WHFR News

"Floating In A Tin Can" -- Debuts Tonight at Midnight

Jimmy wakes up one morning to find the entire crew of his spaceship gone. Can anyone hear him? Does anyone know he's there?

Tune in at midnight tonight and find out!

"The Potter's Field" visits "The Roots Project" -- 10am, Thursday, February 18

Rochelle Clark and John Natiw perform live this Thursday on "The Roots Project". John has a way with words and writes some captivating songs; both he and Rochelle are excellent vocalists with great harmony.

For a quick preview, check out: http://www.myspace.com/johnnatiw.

Weekly Music Chart Top 10

01 Spoon - Transference
02 Avett Brothers - I And Love And You
03 Beach House - Teen Dream
04 Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring
05 Hot Chip - One Life Stand
06 Vampire Weekend - Contra
07 Anna Ternheim - Leaving On A Mayday
08 David Bazan - Curse Your Branches
09 Baylock - One Good To Be Told
10 Midlake - The Courage Of Others

WHFR Forum: "Metaphysically Speaking" -- 1pm, Tuesday, February 16

Penny Golden of "Body Mind Spirit Guide" and host Mike Holloway discuss Edgar Cayce, meditation, metaphysics, and Albert Einstein on Tuesday's edition of "Metaphysically Speaking."

Penny and her husband Howard are the owners, publishers, and editors of "Body Mind Spirit Guide" magazine, the largest holistic magazine in Michigan. Their website, www.bodymindspiritguide.com has been visited by readers in 130 countries.

The "Ruggs" rip it up on "Motor Live Drive" this Thursday, Feb.11th

The garage/tropical disco band "Ruggs" will be joining the Motor Team this Thursday at 5pm for a rock'n good time. This band, formerly known as "Oatmeal", have a loyal following in the community and our team is excited to be hosting another fine example of the talent in Detroit. Keep in mind if your unable to tune in for the live performance on Thursday, you can listen at your leisure to the podcast by clicking on the "Motor Live Drive" button on this site.

"The Roots Project" Welcomes New Host -- 10am, Thursday, February 11

Join Dan Karpinski as the new host of the rockabilly portion of "The Roots Project."

Tune in 10am this Thursday for some great rockabilly, followed by the best in roots music next week with host DJ Alex.

Weekly Music Chart Top 10

01 Beach House - Teen Dream
02 Lost Fingers - Lost In The 80's
03 Avett Brothers - I And Love And You
04 Los Campesinos! - Romance Is Boring
05 Vampire Weekend - Contra
06 Spoon - Transference
07 David Bazan - Curse Your Branches
08 V/A - Crazy Heart Soundtrack
09 Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs
10 Danny Cox - In All Things

"Campus Connection" Your Guide to HFCC News -- 1pm Tuesday, February 9

Get scoops on 5101 Restaurant's February 17 "New Orleans Seafood Buffet," lots of Black History Month activities, and the Comerica Park Job Fair -- all here on HFCC's campus!

Tune in to "Campus Connection" 1pm Tuesday for the latest HFCC campus news with Dennis and Lynsey.

Annual Will Oldham visit with Mrs. Robinson on Valentine's Day -- 9pm - midnight, Sunday, February 14

Every year around Valentine’s Day Mrs. Robinson devotes an entire show to the music of Will Oldham aka Bonnie Prince Billy. Mrs. Robinson is very happy that Will Oldham is again calling in during this year’s Valentine’s Special.

Be Mrs. Robinson’s and Will Oldham’s Valentine by listening to the "One Plus One" show 9pm-midnight, Sunday February 14 to hear Mrs. Robinson’s "Annual Will Oldham Valentine’s Day Special".

AND, if YOU have any questions for Will Oldham, email them to Mrs. Robinson at: whfr@hfcc.edu.

Danny Cox on "Acoustic Alternatives" -- Sunday, February 7, noon - 1pm

Join John Bommarito as he welcomes back to WHFR (after a long abscence) guitarist/drummer and extraordinary singer Danny Cox for a live performance and interview.

Danny plays songs from his latest CD "In All Things". If you miss church on Sunday, listening to this interview and performance just might count! Tune in Sunday at noon and find out how!

Rich Ridenour and the Boogie Woogie Babies on "The World of Big Band" -- 11am, Friday, February 5

Get a preview of Friday's Dearborn Symphony Orchestra concert when guest conductor Rich Ridenour and the fabulous Boogie Woogie Babies bring their world of big band to WHFR.

Sandy Butler joins in to tell the listeners about Friday's fundraiser and other Symphony (www.dearbornsymphony.org) events.

Tune in to "The World of Big Band" this Friday at 11am and jump. jive & wail!

Weekly Music Chart Top 10

1 V/A - Crazy Heart Soundtrack
2 Vampire Weekend - Contra
3 Jill Jack - Songwriter Sessions
4 Beach House - Teen Dream
5 Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs
6 Generationals - Con Law
7 The Postmarks - Memoirs At The End Of The World
8 Brendan Benson - My Old, Familiar Friend
9 David Bazan - Curse Your Branches
10 Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions - Through The Devil Softly

WHFR Supporting Local Music on "Motor Live Drive" Thursdays at 5:00

As "Motor Live Drive @ 5" celebrates it's third anniversary showcasing local bands live in the WHFR studio, we are very excited with the upcoming schedule! Heating up the airwaves on Thursday, February 4th at 5:00 pm, the rock band Phang will be performing their debut CD "Princess Magma". And joining the team February 11th, the three-piece garage band Ruggs will be shaking things up. For a list of the almost 100 bands who have played visit the Motor Live Drive myspace site: myspace.com/motorlivedrive.

WHFR Forum: "We Are Not Alone" -- 1pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Bill Konkolesky discusses the interworkings of Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) as well as his new book "Experiencer: Raised in Two Worlds". The State Director for Michigan MUFON has been featured on SciFi’s "Abduction Diaries" and Peter Jennings’ "Seeing is Believing". He has been a guest on numerous radio shows and lecturer on the alien-abduction phenomenon.

Join us 1pm Tuesday to learn what it is like to live in this reality, while enduring occasional visits from another.

"Old Empire" on "Random Access" -- 7pm Wednesday, January 27

Gabe Dodson is the singer/songwriter for Old Empire. Evoking everything from Motown, to 60’s surf rock, traditional country and NYC new wave, Old Empire's music spans the breadth of American pop. OE's debut, "Queen City Quandaries", was recorded at Ferndale's Tempermill Studio.

Tune in 7pm tomorrow to hear the music and meet the musicians.

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