Audio streming options

Most of the sites I build are for bands and I'd like to find the best way of streaming audio without external apps. For example, I'd like to have a link or button on the front page of a site to stream a song (either a single one or preferably to choose one) that will be self contained.

I know Flash is the obvious choice for this but the one core skill I don't really have is Flash. I could do it in Director no problem but I'd rather not require shockwave. I've looked at various Java options but I couldn't find anything that worked well enough. Has anyone had any experience of this, what would you recommend?

Cheers,
Craig

You r right - Flash is the best choice. But you can try not directly Flash - the applications based on it.
For streaming audio I'm using Flash Voice Buttons. This easy to use application allows you to stream audio and then play it without any plugins.
http://www.reutera.com/Flash-Voice-Buttons/

OoOoOoOo... Nifty.. Thanks for the link