Author Archives: PhilMaq

Phil’s Faves: Videos, June 10, 2012

Posted on June 23, 2012 by PhilMaq

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Phil's Faves: Videos | Tagged Angel Eyes, Aoife O'Donovan, Appalachian, Ashley Campbell, Banjo, bluegrass, Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, Chris Thile, classical, CMT Music Awards, Don't Stop Believin', Easton Corbin, Edgar Meyer, Ellie Goulding, Glen Campbell, Good Girl, Here and Heaven, Journey, Kip Moore, Lights, Little Big Town, Little White Church, Love and Theft, Phil Maq, Phil's Faves, Pontoon, Rascal Flatts, Somthin' "Bout A Truck, Steven Perry, Stuart Duncan, The Civil Wars, The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live on PBS, The Punch Brothers, Top 10 music videos of the week, Yo-Yo Ma | 1 Comment

“Q” Bombs: June 10, 2012

Posted on June 16, 2012 by PhilMaq

A “Q” Bomb, like an “H” bomb, will be my term for a music video that I consider to be subpar in music, video, or both. This will be a recurring weekly list that will focus on the worst videos … Continue reading →

Posted in "Q"bombs | Tagged Adam Levine, Brokenhearted, CMT Listen Up, Drive By, Drunk on You, Eric Church, Gym Class Heroes, Hunter Hayes, I Won't Give Up, Jana Kramer, Jason Mraz, Karmin, Luke Bryan, Maroon 5, Payphone, Phil Maq, qbombs, Ryan Tedder, Safe and Sound, Springsteen, Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, The Fighter, Train, VH1 Storytellers, Wanted, Why Ya Wanna, Wiz Khalifa, worst music videos for the week | 1 Comment

Savage Grace: “Turn Your Head”– One of the Best Songs Ever Recorded!

Posted on June 16, 2012 by PhilMaq

“Turn Your Head”—I will not be able to write enough about this song…but here goes nothin.’ Savage Grace was an incredibly gifted Detroit area band from the early 70’s. Their self-titled first album was an instant classic. It put together … Continue reading →

Posted in Music "Q"sings | Tagged Al Jacquez, All Along the Watchtower, Bach, Beethoven, Detroit, John Seanor, Larry Zack, Mozart, Phil Maq, progressive rock, Rajah Khan, Renaissance, Ron Koss, Savage Grace, Turn Your Head | 2 Comments

Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 3, 2012

Posted on June 16, 2012 by PhilMaq

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Phil's Faves: Songs, The Beatles | Tagged Banjo, Brian May, Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Detroit, Flash's Theme, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer, Little Big Town, Max Von Sydow, Ming, Miranda Lambert, Over You, Phil Maq, Phil's Faves, Pontoon, progressive rock, Queen, Rascal Flatts, Robin Gibb, Rockin' Rebels, Savage Grace, Shadow Days, Sweeter, The Bee Gees, Tinsley Ellis & The Heartfixers, Top 10 Songs of the week, Trafalgar, Turn Your Head, Wild Weekend | Leave a comment

Phil’s Faves: Videos, June 3, 2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 by PhilMaq

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Phil's Faves: Videos | Tagged Banjo, Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, Easton Corbin, Ellie Goulding, Gavin Degraw, Good Girl, Gotye, Kimbra, Kip Moore, Lights, Little Big Town, Lovin' You Is Fun, Nicki Minaj, Phil Maq, Phil's Faves, Pontoon, Rascal Flatts, Somebody that I used to know, Somthin' "Bout A Truck, Starships, Sweeter, Top 10 videos of the week, VHI | Leave a comment

“Q” Bombs: June 3, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by PhilMaq

A “Q” Bomb, like an “H” bomb, will be my term for a music video that I consider to be subpar in music, video, or both. This will be a recurring weekly list that will focus on the worst videos … Continue reading →

Posted in "Q"bombs | Tagged Andy Grammer, bear, Brokenhearted, Calvin Harris, CMT, CMT Music Awards, Country Music Television, Drive By, Drunk on You, Eric Church, Feel so Close, Fine By Me, Hunter Hayes, I Won't Give Up, Jason Mraz, Karmin, Luke Bryan, Marook 5, ODWITS, Payphone, Phil Maq, qbombs, Safe and Sound, Springsteen, Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Train, VH1 Storytellers, VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown, Wanted, Wiz Khlalifa, worst music videos of the week | Leave a comment

Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 27, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by PhilMaq

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Phil's Faves: Songs | Tagged Adele, And You and I, Banjo, Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Easton Corbin, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Gavin Degraw, Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression Part 1, Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression Part 2, Lovin' You Is Fun, Miranda Lambert, Over You, Phil Maq, Phil's Faves, Rascal Flatts, Rick Wakeman, Rock and Roll Music to the World, Rumour Has It, Standing at the Station, Steve Howe, Sweeter, synthesizer, Ten Years After, The Tubes, Top 10 Songs of the week, Tubes World Tour, Yes, Young and Rich | Leave a comment

Phil’s Faves: Videos, May 27, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by PhilMaq

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Phil's Faves: Videos | Tagged Banjo, Call Me Maybe, Carlos Santana, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, CMT Video Countdown, Easton Corbin, Ellie Goulding, Gavin Degraw, Good Girl, Jack Black, Kip Moore, Kyle Gass, Lights, Lovin' You Is Fun, Low Hanging Fruit, Nicki Minaj, Nomad, Phil Maq, Phil's Faves, Rascal Flatts, School of Rock, Shape Shifter, Somethin' 'Bout A Truck, Starships, Sweeter, Tenacious D, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Top 10 music videos of the week, VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown | Leave a comment

“Q” Bombs: May 27, 2012

Posted on June 3, 2012 by PhilMaq

A “Q” Bomb, like an “H” bomb, will be my term for a music video that I consider to be subpar in music, video, or both. This will be a recurring weekly list that will focus on the worst videos … Continue reading →

Posted in "Q"bombs | Tagged Andy Grammer, basketball hoop, Born in the USA, Brokenhearted, Bruce Springsteen, Calvin Harris, Drive By, Drunk on You, Eric Church, Feel so Close, Fine By Me, Hunter Hayes, Karmin, Luke Bryan, Lullaby, Maroon 5, Nickelback, Payphone, Phil Maq, qbombs, reel to reel recorder, Safe and Sound, Springsteen, Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Train, Wanted, Wiz Khalifa, worst music videos of the week | Leave a comment

Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 20, 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by PhilMaq

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Paul McCartney, Phil's Faves: Songs, The Beatles | Tagged 21, Abbey Road, accordion, Adele, Banjo, Be Bop Deluxe, British, Call Me Maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Creedence Clearwater Revival, English Tea, Gavin Degraw, John Cowan, Lookin' Out My Backdoor, mandolin, Miranda Lambert, Modern Music, Moody Bluegrass Two...Much Love: Nashville Tribute to the Moody Blues, Moody Blues, Music on the Wind, Nice to Be Here, Over You, Paul McCartney, Phil Maq, Phil's Faves, Rascal Flatts, Rumour Has It, Surf Blaster, Suzy Bogguss, Sweeter, the beatles, The Vara-tones, Top 10 Songs of the week | Leave a comment