival 5/15-18 www.springgulch.com:
Brother Sun “True” – Some Part Of The Truth CD www.brothersunmusic.com
Antje Duvekot “Sleepy Sea Of Indigo And Blue” – New Siberia CD www.antjeduvekot.com
Mary Gauthier “Wheel Inside The Wheel” – Live At Blue Rock CD www.marygauthier.com
Spuyten Duyvil “Old Abram” – Temptation CD www.spuytenduyvilmusic.com
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*Chris Smither “What They Say” – Hundred Dollar Valentine CD www.smither.com
*Hurray For The Riff Raff “End Of The Line” – Small Town Heroes CD www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com
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Tae Phoenix “Ordinary Things” – Outside The Lines CD www.taephoenix.com
Meredith Blis “Mighty Aphrodite” – A Purple Kind Of Blue CD www.meredithblis.com
Debbie Miller “Brand New Album” – Measures + Waits EP www.thedebbiemiller.com
Hungrytown “Make It All Work Out” – Any Forgotten Thing CD www.hungrytown.net
Molasses Creek “Tennessee Stud” – Something Worth Having CD www.molassescreek.com
Lowland Hum “When The World Sleeps” – Native Air CD www.lowlandhum.com
Brooks Williams “Carry On” (acoustic) – New Everything CD www.brookswilliams.com
***
Running time: 240 minutes
Atmosphere: sun-break
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