WHFR Journal Friday at 1pm - Chocolate, Libraries, and Bright Lights
Tune in to the WHFR Journal this Friday, December 6 at 1pm as we share info about the upcoming Downriver Actor's Guild production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". We'll also talk with our favorite resident librarian at the Dearborn Public Library about the many winter programs they're offering for the community. We'll wrap up the hour with a new segment from the Series: Living Planet: Environment Matters ~ from DW. We see the bright lights and big, LED cities as more and more cities are switching to LEDs to save money and, ultimately, the planet.
Thursday Show Time Changes
Thursday late mornings and early afternoons will sound slightly different as the winter months come upon us. Join Missy J and her House That Jack Swing Built program running from 10am until 1pm, beginning Thursday December 5. You will hear the same mix of swing, hip hop, soul, jazz, gospel, funk and R&B, along with information on community events weekly.
December 3rd Is "Giving Tuesday"
Join the millions of people across the world coming together to celebrate generosity. If you're looking to spend that last bit of money set aside for charitable contributions, consider a tax-deductive donation to your favorite non-commercial internet and broadcast station, WHFR.
TOP TEN BLUES for November 2024
Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 4:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'. Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:
This Just In: Episode 25
Episode 25 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs December 2nd, 2024.
This week's playlist:
The Dream Letters - The Next Storm [Local Indie Rock]
Polaroid Fade - Bliss [Indie Rock]
Sub-T - Unearthly [Indie Rock]
Jake Bugg - Never Said Goodbye [Indie Rock]
Aubory Bugg - bottom of the bottle [Singer-Songwriter]
Warren Haynes - You Ain't Above Me [Blues / Rock]
Coleman Mellett - Everymornin' [Jazz / Singer-Songwriter]
WHFR Journal - Thanksgiving Edition - This Friday at 1pm
Join us on this week's WHFR Journal when we explore two basic yet powerful words: Thank you. They sound simple enough. But there is always more to a topic, phrase, or ritual than one might think. Margaret Visser, the author of Much Depends on Dinner, is best known for her books about the history, anthropology, and mythology of everyday life. Now she has turned her scholarly eye towards gratitude. The result is a book called The Gift of Thanks: The Roots, Persistence and Paradoxical Meanings of a Social Ritual. Please tune in Friday, Nov.
It's the 13th Annual "Theme Attic" Thanksgiving Day Show!!!
When everyone is preparing to gather for Thanksgiving Day, maybe add a dollop of WHFR! Theme Attic, a show normally heard on Wednesdays, continues a holiday tradition for the 13th time on Thursday, November 28th, from 10AM-1PM EST.
Host Phil Maq will provide a musical main course that's loosely based on some Thanksgiving Day subjects along with some side orders that include several musical styles - some that are local, and one will be a very tasty Top 9 at 11:09 Countdown. Join in the fun and take us along!
WHFR Journal - Visual Loudmouths, Holiday Scam Alerts, and Coping Skills for Students at HFC
Tune in to the WHFR Journal tomorrow, November 22 at 1pm. This week's guests include educator and artist Sandra Murchison who will share info about the current exhibition, Visual Loudmouths, on display at the HFC Sisson Galley. We'll also chat with attorney and FTC representative Sammi Nachtigal about what to look out for by way of consumer scams this holiday season. We'll wrap the show with HFC Counselors Gwen Pringle and Deb Gates who will share info on the upcoming Coping session available to our HFC students in early December. Join us tomorrow, Nov. 22 at 1pm.
"WHFR Presents" this Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
When we think of holiday music most people rush past Thanksgiving straight to Christmas and other winter holidays. As we approach the end of November, Bill Keith will host a special edition of WHFR Presents focusing on songs about Thanksgiving, Thankfulness, Gratitude, and the things we are thankful for.
Bill will mix in songs about many things he is thankful for including songs about love, music, baseball, and family. Get ready for Thanksgiving with a wonderful evening of music to kickstart your week.
This Just In: Episode 24
Episode 24 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs November 18th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Ben Sidran - Ever Since The World Ended [Vocal Jazz / Blues]
Cage Willis - Wonderin' Why [Southern Rock]
Mark Winters - Boundary Layer [Indie Rock]
HONEYMOAN - Riff Before Work [Indie Rock / Pop]
This Sunday on "WHFR Presents"
The metro Detroit area has always been a vibrant scene for good music of all genres, including the Blues, Motown, Techno, and more. WHFR has been here to support that for almost 40 years. In the 1990s and 2000s we were lucky enough to receive a plethora of CDs of all kinds of indie rock for airplay.
A scene exploded with bands and artists that had a huge impact on music: Jack White in his early days, The Detroit Cobras, The Sights, The Go, The Demolition Doll Rods, just to name a few.
WHFR Journal: Epilepsy Awareness and Anxiety Tech, Friday at 1pm
Join us tomorrow, Friday, November 15 at 1pm for the WHFR Journal. We'll talk with Shannon Waid from the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan during this Epilepsy Awareness Month to share statistics, latest info, and ways to support those with Epilepsy. We'll also share a piece from PRX titled "Anxiety Tech: Gadgets to Chill You Out". If you don't have time to meditate or take a yoga class, some new technology products might help relieve stress and anxiety. Tune in and learn more about these important and interesting topics on the WHFR Journal.
WHFR Remembers Two Departed Giants Of Jazz
The jazz world has recently lost many of its elder statesmen in the music. Benny Golson and Quincy Jones are recent losses and now we mourn the loss of the great drummer ROY HAYNES and alto saxophonist LOU DONALDSON.
