Author Archives: PhilMaq

Local Stars and International Fun: George Bedard, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys, Mac Abbe et le Zombi Orchestra!!!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by PhilMaq

Ann Arbor guitar great George Bedard is presenting Volume 2 of his leisurely stroll through American music this Friday at The Ark calling it “From Delta Blues to Chicago Blues.” Last year’s show was my favorite concert of the year! … Continue reading →

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Phil’s Faves: Videos, September 21, 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by PhilMaq

This will be a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best videos currently available on TV. I don’t, as a rule, go searching for old music videos, so that’s why it will focus mostly on … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Big Beat: Viola Smith with Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes, Jan King and Medicine Ball, and The Beatles!!!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by PhilMaq

After last week’s show, Jan king, Tami (drummer for Medicine Ball), and myself continued to talk music for the next 90+ minutes before we wrapped things up. There was a trading of musical ideas and artists that typically happens when … Continue reading →

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, September 14, 2014

Posted on September 28, 2014 by PhilMaq

I’m starting a new list and it’s long overdue. 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 … Continue reading →

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 14, 2014

Posted on September 28, 2014 by PhilMaq

This will be 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 … Continue reading →

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Phil’s Faves: Videos, September 14, 2014

Posted on September 28, 2014 by PhilMaq

This will be a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best videos currently available on TV. I don’t, as a rule, go searching for old music videos, so that’s why it will focus mostly on … Continue reading →

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Jan King Pre Show Fun: The Orchids, Puss ‘N Boots, and Jan King and Medicine Ball!!!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by PhilMaq

Singer/songwriter and superb guitarist Jan King has been making a lot of great music for a long time in various bands! Rising from the ashes of The Runaways crash and burn, infamous musical architect Kim Fowley put together a new … Continue reading →

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 7, 2014

Posted on September 21, 2014 by PhilMaq

This will be 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 … Continue reading →

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Pre Show Fun: New Paul McCartney!!!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by PhilMaq

Paul McCartney [Hall of Fame] has released a new song which is used in the video game “Destiny” while the credits roll. It’s a dramatic, catchy tune, that fits in with today’s themes. No video, but a very cool song!:

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Pre Show Torrential Rain Fun:The Black Keys, Elvis Presley, and Jimmy Buffet!!!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by PhilMaq

I never get tired of watching this dude lip synch to The Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy” from their “El Camino” album! With the band coming to Detroit this week, I thought it was a good time to bring it back!: … Continue reading →

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