It’s the 17th Semi-Annual Theme Attic Hall of Fame Show, Wednesday Morning, 10AM-12PM EDT!! !

Posted on May 15, 2019 by PhilMaq

It’s that time of the year when I open the “Theme Attic Hall of Fame” and play tracks by the legends on Wednesday morning’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 10AM-12PM EDT!!!
I will also play a song by two artists I have never played before as an opener/closer.
This show will feature Nathaniel Rateliffand Rebecca Loebe! Rebecca will be featured on Sunday’s Songwriter Symposium from 5PM-7PM EDT with Jonathan Weigel!!!
Invite a friend to listen, come along for the ride, and tune in to 89.3 FM (89.3 WHFR.FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, stream it anywhere in the world with this special legends link : https://whfr.fm/streamer/ (Press the “Listen Live Now” button), or use TuneIn Player or RadioFM to stream it.
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Girls with Guitars on Prime Time Theme Attic, Monday Night 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Posted on May 13, 2019 by PhilMaq

As I keep listening to music, it has become obvious to me that women will help keep guitar based music alive. They have learned the instrument to such an extent that I feel they need some recognition.
I don’t normally like to divide things based on gender, but the women on tonight’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 8PM-10PM EDT can knock you out with their playing! There will also be a “Top 9 at 9:09!”
Songs by artists on tonight’s show will include Nita Strauss (Her album cover for “Controlled Chaos” is the top album on the right of the banner.), Oginalii, Kaki King, Last Import (Their self titled album cover is in the middle of the albums of the banner.), Katy Guillen and The Girls, orianthi with Steve Vai, Samantha Fish (That’s her picture in the banner as well as the album cover for “Wild Heart” on the left.), Tedeschi Trucks Band, (Their album cover for “Signs” is in the lower right corner of the band), Laura Wilde, Kristen Toedtman, Ryan Link, THE DIRK KROLL BAND, Bobby Pennock (The Pennock/Stephens Project), (Michael Stephens), Tosha Owens, Jc & The Disciples, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Billy Brandt & Sarana VerLin, Jennifer Westwood And The Handsome Devils, Mike Gentry Music, and Mike Vial!!!
Invite a friend to listen, come along for the ride, and tune in to 89.3 FM (89.3 WHFR.FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, stream it anywhere in the world with this special pink guitar link : https://whfr.fm/streamer/ (Press the “Listen Live Now” button), or use TuneIn Player or RadioFM to stream it.

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 5, 2019

Posted on May 11, 2019 by PhilMaq

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 album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show,” (Mondays, 8P-10P ET) on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

They may also turn up on my “Theme Attic Show,” (Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET)

Here’s a link:

https://whfr.fm/streamer/

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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An All Star Roster makes sure Johnny Williams gets “covered” at #1!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 5, 2019

1. Gotcha Covered: The Songs of Johnny Williams—Various Artists
2. A List of Names—Karyn Oliver
3. Two Sides to Every Story—Allan Thomas
4. Temporary High—Nick Piunti
5. What We Breathe In—The Chordaes
6. Coral Creek—Coral Creek
7. Daydream Hawker—Go Fever
8. Blue Mesa—Luke Winslow—King
9. Peaks and Valleys—Chris Richards and The Subtractions
10.So It Goes—The Joedai Warriors
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 5, 2019

Posted on May 9, 2019 by PhilMaq

This is 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 site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio shows, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET, or “Prime Time Theme Attic,” heard Mondays, 8P-10P ET!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link:

Listen live: https://whfr.fm/streamer/

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Billy Brandt and Sarana VerLin do not “fall” from #1 for a second week!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of May 5, 2019

1. I Fall to the Ground—Billy Brandt and Sarana VerLin
2. Blazing Red—The Dirk Kroll Band
3. Under the Rug—Ryan Link
4. Sweeter—Katie Stump
5. Barons to Break—Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
6. Hip Shakin’ Mama—Ray Fuller and The Bluesrockers
7. Hide—Donny Brown
8. Means to My Heart—Kristen Toedtman
9. Waking Up From You—Katy Guillen and The Girls
10.Build a Bridge—Tosha Owens
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Mother’s Day, Gardens and Graduations on Theme Attic, Wednesday Morning, 10AM-12PM EDT!!!

Posted on May 8, 2019 by PhilMaq

It’s time to celebrate all moms and grads on Wednesday morning’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 10AM-12PM EDT!!!

And plant some gardens while we’re at!

Not a lot to figure out here except what to play. Songs by artists on today’s show will include Denny Laine of Moody Blues and Wings who is playing at The Magic Bag on Thursday night, Greg Hawkes, Mary Gauthier who is playing Friday night at Green Wood Coffee House, Sarah McQuaid (Album cover for “I Won’t Go Home Till Morning” in the upper right corner of the banner.), Lindsay Lou, and The Flatbellys, Cindy Ruenes Music (Her album cover for “Please Don’t Tell Me How to Dance” is in the lower right corner of the banner.), MC5, The Guess Who, Wally Pleasant, Tommy Emmanuel,
Nora Jane Struthers, and more!!!

Invite a friend to listen, come along for the ride, and tune in to 89.3 FM (89.3 WHFR.FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, stream it anywhere in the world with this special corsage link : https://whfr.fm/streamer/ (Press the “Listen Live Now” button), or use TuneIn Player or RadioFM to stream it.

Please share freely with your fans, friends, and families, but say something about yourself in the comments section when you repost it, so that everyone knows why you’re posting it!
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“Mid Day Theme Attic” Goes Back on Hiatus!!!

Posted on May 8, 2019 by PhilMaq

It was a short run, but it was fun! Three quick ones! But at least I went out on a party show!

The idea was for me to keep the seat warm until another DJ could take over the slot.

So, on Wednesday, May 8th, my Wednesday afternoon time slot, 2PM-4PM EDT, will be turned over to the more than capable hands of DJ Liz!

It will be another show featuring World Music.

I wish her well!

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Johnny Williams and Judy Banker on Prime Time Theme Attic, Monday Night, 8PM-?PM EDT!!!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by PhilMaq

Big show on tonight’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq!

First, I have in-studio guests Johnny Williams (Johnny’s Speakeasy) and Judy Banker to play some songs from the “Gotcha Covered: The Songs of Johnny Williams” album!

We’ll spend some time talking about the songs and the album as well as The Green River Schoolhouse project!

And today is local and worldwide legend Bob Seger‘s Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Bob!

It’s long past time to put him into the “Theme Attic Hall of Fame!!!”

And there’s the “Top 9 at 9:09” for this week’s albums!

And…and…and…I will be playing music until at least 11PM EDT and probably beyond!

Songs by other artists on the show will include Nick Piunti & The Complicated Men, GO FEVER, The Chordaes, Failure, Karyn Oliver, Chris Richards and the Subtractions, Luke Winslow-King, Allan Thomas, Coral Creek, Donny Brown (Futureman Records) and more!!!

The fun starts around 8PM EDT!!!

Invite a friend to listen, come along for the ride, and tune in to 89.3 FM (89.3 WHFR.FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, stream it anywhere in the world with this special country boy link : https://whfr.fm/streamer/ (Press the “Listen Live Now” button), or use TuneIn Player or RadioFM to stream it.

Please share freely with your fans, friends, and families, but say something about yourself in the comments section when you repost it, so that everyone knows why you’re posting it!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, April 28, 2019

Posted on May 3, 2019 by PhilMaq

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 album is good. Every album that will be on this list will fit that category.

Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show,” (Mondays, 8P-10P ET) on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

They may also turn up on my “Theme Attic Show,” (Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET)

Here’s a link:

https://whfr.fm/streamer/

It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.

I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.

Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Karyn Oliver takes “A List of Names” to #1!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of April 28, 2019

1. A List of Names—Karyn Oliver
2. Nose Dive—Saskwatch
3. Gotcha Covered: The Songs of Johnny Williams—Various Artists
4. So It Goes—The Joedai Warriors
5. Housewarming—The Mae Trio
6. Temporary High—Nick Piunti
7. What We Breathe In—The Chordaes
8. Two Sides to Every Story—Allan Thomas
9. Coral—Coral Creek
10.Altered Sweet: A Tribute to Matthew Sweet—Various Artists
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, April 28, 2019

Posted on May 2, 2019 by PhilMaq

This is 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 site that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.

Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.

Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio shows, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET, or “Prime Time Theme Attic,” heard Mondays, 8P-10P ET!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link:

Listen live: https://whfr.fm/streamer/

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

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Billy Brandt and Sarana Verlin “fall” to #1 this week!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of April 28, 2019

1. I Fall to the Ground—Billy Brandt and Serana VerLin
2. Barons to Break—Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
3. Blazing Red—The Dirk Kroll Band
4. Hide—Donny Brown
5. Under the Rug—Ryan Link
6. Waking Up From You—Katy Guillen and The Girls
7. Sweeter—Katie Stump
8. Hip Shakin’ Mama—Ray Fuller and The Bluesrockers
9. Means to My Heart—Kristen Toedtman
10.Best of Me—The Vegabonds
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There’s a Whole Lot to Celebrate on Theme Attic, Wednesday Morning, 10AM-12PM EDT!!!

Posted on May 1, 2019 by PhilMaq

There’s a lot happening this weekend and “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 10AM-12PM EDT is going to shine the light on some of them! Songs by artists will Include TJ Zindle (Happy Birthday!), Ed Dupas, Sigrid Christiansen, DAVY KNOWLES, Jay Stielstra Country Quartet, Spook Handy – Music for all Souls and more!!! Come on along for the ride, invite a friend, and tune in to 89.3 FM (89.3 WHFR.FM ) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, stream it anywhere in the world with this special
starting line link : https://whfr.fm/streamer/ (Press the “Listen Live Now” button), or use TuneIn Player or RadioFM to stream it.
Please share freely with your fans, friends, and families, but say something about yourself in the comments section when you repost it, so that everyone knows why you’re posting it!
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