Hometown Hamtramck Hero Danny D shares music from his newest CD, Last Call. Americana, country, rock, and one heckuva all around pop-soul singer. Don't squint your eyes at a live show, you'll wonder how you got Rod Stewart tickets! Fast forward seventeen minutes, the guys had quite a time finding the station. But when they got here, oh the music was great, moving, and oh so much fun. That's what Danny D brings! And he brought it to you, courtesy of Motor Live Drive @ 5. Still the only station making waves, WHFR.
Please enjoy this selection of classical music as we enjoyed sharing music DIRECTLY with our families this day.
The band Terminus came it to Motor. They WANTED to play live, but mother nature got in the way. One of the members plows and salts the roads so You can drive safely while listening to Motor Live. So the rest of the band came on in and sat down with Scott Boatright to talk about their music, and what the future holds for a heavy metal band in the modern era. If you love banging your head, or just local music in general, tune in to the November 20th edition of Motor Live Drive @5. We dedicate this podcast to all the road crews that keep the rest of us motoring.
We got off to a bit of a late start, so just download this one and fast forward fourteen minutes. Then you'll hear the truest hard edged alternative Detroit rock. These guys have a truly original sound. Finely honed, aggressive sound, with Ashley Beavers melodic vocals compelling you to give rapt ear, TMPW share their EP, What It's Like To Live. Get your chance to go the range with The Most Powerful Weapon, here on the only station making waves.
Rouge Education Project, Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling, Frog & Toad Surveys, Fish Monitoring, River Restoration and the Rouge Rescue all have one thing in common: Friends of the Rouge! Hear Lynn interview this exciting and diverse group which has been making a positive difference in the community for 30 years!
How exactly did the local election races turn out? And why? CRAIG FARRAND, columnist for the Dearborn Press & Guide, joins hosts John and Jay for our unique roundup of the results and analysis about the votes in our local area that you won't hear elsewhere. But first, we'll talk to HFC Theatre area head GEORGE POPOVICH about the currently running production: Dinosaurus!, a Virtual Reality experience--live action and computer-generated action (including a 20 ft tall Tyrannosaurus Rex).
Synth-pop duo Ex-American turn us inside out like no other. The retro-futuristic dance duo talk about influences, art, and MTV. A few of the things that led them to come together and make music that, lyrically, will take you on a journey, as sonically, they simply make you dance. Join singer-synthesist Courtney Spivak and percussionist James Donovan for a mix of chat and dance, this Motor Live Drive @ 5 podcast.
For All Hallow's Eve we kept it simple and spun from the near and dear localities as all the ghouls and goblins roamed Terra Firma this night. So download the podcast, or just stream it direct, and reminisce on what YOU got into when the moon shone bright in the night sky.
In the first half hour, an interview with Tony Guerrero, candidate for 19th District Court judge.
Death to labels, clichés, and preconceived notions. Chosen By Fate has LIBERATED such idioms as progressive, industrial, and alternative. Diversity Incarnate is their maxim. Five minutes into this podcast and you'll be glad you clicked play. Fifty-five minutes later and your brain will say, "click it again." How can it not, when four authentic musical explorers absorb Pink Floyd, Queen, Ministry, Alex Clare, Nine Inch Nails, and produce original rhythms and intricate melodies bound to hold you rapt. That's Chosen By Fate.
Continuing our effort to inform you about the choices you need to make in the Nov. 4th election, we first interview Dearborn Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston about the "Hold Harmless" millage renewal proposal, and then speak with Debbie Dingell, Democratic candidate to represent the 12th District to the U.S. Congress. No sound bites allowed, and no attacks on other candidates!
Fate (Craigslist) brought together this unique musical experience. Zombie Jesus and the Chocolate Sunshine Band use a simple, fun, yet secret recipe to combine heartfelt pain, happiness, and humor, with unpretentious rock ‘n’ roll. Yet that still doesn't sum up the passion and intellect you're about to hear. Un-scrunch the face you made when you saw the name for the first time. Free your mind and let your ears have all the fun; just don't be surprised when your toes start tapping. When your booty joins in, so much the better. That's what the Motor Live Drive @ 5 is all about.
What is a Trunker, you ask? How can you safely celebrate the Halloween festivities with your kids this season? Listen to this episode of Impact! as Lynn discusses Trunk or Treat with several community leaders. Plus, more area happenings you'll find more than entertaining for the whole family. From hayrides, to donuts and cider, even movies for the kiddies AND, just for the adults. It's Impact! A talk show specifically designed to keep you abreast of what's happening in and around metro Dearborn, available for download anytime. From the only station making waves, WHFR.
Some of us never had the privilege of meeting Victor Wooten when he was in his early twenties. Or hearing him amble into his neighborhood radio station and plug his axe straight in to their board say "Here's what I've got; want more?" Well here's your chance to witness history. In a few years you'll say you heard Alex Karasinski on Motor. The first time, he was the driving force behind Neuro Sonic. The second time, well, he just plugged straight into our board, a man and his axe. Want more?
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R.J. Spangler is well known to Detroit blues and jazz fans, having created, produced, and performed with his numerous groups over the past decades, from the Sun Messengers to today's Planet D Nonet (jazz) and the RJ Spangler Trio (blues), represented in more than 50 recorded albums. In addition, besides gigs with dozens of the most famous blues and R&B artists, RJ was the bandleader for Johnnie Bassett, the current manager/drummer for Alberta Adams, as well as the current President of the Detroit Blues Society.
Challengers, not incumbents--WHFR continues its quest to reveal what the other stations don't: all the choices you really have as a voter in the Nov. 4th election. The Green Party candidate for Governor, Paul Homeniuk, discusses the Ten Pillars of the Green Party Platform (more than just 'tree-hugging'!), as well as why voting for someone other than a Democrat or Republican makes sense.