Category Archives: Video “Q”sings

The Return of Pre Show Fun: Shania Twain, Shakira, and Annoying Dad!!!

Posted on March 11, 2015 by PhilMaq

Shania Twain [Hall of Fame] announced last week that she would be going out this year on her Farewell Tour. I’m taking her at her word thinking about Grace Slick and not Cher in the process. So I thought taking … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day: Sultans of String Provide a “Soundtrack” Song!!!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by PhilMaq

What do we really know about the origins of Valentine’s Day? We know that Saint Valentine was a third century Roman martyr, but he had nothing to do with the romantic traditions that became associated with his holiday. In this … Continue reading →

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2015 Freshness: Wendy Webb, Paul Kelly, and The History of Apple Pie!!!

Posted on January 28, 2015 by PhilMaq

Wendy Webb has that warm singing voice that reminds me of Carly Simon. [Hall of Fame] I don’t use that phrase lightly. There’s some other ones in there, too. Some have been using Norah Jones. I prefer Carole King and … Continue reading →

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Winter, Women, & Work: The Doors, The Everly Brothers, and Jim Croce!!!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by PhilMaq

I think that one of the best songs about Winter has been pretty much forgotten. My favorite is “Wintertime Love” by The Doors. [Hall of Fame] This isn’t an official video from the band, but it feels right! Even though … Continue reading →

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Tattoos, Hope, and January: Weird Al Yankovic, Paul McCartney, and The Decemberists!!!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by PhilMaq

I don’t think there’s anything that Weird Al Yankovic [Hall of Fame] can’t do. Here he takes B.o.B.’s song, “Nothin’ on You,” and turns it into a song about a getting too much ink. I really like this trippy, “Another … Continue reading →

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Pre Show Wake: Joe Cocker, Bobby Keys, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Alberta Adams!!!

Posted on January 7, 2015 by PhilMaq

A lot of artists have passed away recently, so it only seems fitting to send them off in a big musical wake! First up is Joe Cocker. The unique British singer got his biggest break when he toured with Leon … Continue reading →

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Countdown Pre Show Fun: Jillian Rae, Birth of Joy, and Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys!!!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by PhilMaq

One of the best vocals on any song this year is on Jillian Rae’s “Helpless” from her “Heartbeat” album. Here, she demonstrates that it wasn’t studio trickery that produced 0n an all out rocker: “Birth of Joy” put out a … Continue reading →

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Rock and Soul Action: The Honeyrunners, Eric Burdon & The Animals, and…The Beatles!!!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by PhilMaq

Ok. I like to keep things upbeat and positive, but be forewarned that the next video, may not be what you’re used to seeing here. But it is impressive. Not since “Willie” by Nora Jane Struthers earlier in the year, … Continue reading →

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Best Album Pre Show Fun: Joe King Carrasco Y El Molino, Lake Street Dive, and Secret Colours!!!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by PhilMaq

Joe King Carrasco has been making all kinds of music for the last forty years, but he’s best known for his “feel good” tunes. “Nacho Daddy” from his latest album “Rucca” is a perfect example!: Here’s another song, “Use Me … Continue reading →

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Sexy, Wicked, Funky Grooves: Feather-Bright, Lake Street Dive, and Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas!!!

Posted on December 3, 2014 by PhilMaq

Most of the bands for my show today do not have videos for what I intend to play, but I grabbed some good clips!. Feather-Bright refer to their style of music as “moon rock.” Here, they lay down a very … Continue reading →

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