Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 2, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 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: www.whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

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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Sarah Borges and her “Purple GTO” stay parked for a second week in the #1 spot!! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ

Top Ten Songs for the Week of July 2, 2017

1. Purple GTO—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
2. Set Me Free—Thornetta Davis
3. Another Lifetime—Eliza Neals
4. He Belongs to Me—Alicia Marie
5. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
6. Electricity—Red City Radio
7. Meet Me At the Bottom—Birth of Joy
8. Feels So Good—The Record Company
9. He Did It—Samantha Fish
10.Coming Round—Judy Banker
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Singer/Songwriter Sarah McQuaid Receives Lifetime Achievement Award!!!

Posted on July 5, 2017 by PhilMaq

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When I’m checking out music or trying to stay up on artists, it’s especially satisfying to run across someone who makes beautiful music and is a nice person, too!

Last year, I had the serendipitous good fortune to see UK singer/songwriter Sarah McQuaid. Not only did I get to see her perform at the On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase Series in Chelsea, Michigan, (and open the door for further exploration not only at that series but other Chelsea venues like the Rumpus Room and the Chelsea Alehouse!) but I also had the opportunity to interview her on my “Theme Attic” show heard Wednesdays from 10A-12 Noon EDT!

As I grew more familiar with her back catalogue, Sarah didn’t stand still and managed to receive a Lifetime achievement award from Ards and North Down Borough Council in Ireland! It is given out every year at the annual Ards International Guitar Festival. She is the first woman to ever receive the award!

Now Miss McQuaid may look young—and she is! But she has also done musical work in other areas. She has written a book about the special guitar tuning that she uses, and is currently working on a new book as well as a new album to prepare for her next world tour in 2018!

I like to think of Sarah McQuaid as having a crystal clear voice that makes one feel as calm as an alpine lake on a summer morning! Now, that’s my opinion on her singing.

But I love the quote that Emily Crawford, co-director of the festival said after handing out the award:

“She and her guitar become one beautiful sound.”

Ernie McMillen, another co-director along with Darren Porter, had this amazing description:

“I get to see many specialist guitarists up close, and many over-perform. It’s honey for the soul to witness Sarah McQuaid perform.”

Playing to and within the context of the song! For me, it doesn’t get any better than that!

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH MCQUAID!!!

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Jean-Luc Ponty Interview Part 2 Repeated on Monday’s “Prime Time Theme Attic,” with Phil Maq, 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by PhilMaq

 

On this holiday weekend, in case you missed last Wednesday’s “Almost All American Show” on “Theme Attic,” (10A-12 Noon EDT!), there’s a special repeat on Monday’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 8PM-10PM EDT!!! Included, will be the second part of my interview with Jean-Luc PONTY Officiel! Songs by other artists on the show, in order of appearance are: RB Stone (Rb Stone, Rb Stone) (The cover for his “Some Call It Freedom, Some Call It Above” album pictured above right), Renaissance, May Erlewine, Adam Hill Music, Beaucoup Blue with Red Molly, Tritone Paradox, CommonUnion59, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Linda Ronstadt, Wendy Webb (Wendy Webb), Savage Grace, Eric Bannan’s Music Page (Eric Bannan), Los Lobos, Li’l Wally Fans, Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass, Simon & Garfunkel, Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Elton John,, Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin, Jean-Luc PONTY Officiel, Johnny Crawford (Johnny Crawford Fans), Dave Boutette, Michael on Fire, Mark Lavengood (Mark Lavengood), and Muriel Anderson!!! Tune in at 89.3 FM (WHFR) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, Tune In Player, or with this special patriotic link: http://whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

I have put together another 20+ minute segment of my phone interview on June 10th with legendary violinist Jean-Luc Ponty!

It will be repeated on “Prime Time Theme Attic, Monday, July 3rd, from 8PM-10PM with Phil Maq on WHFR (89.3 FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area as part of my annual “Almost All American Show!” Here’s a link to stream the show: http://whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

In this section, which includes music to support his dialogue, Jean-Luc talks about his relationship with Frank Zappa, guesting on Elton John‘s “Honky Chateau,” and working on the classic Mahavishnu Orchestra’s albums with John McLaughlin!

Here’s one of the tracks, “Fifty-Fifty by Frank Zappa [Hall of Fame] where Ponty supplies his distinctive sound:

The artist provides fascinating insights to his early career working with some of the biggest and innovative artists at the time that helped launch his own phenomenal career!

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 25, 2017

Posted on July 2, 2017 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:

Listen live: www.whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

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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Olivia Millerschin stays on top for another week!!!

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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 25, 2017

1. Look Both Ways—Olivia Millerschin
2. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
3. Honest Woman—Thornetta Davis
4. Ten Thousand Feet Below—Eliza Neals
5. Chills and Fever—Samantha Fish
6. The Valley—The Whiskey Charmers
7. American Beauty—C.J. Ramone
8. Old Soul—Alicia Marie
9. Devils Never Cry—Judy Banker
10.Kits and Cats and Saxon Wives—The Hangabouts
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 25, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 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: www.whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

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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Sarah Borges drives her “Purple GTO” into the #1 Winner’s Circle!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 25, 2017

1. Purple GTO—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
2. Set Me Free—Thornetta Davis
3. Meet Me At the Bottom—Birth of Joy
4. Feels So Good—The Record Company
5. Another Lifetime—Eliza Neals
6. He Did It—Samantha Fish
7. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
8. He Belongs to Me—Alicia Marie
9. Electricity—Red City Radio
10.Lucky—Scott Fab

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Jean-Luc Ponty Interview Part 2 on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” with Phil Maq, 10AM-12 Noon EDT!!!

Posted on June 27, 2017 by PhilMaq

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I have put together another 20+ minute segment of my phone interview on June 10th with legendary violinist Jean-Luc Ponty!

It will air Wednesday, June 28th, on WHFR (89.3 FM) in the Dearborn-Detroit area as part of my annual “Almost All American Show!” Here’s a link to stream the show: http://whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

In this section, which includes music to support his dialogue, Jean-Luc talks about his relationship with Frank Zappa, guesting on Elton John‘s “Honky Chateau,” and working on the classic Mahavishnu Orchestra’s albums with John McLaughlin!

Here’s one of the tracks, “Mellow” by Elton John, where Ponty supplies his distinctive sound:

The artist provides fascinating insights to his early career working with some of the biggest and innovative artists at the time that helped launch his own phenomenal career!

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WHFR Blues Fundraiser, “Ladies Sing the Blues,” Has a “Smokin’ Hot” Lineup!!!

Posted on June 24, 2017 by PhilMaq

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The WHFR Fundraiser, “Ladies Sing the Blues,” happens this Sunday at the Hastings Street Ballroom! The lineup is one of the best you’re ever going to find this year!

Featuring Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis, hot off of winning eight Detroit Music Awards last month, Eliza Neals–who has won many awards herself, appearing with special guest guitarist Howard Glazer, and emerging blues artist Alicia Marie, the event has talent that any promoter would drool over!

Money raised by this event goes to support Dearborn, Michigan radio station WHFR, an independent station that relies on listener support to keep things going for the all volunteer staff and plays all of these artists as well as so much more! This event takes place with the generous support of The Detroit Blues Society, since it takes place at their headquarters!

So, come on out and support local music and independent radio! Any other information that you might need is in the poster above!

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, June 18, 2017

Posted on June 24, 2017 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:

Listen live: www.whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

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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Olivia Millerschin “looked both ways” again and made it back to the top for a second week!!

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Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 18, 2017

1. Look Both Ways—Olivia Millerschin
2. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
3. Honest Woman—Thornetta Davis
4. The Valley—The Whiskey Charmers
5. Ten Thousand Feet Below—Eliza Neals
6. Chills and Fever—Samantha Fish
7. American Beauty—CJ Ramone
8. Old Soul—Alicia Marie
9. Devils Never Cry—Judy Banker
10.You Could Be Anywhere—Mental Health Day
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 18, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 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: www.whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

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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It “Feels So Good” for The Record Company at the top of the list!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 18, 2017

1. Feels So Good—The Record Company
2. Purple GTO—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
3. He Did It—Samantha Fish
4. Lucky—Scott Fab
5. Set Me Free—Thornetta Davis
6. Meet Me At the Bottom—Birth of Joy
7. Rather Stay—Olivia Millerschin
8. Another Lifetime—Eliza Neals
9. Brake Accelerator—Signal Flags
10.Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb

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Jean-Luc Ponty Eclipses Summer Solstice: Interview, Pt.1 on “Theme Attic,” Wednesday, 10A-12 Noon EDT!!!

Posted on June 20, 2017 by PhilMaq

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Hey! What’s wrong with a little hyperbole every now and then?

Tomorrow, June 21st,  is the Summer Solstice which marks the beginning of Summer. But it’s also the return of legendary jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty to Chene Park—the venue where he recorded his classic 1996 live album!

Here’s a link for more information: https://cheneparkdetroit.com/chene-park-events/

Start the day by catching Part One of an exclusive interview with Jean-Luc on “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 10A-12Noon EDT!!!

Find out about his early years in music, his jazz influences and his early years touring with the Prog rock band, Renaissance [Hall of Fame], which included a matinee performance(?!) at Pine Knob Music Theater! Listen in at 89.3FM (WHFR) in the Dearborn-Detroit area or stream the interview with this link:

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Then catch him live at Chene Park in Detroit! This tour is focusing on his classic Atlantic Records like “Enigmatic Ocean” and “Imaginary Voyage!”

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Put them together and it’s a great way to kick off the summer!!!

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