Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown

This special countdown covers the top 100 artists ranked by annual chart placement, covering the years 2003 to 2024. Artists are ranked by their entire body of work, not 1 song or one album. I actually ranked a total of 211 artists, but I keep it to the top 100 for sake of the countdown.

Here's numbers 100 through 91. For each artist I picked one song that seemed to be best representative of their work, or otherwise their most popular.

I am counting down these artists, 10 a time until we reach 10-1. Download/stream/share this show, in the same RSS feed as my standard podcast.

This portion of the countdown was published 7/2/05

HOW TO LISTEN:

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 6/22/25 Next shows should be published around 7/1/25.

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Opening theme Ada Rovatti & Elephunk -"Gottcha" For Rent www.adarovatti.com

100: DRIVIN N' CRYIN www.drivinncryin.com

I aired "Free Ain't Free" from their 2020 album Live The Love Beautiful

99: DANIELLE MIRAGLIA

www.daniellem.com

I aired "Drive" from her 2011 album "Box Of Troubles"

98: FRENCHY & THE PUNK www.frenchyandthepunk.com

I aired "Mon Souvenir" from their 2022 album "Zen Ghost"

97: MARY GAUTHIER

www.marygauthier.com

I aired "Walking Each Other Home" from her 2014 album "Trouble and Love"

96: JOANNE JUSKUS www.joannejuskus.com

I aired "Breathing Underwater" from her 2001 self-title album

95 THE ALTERNATE ROUTES www.thealternateroutes.com

I aired "California" from their 2007 album "Good And Reckless And True"

94: MIKE FIELD

www.mikeieldjazz.com

I aired "The Hotel By The Mansion" from his 2018 album "True Stories"

93: KENNY WHITE

www.kennywhitemusic.net

I aired "Shoot The Moon" from his 2004 album "Symphony In 16 Bars"

92: ANNA DAGMAR

www.annadagmar.com

I aired "One More Time In The Air' from her self-titled 2001 album (listed as Anna Dagmar Johnson)

91: JULIE LOYD

www.julieloydmusic.com

I aired "More Than I Meant To" from her 2004 album "The Waiting Room"

Closing music: TJ Rehmi "You Are We Am I (Red Mix) - The Warm Chill

Running time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Lennie Gallant "Sable Island Horses" - Shelter From The Storms www.lenniegallant.com

Buskin & Batteau "Good Luck In The Promised land" - Red Shoes and Golden Hearts www.buskinandbatteau.com

James Lee Stanley "The Carnival" - The Day Today www.jamesleestanley.com

Melissa Greener "Why" - Transistor Corazon www.melissagreener.com

Kym Tuvim "Reservoir" - Nothing Sweet Nothing www.kymtuvim.com

The YaYas "Willing Heart" - Paper Boats

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Lara Herscovitch "Castle Walls" - Highway Philosophers www.laraherscovitch.com

HuDost "Take It Back" - The Monkey In The Crown www.hudost.com

Jo Wymer "No Time Left To Cry" - S.L.G. www.jowymer.com

Ainsley Costello "Anywhere But Here" - Exless www.ainsleycostello.com

Suzanne's Band "Can't Keep Me Down" - Ice & Fire www.suzannesband.com

Christopher Wright "Off To The Races" - The Other Side www.christopherwrightmusic.com

Emi Pop "No Puedo Dormir" www.emipop.com

Lunison "Shelly's Room" www.lunisonmusic.com

Midnight Morning "Fallen Objects" - Faded Colors www.midnight-morning.com

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The On Parole "On The Run" www.onparole.uk

Dead Root Revival "Maybe Baby" - The Controller's Exam www.deadrootrevival.ca

Box Elder "Origami Bats"

Forester "Daredevil Youth" www.forestermusic.com

Parallel States "Girlz R Bad"

Scott Yoder "Never Be Another Day" www.scottmatthewyoder.com

Liquid Pennies "Tapered Scape"

Dedicated Servers "Everything Beach" - Colors

I recited a part of Kurt Vonnegut's book "Breakfast Of Champions" (or, Goodbye Blue Monday)

The Feverfew "Selby" - Apparitions

Casey Holford "Summer Storm" - All Young And Beautiful www.caseyholford.com

Jessie Kilguss "Sleepwalking Heart" - What Do Whales Dream About At Night? www.jessiekilguss.com

Charlie Nieland "Elegy" www.charlienieland.com

The Steel Wheels "Water's Edge" - No More Rain www.thesteelwheels.com

Trent Wagler "Townie Summer" - This Might Be My Prime

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Britt Connors "Beaufort Breakdown" - Longitude www.brittconnors.com

LN Heart "Dark Light" - Colors www.ln-heart.com

Aimee Van Dyne "Owning Up" (live at Arlene's Grocery) www.aimeevandyne.com

Maya de Vitry "Are You Happy" - Infinite www.mayadevitry.com

Kevin Daniel "Dragging Me Down" - The Life & Adventures Of Kevin Daniel www.thekevindaniel.com

John Shipe "Gold Into Yarn" - Water This Dark www.johnshipemusic.com

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These artists share billing at the Mile Of Music Festival in Appleton WI www.mileofmusic.com

Katie Dahl "Sacristy" - Seven Stones www.katiedahlmusic.com

Crys Matthews "Like Jesus Would" - Reclamation www.crysmatthews.com

Jesse Lynn Madera "Dante" - Fortunes www.jesselynnmadera.com

Megan Slankard "The Tragic Life Of Caleb" - A Token Of The Wreckage www.meganslankard.com

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These artists will appear at the upcoming Mariposa Folk Festival www.mariposafolk.com

Malia Rodgers "Chameleon" - Chameleon www.maliarodgers.ca

Cuff The Duke "It's Alright" - Breaking Dawn www.cufftheduke.ca

Julian Taylor "Dedication" - www.juliantaylormusic.ca

The Pairs "Annie's Daughter" - When We Will Find Our Way? www.thepairsmusic.com

Pomona Park "Do Not Disturb"

Hudson Powder Company "Tennessee Lamb" - Crest Of Orange www.hudsonpowdercompany.com

Dining Dead "Overture" - Is This A House? www.diningdead.com

ANFØRSYN "Fallen Angel"

Starting Early "Bethesda" www.startingearlyofficial.com

Glow And The Dark "Bright Eyes T-Shirt"

Flesh Produce "It Gets Better" - Couch Slime IV

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Hard Maybe "Palace" https://www.hardmaybe.band/

Surprise Chef "Consulate Case" www.surprise-chef.com

Brad 'Guitar' Wilson "Monterey" - The Californian www.bradwilsonlive.com

Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival "Light The Fire" - Retrograde www.jlynandthegrooverevival.com

Johnny Rawls "Rip Off The Bandage" - Make Them Dance www.johnnyrawlsblues.com

Eric Selby "Orbit" - Where You Born At? www.ericselby.com

Katie Knipp "The Devil's Armchair" - Me www.katieknipp.com

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band "Are You Gonna Rise? (For LeVar) www.bigdamnband.com

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ALBUM FOCUS: Groove Africa www.putumayo.com

Groove Africa is a genre-spanning collection of contemporary African sounds, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant Afrobeats scene of Nigeria and West Africa. Featuring 10 tracks by rising artists from across the continent—including Kenya, Guinea, Angola, and Ethiopia—the album captures a dynamic moment in global music culture. This release offers a curated glimpse into Africa’s modern grooves, designed for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (Angola/Congo) "Simone CM"

Cheikh Ibra Fam (Senegal) "Xam Xam"

Amadeus (Senegal) "Fi ba leuz"

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These artists are part of next month's Red Wing Roots Festival www.redwingroots.com

Larry & Joe "Silver Lining" ft. Nelson Enchandía - Manos Panamericanos www.larryandjoe.com

Donna The Buffalo "I Won't Be Looking Back" - Dance In The Street www.donnathebuffalo.com

Eddie 9V "Back On My Feet"- Little Black Flies www.eddie9v.com

The Faux Paws "Fourth Decade" - s/t www.thefauxpawsmusic.com

JP Harris "East Alabama" - JP Harris Is a Trash Fire www.ilovehonkytonk.com

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Robert Thomas & The Sessionmen "Judge & Jury" - The Way We Roll www.robertthomasandthesessionmen.com

Cole Quest & The City Pickers "7-11/Foggy Mountain Rock" - Self-[En]Titled www.colequest.com

Suzie Brown "Bigger Bite" - Songs Worth Saving www.suziebrownsongs.com

Carrie Elkin "Tilt-A-Whirl" - The Penny Collector www.carrieelkin.com

Danny Schmidt "The Longest Way" - Standard Deviation www.dannyschmidt.com

Tim Grimm "In The USA" - Bones Of Trees www.timgrimm.com

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​Closing music: Geoffrey Armes "Vrikshashana (The Tree)" - Spirit Dwelling

Running time: 4 hours, 35 minutes

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Purusa "Words" - Repair

Purusa "Weightless" www.purusaband.com

Push Puppets "Hearts Aren't Souvenirs" - Tethered Together www.pushpuppets.net

Chapell "Once You've Got" - Love In The Summer Of Trouble www.thisischapell.com

Colour Film "New Friend In The City" - Half An Hour www.colourfilm.ca

Kai Crowe Getty "Heavy As Heaven" - The Wreckage www.kaicrowegetty.com

Keegan McInroe "Tonight" - Uncouth Pilgrims www.keeganmcinroe.com

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These songwriters are performing in the upcoming Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2025 in BC:

Lennie Gallant "Please Wait" - Shelter From The Storms www.lenniegallant.com

Eilen Jewell "The Flood" - Boundary County www.eilenjewel.com

Kellie Loder "Can't Go Back" - Transitions www.kelieloder.com

Julian Taylor "Love Letters" - Pathways www.juliantaylormusic.ca

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Michael Sarian "Straight Trash" - Esquina www.michaelsarian.com

Deni Bonet "Last Girl On Earth" - Last Girl On Earth www.denibonet.com

Raphaela "Leave Him First" www.raphaelaofficial.com

Tret Fure "This And So Much More" - Lavender Moonshine www.tretfure.com

Tyler Ellis "Three Things" - Down By The Don www.tylerellis.ca

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Bailey Perrie "For The Plot" www.baileyperrie.com

Phantogram "It Wasn't Meant To Be" - Memory Of A Day www.phantogram.com

Esancy "Shine" www.esancy.lu

Shannon Curtis "Wouldn't It Be Good" - 80's Kids www.shannoncurtis.net

Jesika von Rabbit "Gotta Keep My Buzz Going" - Bunnywood Babylon www.jesikavonrabbit.com

Charlotte de Witte "The Realm" - No Division www.charlottedewittemusic.com

Rattle Bones "Terminal Romance" www.rattlebonespgh.com

The Gentlemen Rogues "Half Empty, Half Fool" - www.gentlemenrogues.com/

Hywater "Hindsight" www.hywaterbband.com

Calgolla "Puppeteer" - Iter

Arsenic Kitchen "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" (Panic! At The Disco cover)

Taxi Girls "Rainy"

KRÖNA "Take 'Em All" -

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Putumayo: Groove Africa

Groove Africa is a genre-spanning collection of contemporary African sounds, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant Afrobeats scene of Nigeria and West Africa. Featuring 10 tracks by rising artists from across the continent—including Kenya, Guinea, Angola, and Ethiopia—the album captures a dynamic moment in global music culture. This release offers a curated glimpse into Africa’s modern grooves, designed for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

NOANDA with Feven Yoseph (Germany/Ethiopia) "Libe"

KO'RE (Nigeria) "SHAYE"

Gift OFA (Nigeria) "Majo"

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Ringo Starr "Rosetta" (with Larkin Poe) - Look Up www.ringostarr.com

West Of Texas "I Only Listen To Heartbreak Songs" - Hot Motel Nights www.westoftexxas.com

Michelle d'Amour & The Love Dealers "Hot Mess" - Hot Mess www.michelledamourandthelovedealers.com

Lil Red and The Rooster "Same Old Blues" www.lilredrecords.com

Ever More Nest "My Story" - Out Here Npw www.evermorenest.com

Adam Wedd "Shipwrecks"

Angela Saini "Puzzle Piece" www.angelasaini.com

Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane "Arcata" - Double Takes www.gordietentrees.com

Elisa Thorn "The Garden" - xiik www.elisaathorn.com

Bex Burch 'Before You're Ready" - There Is Only Love And Fear www.bexburch.com

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​Closing music: Geoffrey Armes "Vrikshashana (The Tree)" - Spirit Dwelling

Running time: 4 hours, 2 minutes

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Roger Silverberg "Just In Time For Sumer" www.rogersilverberg.com

Geoffrey Armes "Off The Island"

Casey Cyr "Summer Of Love"

Palmyra Delran "Never To Be Back Again" - You Are What You Absorb www.palmyradelran.com

The Catholic Girls "Summer vacation - Meet The Catholic Girls www.thecatholicgirls.net

The Dipsomaniacs "A Million Miles Away" - High School Reunion: A Tribute To Those Great 80s Films www.americanlaundromatrecords.com

Chico Detour "Dark Matter" - Too Easy

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Grace Morrison "Get Along - Maybe Modern www.gracemorrison.com

Goldpine "Land Of Rolling Hills" - Two www.goldpinemusic.com

Meghan Cary "Sail Across The Water" - Sing Louder www.meghancary.com

Aaron Nathans "Old Joe's Chair" - Aaron Nathans - Crooked Fiddle www.aaronnathans.com

Wes Collins "Medusa" - Jabberwockies www.wescollins.com

Kai Crowe-Getty "Dancing On A Razor's Edge - The Wreckage www.kaicrowegetty.com

Ainsley Costello "You Problem" - Exless www.ainsleycostello.com

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Box Elder "Origami Bats" www.boxelder.com

Tenderhooks "Sandy Dunes" www.tenderhooks.uk

Sugar Bones "Love In Threes" www.sugarbonesband.com

Scott Yoder "Portrait Of Anneliese" www.scottmatthewyoder.com

Lorraine Deitrich "Everybody Wants Some Love" - www.lorraine-deitrich.biz

LPMC "Jennifer" www.lmpcmusic.com

Perel "Mirror" - www.perelmusic.com