Let’s Get Started Earlier This Year with the Annual Spring Cleaning Show on “Theme Attic,” Wednesday 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

A Gigantus “Thank You” to everyone that contributed to “Theme Attic” and WHFR during our Radiothon pledge drive last week!

It’s was an amazing experience, and it is so very very much loved and appreciated!

It’s wonderful to know that what I do is reaching accepting ears who then turn that into support!

Wow!

For today’s show, there will be a variety of artists selected from my mp3 player that have mostly been on it for quite a while! (That’s the Spring Cleaning that I speak of!)

They’re really good songs that haven’t found a home in a theme or a Countdown!

So, once a year, I like to spotlight them this way!

There will be plenty of Michigan artists as well!

A Top 9 at 2:09 PM EDT will highlight this week’s Fave Albums!

Artists between 2PM-4PM EDT will include @judybanker @newtranslationsband @karynoliver @angelaperley @thesilverlinesband @joedaiwarriors @nataliemcmaster97 @xandria_official @garybrowe Roger Ponder and more!!!

Tune into 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area or use the special springcleaning link: https://whfr.fm/streamer/

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Radiothon “Theme Attic” Starts Earlier and Features Judy Banker, Gary Browe, and Roger Ponder, Wednesday 11AM-4PM EDT!!!

Radiothon is always special on “Theme Attic,” a quirky weekly Wednesday show hosted by DJ Phil Maq ;

This week it will start earlier 11AM-4PM EDT!!!

The show features music based on subjects as well as countdowns and interviews.

Songwriter/Singers are often on display, and this year for Radiothon is no exception!

Last year, local musicians Judy Banker (@judybanker) and Roger Ponder played songs and discussed their music careers with Phil.

In an effort to one up himself, Singer/Songwriter, Gary Browe (@garybrowe) has been added to “Theme Attic” along with Judy and Roger!

That’s a true three-fer!

Or something like that!

Join all four on Wednesday April 9th from 11AM-4PM as they all prove their support to the station and humbly ask for listener support in return!

Tune into @whfrfmradio 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area or stream it with this radiothon link: https://whfr.fm/streamer/ !

 

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Richard Gilewitz Plus A 2025 Spring New Music Showcase on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM EDT-4PM EDT!!!

We now enter April and that means maybe “Theme Attic” should roll out a 2025 Spring New Music Showcase with @philmaq on Wednesday, from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

However, this showcase will feature an interview with phenomenal fingerstyle guitarist @rgilewitz who is appearing at @trinityhousetheatre in Livonia, Michigan this Friday, April 4th!

Wazamataz!

His interview will be at about 2PM EDT!

The weekly Faves Album Top 9 Countdown will air at 1:09 PM EDT this week!

But the new music will be flowing this week!

However, there will be several albums on the Random Rescue Roulette where the spotlight shines on some albums that I just didn’t get to…like the two Richard Gilewitz releases in the photo!: “Sharky” and Echoes From the Past!”

There could be at least 4 World Premieres this week!

Wazamataz! (That’s another album by Richard Gilewitz! I just like saying it!)

Songs by artists between 12PM-2PM EDT should include @judybanker @bjeanmusic @garybrowe @dolphchaney (@bigstirrecords ). @karynoliver Roger Ponder @psychomike7 @joyzimmermanmusic @xandria_official @delainofficial @samiatheband @domeniccicalamusic @danacoopermusic and many more!!!

Songs by artists between 2PM-4PM EDT should include @babysaidofficial @cjamesmcg (dog latin), Jim Skeel, @junestoneofficial @bodyfutures

So, join @philmaq for another “Theme Attic” extravaganza on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST!!!

THE STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM @whfrfmradio !

Tune into @whfrfmradio 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area or stream it with this wazamataz link: https://whfr.fm/streamer/ !

 

 

 

 

 

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Fools, Sillies, and Bach, Plus Baseball, and Roger Miller, on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

 

 

Plenty of crazy, foolish music on today’s annual “Fools, Sillies, and Bach” Show on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with host @philmaq from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

I also am going to throw in a little baseball as well as cherry trees!

A top 9 at 2:09 PM EDT of this week’s Fave Songs adds to the frivolities!

Songs by artists from 2:PM-4PM EDT should include @bobskyyoung @cjamesmcg @jeffkaroub @samrobbinsmusic (Sam is playing @trinityhousetheatre in Livonia, Michigan this Friday!), @faded_rock (They are playing @thetokenlounge this Saturday!), @thecordialsins @michael_snyder_barker @dangling.participles @newtranslationsband (They are playing @lagerhousedetroit Wednesday night!), @skinnylister and more!!!

Tune into @whfrfmradio 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area or stream it with this cuurraazzy link: https://whfr.fm/streamer/ !

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The 2025 Winter New Music Showcase and a Bit of Le Nain Rouge on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

It’s the last day of Winter!

That’s just enough to do the 2025 Winter New Music Showcase #3 as well as a touch of Le Nain Rouge, on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with @philmaq , from 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

At least 2 World Premieres (one from @michael_snyder_barker with me and David Roof @rooftoprecording !)

A Top 9 at 2:09 PM EDT of this week’s Fave albums are in the mix!

Songs by artists between 12PM-2PM EDT should include Cash and Skye, @caryariamusic @bummercampband (They are playing @lagerhousedetroit , Michigan this Friday!), @avantasiaofficial @tobiassammetofficial @itwasromanceband and plenty moore!!!

Songs by artists from 2PM-4PM EDT should include @marianmastrorilli @dolphchaney @xandria_official @delainofficial @endareillymusic @joyzimmermanmusic @bjeanmusic @crossword_smiles (@chippersaam @curlessmania ), @karynoliver @altantrad (Altan is playing @the_ark_ann_arbor on Thursday night!)(@martintourish ), @the_rallies @bobh432000 (Twenty Dollar Dog), @thejinsband @anniecapps (Annie and Rodd Capps are playing @trinityhousetheatre in Livonia, Michigan Saturday night!) and more!!!

Tune into @whfrfmradio in the Dearborn-Detroit radio or stram it with this special 2025wintershowcaselink3 https://whfr.fm/streamer/ !!!

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A Wee Bit of St. Patrick “Light From the Underground,” Saturday, From 10AM-1PM EDT with Substitute Host Phil Maq!!!

 

 

 

“Light From the Underground” with substitute host @philmaq often gets in a St. Patrick’s Day mood on Saturday from 10AM-1PM EDT!!!

A top 9 at 11:09 EDT song countdown will be a show highlight!

Songs by artists will include @endareillymusic @garybrowe @cjamesmcg @gmoneylasmith @bobskyyoung @judybanker @thecordialsins @jeffkaroub and many more!

Catch it at 89.3FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ar stream it with https://whfr.fm/streamer/ !!!

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St. Patrick’s Day, Pie, Worms, A Full Blood Red Moon, and The Ides of March on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EDT!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It’s the Annual Women’s Day Celebration on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

 

 

 

 

 

It’s a tradition that I’ve done many years now, and Wednesday will be no exception!

This week’s “Theme Attic” with @philmaq will feature as wide a variety of women artists that I can put together from 12PM-4PM EST!!!

I will feature several new releases!

And, of course, a couple of dudes will be included, but it’s predominantly women!

For Women’s Day and Women’s History Month!

All of that!

A Top 9 at 2:09 Phil’s Faves Album Countdowns will feature many entries that haven’t been on the list!

And several “Theme Attic” favorites will turn up!

And, as all of my listeners know, they’re all my favorites anyway, but I always wish I could fit in more!

Songs by artists from 12PM-2:09PM EST should include (These are in the banner!), @thehourglasseffectband @fairpanic @sayagray and Queenie, @v_ness_sax @realconniesmith @lindenthoburnmusic @spookymoonrecords @personaltrainertheband and more!!!

Songs by artists from 2PM-4PM EST should include @jessicatateharpist Laurie Larson, @joedaiwarriors The Lucky Nows (@jencassmusic ), @judybanker @thedanglingparticiples @karynoliver @joyzimmermanmusic @vickiemaris @anniecapps Kathy Wieland, @bill_edwards_music (Kathy and Bill will be playing On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase in Chelsea, Michigan tonight!), @sarahmorrismusic @angelaperley Voxanna, @bjeanmusic and many more!!!

So, join @philmaq for another “Theme Attic” extravaganza on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST!!!

THE STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM @whfrfmradio !

Here’s a special womenaregods link to stream it:
https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!

Catch the show on 89.3FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, or use the streamer info in the banner!

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It’s Mostly About Mardi Gras and Marching On on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

 

There’s a lot of musical territory to cover on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” 12pm-4pm EST!!!

There’s a new inductee for the Theme Attic Hall of Fame: Roberta Flack!

We wish George Harrison a Happy Birthday!

And then there’s a lot of Mardi Gras and some marching on music!

A Top 9 at 2:09 PM EST of this week’s Fave Songs adds to a mostly festive mood!

I say mostly because there will be a few serious sounding songs along the way.

No matter what, we always end on a positive note!

Songs by artists from 12PM-2:09PM EST should include brand new @the3148s @psychomike7 brand new @helenecroninmusic (That’s her “Maybe New Mexico” album cover in the picture!), @acelavida1 (Mike Latini), @windbornesingers and more!!!

Songs by artists from 2PM-4PM should include @cjamesmcg (Dog Latin), @mjewettmusic @skinnylister @bjeanmusic @gmoneylasmith @georgestephenkelly Jay Stielstra Trio (@judybanker ) The Flashcubes (@bigstirrecords ) @joseph_and_the_velozians @harmoniouswail (They are playing Thursday at @the_ark_ann_arbor Michigan!) @donnaherula and many more!!!

So, join @philmaq for another “Theme Attic” extravaganza on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST!!!

THE STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM @whfrfmradio !

Here’s a special timelymardigras link to stream it:
https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!

Catch the show on 89.3FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, or use the streamer info in the banner!

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It’s the Second 2025 Winter New Music Showcase on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

The weather may be slowing everybody down, but that doesn’t stop “Theme Attic!” The second 2025 Winter New Music Showcase with @philmaq happens on Wednesday from 12pm-4pm EST! I have put together a show that includes 35 artist premieres, 32 new releases, 12 artists with Southeast Michigan ties, and 4 world radio premieres!

And there’s a Top 9 at 2:09 EST for this week’s Fave Albums! Landogoshen!

Artists between 12PM-2:09 PM EST should include (but not in order!) @bridgethegapband @sofianepamart and Ferdi, @drebin (Their album is in the banner!), @theweatherstation @nedevett @jeannie_piersol_love @wolfemilestone @groupprojectmusic @campfiresocial @teishi @millyraccoon (Her album is in the banner!), Maude Audet , @kestrelsband Bob Leslie, @slowlyslowlymusic Maz, @cspaceduncan @jacktheunderdog @alexpipes and more!!!

Songs by artists from 2:09-4PM EST should include @thedanglingparticiples The Lucky Nows (@jencassmusic ), @endareillymusic @bjeanmusic @bill_edwards_music (His album cover is in the banner! He is playing @moonwinks_dixboro on Thursday Night in Ann Arbor, Michigan with special guest @judybanker !) @judybanker (Judy is playing @northstarlounge in Ann Arbor, Michigan this Saturday!), @mfrenchmusic (His new album is in the banner!), @victorvgurbo and Mark Caserta (Their new album is in the banner!) @Sarah Shingeck (Her album is in the banner!), @ericgnezda T.T., @joepeters_music @joseph_and_the_velozians @bog_berries @assemblageinthefunkzone (Their album cover is in the banner!) Lord High Admirals, @grahamparkerre @bigstirrecords @billynexttoelaine and more!!!

So, join @philmaq as I deliver another “Theme Attic” New Music Showcase on Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST!!!

THE STATION’S NEW ANTENNA AND TRANSMITTER MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM @whfrfmradio !

Here’s a special wintershowcase2 link to stream it:
https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!

Catch the show on 89.3FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, or use the streamer info in the banner!

PLEASE SHARE AND SPREAD THE FUN!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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