Author Archives: PhilMaq

Music “Q”sings: The Decemberists, Lady Gaga, Christina Perri

The latest song Stuck in my brain (“Simbie”) is an appropriate one for once: “June Hymn” by The Decemberists. The chorus just keeps rolling around in my head: “And once upon it/Yellow bonnets/Garland all the lawn/And you were waking/And day … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: George Bedard, Paul McCartney

Well, I finally have the info on the new George Bedard album! It’s called Pickin’ Apart the Past” (Cool title!), and it’s a thinly veiled reference to George’s approach to this new CD. The all instrumental approach is a switch … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: Little Big Town, The Civil Wars, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift

I saw Little Big Town do an incredible performance of Coldplay’s “Fix You”-an already incredible song (Yeah, yeah. So I like Coldplay. Get over it. I like a lot of different music.), for a charity concert on Country Music Television … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: The Beatles, Taylor Swift

I caught Dennis Mitchell’s Breakfast With The Beatles last Sunday, as I do most Sundays, and I caught him playing some live versions of “She Loves You” and “Twist & Shout” from 1963. That was so much better than that … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: Christina Perri, Renaissance, Rodrigo Y Gabriela

I just got around to watching Christina Perri sing her latest single “Arms” on the May 18th Jimmy Kimmel Live. It’s really very sweet! She pretty much can’t help but smile all the way through the first couple of verses … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: Steve Holy, The JaneDear Girls, Steel Magnolia, Jason Aldean

Well, I finally broke down and decided to take in a day at the Detroit Country Hoedown. I chose last Sunday because of what I considered to be a pretty solid lineup. I arrived at the time slated for The … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: Hunter Hayes, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, The Civil Wars

I’ve seen the video for “Storm Warning” by Hunter Hayes several times now. It’s a better than average country song that grows on you. I like the many varied weather descriptions in the lyrics: “Have you ever noticed every hurricane … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: Christina Perri, Rock Mafia, Miley Cyrus and Train

Let’s talk music videos today. I’ve had some of these thoughts built up for awhile so I’ve got to get them out! I’ve now seen the video for Christina Perri’s new song “Arms” from her upcoming new album release lovestrong. … Continue reading

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Random “Q”sings: George Bedard and the Kingpins, The Beatles

Last Saturday, April 23, I went to see George Bedard and the Kingpins perform at a local blues club. I hadn’t seen them for a couple of years, and it was great to get reacquainted with all of the guys, … Continue reading

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“Q”sings: A New Music Principle

I’m way overdue for another principle, so I’d better get to work. The next few principles are closely related and will seem like variations on a musical theme. As a matter of fact, this first point is going to seem … Continue reading

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