WHFR at Dearborn Homecoming August 4th, 5th, and 6th

Dearborn HomecomingWHFR will be broadcasting live during this weekend's Dearborn Homecoming which is taking place at Dearborn's Ford Field Park on August 4th, 5th, and 6th.
Come on down for the festivities and free fireworks at this fun, family-friendly event, and be sure to visit WHFR's tent (be on the lookout for our slick new blue and white banner) to chat with some of our DJs, pick up free WHFR swag (stickers, magnets, and new multi-colored pens), and maybe even buy some WHFR merch (such as our new "Cool Blue" shades).
We'll also have plenty of our famous purged CDs & LPs available for a $1 donation each!
You'll find us across from the carnival and midway area from noon-8pm all three days.
Meet your favorite DJs all weekend long, and enjoy Dearborn's biggest celebration of the year!

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WHFR Journal LIVE From Dearborn's Homecoming Festival Aug. 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Dearborn HomecomingJoin us for the "WHFR Journal" local news and views talk show August 4th at 1:00 p.m. as we broadcast live from the exciting Dearborn Homecoming Festival at Ford Field Park (Cherry Hill and Brady Streets ). Host Susan McGraw will chat with Dearborn City Council member Leslie Herrick, HFC's Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor, and new WHFR staff member and longtime Dearborn resident Pete Zeidas about what's happening in the community today. WHFR will broadcast all weekend from our tent space at Dearborn's Ford Field park, just south of the covered bridge and next to the carnival rides. Stop in to say hello to your favorite DJs and to browse our dollar donation CD and album bins to take home some gems. And check out the WHFR Journal live August 4th at 1pm from Homecoming 2023.

We Are Not Alone: Monday, August 7, 2023. 2 – 3 PM EST.

This episode of We Are Not Alone will feature Sam Maranto, who is a media consultant and Illinois State Director for MUFON, known for his work on the UAP Tinley Park Mass Sightings of 2004, Chicago O’Hare Gate C17 incident of 2006, and the Chicago Mothman flap.
All archived shows can be found at: https://whfr.fm/station/programs/malt-shop-we-are-not-alone-0
The latest show archives are at: https://whfr.fm/podcast/we-are-not-alone

WHFR's Latest Arrivals

As we expand our music library at WHFR we continue to share some of the albums we have been receiving and are adding to both our physical and digital library for your listening pleasure:

GHOST HOUNDS - First Last Time
Ghost Hounds are a rock 'n' blues band hailing from Pittsburgh, PA. The band's classic rock 'n' roll guitar tunes are the result of both Thomas Tull and Brooklyn native guitarist Johnny Baab, while the driving forces on bass and drums are Bennett Miller and Blaise Lanzetta, respectively. Fronted by lead singer Tré Nation, whose voice was simply made for rock, Ghost Hounds are a modern-day rock band that plays blues inspired rock in such a way that proves that the genre is not only alive, but thriving for the next generation of rock fans.

BAS JAN - “At The Counter”
Bas Jan released their fourth album Back To The Swamp on November 10th on Fire Records. Today sees the release of their first track from the album, new single and video ‘At The Counter’. The new single ‘At The Counter’ is filled with hope for the “best life” lived, from the bedroom to the pet shop. Directed by Rachel Horwood and filmed by Aurora Horwood, the flamboyant new music video superbly captures the quizzical narrative of the first single and the band.

NIGHT BEATS - Rajan
Album opener “Hot Ghee” not only sets the stage for where the album will head but establishes Rajan as a scalding-hot take on the intersection of psych-rock, jazz, blues, soul, hip-hop, and more. It’s a wildly diverse and thrilling album yet remains remarkably cohesive in Blackwell’s hands. “Hot Ghee” is built around sultry guitar chords, layers of interacting vocals, swinging drums, a small army of tambourines, and subtle piano runs that gives the song a melodic edge.

For information on how to submit your music, please click on the “Artist Music Submission” button on the top left-hand side of the web page and you will be provided with all of the information needed to submit both your digital and physical copies today!

TOP TEN BLUES for July 2023

Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2pm until 4pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'.

Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:

1. THE NICK MOSS BAND FEATURING DENNIS GRUENLING: Get Your Back Into It! (Alligator Records)
2. MONSTER MIKE WELCH: Nothing But Time (Gulf Coast Records)
3. D.K. HARRELL: The Right Man (Little Village)
4. ERIC JOHANSON: The Deep And The Dirty (Ruf Records)
5. THE CHRISTOPHER DEAN BAND FEAT. "CHICAGO" CARL SNYDER: Need A Friend (Lost World Music)
6. SOULFUL FEMME: Attitude (Self)
7. FRANCK L. GOLDWASSER: Who Needs This Mess!!?? (CrossCut Records)
8. TIM WOODS: For You (Self)
9. MIKE BOURNE BAND FEATURING JOHNNY BURGIN: Cruisin' Kansas City (Blue Heart Records)
10. MIKE GULDIN AND ROLLIN' AND TUMBLIN': The Franklin Sessions (Blue Heart Records)

DJ~KittyLuv;)

WHFR Blues Music Director

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Concert of Colors -- A Colorful Success!

Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated diversity at last weekend's Concert of Colors world music festival held both outside and inside at the DIA. WHFR was proud to be part of this important and im[pactful event and looks forward to keeping the wave of independent world music going on our airwaves. Thanks to the WHFR staff for their efforts to ensure a great experience for our listeners both at the festival and listening on 89.3FM.

WHFR at Concert of Colors July 22nd & 23rd

The Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual family-friendly diversity-themed music festival. Located indoors and outdoors at the Detroit Institute of Arts with performances at Metro Detroit’s cultural institutions, you can enjoy Global music at its finest at this colorful, festive, upbeat coveted summer event.
Be sure to stop by the WHFR tent, located near the Wolverine Stage, to say hello and pick up some free WHFR swag! We will be on-site:
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Saturday
noon- 8:00pm
Sunday
noon-6:00pm

Can’t make it? Be sure to tune into 89.3FM, or stream us at whfr.fm, as we will be broadcasting performances live from the Wolverine Stage during these times:

Saturday
5:30-6:30 PM – MOLLYWOP! (FUNK)
7:00-8:00 PM – TAMBAO BRAVO (CUBAN JAZZ)

Sunday
1:00-2:00 PM – MICHAEL TURNER (DETROIT) (MOTOWN ROCK)
2:30-3:00 PM – ROOTS VIBRATION (CARRIBEAN) (REGGAE)
5:30-6:00 PM – RAFAEL LEAFAR (DETROIT) (EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ)

WHFR is Back On-Air! (Tuesday, July 4th)

radio tower The power is back up, as are both our over-the-air and streaming signals. Please enjoy our classical programming for the rest of the day. We'll be back to our regular programming tomorrow.

WHFR is Off-Air! (Monday, July 3rd)

radio tower Please be aware that HFC is currently experiencing a power disruption which has interrupted both our over-the-air and streaming signals. We hope to be up and running as soon as possible!

TOP TEN BLUES for June 2023

Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2pm until 4pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'.

Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:

1. MIKE BOURNE BAND FEATURING JOHNNY BURGIN: Cruisin' Kansas City (Blue Heart Records)
2. JOANNA CONNOR: Best of Me (Gulf Coast Records)
3. SELWYN BIRCHWOOD: Exorcist (Alligator Records)
4. BOB CORRITORE AND FRIENDS: Women In Blues Showcase (SWAMF / VizzTone Label Group)
5. JOE KROWN: Tribute (Sledgehammer Blues)
6. DOUG DEMING AND THE JEWEL TONES: Groovin' at Groove Now! (Endless Blues)
7. GAYE ADEGBALOLA: Satisfied- An Anthology (VizzTone Label Group)
8. LIL' JIMMY REED WITH BEN LEVIN: Back To Baton Rouge (Nola Blue Records)
9. ALLY VENABLE: Real Gone (Ruf)
10. MIKE GULDIN AND ROLLIN' AND TUMBLIN': The Franklin Sessions (Blue Heart Records)

DJ~KittyLuv;)

WHFR Blues Music Director

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