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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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EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
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Twitter: @radiocblue
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
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This show was published 3/31/16
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:
EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo programs, week of 2/7/16

Posted on February 15, 2016 | Leave a comment

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This show was published 2/15/16
Marci Geller “Only Love Matters” – Square Peg CD http://www.marcigeller.com
Laura Nikohl “The Night” – The Night EP
Rough Age “Great Awakening” – lBefore It Comes Apart CD
Kirsten Maxwell “Driftwood” – Crimson CD http://www.kirstenmaxwell.com
Evolution Orange “EO Blues” – s/t EP http://www.theevolutionorangeband.com
Danny O’Keefe “Ultramarine” – Light Leaves The West CD http://www.dannyokeefe.com
Running time:  47 minutes
All content is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version
4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
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:
Shows on this website are kept in perpetuity.
Listen to samples of each song I have aired in this week’s show via Clammr:
This show was published 2/15/16
Opening music:
Robert Sadin “Amour Me Fait Desirer” & “Tu, Meu Sonho Vivo” – Art Of Love:
Music Of Machaut CD
Stellamara “Szerelem” – The Seven Valleys CD http://www.stellamara.com
Yanni “Aria” – Dare To Dream
DJ Flowerdove “Wind Chill” http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
*****
Edie Carey “Even The Birds” – Paper Rings: 8 Love Stories CD
Amy Soucy “Winter Man” – This River CD http://www.amysoucymusic.com
Britt Connors “No Man’s Land” – Warmer Season CD http://www.brittconnors.com
Caroline Cotter “Champagne” – Dreaming As I Do CD http://www.carolinecotter.com
Ellis Paul “One Kiss Would Do Me In” – Chasing Beauty CD http://www.ellispaul.com
*****
MJ Hibbett & The Validators “Graffiti On The Cenotaph” – Forest Moon Of
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “A Very Unusual Head” – A Box Of Everything
Hurricane Ruth LaMaster “I Feel Lucky” – Winds Of Change CD
Roosevelt Dime “I Want Mo!” – Full Head Of Steam CD
Antigone Rising “Game Changer” – Whiskey & Wine Volume 2 EP
Janita “Traces Upon Your Face” – Didn’t You, My Dear? CD
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FLASHBACK: Airing music from artists that have not been heard on RCB in at
least 10 years:
Vicki Blankenship “You’re All I Ever Need” – Horizons CD
Common Ground “The One” – Take 3 CD http://www.texasrockband.com
The Animators “Good To Be Here” – How We Fight CD
Michael Tiernan “Slow Down” – Jumping In CD http://www.tiernantunes.com
*****
Zeynep Ozbilen “I’m Happy” – Zee CD http://www.zeynepozbilen.com
Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio “Still She Will Fly” – Still She Will Fly EP
Lara Herscovitch “A Circle Drawn” – Four Wise Monkeys CD
Ellie Fabe “Sometimes It Happens” – Devil May Care CD  http://www.elliefabe.com
The Keller Sisters “The Hard Way” – House Of Cards EP
Sharon Glassman “Arrow Of Love” – Blame It On Hoboken
*****
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora”
Running time: 167 minutes
Atmosphere: love  sweet love
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:
EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
PHONE: 215-995-2234 or 253-537-1096
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Radio Crystal Blue/RCB Novus Ordo week of 1/3/16

Posted on January 7, 2016 | Leave a comment

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This show was published 1/6/16
John Aulabaugh “Elasticity” – Of Sins Present And Past CD http://www.johnaulabaugh.com
Tia McGraff “Crazy Beautiful” – Crazy Beautiful CD http://www.tiamcgraff.com
Doctor G & The Mudcats “It’s The Blues Tonight” – Swampy Tonk Blues CD http://www.doctorg-and-the-mudcats.com
Blue Water Highway Band “Greytown” – Things We Carry CD http://www.bluewaterhighwayband.com
Ned Van Go “Empty Bottle” – The Dirt And The Sin CD http://www.nedvangomusic.com
John M. “Rescuer” – M-VI CD http://www.johnm.com
Running time: 48 minutes
All content is free to listen and share via Creative Commons License version 4.0, non-derivative, non-commercial, full attribution. More info:
EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
PHONE: 215-995-2234 or 253-537-1096
Facebook: Dan Herman & Radio Crystal Blue
Twitter: @radiocblue
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:
Shows on this website are kept in perpetuity.
mp3:
Listen to samples of each song I have aired in this week’s show via Clammr:
This show was published 1/6/16
Opening music:
Death Cab For Cutie “The New Year” – Transatlanticism CD
U2 “New Year’s Day” – Under A Blood Red Sky
Brenda Kahn “Yellow Sun” – Destination Anywhere
The Breeders “New Year” – Last Splash
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Pam Steebler ” Help Me Out” – Give In EP http://www.pamsteebler.com
The Kurt Henry Band “I Hear My Name” – From Our Religions We’ll Be Free! CD http://www.kurthenry.com
Miss Tess & The Talkbacks “Night Life” – The Love I Have For You CD http://www.misstessmusic.com
The Late Saints “Bitter” – Presto! In America CD http://www.thelatesaints.com
Karen Collins & The Backroads Band “She Dreams” – No Yodeling On The Radio CD http://www.karencollins.net
***
Builder Of The House “Trespassers” – There Is No Hourglass, Only Sand EP http://www.builderofthehouse.com
Purusa “Surrender” – Repair CD http://www.purusaband.com
Fireships “Go Down Fighting” – s/t CD http://www.fireships.net
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams “Sunday In The Rain” – A Box Of Everything CD http://www.slambovia.com
Tom Principato “The Rain Kept Pouring Down” – Live And Still Kickin’ CD http://www.tomprincipato.com
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RCB FLASHBACK: Year-long feature where I spin whole segments of music I haven’t aired in years:
Tim Blane “Drifting And Driving” – In The Meantime CD
Eva Moon “Swimming Upstream” – Something’s Brewing CD http://www.evamoon.net
Marianne Kesler “Broken” – s/t CD http://www.mariannekesler.com
Crescent & Frost “If She Were You” – My Old Man: A Tribute To Steve Goodman CD http://www.dmarcusmusic.com
***
Esthema “Reminiscence” – Long Goodbye CD http://www.esthema.com
Ronstadt Generations Y Los Tusconenses “Annabelle” – Epilogue CD http://www.ronstadtgenerations.com
Fred Gillen Jr. “Fall Down” – Wage Love CD http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Screen Door Porch “Poor Elijah” – Modern Settler CD http://www.screendoorporch.com
Anne E. Dechant “Go Get Joe” – The Sun Coming In CD http://www.anneedechant.com
***
Libby Koch “Naomi” – Tenneessee Colony CD http://www.libbykoch.com
Olivia Frances “Heart To Hold” – Back To Happiness CD http://www.oliviafrances.com
Hadley Kennary “With Love From Chicago” – http://www.hadleykennary.com
Lara Herscovitch “Time” – Four Wise Monkeys CD http://www.laraherscovitch.com
Dana & Susan Robinson “The Invitation” – American Hornpipe CD http://www.robinsongs.com
***
Closing music: DJ Flowerdove “Sol Aurora”  http://www.reverbnation.com/loralouisenichols
Running time: 167 minutes
Atmosphere:  fluid
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:
EMAIL: dan@radiocrystalblue.net
PHONE: 215-995-2234 or 253-537-1096
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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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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.

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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”
_______
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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