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Hooked on Creek
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.
Episodes
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Thank You and Goodbye from Hooked on Creek
In the final episode of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson looks back on 70 episodes and a journey that began in 2019. He reflects on how he discovered Max Creek…
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Linda Cournoyer discusses lighting, art, and music with Max Creek
Episode 69 features a conversation with Linda Cournoyer — longtime lighting director, album cover artist, and merchandise designer for Max Creek. In this…
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Sally Rider talks about Max Creek
Episode 68 features a conversation with Sally Rider — lifelong fan of Max Creek, wife of bassist John Rider, and founder of Rider Productions. In this episode…
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Tom Flanagan discusses finishing his book about Max Creek
Episode 67 features a conversation with author and longtime Max Creek fan Tom Flanagan. Tom returns to the podcast with a major update. His new book is…
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Mike Maresca discusses Max Creek
Episode 66 features a conversation with Mike Maresca, the longtime tour manager and monitor engineer for Max Creek. Mike has been an essential part of the…
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If Max Creek was the only band you ever loved
In episode 65 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson takes a step back and asks a simple question: what if Max Creek was the only band you ever loved? Framed as a…
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Michael Wegner from Cosmic Charlie talks about Max Creek
Episode 64 features a conversation with Michael Wegner from the band Cosmic Charlie, a Grateful Dead tribute band. Michael talks about his introduction to Max…
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John Spignesi talks about his band’s new album produced by Scott Murawski
Episode 63 features a conversation with John Spignesi — guitarist, songwriter, and frontman of the John Spignesi Band. John talks about the making of his…
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Brendan Hodge talks about Max Creek
Episode 62 features a conversation with Brendan Hodge, a musician and devoted Max Creek fan whose musical journey was profoundly shaped by the band. Brendan…
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Max Creek: Live on November 3, 1993
In episode 61 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on November 3, 1993, at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, in Providence, Rhode Island…
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Graham Gibbs discusses Max Creek
Episode 60 features a conversation with Graham Gibbs, a lifelong Max Creek fan and guitarist whose connection to the band runs deep. Graham shares heartfelt…
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Why Max Creek has stood the test of time
In episode 59 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson explores the enduring legacy of Max Creek and unpacks why the band has remained together for over five decades…
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Phil Simon talks about Max Creek and promoting live music
Episode 58 features an interview with Phil Simon, a booking agent for Max Creek and life-long fan of the band. Phil talks about his professional relationship…
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A conversation with John Rider from Max Creek
Episode 57 features an interview with John Rider, founding member of Max Creek. John talks about the formation of Max Creek, his musical influences and his…
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Exploring the lyrics of Fire & Brimstone by Max Creek
In episode 56 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson explores the lyrics of Fire & Brimstone by Max Creek and shares his thoughts on what the song means. Korre…
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Kenny Johnson discusses Max Creek
Episode 55 features a conversation with Kenny Johnson, a devoted fan of Max Creek. Kenny talks about helping preserve Max Creek’s legacy by updating their…
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Max Creek: Live on August 7, 1993
In episode 54 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on August 7, 1993, at the Horizontal Boogie Bar in Rochester, New York. This…
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Bill Hoy talks about Max Creek
In episode 53 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Bill Hoy about his appreciation of Max Creek and his experiences taping the band over the years…
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The mystery behind Silver Jack and Max Creek
In episode 52 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson explores the meaning of Silver Jack in three songs by Max Creek and shares his thoughts on what the character…
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Finding meaning in a Cruel World by Max Creek
In episode 51 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interprets the lyrics of Cruel World by Max Creek and shares his thoughts on what the song means. While the…
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Jimmy Jennings discusses Max Creek
In episode 50 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Jimmy Jennings about his love for Max Creek and live music. Jimmy also talks about his favorite…
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Julee Avallone talks about Depth Quartet and Max Creek
In episode 49 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Julee Avallone about singing and performing in Depth Quartet. Julee describes the band's complex and…
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Peter Hurley talks about Max Creek
In episode 48 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Peter Hurley about what it was like seeing Max Creek in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Peter also…
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Dylan Kader discusses Creamery Station and Max Creek
In episode 47 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Dylan Kader. In addition to being a huge fan of Max Creek, Dylan sings and plays mandolin in…
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Max Creek: Live on August 19, 1994
In episode 46 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on August 19, 1994, at Woody's Roadhouse in Washington, Massachusetts. This Max…
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Tom Flanagan discusses his book about Max Creek
In episode 45 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Tom Flanagan. Tom is an author who is currently writing a book about Max Creek. In this episode, Tom…
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Psilly Way-Out Willy talks about Max Creek
In episode 44 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Willy Ackerman (Psilly Way-Out Willy) about his appreciation for Max Creek. Willy is a huge fan of…
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Eamon Cronin discusses Max Creek
In episode 43 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Eamon Cronin. Eamon is a musician and performing artist with deep connections to Max Creek. In this…
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Fred Moore discusses Max Creek
In episode 42 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Fred Moore. Fred has been a fan of Max Creek since the mid '80s and has developed a strong…
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A conversation with Jamemurrell Stanley from Max Creek
In episode 41 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Jamemurrell Stanley about his background in west African music and his perspectives on playing in…
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The magic of Camp Creek and Max Creek
In episode 40 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reflects on his experience at Camp Creek on September 8-11, 2022, and what it was like seeing Max Creek at…
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The fantasy Max Creek concert playing in my head
In episode 39 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson discusses an imaginary Max Creek performance that he would love to see. This episode also features performances…
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A conversation with Bill Carbone from Max Creek
In episode 38 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Bill Carbone from Max Creek. Bill talks about his background in music, his introduction to Max…
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Max Creek: Live on October 12, 2001
In episode 37 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on October 12, 2001, at The Starlight in Fort Collins, Colorado. This Max Creek…
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A conversation with Dave Reed about Max Creek
In episode 36 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Dave Reed. Dave played guitar and sang in Max Creek from 1971 to 1974 and is one of the founding…
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Greg Rosedale talks about Max Creek
In episode 35 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Greg Rosedale about his appreciation for Max Creek and his experiences playing drums with the band…
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Greg Vasso talks about playing drums in Max Creek
In episode 34 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Greg Vasso. Greg played drums in Max Creek from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2004 to 2011. Greg talks…
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A conversation with Scott Murawski from Max Creek
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…
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Max Creek at Camp Creek: A dream come true
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…
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Max Creek: Live on March 11, 1994
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…
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A conversation with Mark Mercier from Max Creek
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…
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Max Creek: Live on Sept. 26, 2008
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…
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Amy Goodusky discusses singing in Max Creek
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"…
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Frank Messina discusses poetry and 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…
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Max Creek: Live on Oct. 17, 2014
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…
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Gary Backstrom discusses Max Creek, Jiggle the Handle and Gary Backstrom Band
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…
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Storytime with Max Creek
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…
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Scott Hall talks about Mark Mercier and 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…
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Bob Gosselin talks about playing drums in 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…
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Max Creek: Live on March 12, 1988
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…
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Your favorite Max Creek songs
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…
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Dave Bonan discusses Max Creek
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…
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Max Creek: Live on Nov. 24, 2018
In episode 18 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on November 24, 2018, at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This Max Creek…
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Scott Allshouse talks about playing drums in Max Creek
In episode 17 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews Scott Allshouse. Scott played drums in Max Creek from 1996 to 2012. Scott talks about how he joined…
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Toni Fishman talks about Max Creek’s new album
In episode 16 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews Toni Fishman from TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik. Toni talks about the production of Max Creek’s new…
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Max Creek: Live on March 22, 2008
In episode 15 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on March 22, 2008, at The Stone Church in Newmarket, New Hampshire. This Max…
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Greg DeGuglielmo talks about playing drums in Max Creek
In episode 14 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews Greg DeGuglielmo. Greg played drums in Max Creek from 1985 to 1991. In this interview, Greg talks…
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Reviewing acoustic Trey Anastasio, Max Creek on Oct. 25, 2019
In episode 13 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson and Dave Burland discuss their recent experiences seeing acoustic Trey Anastasio shows and they review Max…
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Discussing Max Creek with In Harmony
In episode 12 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews musicians Kate Whelan and Moriah Ramos from In Harmony, a piano and flute duo covering Max Creek…
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Trick or treat with Max Creek
In episode 11 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson gets in the Halloween spirit. Listen to some terrifying tales and a selection of spooky songs performed live by…