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Radio Crystal Blue is sponsored in part by:

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Miles High Productions http://www.mileshighproductions.com

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Radio Crystal Blue is free to share and listen, in accordance with Creative

Commons License 4.0, full attribution, non-derivative, non-commercial.

*****

HOW TO LISTEN:

1: at http://www.radiocrystalblue.net/home , right-click on the link titled Click

for PopUp Feed Player. That will display the audio player as a page on its

own. Find the show you want to hear, click the Details tab to download the

show or the play button on top to stream. There’s also an RSS feed button

and a number of ways to share the audio player

2: My podcast provider: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu  Shows from these

players are kept on the server for about 1 year.

3: http://www.archive.org Every show I do has its own podcast page URL. Shows here

are kept in perpetuity. Just look for Radio Crystal Blue and Radio Crystal

Blue Novus Ordo, then the date.  I use the Sunday date of the week.

4: Stitcher for iPod, iPhone or Android:

CONTACT:

EMAIL: cblue456@comcast.net

personal FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/radiocblue

RCB FACEBOOK:

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/danherman0

TWITTER @radiocblue

STAT BLOG http://www.idealisticstats.wordpress.com

STAT TWITTER: @idealisticstats

VISION page: http://www.radiocrystalblue.net/vision

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PROGRAMMING:

NEXT SHOW will be published late this week. You will hear music in several

segments of top touring indie/DIY/underground songwriters and bands.

RCB Novus Ordo is a separate podcast with 7 songs, one each from a brand new

recording. I spin the music and give you the backstory of each artist.

*****

THE LATEST

Firstly, you’ll forgive me, I’m sure, if you note that my news and my shows are now running days later than in previous weeks. The stress on the homefront has mounted considerably

Surely if you’ve followed what I’ve posted online, I don’t have much more to add for what is happening to me and my life, without sounding like complaining. I feel like I should not focus on a possible eviction and the loss of everything I own, all because I can’t find or keep work. Is it Philly? Is it me? What is it that I must do to turn my life around financially? Whatever it is, it has to manifest darn quickly.  The court date is 9/26
The city agencies, at least the ones I’ve reached, have no funding at this time.  I’ve used every possible device within the welfare system that I’m eligible for to stay afloat.  My only hope is for some amount of financial assistance that can keep both sides from involving a judge. From the small legal help I’ve received, I don’t stand a chance.
So, where to move then? And, how?
There are several areas on my hit list. I can’t visit them all before deciding so I’m having to make comparisons and some hard decisions.  Those areas are
Madison WI
Asheville NC
Seattle WA

The main variables I’m focusing on are opportunities for employment, commute time, crime, social services, and environment.
Philadelphia’s been a good run for 3.5 years but, unless I am able to stay where I live a bit longer, perhaps it’s best I see more of the world and combat the problems I have in a different city.  If you kno someone in the above cities, or one that knows of the pros/cons of the variables I’ve listed for a city you live in or at least know well, please contact me at once.

RCB REWIND:   On RCB Novus Ordo, we heard mostly from artists with previous RCB airplay. New Sweden is touring regionally these days when not based in Phillly. Christine Albert is one-half of Albert & Gage. She’s on the Board of Trustees at The Recording Academy.   Speaking of Chris Gage, he can be heard on Adler & Hearne’s latest album.   Parsonsfield changed their name from Poor Old Shine, keeping the same great folk-rock content.  Flagship Romance is a duo project that also receives extra coverage this week.

RCB proper: A chat and reflection on 80’s music led to playing certain tunes, including recent releases by Public Image Ltd, and The Orb ,featuring the Upsetter, Lee “Scratch” Perry.  I had to add some vintage Primal Scream, noting the death of “Throb”, Robert Young.   Segment 1 includes artists who took part in the Adams Morgan Day festival in DC. “Cavalry” by Roosevelt Dime reflects on a cemetery in my former stomping grounds of Brooklyn, NY.  Segment 2 gives us another new tune from The Far West. Antigone Rising & Sirsy were scheduled for the Utica Music & Arts Festival tho I can’t quite confirm the former were at the festival.

 Segment 3 contains several artists that performed in the Tribes Hill Folk Festival in Katonah NY. New song from Matt Turk is included.. Final segment contained mainly folk and Americana. More new music from Rod Picott and Matt Harlan in the mix.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

I focus on CDs as opposed to downloads, though I make exceptions in the

event of albums that are digital releases only. Music must have a 2014

release date. All new albums debut on RCB Novus Ordo; on rare exception,

some debut on Radio Crystal Blue proper.

I’m also interested in featuring, great compilation or soundtrack albums

track-for-track, to help tell the story of those albums.

Electronic press kits) submissions can be sent via one of these companies.

SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue

MusicSUBMIT: http://www.musicsubmit.com

MusicClout http://www.musicclout.com

Search for the words Radio Crystal Blue to find my pages there. If I like

the EPK, I will then ask for a CD

CDs that fit in the above rules may be sent to

Dan Herman

Radio Crystal Blue

1701 Snyder Avenue, #4

Philadelphia, PA 19145

****

DONATIONS to Radio Crystal Blue can be made via the Paypal button at the

homepage.

SPONSORSHIP: The organizations I’ve listed at the top of this email and

those that I mention before the different segments had all agreed in the

past to be a sponsor of Radio Crystal Blue. I am happy to mention your

product or service on the air, and in emails and on my website. Email me for

details.

SYNDICATION: Would you like to access and hear Radio Crystal Blue, 14 years

on the Web, on another Internet radio or podcast network? I hope you do. The

word about this unique brand of freeform radio is getting to more people

every day. My pair of shows deserves to be heard by listeners to established

and emerging networks right alongside your other favorite shows on the Web.

Email me to inquire.

Be seeing you

Dan Herman

Radio Crystal Blue

cblue456@comcast.net

twitter: @radiocblue

215 995 2234

Radio Crystal Blue is sponsored in part by:

Cyber PR: http://www.cyberpr.com

Miles High Productions http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Wampus Multimedia http://www.wampus.com

Moozikoo http://www.moozikoo.com

Radio Crystal Blue is free to share and listen, in accordance with Creative

Commons License 4.0, full attribution, non-derivative, non-commercial.

*****

HOW TO LISTEN:

1: at http://www.radiocrystalblue.net/home , right-click on the link titled Click

for PopUp Feed Player. That will display the audio player as a page on its

own. Find the show you want to hear, click the Details tab to download the

show or the play button on top to stream. There’s also an RSS feed button

and a number of ways to share the audio player

2: My podcast provider: http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu  Shows from these

players are kept on the server for about 1 year.

3: http://www.archive.org Every show I do has its own podcast page URL. Shows here

are kept in perpetuity. Just look for Radio Crystal Blue and Radio Crystal

Blue Novus Ordo, then the date.  I use the Sunday date of the week.

4: Stitcher for iPod, iPhone or Android:

CONTACT:

EMAIL: cblue456@comcast.net

personal FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/radiocblue

RCB FACEBOOK:

LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/danherman0

TWITTER @radiocblue

STAT BLOG http://www.idealisticstats.wordpress.com

STAT TWITTER: @idealisticstats

VISION page: http://www.radiocrystalblue.net/vision

—–

PROGRAMMING:

NEXT SHOW will be published late this week. You will hear music in several

segments of top touring indie/DIY/underground songwriters and bands.

RCB Novus Ordo is a separate podcast with 7 songs, one each from a brand new

recording. I spin the music and give you the backstory of each artist.

*****

THE LATEST: As we’re deeper into September, I’m also continuing to seek out alternatives to my housing situation that may well come to an end by September’s end.   I’ve been to several city agencies with very little progress, and there’s a therapy session later this week.   I’ve made no progress with finding work, and I just refuse to believe that being homeless is inevitable.  But I don’t know of any alternatives, thanks to the very bureaucracy that’s slowing things down.   I haven’t even found an attorney that I feel I can trust.  Maybe my situation is undefendable.   But I need answers.  And a miracle, or three.

While all this is happening, I’m maintaining my health, the apartment is in decent enough shape, and am making some interesting new aquaintances online, and there is also these projects I am working on along with Radio Crystal Blue.  I see myself combining efforts and traveling to make this all work. If you want to read more, see my Vision page on the website.  The Derek Rydall material continues to inspire.  I no longer wake up dreading the day or week to come.  There is enough time to get necessary work done as well as this program.

RCB REWIND:  On RCB Novus Ordo, most of the material contained an Americana or roots vibe. Mark Jones & Twenty Paces is within these genres, tho I’d say more roots-rock, which is a personal favorite genre. Jon Shain resurfaces for a covers album, and naturally I chose a Hank Williams Sr. song for the occasion. I have heard much about Folkapotamus since their debut in 2011, and they are proudly on my radar for the first time.   With the next several shows, I’ll stick to 6 songs per show, as the library is starting to look a bit lean for wear.

RCB proper:   The tradition is this: Around what we call Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end to the season that unofficially began Memorial Day, I air particular tunes, and somehow thread them into autumn.  The Fatboy Slim sampling of The Doors is now a staple, as is the use of Jimi Hendrix’s passing reference to Dick Dale (and Dick Dale’s music) in “Third Stone From The Sun…and then, silence…and then a jazz number to cool things down somewhat, an easing in.. Being in Philly now and in the situation I’m in, “Fall in Philadelphia” by Hall & Oates has not sounded more poignant for use here.   Segment 1: We hear a brand new song from Brooklyn’s own Jessi Robertson, the first from a forthcoming new album, apparently in a different vibe than her prior effort. I continue to champion The Sidleys, who have a thoroughly contemporary sound.  Veteran songwriter Claudia Schmidt is heard once again. Claudia, along with The Steel Wheels, were part of last weekend’s Wheatland Music Festival in the town of Remus, MI. Segment 2 contains blues for the most part; notably a quick number from RB Stone. Steve Conte, off his new NYC album, presents a slower, thoughtful song on the otherwise rockin’ collection of songs. Segment 3 contains foreign-language songs from both Greg Klyma and Ronstadt Generations.  Heather Pierson & Carrie Ferguson (plus Caroline Cotter) were part of a songwriter-in-the-round event in Conway NH last week. Final segment: RJ Cowdery and Beggar’s Ride were 2 acts for a one-day conference/event. The event presented by NERFA and SERFA, two chapters of Folk Alliance International was held on September 6th, in Charlottesville, VA.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

I focus on CDs as opposed to downloads, though I make exceptions in the

event of albums that are digital releases only. Music must have a 2014

release date. All new albums debut on RCB Novus Ordo; on rare exception,

some debut on Radio Crystal Blue proper.

I’m also interested in featuring, great compilation or soundtrack albums

track-for-track, to help tell the story of those albums.

Electronic press kits) submissions can be sent via one of these companies.

SONICBIDS: http://www.sonicbids.com/radiocrystalblue

MusicSUBMIT: http://www.musicsubmit.com

MusicClout http://www.musicclout.com

Search for the words Radio Crystal Blue to find my pages there. If I like

the EPK, I will then ask for a CD

CDs that fit in the above rules may be sent to

Dan Herman

Radio Crystal Blue

1701 Snyder Avenue, #4

Philadelphia, PA 19145

****

DONATIONS to Radio Crystal Blue can be made via the Paypal button at the

homepage.

SPONSORSHIP: The organizations I’ve listed at the top of this email and

those that I mention before the different segments had all agreed in the

past to be a sponsor of Radio Crystal Blue. I am happy to mention your

product or service on the air, and in emails and on my website. Email me for

details.

SYNDICATION: Would you like to access and hear Radio Crystal Blue, 14 years

on the Web, on another Internet radio or podcast network? I hope you do. The

word about this unique brand of freeform radio is getting to more people

every day. My pair of shows deserves to be heard by listeners to established

and emerging networks right alongside your other favorite shows on the Web.

Email me to inquire.

Be seeing you

Dan Herman

Radio Crystal Blue

cblue456@comcast.net

twitter: @radiocblue

215 995 2234