“Theme Attic” Winter Season Celebration Schedule!!! Plenty of Times to Listen In!!!

Posted on December 24, 2022 by PhilMaq

My shows are part of an 11 hour repeating loop of Winter Season Celebration Shows from December 23-26–all of which are also entertaining!

I personally did 2 and 1/2 hours of material.

I will break down each show individually for convenience.

The remaining schedule is as follows:

Hour 1:

December 24: 4PM-5PM EST

December 25: 3AM-4AM EST

December 25: 2PM-3PM EST

December 26: 1AM-2AM EST

Songs by artists in the first show, in chronological order are Cold Weather Company, Kathy Johnson, JD McPherson, Lyn Stanley (Lyn Stanley), Tim Janis with Amy Petty (Amy Petty), Jubilant Bridge (Willie Jaeger), Alisa Newhall, Judy Nazemetz (Judy Nazemetz), Joanie Leeds and Fyütch, Emily Kurn Music, Jody Marshall, Abbie Gardner, and Barker & Broski (Michael Snyder-Barker and Chris Broski) You can hear the shows at 89.3FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area or with this WSC link: https://whfr.fm/streamer/!!! If this appeals to you, head over to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” (I thank you in advance for that!)

Hour 2:

December 24: 5:30 PM-6:30PM EST

December 25: 4:30AM-5:30AM EST

December 25: 3:30PM-4:30PM EST

December 26: 2:30AM-3:30AM EST

Songs by artists in the second show, in Chronological order are Flyjack, Kevin Burgess Project, The Wag (Alicia Van Sant, Brian Ostering), The FAB, Katherine Moller (Katherine Moller), Rebel Pebbles, Ben Cook-Feltz (Ben Cook-Feltz), Bob Rivers, Hoodoo Gurus, Brittany Jean Music, Michael Martin Murphy, Spike Jones, Roger Ponder, and Jonathan Coulton!!! You can hear the shows at 89.3FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area or with this WSC link: https://whfr.fm/streamer/!!! If this appeals to you, head over to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” (I thank you in advance for that!)

Half Hour Show:

December 24: 6:30PM-7PM EST

December 25: 5:30AM-6PM EST

December 25: 4:30PM-5PM EST

December 26: 3:30AM-4AM EST

Songs by artists in the last half hour-the third segment, in chronological order are Mark Stepakoff and Susan Levine, Bob Malone (Bob Malone), Jennifer Naegele Music (Jennifer Naegele), Terri Camilari, Paul Daigle, Matthew French (Matthew French), and Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra with Lisa Moscatiello (Jennifer Cutting)!!!

So grab a celebratory libation, get a friend or two to listen with, and come along for the ride on any oe all of the shows with Phil Maq!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special santaclausiscomintorown Link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would thank you for that!

 

 

 

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, December 18, 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by PhilMaq

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Bob Malone’s “Christmas Collection” lands a seasonal #1 on this week’s Faves list!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of December 18, 2022

1. The Christmas Collection—Bob Malone [3]
2. Particles to Pearls—Mike Ward: Psychosongs [5]
3. Rise Again—Laura Rain and The Caesars [4]
4. Summer Snow: Christmas Collection—Jennifer Naegele [6]
5. Wintertide—Brittany Jean [2]
6. Bloodline Maintenance—Ben Harper [4]
7. Novel Noel: A Jingle Cool Jazz Celebration—Lyn Stanley [2]
8. Merry BCFing Christmas—Ben Cook—Feltz [NE]
9. Christmas Is With Us—Enda Reilly [NE]
10.Transitions de Bien—Mary Ann Kirt [9]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, December 18, 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by PhilMaq

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Matthew French “burns down” this week’s Faves List from the top down with his second #1 song!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of December 18, 2022

1. Burn It Down —Matthew French (M French) (Sweet Love) [9]
2. Paris 1919 —The Armoires (Incognito) [7]
3. Love More, Hate Less —Detroit Strong with Tosha Owens and Bob Mervak (Single) [4]
4. The Breathing Room—Jeff Scott (NOLA to New York) [7]
5. In Time —Rochelle Clark (In Time) [9]
6. The Family Tree—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [7]
7. Living in the Right Place—The Dirk Kroll Band (Would It Be the Same (If I Still Loved You?)) [3]
8. Failure Brings Smiles—Bobby Pennock (The Vestiges of Art) [2]
9. Homespun—Wendy Webb (This Is the Moment) [NE]
10.Treacherous and Beautiful—Linden Thoburn (Scarecrow) [NE]
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12th Anniversary Show on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

Posted on December 21, 2022 by PhilMaq

12 years!
Hard to believe!
At the time, I wasn’t even sure I’d make it past the first couple of months.
Yet, this is where I find myself, celebrating the 12th Anniversary of “Theme Attic” on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!!!
There will be plenty of old friends with me as well as some new ones!
And although I may be somewhat delusional, I like to think that all the music I play is GREAT, and that if I play your music, we are friends!
Well, perhaps, at least, kindred spirits!
There will be some seasonal music as well as a Top 9 at 2:09 Weekly Album Countdown!
And a celebration wouldn’t be one without some “gifts,” and I have a couple of those to give away!
The phone number for those items is 313-845-9676, #1!
In between, there will be 5 artist debuts, 6 New Releases, 11 artists with Southeast Michigan ties!!!
And the number “12” is a magical number with today’s show!
I will divide the tags into sections, but they will only be an estimate.
I can’t guarantee that everything will fit into those slots, but I will try very hard to stick to them!
And…they are NOT in chronological order.
Songs by artists between 12PM-2:09 PM EST should include David LaMotte (David LaMotte Community)(His album cover “Still” is third from the left in the banner, The Walk-A-Bout, The Wag (Brian Ostering, Alicia Van Sant), Steve Howell and The Mighty Men with Kathryn Hobgood Ray (Katy Hobgood Ray Music) (Steve Howell), Spook Handy – Music for all Souls (Spook Handy), Dan Hall, Dave Solo with Rod Johnson, Judy Nazemetz (Judy Nazemetz), Bill Edwards with Inanna Andres, The Stan Laurels (John Lathrop), The Arrogant Worms, Cathy Fink and Marcy A. Marxer, Jay Elle, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09PM-4PM EST should include Laura Rain and The Caesars, Jennifer Naegele, Sarah Morris with Annie Fitzgerald (Sarah Morris), Ben Cook-Feltz, The Joedai Warriors (Their “Over the Edge” album cover is on the right in the banner!) (Joe Peters, The Blueflowers (Kate Hinote)(Their “Time Doesn’t Matter” album is second from the right in the banner!), Lyn Stanley, Bob Malone, Brittany Jean Music, Terry Collins, Mike Ward, Franki Pineapple Music (Franki Pineapple), Jennifer Cutting (Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra‘s album cover for “Songs of Solstice” is on the far left in the banner!), Kenny Young and the Eggplants (Kenny Young)(Their album cover for “Toxic Swamp and Other Love Songs” is second from the left in the banner!), Ben Harper, and more!!!
So grab a celebratory libation, get a friend or two to listen with, and come along for the ride on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special 12thanniversarywoohoo Link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would thank you for that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, December 11, 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by PhilMaq

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Laura Rain and the Caesars “Rise Again” for their second weekly #1 Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of December 11, 2022

1. Rise Again—Laura Rain and The Caesars [3]
2. Bloodline Maintenance—Ben Harper [3]
3. Particles to Pearls—Mike Ward [4]
4. The Christmas Collection—Bob Malone [2]
5. Transitions de Bien—Mary Ann Kirt [8]
6. Summer Snow: Christmas Collection—Jennifer Naegele [5]
7. Wintertide—Brittany Jean [NE]
8. Novel Noel: A Jingle Cool Jazz Celebration—Lyn Stanley [NE]
9. Person of Interest—Tom Curless [NE]
10.Pressed and Ironed—Crossword Smiles [10]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, December 11, 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by PhilMaq

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Just in time, Rochelle Clark has this week’s #1 Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of December 11, 2022

1. In Time —Rochelle Clark (In Time) [8]
2. Burn It Down —Matthew French (M French) (Sweet Love) [8]
3. Paris 1919 —The Armoires (Incognito) [6]
4. Love More, Hate Less —Detroit Strong with Tosha Owens and Bob Mervak (Single) [3]
5. Bit of a Jesus Girl—Jill Jack (Single) [6]
6. The Breathing Room—Jeff Scott (NOLA to New York) [6]
7. The Family Tree—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [6]
8. Sing This Song With Me—Dave Boutette and Kristi Lynn Davis (Seven Stars Around the Moon)[3]
9. Living in the Right Place—The Dirk Kroll Band (Would It Be the Same (If I Still Loved You?)) [2]
10.Failure Brings Smiles—Bobby Pennock (The Vestiges of Art) [NE]
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2022 Fall New Music Showcase #3 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

Posted on December 14, 2022 by PhilMaq

When the “Third “Theme Attic” 2022 Fall New Music Showcase” with Phil Maq on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST rolls around, we all know that the end of the year is near!
And this year’s will be extra special to me because it will include a brand new World Premiere of a new Joedai Trobairitz and Troubadours release called “Beyond Collaboration!”
Whaaaaaatttttt is that you might ask???
Well, that is the fancy new way that Joe Peters & Friends, last year’s Philby Album of the Year Award winners, is referring to this new collection of artists that we’ll all have to get use to saying!
That’s because the first listens to “Beyond Collaboration” is pretty “tres magnifique!”
A week ago after last week’s “Theme Attic,” one of the song(s) didn’t even exist!
The unreleased song(s) contain the talents of Joe Peters, Charlie Walmsley, David Roof, Terry Collins, and Phil Maq!!!
Terry will also get a World Premiere of his latest version of his favorite song!!!
All of that will happen between 2PM-2:09 PM EST!!!
In addition, there will be a Top 9 at 2:09 Fave Albums Countdown!
And the stats are insanely crazy: 34 artist debuts, 23 new releases, 3 World Premieres, and 8 artists with Southeast Michigan ties!!!
That is a great way to wrap up the last New Music Showcase (The 12th!!!) of the year!!!
I will divide the tags into sections, but they will only be an estimate.
I can’t guarantee that everything will fit into those slots, but I will try very hard to stick to them!
And…they are NOT in chronological order.
Songs by artists between 12PM-2PM EST should include Franki Pineapple Music (Franki Pineapple), Angela Easley(Her album cover for “Rise” is on the right in the banner!), Cam Kahin, Sumaroo, Joanie Leeds and Fyütch (Their new album cover for “Oy Vey: Another Christmas Album” is second from the right in the banner!), Softcult, Seven Kingdoms, Bass Drum of Death, Ben Cook-Feltz (His album cover for “Merry BCFing Christmas” is third from the right in the banner!), Sebastian Reynolds, Fever&tension, Nick Frater (His album cover for “Aerodrome Motel” is just left of center in the banner!), Dawn Tyler Watson, Andy Marino, Phil Yates (His album cover for “A Thin Thread” is on the left in the banner!), Larry Robbins, Chris Lund, Ilene Springer (Her album cover for “Relentless” is second from the left in the banner!), Valley Queen, –John Pagano, Anthony Geraci, Stefan Nilsson, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09PM-4PM should include Laura Rain and The Caesars, Lyn Stanley, Jennifer Naegele, Mike Ward, Tom Curless (Tom has a show this Saturday at The Lexington Bar in Detroit!), Brittany Jean Music, Mary Ann Kirt, Bob Malone, The Crista Carroll Band, Circa Waves, Deuce Denninger and Jason Heeter, Steve Rosenbaum, Tornado Sky, Aliens Don’t Ring Doorbells, Clint Bahr, Nick Carter, The Pinkerton Raid and more!!!
So grab a writing utensil and some paper to take notes, get a friend or two to listen with, and come along for the ride on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special NewmusicShowcasewithWorldPremierePhilMaqSongs Link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word and then follow the link to the Phil Maq page and give it a “likesy!” I would thank you for that!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, December 4, 2022

Posted on December 10, 2022 by PhilMaq

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Some “good Transitions” help Mary Ann Kirt to her second #1 weekly Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of December 4, 2022

1. Transitions de Bien—Mary Ann Kirt [7]
2. Bloodline Maintenance—Ben Harper [2]
3. Rise Again—Laura Rain and The Caesars [2]
4. Particles to Pearls—Mike Ward [3]
5. Ponder This—Roger Ponder [5]
6. Anthems of Home—HuDost [NE]
7. Where and When—Kelly’s Lot [NE]
8. The Christmas Collection—Bob Malone [NE]
9. Pressed and Ironed—Crossword Smiles [9]
10.Vessel—The Accidentals [10]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, December 4, 2022

Posted on December 9, 2022 by PhilMaq

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Jill Jack brings a “bit of Jesus” to this week’s #1 spot!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of December 4, 2022

1. Bit of a Jesus Girl—Jill Jack (Single) [5]
2. Burn It Down —Matthew French (M French) (Sweet Love) [7]
3. In Time —Rochelle Clark (In Time) [7]
4. Paris 1919 —The Armoires (Incognito) [5]
5. Our Turn to Shine —Mike Ward: Psychosongs (The Darkness and The Light) [10]
6. The Breathing Room—Jeff Scott (NOLA to New York) [5]
7. The Family Tree—Erin Zindle (Scenes From the Fragile, Agile, Avian World) [5]
8. Love More, Hate Less —Detroit Strong with Tosha Owens and Bob Mervak (Single) [2]
9. Sing This Song With Me—Dave Boutette and Kristi Lynn Davis (Seven Stars Around the Moon) [2]
10.Living in the Right Place—The Dirk Kroll Band (Would It Be the Same (If I Still Loved You?)) [NE]
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A Full Moon, December, and The Last Days of Autumn on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

Posted on December 7, 2022 by PhilMaq

Typically this time of year, I would normally be winding down and getting ready for the latest Philby Awards.
Well, that’s still happening, but I decided to push back that schedule for a couple of weeks.
So, that left me wide open for today’s “A Full Moon, December, and The Last Days of Autumn” on “Theme
Attic” with host Phil Maq, on Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EST!!!
There will also be a new Faves Album Countdown at 2:09 PM EST!
In addition to all of that, Brenda Lee Official will be inducted into the Theme Attic Hall of Fame!!!
That’s a whole lot for a late Fall show!
Stats for the week: 12 artist debuts, 9 new releases, 12 artists with Southeast Michigan ties!!!
I will divide the tags into sections, but they will only be an estimate.
I can’t guarantee that everything will fit into those slots, but I will try very hard to stick to them!
And…they are NOT in chronological order.
Songs by artists between 12PM-2:09 PM EST should include several artists that are appearing at the Gaelic League Irish American Club of Detroit in Detroit including Annie Bacon Mike Galbraith Audra Kubat Ryan Dillaha (Bunky Hunt) Dave Boutette and Kristi Davis Enda Reilly (Enda Reilly) Mike Ward: Psychosongs (He will be featured in the second half of the show!) and more surprises this Saturday night!!!, Jubilant Bridge (Willie Jaeger), Willie Nelson, Christopher Lockett music page (Christopher Lockett), Parker Lane Music, Jo Serrapere (She is hosting a Jo Serrapere Birthday Party Show this Sunday at the Carbon Athletic Club in Detroit!), George Bedard and the Kingpins, brand new Lyn Stanley (Lyn Stanley) (The album cover for her brand new album “Novel Noel” is on the right side of the banner!), Brenda Lee Official, Alisa Newhall, Kim Person, Colleen Kattau, Brittany Jean Music (Her album cover for “Wintertide” is second from the right in the banner!), Lotus, nd more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09 PM-4PM EST should include Chris Richards and the Subtractions (Chris Richards), Roger Ponder, Bill Price, Laura Rain and The Caesars (Laura Rain), Mary Ann Kirt, HuDost, Kelly’s Lot (Kelly Zirbes), Crossword Smiles, Bob Malone, Mike Ward, Ariane Lydon, Robert Massard, The GroovaLottos, Jessica Tate, Jack Hardy, Bennett Paster, Ben Harper, Gladie, Lael Neale, and more!!!
So grab a rake or something to clean the gutters with, and come along for the ride on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!!!
OUR NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 WHFR.FM!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, Simple Radio App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s a special youknowwhatyouknowknowwhatImean link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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