Theme Attic Gets All Angsty About Worry, Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on November 9, 2022 by PhilMaq

What keeps you awake at night?
I’d say it’s worry about various things.
I like to think of worry as a waste of time.
“Extra angst” and wasted energy so to speak.
I prefer to resort to it only when something is inevitable.
Well, there is an infinite number of things that can make one sweat.
On this week’s “Theme Attic” with host Phil Maq, from 12PM-4PM EST, I’ll take a look at “worry” as a musical subject!
There will be a batch of songs for Veterans Day, and a Top 9 at 3:09 to Countdown this week’s Phil’s Fave Albums!!!
In addition to all of that, Singer/Songwriter Joe Peters will be an in studio guest between 2pm-3pm EST!!!
Joe is the main force behind The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters & Friends) and most recently received the honor of Philby Best Album of 2021 with his “Collaboration” album!!!
The stats for this week are: 11 artist debuts, 5 new releases, possibly 2 unreleased songs, 12 artists with Southeast Michigan ties!!!
Pretty impressive stats!!!
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 from 12PM-2:09 PM EDT should include brand new Portland, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Tanya Donelly, brand new Bill Edwards (Edwardsongs) (The cover for Bill’s brand new album cover for “Thirteen Stories” is second from the left in the banner!), Rod Johnson (Rod Johnson), (Both Rod Johnson and Bill Edwards will be appearing on Friday at the Canterbury House in Ann Arbor!), Jeremy Porter (Jeremy Porter), Savoy Brown – Band, (Their album cover for “City Night” is in the middle of the banner!), Jan King and Medicine Ball (Jan King)(Their album cover for “Super Karmic” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), Chris Wilhelm Music (Chris Wilhelm), Tommy Z, The Stone Souls, Isleskye, Katie Dahl (Katie Dahl), Anne Marie Menta, Terry Robb, Lyn Koonce Music (Lyn Koonce), The Arrogant Worms, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09 PM-4PM EST should include The Accidentals, Dog Sisters, Roger Ponder, Zoë Pollock, Crossword Smiles (Chipper Saam, Tom Curless, Big Stir Records), Gary Browe Music (Gary Browe), Mary Ann Kirt (Mary Ann is playing YpsiAlehouse in Ypsilanti, Michigan this Friday!), Seattle Jazz artist Billy Brandt Music (William Brandt), Emily Kinney Music, brand new Eyelids, Clannad Irish Band, Steven Bradley, and more!!!
So grab a pumpkin spicy something and a towel to wipe your brow with, get a friend or two to listen or share anxiety with, and come along for the ride on this Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT 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 whatmeworry music link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, October 30, 2022

Posted on November 5, 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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Seattle Jazz Artist Billy W Brandt sings about Larry’s neighbor and more as this week’s #1 Fave Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of October 30, 2022

1. The Ballad of Larry’s Neighbor—Billy W. Brandt (Seattle Jazz Artist) [2]
2. Vessel—The Accidentals [5]
3. Pressed and Ironed—Crossword Smiles [4]
4. Turning Stone—Dan Hazlett [6]
5. Summer Bliss and Autumn Tears—Steven Bradley [2]
6. Tanglewoods—The Empty Pockets [10]
7. Lullabies in an Ancient Tongue—Gerard Smith [10]
8. Turf Wars—The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters and Friends) [19]
9. The Idealist—Flora Elmcolone [5]
10.Lago Ausente—Zoe Pollock [2]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, October 30, 2022

Posted on November 5, 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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Phil Maq does not feel “selfie conscious” about his all important #1 song with The Joedai Warriors!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of October 30, 2022

1. Selfie—The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters and Friends) with Phil Maq (Turf Wars) [4]
2. Sixteen Blows [Language Warning]—J.C. and The Disciples (Hammered) [7]
3. Our Turn to Shine —Mike Ward (The Darkness and The Light) [5]
4. Me and You —The Wag (We Carry On) [5]
5. Love Won’t Stay Close—Carolyn Striho (Afterthought) [6]
6. About Enough—Karyn Oliver (A List of Names) [5]
7. Burn It Down —Matthew French (M French) (Sweet Love) [2]
8. In Time —Rochelle Clark (In Time) [2]
9. No Memory—Sarah Morris (Ordinary Things) [8]
10.Lofi Roulette—Jimmy Carpenter (Soul Doctor) [10]
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Where are we going?: “Theme Attic,” Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on November 2, 2022 by PhilMaq

So, we find ourselves at another election and, therefore, more crossroads.
The world may change in many ways that cannot even be calculated on this side of it.
And yet, at this point in time, every registered voter controls a weapon that corporations as individuals don’t have: a vote.
Where are we going?
I’m not sure, however possibilities will be explored on “Theme Attic” with host Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
The music will do most of the talking.
A Top 9 at 2:09 will include this week’s Phil’s Faves Songs Countdown!!!
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 from 12PM-2:09 PM EDT should include brand new
Mike Ward: PsychoSongs (Mike Ward) (His new EP “Troubled Times” is second from the left in the banner!), Mollywop, Brant Miller, brand new Pat Wictor (Pat Wictor) (His new album, “Flare” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), Michael & Nell aka Shelby Bottom Duo, brand new Benmozes, Ben Harper (His latest album cover, “Bloodline Maintenance,” is second from the right in the banner!), Bill Edwards, The Slackers, Ann Beretta (Their newish album cover, “Rise” is third from the right in the banner!), –Phil Lee, Jim Allchin, Windborne Music (Their album cover for “Of Hard Times and Harmony” is in the banner on the right!), Josie Bello, Sultans of String (Chris McKhool, Kevin Laliberte), The Satin Cowboy and The Seven Deadly Sins, (Silas Hite), Tom Smith Music (Tom Smith), Fred Arcoleo, Gina Forsyth (Gina Forsyth), Julie Gold, Kenny White, and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09PM-4PM EDT should include Michael on Fire (He is playing Trinity House Theatre in Livonia this Saturday!), (Ron Colone), Carolyn Striho (Carolyn Striho), Sarah Morris (Sarah Morris), Rochelle Clark, Jc & The Disciples (Jc Whitelaw), The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters & Friends), Scott Cook (Scott Cook) (His album cover for “Tangle of Souls” is in the middle of the banner!), Bob Hausler, Eric Gnezda, The Wag, Scott Ainslie, Spook Handy, Matthew French, Karyn Oliver, and more!!!
So grab a pumpkin spicy something and a pen and paper to take some notes, get a friend or two to listen or share with, and come along for the ride on this Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT 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 getoutandvote music link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, October 23, 2022

Posted on October 28, 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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Dan Hazlett pushes his “Turning Stone” to #1 and this week’s Fave Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of October 23, 2022

1. Turning Stone—Dan Hazlett [5]
2. Vessel—The Accidentals [4]
3. Pressed and Ironed—Crossword Smiles [3]
4. Tanglewoods—The Empty Pockets [9]
5. The Idealist—Flora Elmcolone [4]
6. The Ballad of Larry’s Neighbor—Billy W. Brandt (Seattle Jazz Artist) [NE]
7. Summer Bliss and Autumn Tears—Steven Bradley [NE]
8. Lago Ausente—Zoe Pollock [NE]
9. The Supporting Character—Emily Kinney [NE]
10.Lullabies in an Ancient Tongue—Gerard Smith [9]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, October 23, 2022

Posted on October 27, 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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Actually, Carolyn Striho and “Love” both stay close as this week’s #1 Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of October 23, 2022

1. Love Won’t Stay Close—Carolyn Striho (Afterthought) [5]
2. Sixteen Blows [Language Warning]—J.C. and The Disciples (Hammered) [6]
3. Selfie—The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters and Friends) with Phil Maq (Turf Wars) [3]
4. No Memory—Sarah Morris (Ordinary Things) [7]
5. Me and You —The Wag (We Carry On) [4]
6. Our Turn to Shine —Mike Ward (The Darkness and The Light) [4]
7. About Enough—Karyn Oliver (A List of Names) [4]
8. Lofi Roulette—Jimmy Carpenter (Soul Doctor) [9]
9. Burn It Down—Matthew French (M French) (Sweet Love) [NE]
10.In Time—Rochelle Clark (In Time) [NE]
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Scares, Demons, and Treats on Wednesday’s Halloween “Theme Attic” Show, 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on October 26, 2022 by PhilMaq

 

The runway is being cleared for ghosties, ghoulies, and other spirits to take flight on “Theme Attic’s” annual Halloween party with host Phil Maq on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
It will be a blend of, believe it or not, new fun tunes, many older ones I’ve never played before, and some classic Theme Attic favorites!
For those who don’t get too excited about spooky music, I have pushed the weekly album countdown back into the final hour!
That’s right, this week’s album countdown will be a Top 9 at 3:09 EDT!!!
Stats stay impressive for this show: 11 artist debuts, 10 New releases, 9 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!
However, they are NOT in chronological order.
Songs by artists from 12PM-2PM EDT should include brand new Arsena, Xposed 4Heads, The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters & Friends), brand new JC Andersen (The cover for his new single is second from the left in the banner!), Deni Bonet (Deni Bonet), Gaines and Wagoner (Their album cover for “Lo-Fi EP No.1” is in the lower left corner of the banner!), Dylan McDonald And The Avians (Dylan McDonald), Nathan Kalish (Nathan Kalish), brand new Telamor (The cover for his new single, “Monster in the Attic,” is in the middle of the banner!), Kenny Young and the Eggplants (Kenny Young), Mick Clarke, brand new New Occupants and Mr MooQ (Their new album “Halloween Re-Wax” is second from the right in the banner!), The Bennett Brothers, The West Coast Feed, Jan Krist, Kate Hinote Music (Kate Hinote), and more!!!
Songs by artists from 2PM-4PM EDT should include Jay Stott (Jay Stott), Phil Lee – The Mighty King Of Love (Phil Lee), brand new Jaspar Lepak (Jaspar Lepak)(Her new album cover for “Desert Ghosts” is in the banner on the right!), Flora ElmColone, The Empty Pockets, Steven Bradley, brand new Stella (Their new album cover for “Stella! Tells the Truth” is in the banner in the upper left corner of the banner!), Dan Hazlett, brand new Richard Öhrn, (Big Stir Records), The Armoires (Christina Bulbenko), Crossword Smiles (Chipper Saam, Tom Curless) Seattle Jazz artist Billy Brandt Music (William Brandt), brand new Ashton Barkho and Lizzie LeBontemps, The Accidentals, Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke Zoë Pollock, Sarah Borges, and more!!!
So grab a pumpkin spicy something and a pen and paper to take some notes, get a friend or two to listen or share with, and come along for the ride on this Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT 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 creepyookiespooky music link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, October 16, 2022

Posted on October 20, 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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The Empty Pockets take the top spot with “Tanglewoods,” their second #1 weekly Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of October 16, 2022

1. Tanglewoods—The Empty Pockets [8]
2. The Idealist—Flora Elmcolone [3]
3. Turning Stone—Dan Hazlett [4]
4. Lullabies in an Ancient Tongue—Gerard Smith [8]
5. Never Found a Way to Tame the Blues—Jon Shain [9]
6. Chapter 3—The Legal Matters [9]
7. Vessel—The Accidentals [3]
8. Pressed and Ironed—Crossword Smiles [2]
9. Transitions de Bien—Mary Ann Kirt [2]
10.Turf Wars—The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters and Friends) [18]
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, October 16, 2022

Posted on October 20, 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/!

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Maybe Sarah Morris has “No Memory” about it, but this is her second #1 weekly Faves Song!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of October 16, 2022

1. No Memory—Sarah Morris (Ordinary Things) [6]
2. Lofi Roulette—Jimmy Carpenter (Soul Doctor) [8]
3. Love Won’t Stay Close—Carolyn Striho (Afterthought) [4]
4. Sixteen Blows [Language Warning]—J.C. and The Disciples (Hammered) [5]
5. The Last Thing I Need—Bill Edwards (Whole Cloth) [5]
6. Our Turn to Shine —Mike Ward (The Darkness and The Light) [3]
7. Me and You —The Wag (We Carry On) [3]
8. About Enough—Karyn Oliver (A List of Names) [3]
9. Selfie—The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters and Friends) with Phil Maq (Turf Wars) [2]
10.Never Been So Blind—Your Gracious Host (Tom Curless) (Boomerang) [9]
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The Grandest Philbynale of All on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

Posted on October 19, 2022 by PhilMaq

Well, the 2021 Philby end is in sight as we reach “The Grand Philbynale” on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with host Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!
(But that’s OK because the 2022 Philbys start in just over two months!)
It will be a special show divided into three sections!
The first one will be an appetizer of a Top 9 at 12:09 Countdown of this week’s Phil’s Fave Songs!
An incredibly satisfying Top 20 Countdown Main Course of the Philby Best Albums of 2021 starts around 1PM EDT!
That will be followed by a very special Top 9 at 3:09 EDT confection that looks back at several years of Philby Best Album Award winners!
And then there will be even more!!!
I will have descriptions of the other sections in the comments section that follows this post.
For this post, I am only referencing the soon-to-be 2021 Philby Award winners! They also will NOT be in sequential order.
Songs by artists between 1PM-3PM EDT will include Kelly’s Lot (Kelly Zirbes), Jan Krist Music and Art (Jan Krist), Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues (Julianne is in the banner with me, second from the left!), Jon Shain (Jon Shain), The Legal Matters (Keith Klingensmith, Chris Richards, Andy Reed, Futureman Records), Kate Hinote Music (Kate Hinote is with me on the far left of the banner!), George Stephen Kelly (George S Kelly with Jennie Knaggs), Bill Edwards (Edwardsongs), Linda Hicks, The Joedai Warriors with Rick Mummey (Joe Peters & Friends, Joe Peters and Linda Hicks are standing with me in the banner on the right!), Diamonds in the Rust (Annie Capps, Annie & Rod Capps, James Bizer, Jan Krist, Alan Finkbeiner), Gerard Smith (Gerard Smith), Mark Jewett Music (Mark Jewett is in the middle of the banner with me!), Joanie Leeds (Joanie Leeds), Niecie Blues (Niecie), Rod Johnson (Rod Johnson is with me in the banner second from the right!), Helene Cronin Music (Helene Cronin), Sultans of String with Edmar Castaneda (Chris McKhool), and Nick Piunti & The Complicated Men (Nick Piunti)!!!
So grab your invitation, get a friend or two to listen or share with, and come along for the ride on this Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 12PM-4PM EDT 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 grandestPhilbynale link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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