Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #196

01-07-16 Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #196 is recorded at Singing Bridge Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts and features the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, harmonica, 12-string acoustic guitar, dulcimer and native flute, Dameron Midgett on mandolin, acoustic guitar, singing bowls and didjeridoo, Bob Sherwood on piano and electric bass guitar and Craig Harris on congas and marimba.  We begin with Mariam’s “Misty Rainy Day”, a mellow, gospel-inspired arrangement featuring Mariam’s bluesy harmonica and lovely mandolin work from Dameron.  “Treasures To Behold” is driven by Mariam on baritone ukulele and Caraig’s driving congas and is a mystical, floating piece in praise of miracles.  Today’s third piece is presented in two movements, “Ancient Memories” that features Mariam’s dulcimer and acoustic guitar interjections from Dameron and for the second part “Let’s Show We Care” Bob moves to the electric bass for a driving jam with an open, driving rhythm section and electronic touches that culminates with Mariam’s rocking native flute.  We close the show today with Mariam’s playful “Just Me And You”, an island-influenced folk song.