WHFR News

A note from host Pat Frisco, "Tis the Tuesday before Christmas and I stare at the same old music for the holidays. I think that I have an idea for a better Christmas present. The master-mind that we knew as Frank Zappa was born on this date, December 21, 1940. He would have been 70 and I'm certain that he would still be delighting, confusing, and amazing us if we were still with us today. Let's celebrate Christmas and Zappa's birthday with four hours of his music, Tuesday December 21 on the Spirits Rejoice program from 6-10pm.

FOOI (aka Found Object Orchestra Internationale) will be performing LIVE ON THE AIR this Friday night during The Outer Limits, 8:00pm - midnight! Members include James Cornish-Euphonium and Trumpet, Ian Fulcher-Electronics and Horn, Curtis Glatter-Percussion and Found Objects!

Hailing from Beaverton, Michigan, singer/songwriter Brandon Calhoon has traveled from coast to coast entrancing audiences with his passionate lyrics and soulful blues-inspired songs.

As a live entertainer, his popularity has grown since his initial introduction on the television show Rockstar INXS. And has continued to rise after his 2009 EP release “Detroit City” (Blunk Brothers). Since then he has continued to write and create music that shines from his soul.

In the November 2 election, Jocelyn Benson received the largest number of votes of any Democratic candidate for statewide office, though losing to Republican Ruth Johnson for Secretary of State. A professor in the Wayne State U. law school, she is an authority--and recent author--on the position of Secretary of State and its most vital responsibility: overseeing fair and accurate public elections. This show can also be listened to anytime after broadcast at our website by clicking on the "Journal" button and selecting its airdate of Dec. 3.

as we give our volunteer staff time to spend the holiday with their friends and family. Classical 24 will be playing all day today for your listening pleasure. All our regular daytime shows will resume on Friday morning. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Serein is a light mist of a rain falling from an apparently clear sky; usually seen at dusk.

Let Serein's Andy, Justin, Avery, Tommy and Christopher introduce themselves and their folk/rock music to you tomorrow from 2pm - 4pm.

Many thanks to John Bommarito for hosting, and Alan Contino for engineering this local group of talented musicians on the final "Saturday Spontaneity."

Tune in tomorrow and find a pleasant mist coming from the WHFR airwaves 2pm - 4pm on "Saturday Spontaneity."

Katie Grace is a Detroit born and raised singer/songwriter/bass player. KG plays upright and electric bass in numerous Detroit and Lansing bands touring around the country. She stays true to her roots with her gritty, down-home style.

Detroit has always been known for its thriving music scene and diverse musical artists. The city has consistently produced music that has captured the hard-working-harder-playing essence of the “Motor City.”