Pumpstock: A Gathering of Philby Award Winners Takes Place June 3 in East Lansing, Michigan!!!

An incredible event takes place today at the Eighth Annual Pumpstock which describes itself as an “American Roots Music Festival!” Through some scheduling wizardry, the gathering will include four multiple Philby Award winners of which two have won the Philby Album of the Year!

Annie and Rod Capps are the first winners that will take the stage. They’re coming off their wonderful complete album performance of “In This Town” at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The wife and husband duo have been entertaining audiences for years with Annie’s clear vocals and Rod’s multi instrument hot licks!

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Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line have been a touring juggernaut for the past few years delivering beautiful harmonies and a fun atmosphere with one of the tightest bands out there! The band won the 2015 Philby Album Award with “Wake.”

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The closing act is Phil Lee, affectionately known as “The Mighty King of Love.” Phil is a Nashville outlaw and scalawag who writes in many different styles and has a reputation for his live performances!

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In Phil’s band will be Jan King, 2014 Philby Album Award winner for “Dime!”  She will be featured on lead  guitar.

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Since the Philby Awards honor all styles of music, all of these artists are incredible “roots” artists, but they are also playing some of the best music available!

Pumpstock starts at 2PM and has more artists than the Philby winners named, but who knows when the heavens will align to provide such a wealth of winners!!!

Here’s a link for more info:  https://festivalnet.com/60468/East-Lansing-Michigan/Music-Festivals/Pumpstock-American-Roots-Music-Festival

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 28, 2017

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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Olivia Millerschin would rather stay at the top of the songs list!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of May 28, 2017

1. Rather Stay—Olivia Millerschin
2. River of Time—Ian McFeron
3. Hallelujah—Andy and The Pandys
4. Right on Time—Dawes
5. He Did It—Samantha Fish
6. Feels So Good—The Record Company
7. Lucky—Scott Fab
8. Purple GTO.—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles
9. Brake Accelerator—Signal Flags
10.Become—Mental Health Day

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Greg Kihn Interview With Phil Maq Repeated Memorial Day 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Rekihndled, Greg Kihn Band

The third time’s the charm, too!

If you missed the fun interview with Greg Kihn on last Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” not to worry. It will be repeated on Monday night’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 8PM-10PM ET! Don’t miss his funny anecdotes about Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Jonathan Richman! There’s a lot of really GREAT music by other artists on the show as well including Signal Flags, The Beach Boys, Have Gun, Will Travel, Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, Billy Ray Cyrus, Phil Lee – The Mighty King Of Love, Jan King and Medicine Ball, Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line, Annie & Rod Capps, Scott Ainslie/Cattail Music, Ltd., Eric Johnson, Adam Hill Music, James McMurtry, Bob Dylan, and Jeremy Porter!!! Tune in to 89.3 FM (WHFR) in the Dearborn-Detroit area or follow this link: http://whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html Please share with everybody you can!!!

Here’s the original post for last Wednesday’s Show:

You remember Greg Kihn, don’t you?

Well, if you don’t, here’s a few links to refresh your memory:

Remember him now? Good! Join me for my interview with him Monday night on “Prime Time Theme Attic” from 8PM-10PM EDT!!! Find it at 89.3 FM (WHFR) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, Tune In Radio or Public Radio Players, or with this “Kihntastic” link: http://whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

As a teaser for the show, here’s a brand new video, “Big Pink Flamingos” off the new album, “Rekihndled,” his first one in 21 years!!!:

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 21, 2017

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” and crossed the faves list to make it to the top!

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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 21, 2017

1. Look Both Ways—Olivia Millerschin
2. Live at Callahan’s—Jim McCarty and Friends II
3. You Could Be Anywhere —Mental Health Day
4. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
5. The Valley—The Whiskey Charmers
6. Tending the Fire—Mark Jewett
7. Ten Thousand Feet Below—Eliza Neals
8. Honest Woman—Thornetta Davis
9. Chills and Fever—Samantha Fish
10.Moonkings—Vandenberg’s Moonkings
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 21, 2017

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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Ian McFeron spends a little more “time” at the top!!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of May 21, 2017

1. River of Time—Ian McFeron
2. Rather Stay—Olivia Millerschin
3. Hallelujah—Andy and The Pandys
4. Become—Mental Health Day
5. Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool Ya—George Stephen Kelly
6. Right on Time—Dawes
7. He Did It—Samantha Fish
8. Feels So Good—The Record Company
9. Try to Make It—Gretchen’s Wheel
10.Lucky—Scott Fab

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Greg Kihn: Live Interview on “Theme Attic” Wednesday, May 24th!!!

Rekihndled, Greg Kihn Band

The second time’s the charm!

You remember Greg Kihn, don’t you?

Well, if you don’t, here’s a few links to refresh your memory:

Remember him now? Good! Join me for my interview with him today on “Theme Attic” from 10A-12 Noon EDT!!! Find it at 89.3 FM (WHFR) in the Dearborn-Detroit area, Tune In Radio or Public Radio Players, or with this “Kihntastic” link: http://whfr.fm/images/stream_audio.html

As a teaser for the show, here’s a brand new video, “Big Pink Flamingos” off the new album, “Rekihndled,” his first one in 21 years!!!:

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NACC: Where New Music Gets Reported!

For all musicians who release albums, it would be nice to know that your music is being received and appreciated—not only locally, but nationally and globally! That is one reason for the Philby Awards. Everyone likes recognition.

Well, for those not familiar with College radio or music charts other than Billboard, one of the standards for the industry was College Music Journal or CMJ. They held that spot for a number of years, until the magazine met with some problems recently.

Promoters, radio stations, and artists scrambled to find a new platform. This all happened rather abruptly and everyone was disoriented for a few weeks.

The new meeting spot that most people associated with the industry are flocking to is NACC or North American College and Community Chart. They compile the charts for everyone who is a member and reports to it, just like CMJ. This all happened during my current stint as Music Director at WHFR (89.3 FM) in Dearborn, MI. It was definitely a learning curve and I believe I pretty much have it down.

There are several changes and many that I am happy about.

First of all, all music styles are combined on their major lists. This includes “adds” and weekly lists. Americana and blues were very under represented on the lists at CMJ.

Now while CMJ allowed someone to report something that didn’t automatically prefill, it usually disappeared for the next week’s list. NACC will allow items in a drop down format to remain available for up to a year after an album’s release date.

And now I’ve got this figured out. I have added many of the missing artists that we play on WHFR. This is GREAT because it’s easier to fill out the list and it may help artists get that recognition elsewhere because someone may not know how to fill it out. Music Directors change often at College radio and many times it’s a volunteer position so they may not have the time or desire to figure it out.

Either way, the lists I’ve been submitting to NACC better reflect the music and artists not only on my own shows but most songs played at the station. I’m happy about that, and myself and the station will continue to work at keeping that information updated. Hopefully, it will help artists, particularly of local or lesser origin, get wider recognition!

Albums that I personally added to the database have an asterisk. (*) As you can see, I added more than just local artists. (20/30) Obviously, many artists were under represented even with a better system.

Here is the list I submitted today:

WEEK ENDING MAY 23

Top 30 Entry for WHFR 89.3 FM

Artist Record Label

*1

OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN Look Both Ways Self-Released

*2

JIM MCCARTY AND FRIENDS II Live at Callahan’s Self-Released

*3

MENTAL HEALTH DAY You Can Be Anywhere Self-Released

*4

WENDY WEBB Step Out of Line Spooky Moon

5

WHISKEY CHARMERS, THE The Valley Sweet Apple Pie

*6

MARK JEWETT Tending the Fire Self-Released

7

THORNETTA DAVIS Honest Woman Elm Hill

8

ELIZA NEALS 10,000 Feet Below Self-Released

9

SAMANTHA FISH Chills And Fever Ruf

*10

HANGABOUTS, THE Kits and Kats and Saxon Wives Futureman

11

AFGHAN WHIGS In Spades Sub Pop

*12

MICHAEL ON FIRE The Solstice Session/Tracks Along the Way Self-Released

13

LOS STRAITJACKETS What’s So Funny About Peace, Love And… Yep Roc

*14

JANIVA MAGNESS Blue Again Blue Elan

*15

JUDY BANKER Devils Never Cry Self-Released

16

TAJ MAHAL AND KEB’ MO’ TajMo Concord

*17

CHRIS MURPHY Hard Bargain Teahouse

*18

SCOTT FAB Leave My Friends Self-Released

*19

FREMONTS, THE We Don’t Live There Self-Released

20

PHO Two Self-Released

*21

HARDENED AND TEMPERED The Trailer Sessions Self-Released

22

MONSTER MIKE WELCH AND MIKE LEDBETTER Right Place, Right Time Delta Groove

*23

VINTAGE 18 Grit Self-Released

*24

GODBOOGIE Play Music and Dance Vizztone

25

ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND Got Soul Masterworks

*26

ELLIE ZWART Toward Home Self-Released

*27

MICK KOLASSA AND MARK TELESCA You Can’t Do That Swing Suit

28

RYAN ADAMS Prisoner Blue Note

*29

GROOVALOTTOS, THE Ask Yo’ Mama Self-Released

*30

GREG KIHN Rekihndled Self-Released

Don’t forget to catch my two weekly shows on WHFR!:

“Prime Time Theme Attic Show” (Mondays, 8P-10P ET)

“Theme Attic Show” (Wednesdays, 10A-12N ET)

Here’s a link: 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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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 14, 2017

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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Mental Health Day decided to be anywhere at the top of the Faves list for a second week!!

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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 14, 2017

1. You Could Be Anywhere —Mental Health Day
2. Live at Callahan’s—Jim McCarty and Friends II
3. Look Both Ways—Olivia Millerschin
4. Tending the Fire—Mark Jewett
5. Dollar Store Nation—Jo Serrapere and The LaFawndas
6. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
7. The Valley—The Whiskey Charmers
8. Ten Thousand Feet Below—Eliza Neals
9. Forsaken—The Garden of Soul
10.Moonkings—Vandenberg’s Moonkings
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 14, 2017

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-11P 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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Well, it’s about “time!” Ian McFeron tops this week’s list!

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Top Ten Songs for the Week of May 14, 2017

1. River of Time—Ian McFeron
2. Hallelujah—Andy and The Pandys
3. Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool Ya—George Stephen Kelly
4. Rather Stay—Olivia Millerschin
5. Become—Mental Health Day
6. Try to Make It—Gretchen’s Wheel
7. Right on Time—Dawes
8. He Did It—Samantha Fish
9. Feels So Good—The Record Company
10.Don’t Let Me Win—Kate Jablonski

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 7, 2017

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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Mental Health Day could be anywhere. Today they are #1 on the list!

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Top 10 Albums for the Week of May 6, 2017

1. You Could Be Anywhere —Mental Health Day
2. Live at Callahan’s—Jim McCarty and Friends II
3. Tending the Fire—Mark Jewett
4. Dollar Store Nation—Jo Serrapere and The LaFawndas
5. Look Both Ways—Olivia Millerschin
6. Step Out of Line—Wendy Webb
7. The Valley—The Whiskey Charmers
8. Ten Thousand Feet Below—Eliza Neals
9. Moonkings—Vandenberg’s Moonkings
10.Forsaken—The Garden of Soul
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