Phil’s Faves: Albums, January 16, 2022

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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 1PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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 Wolf takes over the #1 Faves spot for a full week! Wolf B. Reuter that is, along with his “Hour of the Wolf” album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of January 16, 2022

1. Hour of the Wolf—Wolf B. Reuter
2. The Outsider—Davy Knowles
3. Makin’ Honey—Lauren Crane
4. Trouble With a Capital T—Niecie
5. On a Canvas Painted Blue—Ruth and Max Bloomquist
6. Fable Bait—Eve’s Twin Lover
7. Be Here Now
: Songs Inspired By and Offered for Meditation—Heather Pierson
8. Seekers and Finders—Gogol Bordello
9.
Things I Dream About—2Bit Palomino
10.Ordinary Joe—The Joedai Warriors

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It’s a Second 2022 Winter New Music Showcase on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 1PM-4PM EST!!!

Three shows into the new year and I feel it’s time for a second 2022 Winter New Music Showcase on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 1PM-4PM EST because new music and new artists are so important to me!!!
I have a weekly goal to debut at least two new artists I’ve never played before!
This week’s stats are 22 artist debuts (22!!!), 16 brand new songs (1 world premiere!!!), and 8 artists connected to Southeast Michigan!!!
Whew!
AND THE 89.3 WHFR.FM ANTENNA IS WORKING ONCE AGAIN FOR THE DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA!!!
IT’S EVEN STRONGER THAN BEFORE AND MORE AREAS SHOULD BE ABLE TO LISTEN IN THAN EVER BEFORE!!!
WOW! THAT’S A LOT OF NEWS!!!
Therefore, “Theme Attic” is bigger than ever!
Songs by artists should include brand new The Stone Souls, brand new Andrew Cole & The Bravo Hops (a song about oysters!) (Twin Vision), brand new Dan Hazlett (His album cover for “Turning Stone” is in the lower left corner of the banner!), Wolf B. Reuter with Jill B. Becker (WolfSounds), Lauren Crane, brand new unreleased Suburban HiFi (Their album cover for “Superimposition” is third from the right in the banner!), Niecie, brand new Empath, brand new Janis Ian (Her album cover for “The Light at the End of the Line” is in the banner on the right!)(Art Menius Radio), DAVY KNOWLES (He’s playing The Token Lounge in Westland this Friday!), Ruth and Max Bloomquist, brand new unreleased Tom Curless (His new album “Person of Interest” is second from the right in the banner!) (Tom Curless & the 46%, Futureman Records), brand new Gretchen’s Wheel, Heather Pierson, brand new The Joedai Warriors (Their album cover for “Turf Wars” is in the upper left corner of the banner!), brand new Rodney Collins Music City (He’s the owner of The Troubadour Nashville!), a WORLD PREMIERE song from Bob Hausler!, Mottau, Drew & Clark, Mindi Abair, brand new Confidence Man, Hash Cabbage, brand new Kyra Alana (Her album cover for “Film Noir Dreams” is second from the left in the banner!), Ellen Bukstel, Dizzy Box Nine, Christopher Lockett music page, Erick Baker, Rob Lutes, Scott Waters Music, Sonny Landreth- Official, FeuerschwanzEve’s Twin Lover, Alfa Mist, Bobby Rush, Gogol Bordello, and maybe more!!!
So grab a snackie or two, some paper to jot down notes, a friend or two to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 1PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!
You can hear the show in the Dearborn-Detroit area by tuning into 89.3 FM!!!
The best way to make sure that you don’t miss a single note is to stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s the winshowcase link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Moon Bog” by Oh Sees!!!

I have a feature to recognize a slice of good music: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day! 

Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/

I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my weekly “Theme Attic” show, Wednesdays, from 1PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.

Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.

Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!

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Another moon cycle has been completed, so another #MoonTune is required.

This month, I have selected a song by a band that I can never figure out: Oh Sees!

They have released at least twenty-six albums since their beginning in 1997.

However, eighteen of those have been in the past twelve years under six variations of their name centered around the letters “O” and “C!”

“Moon Bog” is today’s choice from their 2018 album, Smote Reverser.”

The song’s lyrics sound like it’s about a dream/nightmare involving a mysterious figure.

It’s possible that “Moon Bog” is based on an H.P. Lovecraft story.

There’s an occasional marching snare drum rhythm that drives the song.

But the wickedly cool guitar solo is what gets my attention!

Other than that, I have no idea what “Moon Bog” is about.

One thing you can say about Oh Sees is that they are unpredictable yet always make interesting music!

The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Moon Bog” by Oh Sees!!!

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I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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

#MoonBog #OhSees #SmoteReverser #themostawesomestsongoftheday #philmaq

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, January 9, 2022

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 show, Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 1PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Matthew French’s “The Things That Matter” matters at #1 for a second week!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of January 9, 2022

1. The Things That MatterMatthew French (M French) (Sweet Love)
2. Some Better Days—Jeff Scott with Smoke Jones and Duane Allen Harlick (Single)
3. Foolish Heart —Wendy Webb (Moon on Havana)
4. If You Only Knew—Bill Edwards (Sounds Like Love)
5. Trust SomebodyBilly Brandt and The Sugarees (Riverside)
6. The Dreams That Are Waiting for UsAmy Petty (The Darkness of Birds)
7. Fire and Flame—The Whiskey Charmers (Lost On the Range)
8. No Drop of Love (Is Ever Wasted)Valerie JanLois (No Drop of Love (Is Ever Wasted))
9. You Make Home—Upstairs Party (Upstairs Party)
10.Real Love—Wolf B. Reuter (Hour of the Wolf)</span
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, January 9, 2022

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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 1PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Niecie takes her “Trouble With a Capital T” to number one with a numeral 1!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of January 9, 2022

1. Trouble With a Capital T—Niecie
2. Makin’ Honey—Lauren Crane
3. Hour of the Wolf—Wolf B. Reuter
4. Ordinary Joe—The Joedai Warriors
5. On a Canvas Painted Blue—Ruth and Max Bloomquist
6. The Outsider—Davy Knowles
7. Fable Bait—Eve’s Twin Lover
8. Be Here Now
: Songs Inspired By and Offered for Meditation—Heather Pierson
9.
Seekers and Finders—Gogol Bordello
10.The Stone Souls—The Stone Souls

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Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2021 Countdown Continues, #60-41, Wednesday on “Theme Attic,” 1PM-4PM EST!!!,

The Philbys return for another twenty more winners on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 1PM-4PM EST!!!
The Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2021, #60-41 will be revealed!
There will be an additional weekly Faves Albums Top 9 at 3:09! (Info for artists who are not part of the Philby segment will appear in the comments section to not cause any confusion.)
The whole show has 14 Southeast Michigan artists and 2 artists making their “Theme Attic” debut!!!
Songs by artists will include Ben Levin Piano, Sydney Sprague, Lindenthoburnmusic (Her Picture is in the upper left corner of the banner!), The Joedai Warriors with Scott Greeson Music, Popular Creeps, Mike Ward: PsychoSongs (His picture is on the top second from the left!), Mike Galbraith, Lindsay Beaver with Marcia Ball, Gary Browe Music (His picture is in the lower left corner of the banner!), Heathcote Hill, Steve Leaf Music, The Stone Souls (Their picture is on the bottom, second from the left!), Transit Method, Biltmore (Phil Ayoub), Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram (He is pictured in the banner in front of The Motown Museum!), Arnold Mitchem Band, Cool King Chris, Karen Nash (Her picture is in the banner on the right!)(Bob Malone), Vegas Strip Kings, and The Simon Kennedy Band!!!
So grab a snackie or two, a friend to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 1PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!
You can hear the show in the Dearborn-Detroit area by tuning into 89.3 WHFR.FM!!!
The best way to make sure that you don’t miss a single note is to stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s the philby3link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER)

I would usually follow that by saying that I would eventually start a category for it, but then never get around to it.

Well, now I’m getting around to it!

My radio show, “Theme Attic,”  is on Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET.

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

The Greatest Songs will pretty much follow the pattern of The Most Awesomest Song of the Day.

I’ll select a song to celebrate and then give my thoughts about it. Nothing really brand new here that hasn’t been done before. But since I have a website, I can collect them and lay out what my own greatest songs are.

Here’s a link to have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”: https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

Even though I always emphasize new music and artists, it’s always fun to take a short drive through the legendary artists, since they influenced those other artists!

But a song doesn’t have to be old or done by a legendary Theme Attic Hall of Fame member to be thus honored.

I can think of several songs that are only a few years old or less that I could identify as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded.

This will be fun, and hopefully you will join me on my journey!

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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When I was a kid discovering music, Elvis Presley never really interested me.

Yes, I was familiar with him and his music.

But I knew him more as a movie star who recorded mediocre songs for his movies.

Elvis was someone that my brothers or sister might like, so I sure wasn’t going to anxiously await new music from him.

Two of his singles in 1968 were “If I Can Dream” and “In the Ghetto.” Elvis wasn’t trying to appeal to a younger audience.

Therefore, at the time, I was mostly interested in British Invasion and Bubblegum with a “little bit of soul” thrown in.

However, things changed at the beginning of 1969.

It happened so imperceptibly, that even I couldn’t detect it.

“Suspicious Minds”–a song that would become one of Elvis’ biggest hits, was released as a single, taken from his “From Elvis in Memphis” album.

I’m pretty sure I ignored it when it came on the radio.

I’m almost positive that I scanned the AM dial to find a better song.

But, like most songs back in the 60s, that heavy rotation began to have some effect. I mean, no matter how hard one tried, you couldn’t change a song every time it came on.

You might be riding in the back seat of the car and couldn’t control the dial.

Others in the car might like a song and leave it on no matter how much you whined!

So, a change might have been inevitable.

The first hook that grabbed was that inconspicuous guitar lick that opens “Suspicious Minds” and gets repeated throughout the song. Sometimes the notes change, but it’s the same riff.

It sounded to me like, “durdle lurdle lurdle durn durn.”

I know it snagged me because I kept mimicking it out loud whether the song was on or not.

Actually, initially, I was unaware I was doing it. I only know I was because I was driving my best friend crazy when we were working on some after school homework.

Apparently, I had been doing it for several days.

And I couldn’t stop even when my friend was yelling at me!

It kept playing over and over in my brain!

And, of course, from that infectious riff, it was only a matter of time before I got hooked on the rest of the song.

And, what a song!

“Suspicious Minds” is an incredible song that includes everything plus the kitchen sink!

There’s a choir of amazing back up singers!

There’s horns!

There’s strings!

There’s time changes!

Mood changes!

A fake ending! (I’ve always loved those starting with “Do You Love Me?” by The Contours!)

And rising above everything else on “Suspicious Minds” was Elvis Presley’s powerful vocal!

So much was happening all at once!

I couldn’t resist!

I took some of my paper route money, bought a copy of it, and listened to it even more heavily than radio was playing it!

I still wasn’t exactly sold on Elvis yet. That would come years later when I got hooked on rockabilly!

But “Suspicious Minds” was the first song that made me appreciate Elvis!

Also, I had zero interest in the adult lyrical content. It never registered what the song was about for several years.

One last thing: Chips Moman, the producer of the original session that produced the song, did not have the fake fade out as part of the track. That was added later by RCA producer Felton Jarvis.

Chips hated it and referred to the gimmick as a scar on the record. He thought it ruined it, much like George Martin always talked about putting the two different versions of “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles together to make the single.

Obviously, millions of Elvis fans can’t be wrong!

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded is “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley!!!

Elvis stated many times in interviews that he loved playing “Suspicious Minds” in concert!

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I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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

#SuspiciousMinds #ElvisPresley #FromElvisinMemphis #PhilMaq #OneoftheGreatestSongsEverRecorded #GSER

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New Joedai Warriors Album, “Turf Wars” Features Track by Phil Maq!!!

I’m not sure if I’ll ever get another chance, so I’m doing my own bit of publicity!

Today is the release date of the new album by The Joedai Warriors, “Turf Wars!” 

Not only do I get the opportunity to be on a record with stellar local musical talent like Bill Edwards and Dave Roof, but I am also amongst a large group of superb artists from around the country like Michael Kelsey, Liz E. Brooks and the ultimate leader, Joe Peters– all under the encompassing banner and group name, The Joedai Warriors!

If you’re unfamiliar with Joe Peters and his music, he has been on my album lists in one form or another for 82 weeks at the moment!

He has had five #1 albums!

He has also had a small town of musicians contributing to his music!

And his music runs the spectrum from serious to silly!

I can’t say enough good things about him!

And I am truly honored to have my maiden flight as a Joedai Warrior be on “Turf Wars!”  

Thank you, Joe Peters, Michael Kelsey, Dave Roof, and Rooftop Recording!

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Here is the Official press release in Joe’s words! (“Turf Wars songs and credits follow):

The Joedai Warriors’ “Turf Wars” album set for Jan. 6 release

Coming January 6, 2022 exclusively at Turf Wars | The Joedai Warriors | Joe Peters/The Joedai Warriors (bandcamp.com)!

On the heels of his two-CD pandemic lockdown opus, Collaboration (music by warriors, zombies & other joedai pilgrims), Hoosier singer songwriter Joe Peters is set to release a new album from the confines of his home in Walnut Creek, California.

OK, you may say, a new album but why the title Turf Wars?

First, lyricist Frederick Michaels sent some lyrics to Joe for a song he’d written, Grass Ain’t Always Greener, and there was some neighborly resentment, cynicism, sarcasm and so forth in those lyrics, and the overall vibe of the song. At the root of it seemed to be different views about lawn care, you know, turf wars. Then along came songwriter Liz E. Brooks with lyrics she called Dandelions, and they too referenced different views of lawn care, but she steered away from conflict–the turf wars–by adopting a laisse faire live-and-let-live attitude, reflected in the vibe and hook of the song. So, the grounds and parameters for Turf Wars had been set, at least at the microcosmic level of individual neighbors. Meanwhile, what has been happening for some time in American society at large, the macrocosmic view, is not that different from what’s going on at the individual level: more turf wars as reflected in national politics and perhaps culminating in the January 6 insurrection at the capitol. So, the album is somewhat bookended by songs written in real time watching TV on January 6—insurrection day—and January 20—inauguration day—both competing claims to American legitimacy, or at least differing views about the future direction of the country. You know, turf wars! These elements and thoughts conspired to suggest the title.

Yet amidst the apparent Turf Wars we have Collaboration!

Joe is of course joined on this album by his long-time mentor and musical guru, Michael Kelsey, who contributes dazzling instrumentation, clever arrangements and flawless production to the endeavor. Also contributing vocals on this album are frequent collaborators Amanda Parker and Liz E. Brooks, who also plays cello on one of the tracks. Appearing as joedai warriors for the very first time are Southeast Michigan music veterans Bill Edwards, contributing background vocals on two songs, and DJ Phil Maq contributing vocals, drums and so much more on another track, while Southern California’s Nalini Lasiewicz recorded vocals on Liz’s song. Lafayette’s own George Buechley recorded pedal steel guitar on a Mike Byers penned song, and June IND bandmates, Chris June & Emily Larimer arranged and recorded awesome harmonies on Frederick Michaels’ aforementioned song. Fellow Hoosier, Cheryl Fletcher, who grew up on a Family Farm had a hand in co-writing a song by the same name, inspired by a Terry Lyons photograph.

Wonderful serendipity and goodwill also led Joe to the exquisite painting by Lafayette-area artist Dan Annarino, who also worked up the lettering.

Over the course of the 12 tracks on Turf Wars prepare to jump on board and ride the wave of emotion that is hope & despair, playful whimsy & harsh reality, loss & acceptance, tension & release. By the end of the ride, hopefully you feel fully alive and ready for the challenges ahead, challenges and rewards, like friends and family and the promise of the new year.

About Joe Peters

Joe Peters is an American singer-songwriter who has released more than a dozen CDs of original music since 1998. Joe grew up in the Midwest during the late 60s and early 70s, and his songs hearken back to a time when young people sought the experience of peace, love and adventure and expressed this search in their music. Joe has moved to the Bay Area of California, where he continues to write and record.

For more information (visit Performing Songwriter | Joe Peters Music (wixsite.com) and (20+) Joe Peters & Friends | Facebook or contact joedaiwarriors@yahoo.com).

Download or stream on and after January 6: Music | Joe Peters

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Credits for Turf Wars by The Joedai Warriors

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Kelsey, Kelsey’s Playground, Indianapolis, Indiana

Joe’s guitar and vocals recorded at home in Walnut Creek, California

Chris’ and Emily’s vocals recorded at home in Lafayette, Indiana

George’s pedal steel guitar recorded at home in Lafayette, Indiana

Nalini’s vocals recorded at home in La Canada, California

Amanda’s vocals recorded by Ethan Bates at REC Room Recording Studio, Lafayette, Indiana Recording Studio | Rec Room Recording | Lafayette, Indiana

Additional engineering on Selfie by David Roof, Rooftop Recording Rooftop Recording

Cover painting and graphic design by Dan Annarino

  1. Hold On (Words & music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, bass, percussion
    2. Joe Peters: vocals
    3. Bill Edwards: background vocals
  2. January 6 (Words & music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, keyboards
    2. Joe Peters: vocals
  3. Selfie (Words by Joe Peters & Phil Maq, music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, left lead, bass
    2. Joe Peters: acoustic guitar
    3. Phil Maq: lead & backup vocals, drums
    4. David Roof: guitar, right lead, backup vocals, camera clicks
  4. The Devil’s Back in Town (Words & music by Mike Byers)
    1. Michael Kelsey: electric guitar, bass, percussion
    2. Joe Peters: acoustic guitar, vocals
    3. George Buechley: pedal steel
    4. Amanda Parker: vocals
  5. Family Farm (Words by Joe Peters & Cheryl Fletcher, music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, bass
    2. Joe Peters: acoustic guitar, vocals
    3. Amanda Parker: vocals
  6. Superman’s Lament (Words by Joe Peters & Liz E. Brooks, music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, bass
    2. Joe Peters: vocals
    3. Liz E. Brooks: cello
  7. Grass Ain’t Always Greener (Words by Frederick Michaels, music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, bass, percussion
    2. Chris & Emily (June IND): vocals
  8. East Glacier (Music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: acoustic guitar
    2. Joe Peters: acoustic guitar
  9. Dandelions (Words by Liz E. Brooks, music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, bass, percussion
    2. Joe Peters: vocals
    3. Liz E. Brooks: additional vocals, finger snaps
    4. Nalini Lasiewicz: vocals
  10. This Day in America (Words & music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: guitars, bass
    2. Joe Peters: vocals
  11. Sleep Tight, My Little Angel (Words by Frederick Michaels, music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: electric guitars, bass, keyboards
    2. Joe Peters: acoustic guitar, vocals
  12. Hold On Reprise (Words & music by Joe Peters)
    1. Michael Kelsey: electric guitar, bass
    2. Joe Peters: acoustic guitar, vocals
    3. Bill Edwards: background vocals                                                                                 QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQIf 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: Songs, January 2, 2022

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 show, Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 1PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my show on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Bill Edwards has a hypothetical waltz of love for this week’s #1 Faves Song!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of January 2, 2022

1. If You Only Knew—Bill Edwards (Sounds Like Love)
2. The Things That MatterMatthew French (M French) (Sweet Love)
3. Foolish Heart —Wendy Webb (Moon on Havana)
4. Some Better Days—Jeff Scott with Smoke Jones and Duane Allen Harlick (Single)
5. Trust SomebodyBilly Brandt and The Sugarees (Riverside)
6. The Dreams That Are Waiting for UsAmy Petty (The Darkness of Birds)
7. Fire and Flame—The Whiskey Charmers (Lost On the Range)
8. Real Love—Wolf B. Reuter (Hour of the Wolf)
9.Big Man on the TVKing Ropes (Way Out West)
10.Bad Babe, Losing TouchThe Claudettes (High Times In the Dark)
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, January 2, 2022

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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 1PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Joe Peters is no “Ordinary Joe” as he joins the Faves Five Timers Club with this week’s #1 album!!!!! (3 are as The Joedai Warriors, 1 with MJ Bishop and Bobby Pennock, and 1 as Warriors Zombies and other Joedai Pilgrims!!!!!)
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of January 2, 2022

1. Ordinary Joe—The Joedai Warriors
2. Trouble With a Capital T—Niecie
3. Hour of the Wolf—Wolf B. Reuter
4. Makin’ Honey—Lauren Crane
5. On a Canvas Painted Blue—Ruth and Max Bloomquist
6. Fable Bait—Eve’s Twin Lover
7. The Outsider—Davy Knowles
8. Seekers and Finders—Gogol Bordello
9. Be Here Now—Heather Pierson: Songs Inspired By and Offered for Meditation
10. Summer Snow: Christmas Collection—Jennifer Naegele

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