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Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown show #4

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Dan Herman reveals the Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown, celebrating 25 years of indie music history.
This episode is part of a special series marking Radio Crystal Blue's 25th anniversary, with host Dan Herman counting down the top 100 artists from the show's history. It covers positions 70 to 61, blending music tracks with detailed artist profiles. The host begins by explaining the countdown's purpose and availability. Tim Grimm at number 70 is highlighted for his transition from Hollywood actor to Indiana-based songwriter, including his work on stage plays and concept albums. Taylor Davis at 69 is noted as a pop-rock songwriter with a guitar-driven sound, though his recent activity is uncertain. Sloane Wainwright at 68 comes from a renowned musical family, with a contralto voice and a career spanning over 30 years in folk and jazz. Girlyman at 67 is a folk trio that formed on 9/11, later becoming a quartet, with rumors of a reunion. Shane Martin at 66 is a Minnesota country rock performer who does about 200 shows a year and uses live looping. Eilen Jewell at 65 is a Boise-based songwriter with a career including busking and Loretta Lynn covers. Andy Friedman at 64 is a Brooklyn artist known for visual art and music with a deadpan style. The Kennedys at 63 are a duo who worked with Nanci Griffith and host a radio show. Jean Mann at 62 is a Seattle indie folk songwriter who records her own albums. Mary Wakefield at 61 tours as a duo and writes about travel and life journeys. The host concludes with information on accessing the show and future episodes.

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A memory-rich Radio Crystal Blue countdown where Girlyman's songs lead back through venues, history, and personal archive.

Radio Crystal Blue's all-time artist countdown turns a ranked list into a walk through remembered rooms. Dan Herman lingers on Girlyman, moving from the 2004 debut Remember Who I Am and "Even If" to a show with Nate, Ty, and Doris at Fez under Time Cafe in New York City.

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You get Girlyman remembered at Fez, a 25-year Radio Crystal Blue countdown, and a Minnesota country-rock songwriter with about 200 shows a year.

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