Category Archives: Video “Q”sings

Summer Sonics: Wendy Webb, Fever Tree, and Weird Al Yankovic!!!

Posted on June 24, 2015 by PhilMaq

Singer/Songwriter Wendy Webb composed a musical love poem to her adopted state, “Florida,” where for Michiganders has the weather of a perpetual summer. The video captures the feel of the song from her excellent album, “This is the Moment!”; Fever … Continue reading →

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“Father’s Day Show” Fun: Trace Adkins, Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils, and Weird Al Yankovic!!!

Posted on June 17, 2015 by PhilMaq

It’s so hard to believe that an artist like Trace Adkins, who has put out a string of “redneck” songs, can make such a touching song like “Just Fishin.’” I guess that’s what makes a true artist because the combination … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Wedding Videos: Little Big Town, Billy Idol, and Sultans of String!!!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by PhilMaq

Before they really hit it big, Little Big Town released this awesome video of “Little White Church” (Greatest Video), [Favorite Song of All Time], a few years ago. The shady goings on at the wedding event compliments the incredible swamp … Continue reading →

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“Theme Attic” Hall of Fame Musical Legends: Shania Twain and Linda Ronstadt!!!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by PhilMaq

Shania Twain is getting ready to start what she is calling her farewell tour. A few years back, after a long hiatus, Shania released a pleasant single, “Today Is Your Day”: One of those artists who had many stylistic changes … Continue reading →

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“Time? I Ain’t Into Time, Man!”: The Prefab Messiahs, Procol Harum, and The Monkees!!!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by PhilMaq

A perfect(?) graduation song for today’s show is by The Prefab Messiahs, who are on their own timetable! For their first album in 32 years, they have included a very funny video release of the title track, “Keep Your Stupid … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Remembrances: Percy Sledge, B.B. King, and Billy Joel!!!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by PhilMaq

To many passive music listeners, Percy Sledge [Hall of Fame] is a one-hit wonder. But Percy had a career that produced several hits and he is a member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 2006. Here … Continue reading →

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Dancing, Slow Dance, and a Bicycle Ride: David Bowie, The Beatles, and Laura Doherty!!!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by PhilMaq

I’ve heard David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” so many times that my mind goes to autopilot. I forget that the biting guitar on the song is from Stevie Ray Vaughan! Bowie was smart enough to include the ace string dazzler in … Continue reading →

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Psychedelic Rock: Nina and The Buffalo Riders, Jefferson Airplane, and The Rolling Stones!!!

Posted on May 6, 2015 by PhilMaq

One of the brightest spots on the Detroit music scene for me recently, has been the arrival of Nina and The Buffalo Riders! A group of six musicians with wide open interests that can really shift gears between and within … Continue reading →

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S.O.S.: The Brazilian Johnsons, The Police, and The Five Royales!!!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by PhilMaq

The Brazilian Johnsons, from Brooklyn, NY, have put out a tight album (“Howdy Duty”) of music that used to be called classic rock. Featuring a tight rhythm section, good syncopation, nice guitars, funky keyboards, and a very soulful sound, “S.O.S.” … Continue reading →

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Two Hot Concert Bands:Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line, and The Steepwater Band!!!

Posted on March 18, 2015 by PhilMaq

If you missed Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line when they played several shows around the state, you missed an incredible band (band in the truest sense of the word) that can tackle any style of music! Here they … Continue reading →

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