Thank You To All Who Helped Out on Radiothon 2019!!!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by PhilMaq

When you have a volunteer radio station like whfr.fm, 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, it requires more than just staff members to volunteer to help keep the station running.

It also involves the loyal listeners who contributed donations for Radiothon, the yearly station fundraiser.

That also extends to Henry Ford Campus and others and I’m going to stop there for naming all of those who help keep us going because I don’t want to inadvertently exclude someone.

But I want to personally thank everyone who appeared on both of my shows last week!

This includes Judy Banker, David Mastick – Bass Page, Ron McPherson of The Detroit Dives, Don Miller and Melanie Parker of Dirty Mind Detroit. Dirk Kroll and Marci Feldman of THE DIRK KROLL BAND, Billy Brandt of Billy Brandt and the Sugaree’s,  George Stephen Kelly, Janie Next Door – Jane Christison, J.C. Whitelaw of Jc & The Disciples, and Jesse Xavier!!!

When I had this idea of bringing together musicians to discuss, play music, and raise funds for Radiothon, I had no idea how this would work.

I am happy to say that I think it was successful because I have heard from both listeners and participants that they enjoyed it no matter which side of the microphone they were on.

However, if there are some suggestions that would be helpful if I’m lucky enough to put this kind of program together again, please let me know your feedback. Please e-mail me at phil@philmaq.com with your thoughts.

Once again, thank to all and everyone who participated in Radiothon, whether on my show or anyone else’s!!!

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, April 7, 2019

Posted on April 13, 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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Futureman Records’ compilation album returns to #1!!…Sweet!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of April 7, 2019

1. Altered Sweet: A Tribute to Matthew Sweet—Various Artists
2. Didn’t It Rain—Amy Helm
3. Stranded—Greg Nagy
4. So It Goes—The Joedai Warriors
5. River of Sand—Lynne Hanson
6. Nose Dive—Saskwatch
7. Gotcha Covered: The Songs of Johnny Williams—Various Artists
8. Housewarming—The Mae Trio
9. A List of Names—Karyn Oliver
10. What We Breathe In—The Chordaes
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, April 7, 2019

Posted on April 11, 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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Donny Brown has nowhere to “hide” at the #1 Spot!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of April 7, 2019

1. Hide—Donny Brown
2. Cryin’ ‘Bout My Baby—Coral Creek
3. Barons to Break—Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
4. La Bega’s Carousel—Luke Winslow—King
5. Best of Me—The Vegabonds
6. I Fall to the Ground—Billy Brandt and Sarana VerLin
7. Freedom—Diana Chittester
8. Blazing Red—The Dirk Kroll Band
9. Heavy Flag—The Accidentals
10.Love Sickness—Andy Santana and The West Coast Playboys
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The Stars Come Out Even in the Daytime on Theme Attic!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by PhilMaq

Monday night’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” was full of so many wonderful local artists!

Guess what?

Wednesday morning’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq has more as “The Stars Even Come Out in the Daytime” from 10AM-12PM EDT!!!

This is my “Theme Attic” Radiothon Show” so please consider donating if you can by going to the WHFR website or by calling 313-845-9676, #1!

Assisting me on the show today will be Dirk Kroll and Marci Feldman of THE DIRK KROLL BAND, Billy Brandt of Billy Brandt and the Sugaree’s who has a tribute show this Friday at Trinity House Theatre, George Stephen Kelly, Janie Next Door – Jane Christison, J.C. Whitelaw of Jc & The Disciples, and Jesse Xavier of the Jesse Xavier band!!!

There will be a couple of bonus songs by Max Random and Great Lake Swimmers!!!

Come on 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 Radiothon 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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The Stars Come Out for Prime Time Theme Attic, Monday Night, 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 8, 2019 by PhilMaq

The first of my two big Radiothon shows this week takes place on “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 8PM-10PM EDT!!!
I have several guests that will be joining me in the studio to talk a little music and to try to motivate listeners to make a pledge to support 89.3 WHFR.FM, a non commercial radio station that supports independent musical artists!
My guests will be Judy Banker, David Mastick – Bass Page, Ron McPherson of The Detroit Dives, and Don Miller and Melanie of Dirty Mind Detroit.
Their will be a leisurely journey through tonight’s “Top 9 at 8:09!”
In addition to all of this, Bobby Caldwell, who played with Johnny Winter and other bands like Armegeddon, and who will be at The Token Lounge this Saturday, April 13, with a reformed cult band from the 70’s Captain Beyond!!!
I have no idea how all of this will fit, but it’s going to have to!
Songs by other artists on the show will include Luke Winslow-King, Donny Brown (Futureman Records), The Accidentals, Diana Chittester, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Rhett Miller, Coral Creek, Billy Brandt & Sarana VerLin, THE DIRK KROLL BAND, The Vegabonds, and more!!!
Come on 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 Radiothon 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, March 31, 2019

Posted on April 5, 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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Lynne Hanson reaches #1!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of March 31, 2019

1. River of Sand—Lynne Hanson
2. Didn’t It Rain—Amy Helm
3. Altered Sweet: A Tribute to Matthew Sweet—Various Artists
4. The Ten Cent Tour—The Empty Pockets
5. So It Goes—The Joedai Warriors
6. Stranded—Greg Nagy
7. Gotcha Covered: The Songs of Johnny Williams—Various Artists
8. Nose Dive—Saskwatch
9. Housewarming—The Mae Trio
10.Tales From Earth Incorporated—Dan Sheehan
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, March 31, 2019

Posted on April 4, 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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The King—Luke Winslow—King that is, reigns over the faves list for another week!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of March 31, 2019

1. La Bega’s Carousel—Luke Winslow—King
2. Hide—Donny Brown
3. Cryin’ ‘Bout My Baby—Coral Creek
4. Barons to Break—Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers
5. The One Who Brung Me—Boudreaux’s Back Porch
6. Tell Me I’m Good For You—Jason Hawk Harris
7. Delaware—Morgan Treni with Angela Perley
8. Heavy Flag—The Accidentals
9. Trouble on Oxford Street—Skinny Lister
10.Best of Me—The Vegabonds
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Big Shows and Pre-Radiothon Prep on Theme Attic, Wednesday Morning, 10AM-12PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 3, 2019 by PhilMaq

So many BIG shows in the next week!

That’s why my “Theme Attic” show, Wednesday morning from 10AM-12PM EDT will focus on the artists that will be featured on them!

First up, Michael on Fire‘s Documentary “Where Dreamers Only Go” Premieres locally at Marquis Theatre – Northville, MI tonight at 7PM! This is an involved history of an artist with local roots, who carved out his own distinctive path in the music world by refusing to compromise from the jazz band Prismatic until present day! So, I will be playing another choice cut by Prismatic, too!

Michael on Fire will also be performing Saturday night at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia!

Thursday brings a performance by local harmonica legend Peter Madcat Ruth at The Ark – Ann Arbor! Madcat has played with virtually almost every artist in Southeast Michigan over the past several decades! I’ll play some of his tunes including one with Katie Geddes Music!!

Radiothon week starts at WHFR on Sunday! This is our once a year pledge drive and many artists are contributing their time to help the station!

@Jo Serapere will be performing live on Sunday’s “Songwriter Symposium” with Jonathan Weigel at 5PM EDT!

My Monday night “Prime Time Theme Attic” show from 8PM-10PM EDT will feature artists Judy Banker, Ron McPherson of The Detroit Dives, and Don Miller and Melanie of Dirty Mind Detroit!

NEXT Wednesday morning on “Theme Attic from 10AM-12PM EDT will feature Dirk Kroll and Marci Feldman of THE DIRK KROLL BAND, George Stephen Kelly, Billy Brandt of Billy Brandt and the Sugaree’s, Janie Next Door – Jane Christison, JC Whitelaw of Jc & The Disciples, and Jesse Xavier band!!!

I will be playing songs by all of the above named artists!

Come on 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 prep 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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It’s the Annual Fools, Sillies and Bach Show, Monday Night, 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by PhilMaq

Tonight’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maqfrom 8PM-10PM EDT, will feature the serious subject of eye diseases. They were hard to see AND find, but well worth it…

APRIL FOOLS!

No, silly! It’s April Fool’s Day, so it’s time for the annual “Fools, Sillies, and Bach show featuring songs about fools, silly songs, and J.S.Bach who has a birthday somewhere around this time of the year!

There will also be a “Top 9 at 9:09” album countdown!

Songs by artists on the show will include Car City, The Waynewood Boys, The Maes, Great Lake Swimmers, Benny Turner Music and Cash McCall (Their album cover for “Going Back Home” on the right in the banner.), Karen Nash, Seth Bernard, Lynne Hanson, Greg Nagy, Amy Helm, Saskwatch, The Empty Pockets, Joe Peters & Friends, The Glenn Crytzer Orchestra (Their album cover for “Ain’t It Grand?” on the bottom of the banner.), Larry Quinn, Bill Berry, @Jane Christason, Cornell Kinderknecht Music, and more!!! Come on 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 silly 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, March 24, 2019

Posted on March 29, 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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The Empty Pockets ride “ten cents” to #1!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of March 24, 2019

1. The Ten Cent Tour—The Empty Pockets
2. River of Sand—Lynne Hanson
3. Altered Sweet: A Tribute to Matthew Sweet—Various Artists
4. Birds Say—Darlingside
5. Didn’t It Rain—Amy Helm
6. So It Goes—The Joedai Warriors
7. Stranded—Greg Nagy
8. Bar—The Pandys
9. Gotcha Covered: The Songs of Johnny Williams—Various Artists
10.Tales From Earth Incorporated—Dan Sheehan
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