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Latest RCB programs were published on 12/12/25, a holiday themed one to close out the year.
Next new show will be published around 1/10/26 

12/25/24: Scott Sean White is the Artist Of The Year!
Chart page has the full update.

All-time artist list is updated for 2024 results on the Chart page. I will revisit this list, as well as the annual top 100 list after Christmas 2025.

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Album Focus segments introduces outstanding concept and compilation albums, aired track-for-track. 

Twin Vision, veteran radio promoters, recently imparted to Dan Herman the following: “..we always inform these labels and artists that you have the longest running adult alternative internet station.“

2024 AWARDS
Artist Of The Year: Scott Sean White
Album Of The Year: Scott Sean White “Even Better On The Bad Days”
EP Of The Year:  not awarded
Best New Artist:  Zookraught 
Best Tribute Album:  Christian Parker “Change Is Now: A Tribute To The Byrds (1964-1973)”
Best Concept Album: Putumayo World Music “Lounge World” 
Top Radio Promoter for 2024: Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR

Most shows since 2014 are permanently archived at www.archive.org

ARCHIVE of older shows prior to 2012 is a long-term project I have. First show recently got published to the Internet Archive  That show is available only here (April 11, 2004)  A show from April 9, 2006 is available exclusively here
Newest addition to the Archive is a show dated September 18, 2005 

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Radio Crystal Blue 12/12/25 part 1 – Radio Crystal Blue

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.comWormburner "The Bells Of St. Ignatius" http://www.wormburnerband.comEllis 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.comKevin 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

1. Radio Crystal Blue 12/12/25 part 1 01:35:20
2. Radio Crystal Blue 12/12/25 part 2 01:50:36
3. Radio Crystal Blue 12/2/25 part 1 01:51:08
4. Radio Crystal Blue 12/2/25 part 2 01:59:14
5. Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown (10-1) 01:26:12