In episode 33 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Scott Murawski from Max Creek. Scott talks about performing, recording and writing music with Max Creek and the dedicated fans that support the band. Scott also talks about his guitars, his recording gear, playing with Bill Kreutzmann and the meaning behind his song Leaves, among many other things.This episode features a segment of the song Leaves performed live by Max Creek on November 21, 2008.https://archive.org/details/mc2008-11-21.flac16/mc2008-11-21d2t04.flacIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 33 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/10/episode-33-a-conversation-with-scott-murawski-from-max-creek/

Hooked on Creek

A conversation with Scott Murawski from Max Creek

In episode 32 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks about his incredible experience at Camp Creek on September 10-12, 2021, and what it was like seeing Max Creek for the first time at Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah, Connecticut. This episode also features a series of audio clips Korre recorded on site at Camp Creek that give a raw and unfiltered perspective on Korre's feelings as the weekend progressed.This episode also features the song Gypsy Blue performed live by Max Creek on Sunday, September 12, at Camp Creek in Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah, Connecticut.If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 32 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/09/episode-32-max-creek-at-camp-creek-a-dream-come-true/

Max Creek at Camp Creek: A dream come true

In episode 31 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on March 11, 1994, at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island.This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:https://archive.org/details/mc1994-03-11.flac16  If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comThis episode also features full performances of the songs Summer Sun, Border Song and Slow Down.Setlist from March 11, 1994Set one1: Double Dare2: Fire & Brimstone3: Dead Flowers4: Emotional Railroad5: The Weight6: Summer Sun7: Border Song8: Slow DownSet two9: Emerald Eyes10: Space11: Rainbow12: When that Evening Sun Goes Down13: The Same Things14: Katie Mae15: Sugar MagnoliaEncore16: Life During WartimeRead a transcript of episode 31 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/08/episode-31-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-march-11-1994/

Max Creek: Live on March 11, 1994

In episode 30 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Mark Mercier from Max Creek. Mark talks about his childhood introduction to music, his memories of joining Max Creek and his experiences performing in the band. Mark also talks about the meaning behind his song Said and Done, the influence of the Grateful Dead and John Archer's important contributions to the band.This episode features the following live Max Creek performances:Hard Love:https://archive.org/details/mc1996-12-27.greg.sbd.masters.flac16/mc1996-12-27gregd3t03.flacSaid and Done:https://archive.org/details/mc2000-07-01.DAT.Dave.44.1KHz.flac16/mc2000-07-01set3t02.flacIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 30 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/06/episode-30-conversation-with-mark-mercier-from-max-creek/

A conversation with Mark Mercier from Max Creek

In episode 29 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on September 26, 2008, at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island.This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:https://archive.org/details/mc2008-09-26.flac16fIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comThis episode also features full performances of the songs Big Boat, Wild Side and Leaves.Setlist from September 26, 2008One set1: You Let Me Down Again2: Big Boat3: Wild Side4: Just A Rose5: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)6: Blood Red Roses7: Outside Of Home8: After Midnight9: Ashes Of Love10: Leaves11: Just A Rose Jam12: For What It's Worth13: Freeborn ManEncore14: Cities Read a transcript of episode 29 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/05/episode-29-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-september-26-2008/

Max Creek: Live on Sept. 26, 2008

In episode 28 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Amy Goodusky. Amy was a vocalist in Max Creek from 1976 to 1983 and was known as Amy "Barefoot" Fazzano at that time. In this episode, Amy talks about joining Max Creek, her memories singing, recording and touring with the band and the influence Max Creek has had in her life.This episode features the following live Max Creek performances:Angel from Montgomery performed on February 19, 1978: https://archive.org/details/mc1978-02-19.KL.a.flac16/mc1978-02-19track02.flacHeat Wave performed on February 23, 1983: https://archive.org/details/mc1983-02-23.LK.flac16/mc1983-02-23track04.flacBlue Letter performed on September 4, 1983: https://archive.org/details/MC1983-09-04.MC1983-09-04CampCreek2JohnLombardiMaster/16BlueLetter.flacThought I Heard My Baby Calling performed on July 31, 1977: https://archive.org/details/mc1977-07-31.flac16/mc1977-07-31t08.flacWater Woman performed on December 4, 1981: https://archive.org/details/MC1981-12-04.MC1981-12-04JohnLombardiMaster/03WaterWoman.flacHigh Flying Bird performed on May 21, 1983: https://archive.org/details/MC1983-05-21.MaxCreekJonathanSwiftsTaperJonesCollection/06HighFlyinBird.flacLove Me Like a Man performed on March 12, 1983: https://archive.org/details/MC1983-03-12.MaxCreekKayosPortlandTaperJonesCollection/11LoveMeLikeAMan.flacDead Cat performed on June 29, 1983: https://archive.org/details/MC1983-06-29.MxCreekMattoonsSpringfieldMaTaperJoneColllection/03DeadCat.flacIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 28 on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/03/episode-28-amy-goodusky-discusses-singing-in-max-creek/

Amy Goodusky discusses singing in Max Creek

In episode 27 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Frank Messina. Frank is an award-winning and widely recognized poet, spoken-word artist and author. Frank has been a frequent guest on stage with Max Creek, performing his poetry with the band since the mid 1990s. In this episode, Frank talks about his introduction to Max Creek, his background as an artist, the relationship between music and poetry and his enduring love for Max Creek. Frank also shares some incredible memories of performing in Costa Rica with Max Creek and Bill Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead.This episode features music and poetry from Max Creek's live performances on:September 19, 1998: https://archive.org/details/mc1998-09-19.flac16January 21, 2011: https://archive.org/details/mc2011-01-21To learn more about Frank Messina, visit:http://frankmessina.comIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 27 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/02/episode-27-frank-messina-discusses-poetry-and-max-creek/

Frank Messina discusses poetry and Max Creek

In episode 26 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on October 17, 2014, at Nectar's  in Burlington, Vermont.This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:https://archive.org/details/mc2014-10-17.Valchy.flac16If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comThis episode also features full performances of the songs Emotional Railroad, I Know You Rider and If You Ask Me.Setlist from October 17, 2014Set one1: Jones2: Fire & Brimstone3: Wild Side4: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight5: Emotional Railroad6: Columbus Stockade Blues7: Peaceful Warrior8: I Know You RiderSet two9: Gypsy Blue10: Old Stones, Broken Bones11: If You Ask Me12: It Must Be Nice13: King of California14: Helter SkelterEncore15: Werewolves of LondonRead a transcript of episode 25 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2021/01/episode-26-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-october-17-2014/

Max Creek: Live on Oct. 17, 2014

In episode 25 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Gary Backstrom. Gary first made a name for himself in the jam band scene as the guitarist and vocalist in the band Jiggle the Handle that played together from 1989 through 2001. But in addition to Jiggle the Handle, Gary's musical career has included a number of different projects and bands, including the Gary Backstrom Band. And over the years, Gary has been part of a variety of musical collaborations with current and former members of Max Creek.  In this episode, Gary talks about his musical career and his love of Max Creek.Connect with Gary Backstrom:Website: http://garybackstrom.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/garybackstrombandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garybackstrombandLive music recordings: https://archive.org/details/GaryBackstromBand?sort=-dateIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 25 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2020/11/episode-25-gary-backstrom-discusses-max-creek-jiggle-the-handle-and-gary-backstrom-band

Gary Backstrom discusses Max Creek, Jiggle the Handle and Gary Backstrom Band

In episode 24 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson plays a collection of Max Creek songs that include stories from the band about the meanings and origins of the songs. These stories add another dimension to the music and help bring the songs to life in new ways. This episode features the songs Crystal Clear, Double Dare, The Field, Mama Are You Ready and Emerald Eyes.Links to stream or download the songs:Crystal Clear performed live on January 8, 1983:https://archive.org/details/MC1983-01-08.MC1983-01-08JohnLombardi/05CrystalClearBanter.flacDouble Dare performed live on May 3, 2002:https://archive.org/details/mc2002-05-03.flac16/mc2002-05-03d2t03.flacThe Field performed live on March 5, 1997:https://archive.org/details/mc1997-03-05.scottness.flac.16Mama Are You Ready performed live on August 22, 2003:https://archive.org/details/mc2003-08-22.DAT.Dave.44.1KHz.flac16/mc2003-08-22set2t03.flacEmerald Eyes performed live on August 21, 1999:https://archive.org/details/mc1999-08-21.flac16/mc1999-08-21d2t03.flacEmerald Eyes live on performed live February 23, 2002:https://archive.org/details/mc2002-02-23.flac16/mc2002-02-23d1t04.flacEmerald Eyes performed live on May 10, 2019:https://archive.org/details/mc2019-05-10._KM140-MTX/MC_20190510_KM140-SBD-S02-06.flacGreatest Story Ever Told performed live on October 9, 1989:https://archive.org/details/mc1988-10-09.flac16/mc1988-10-09d2t08.flacIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 24 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2020/10/episode-24-storytime-with-max-creek/

Storytime with Max Creek

In episode 23 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with musician Scott Hall about his deep appreciation for Mark Mercier. In additional to being a huge fan of Max Creek, Scott is an accomplished songwriter, performer and recording artist who played keyboards in the Drunk Stuntmen for 20 years. In this episode, Scott talks about Mark's incredible piano playing, his unique approach to performing in Max Creek and his ability to reinterpret songs and make them his own. Scott also talks about Mark’s influence on his musical career and the opportunity Scott got to sit in and perform with Max Creek.Connect with Scott Hall:Website: https://scotthallmusic.netBandcamp: https://scotthall1.bandcamp.comThis episode also features the following songs:Band from Chicago performed live by Max Creek at the West Hartford Ballroom in West Hartford, Connecticut, on February 13, 1987:https://archive.org/details/mc1987-02-13.shn/mc1987-02-13d2t01.shnBig Boat performed live by Max Creek at The Roxy in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 20, 2001:https://archive.org/details/mc2001-03-20.sbd/mc2001-03-20d1t02.flacCruel World performed live by Max Creek with special guest Scott Hall at Pearl Street Nightclub in Northampton, Massachusetts, on March 13, 2009:https://archive.org/details/mc2009-03-13.sbd.flac16/mc2009-03-13d2t06.flacWooden Wheel recorded on Scott Hall’s 2019 album Scott Hall Tries Technology:https://scotthall1.bandcamp.com/album/scott-hall-tries-technologyIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 23 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2020/09/episode-23-scott-hall-talks-about-mark-mercier-and-max-creek

Scott Hall talks about Mark Mercier and Max Creek

In episode 22 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews Bob Gosselin. Bob played drums in Max Creek from 1971 to 1985 and is one of the founding members of the band. Bob talks about the formation of Max Creek, his background as a classically trained concert snare drummer and his memories playing and touring with the band.This episode also features the songs Going Down the Road Feeling Bad, The Field and Rainbow performed live by Max Creek. Stream or download the songs here:Going Down the Road Feeling Bad live on Feb. 18, 1984:https://archive.org/details/MC1984-02-18.MC1984-02-18JohnLombardiSbdMaster/The Field and Rainbow live on Dec. 27, 1983:https://archive.org/details/mc1983-12-27.flac16f/If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of episode 22 on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2020/08/episode-22-bob-gosselin-talks-about-playing-drums-in-max-creek/

Bob Gosselin talks about playing drums in Max Creek

In episode 21 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on March 12, 1988, at the West Hartford Music Hall in West Hartford, Connecticut.This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:https://archive.org/details/mc1988-03-12.audIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comSetlist from March 12, 1988Set one1: Gypsy Blue2: It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry3: Orange Sunshine4: Stand By Me5: You Can't Always Get What You Want6: WindowsSet two7: Willie And The Hand Jive8: Ready To Burn9: Dark Water10: The Harder They Come11: Just A Rose12: Drums13: Thought I Heard My Baby Calling14: Not Fade AwayEncore15: Trippin'A full transcription of this episode is available here:https://hookedoncreek.com/2020/08/episode-21-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-march-12-1988/

Max Creek: Live on March 12, 1988

Episode 20 of Hooked on Creek features a review and discussion of fans' favorite Max Creek songs. Over the past few weeks, I asked fans of Max Creek to record audio clips of themselves declaring their favorite Max Creek songs. I collected those audio clips and compiled them in this episode. If you're curious to know what they said, listen to this episode.But since this is such a big topic to cover, I asked Dave Burland to come back on the podcast to help me out. Together, we reviewed all the audio clips submitted by fans and discussed all their favorite Max Creek songs. If you are a long-time listener to Hooked on Creek, you know Dave Burland from episode 5 and episode 13 of this podcast.We had a lot fun putting this episode together and I think you are really going to enjoy listening to what fans picked as their favorite Max Creek songs. Big thanks to Max Creek fans Ryan, Matt, Stacey, Tim, John and Josh for sending in audio clips.This episode also features full performances of the following two songs performed live by Max Creek:The Jones performed at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, New York, on June 15, 2019:https://archive.org/details/mc2019-06-15.valchy.mp3.flac16/mc2019-06-15set2t02.flacThe Seven performed at the Globe Theater in Norwalk, Conn., on Dec. 6, 1997:https://archive.org/details/mc1997-12-06.flac16/mc1997-12-06d3t03.flacAnd, this episode features a partial performance of If You Ask Me performed live by Max Creek at The Mount Snow Brewers Festival in West Dover, Vermont, back on August 31, 2002:https://archive.org/details/mc2002-08-31.shnf/mc2002-08-31d2t05.shnIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com

Your favorite Max Creek songs

In episode 19 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Dave Bonan about his appreciation for Max Creek. Dave has been part of the Max Creek scene since the early 1990s. Over the years, Dave has formed a number of different connections to the band and has developed a valuable historical perspective on their music, including Creek setlists.This episode also includes Max Creek's full performance of Scarlet Begonias recorded live at the Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 20, 1999:https://archive.org/details/mc1999-08-20.flac16/mc1999-08-20d3t07.flacAnd, this episode features a portion of Emerald Eyes performed live by Max Creek back on March 16, 2001, at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island:https://archive.org/details/mc2001-03-16.dat.flac16/mc2001-03-16d2t01.flacIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com

Dave Bonan discusses Max Creek

A podcast celebrating the music of Max Creek, including reviews of live shows, conversations with fans and discussions about the history and impact of this legendary jam band.

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