WHFR News

Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly on "The New WHFR Journal" -- 1pm Friday, May 28

Join host Jay Korinek as he welcomes special guest Mayor John B. O’Reilly to "The New WHFR Journal" 1pm this Friday, May 28.

Mayor O’Reilly is taking questions from the Dearborn community.

Submit your questions for the mayor to: whfr@hfcc.edu. Be sure to include your name and contact telephone number.

Lots Happening On "The Flash Drive Jazz Show" -- Starting Midnight Tonight!!!

Tune in midnight tonight, Monday May 24, when host Marc Anthony begins a broadcast of the "Jazz Heritage Series 2010 Radio Broadcast" featuring The Airmen of Note, hosted by Dick Golden. Special guest performances include the New York Voices, Joey DeFrancesco and Gary Smulyan.

Then check out "The Flash Drive Jazz Show" at its new time, 6pm-8pm, Thursdays starting May 27! Detroit's own Pamela Wise, jazz pianist and composer, is the featured artist.

Special Program on "Spirits Rejoice" TUESDAY

French pianist, Yvonne Loriod, the wife of and interpreter of the music of modern classical composer Olivier Messaien, passed away on Monday May 17 at the age of 86.

House-Music Legend Terrence Parker and DJ Dan Guzman on "Journey Into Trance" -- 9pm Thursday,

There is no time in Detroit like the month of May for Electronic Music. Each year, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival (Movement) takes place over memorial day weekend in Hart Plaza. To help lovers of Electronic Music get pumped up, WHFR's "The Journey into Trance" and "Midnight Mix" host, BAM, will be welcoming some very special DJ's to the shows.

Tune in Thursday May 20 at 9pm to hear house music legend Terrence Parker along with well know Detroit DJ Dan Guzman.

Then check out Thursday May 27 to hear another well-known Detroit DJ Mykel Waters spinning live.

"Wind On The Waves" Makes Its Debut -- 10am Wednesday, May 19

Want to try something new? Then tune in Wednesdays from 10am - noon for "Wind on the Waves!" This show features a variety of genres -- all with an emphasis on wind instruments. You'll hear vocals and lots of other instruments; but as host Bobby Breeze says, "If it don't blow, it don't go!"

Certified Face Reader and Author Lin Klaassen on "Metaphysically Speaking" -- 1pm Tuesday, May 18

Face reading is based on a correlation between the structure of the face and the character or personality of an individual. Also known as "Physiognomy" or "Personology", face reading has been practiced around the world for 3000 years. Statistically, face reading is 92% accurate.

Lin Klaassen has been involved with face reading for 17 years. She assists trial lawyers in jury selection, corporations in sales and personnel advice, and life coaching. While working as an area manager for a beauty supply chain, Lin started using face reading as a way to hire and train employees.

"Ultra" Moves To New Midnight - 2am Timeslot -- Sunday May 16

For the best in Goth, industrial, EBM, synth-pop, 80's, new wave and electro tune in to "Ultra" with host DJ Nihil. Same great music -- just a new time: midnight and new day: Sunday. Check it out!

WHFR PRESENTS 6 HOUR "MOOG-ATHON" BOB MOOG BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

WHFR Radio and Tom Wilson host of "Space is the Place" (Fridays, 6-8pm) are PROUD to bring you a special 6 HOUR broadcast-birthday tribute in honor of the late Dr. Robert Moog (May 23, 1934-August 21, 2005). Moog was an electronic music pioneer and inventor of synthesizers that changed the course of popular music. This special event will be broadcast live as part of the "Space is the Place" program FRI. MAY 21, FROM 6PM-12 MIDNIGHT. Tom will be playing Moog standards ie.

"Floating In A Tin Can" Begins New Timeslot -- 10pm Tonight!

Join host Jimmy as he floats through space in his new 10pm timeslot. He's still trying to make contact with you -- just two hours earlier!

Melvin Davis on "Motor Live Drive @ 5" -- 5pm Thursday, May 13

Hear a very special performance this Thursday on "Motor Live Drive @ 5" when Northern Soul artist Melvin Davis joins Mr. White and Margaret. Melvin is backed by the rock historians and hard rockin' band "Party Stompers."

Melvin was an original Fortune Record artist and a Motown session musician at from 1961-1970.

Although he's done only a handful of shows in Detroit in the past 40 years, Melvin fills concert halls in Europe! He's performing locally this Saturday; then heading to New York and Europe for an international tour.

Mick Bassett and the Marthas on "Motor" -- 5pm Thursday, May 6

Join Mr. White and Margaret as they welcome back Mick Bassett and the Marthas to tomorrow's "Motor Live Drive at 5".

Mick's bringing the full band -- including two trombones! -- in anticipation of a cd release party Thursday, May 13 at The Loving Touch Pool Hall in Ferndale (248-546-3644).

Since last appearing on "Motor" in November 2007, Mick has been working with the Jason Stollsteiner group "The Hounds Below."

Remember, if you miss tomorrow's broadcast, you can catch the podcast anytime from the WHFR website!

It's Cinco de Mayo on WHFR!

Tune in 6pm tomorrow, May 5, for a spicey Latin-themed "Common Ground" show with guest-host Alex.

Then there's a dash of "Mexican Hat Dance" on "Noise Pollution" with Mike Intemann at 8pm.

Ole'!

Award-Winning Journalist and Investigative Reporter Jaime Maussan on "We Are Not Alone" -- 1pm Tuesday, May 4

Jaime Maussan joins host David Twichell on the next installment of "We Are Not Alone."

The award-winning journalist and investigative reporter hosts the television show, "The Third Millennium" and directs Mexico's version of "60 Minutes". Often called "the Dan Rather of Mexico," Mr. Maussan is internationally known as one of the most respected UFO investigators. He has compiled over 5,000 videos and photographs of anomalous objects and has presented this information around the world.

Join us 1pm Tuesday, when Jaime shares his latest finds.

Special Edition "Campus Connection" -- 1pm Tuesday, April 27

Join Dennis and Lynsey as they discuss the presentation of Marine R.J. Del Vecchio, Vietnam War photographer and co-author of "Whitewash/Blackwash: Myths of the Vietnam War." The presentation is 10am Thursday, Room L-14.

What is "The Not-So-International Film Festival?" It takes place at 7:15pm May 14, at the MacKenzine Fine Arts Building, Adray Auditorium. Get all the details on the "Campus Connection."

Learn about upcoming HFCC Theatre auditions and productions, along with all the great spring concerts from the HFCC choral and instrumental ensembles.

Tracy Kash Thomas on "MOTOR" this Thursday

This Thursday on "Motor Live Drive @ 5", the Motor team is excited to host Tracy Kash Thomas live in the WHFR studio. Tracy is the 2009 Michigan Music Awards winner for best jazz vocalist and she will be sharing music on Thursday at 5pm from her latest CD that is due out this weekend. If your unable to tune in during the live performance at 5pm Thursday, check out the podcast at our WHFR website. Simply click on the posting for April 22 and stream the music at your leisure. Check it out!

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