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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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 Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc1993-08-07.SBD.DAT.flac16 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the c…
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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. Bill also talks about the incredible community that supports Max Creek, the rewards of recording live music and the importance of preserving the band's legacy. This episode features the followin…
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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 represents. Silver Jack is an enigmatic character that appears in the song lyrics of Silver Jack, You Don’t Know and Dream. When a person, like Silver Jack, is used as a metaphor in song lyric…
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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 lyrics of Cruel World acknowledge the limitations and challenges of existence, they also offer a glimmer of hope for growth and self-discovery. Ultimately, Cruel World challenges us to confront …
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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 memories seeing the band over the years, his interest in photography and his passion for writing and performing music. This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek: Outsi…
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Julee Avallone talks about Depth Quartet and Max Creek
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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 experimental music, recording an album with the band and the joy she gets from performing on stage. Julee also talks about her background in music, her love of Max Creek and her experience p…
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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 talks about seeing the band perform at venues like Mad Murphy’s and the Shaboo Inn during that time period, as well as his experiences attending the first three Camp Creeks. This episode also …
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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 Creamery Station. Dylan talks about his appreciation for Max Creek, his experiences playing with members of Max Creek and the deep connection between Creamery Station and Max Creek. Dylan also talks…
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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 Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc1994-08-19.flac16 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact li…
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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 talks about what to expect in the book and how the book will help preserve the band's legacy for future generations. Tom also talks about being a lifelong fan of Max Creek and his experience…
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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 Max Creek and has been part of the Creek scene for 30 years. In this episode, Willy talks about his favorite memories seeing Max Creek over the years and his love of the Creek family that supp…
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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 episode, Eamon talks about his introduction to Max Creek, his friendship with Rob Fried, his experiences singing and playing drums with Max Creek and his appreciation of the fans that have su…
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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 connection with the band over the years. In this episode, Fred talks about his introduction to Max Creek, his friendship with Scott Murawski, his memories seeing the band over the years and his role s…
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A conversation with Jamemurrell Stanley from Max Creek
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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 Max Creek. Because of his musical studies, education and experiences traveling to west Africa, Jay has been able to take his knowledge of African culture and music and shape the sound of the mu…
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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 Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah, Connecticut. Watch Jamemurrell Stanley and the Drummers of Peace & Equality perform at Camp Creek on Sept. 9, 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSkGT57fkfU Wa…
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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 of the songs: She Took Off My Romeos performed live by Max Creek on November 9, 1990: https://archive.org/details/mc1990-11-09.flac16/mc1990-11-09d1t07.flac Secrets performed live by Max Cre…
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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 Creek, his perspectives on playing in the band and how music has influenced his life. This episode features a segment of the song The Bees performed live by Max Creek on January 25, 2019. https://…
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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 show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc2001-10-12.flac16f If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link lo…
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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 members of the band. Dave talks about the formation of Max Creek, his memories of playing in the band and his interests in Americana, roots and indigenous music. This episode also includes the f…
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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. Greg also talks about how he was first introduced to Scott Murawski, Greg Vasso and Scott Allshouse, and how those relationships provided so many opportunities to perform with the band. This …
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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 about his introduction to Max Creek and his memories playing and touring with the band. This episode also features the following songs performed live by Max Creek with Greg Vasso: Mama Are Y…
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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…
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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…
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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 l…
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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 co…
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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.flac16f If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the c…
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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 f…
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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 backgro…
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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.flac16 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link loca…
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Gary Backstrom discusses Max Creek, Jiggle the Handle and Gary Backstrom Band
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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…
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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…
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Scott Hall talks about Mark Mercier and Max Creek
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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…
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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 featu…
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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.aud If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the co…
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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 e…
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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 …
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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 show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/MC2018-11-24.TheMetCreekendNIght2TelefunkenMatrix If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a messag…
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Scott Allshouse talks about playing drums in Max Creek
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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 Max Creek, his memories playing and touring with the band, his role co-producing the album Spring Water and his experience working with Scott Murawski on the Scottness album Stormfield. This …
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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 album Acoustic Live at The Stafford Palace Theater and his deep appreciation for Max Creek. Acoustic Live at The Stafford Palace Theater will be available Feb. 22, 2020. The following website pro…
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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 Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc2008-03-22.flac16f If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link…
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Greg DeGuglielmo talks about playing drums in Max Creek
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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 about: His introduction to Max Creek and how he became a member of the band His musical background, including studying with Alan Dawson How Phish influenced his perspective of Max Creek Develop…
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Reviewing acoustic Trey Anastasio, Max Creek on Oct. 25, 2019
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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 Creek's performance on October 25, 2019, at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. This episode also features full performances of the songs I Will Always See Your Face and Cr…
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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, Phish and more. During this episode, Korre explores Kate and Moriah's deep interest in Max Creek, their approach for choosing and arranging Max Creek songs and what inspired them to pursue the …
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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 Max Creek over the years. 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.com Songs…
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In episode 10 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on September 12, 1982, at Sunny Meadow Farm, in Riverton, Connecticut. This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc1982-09-12.afternoon.flac16 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the …
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John Spignesi discusses Max Creek, performing music and recording his second album
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In episode 9 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews John Spignesi to learn about his appreciation for Max Creek, his interactions with the band and the music he creates through the John Spignesi Band. John also tells the story behind his opportunity to play on stage with Max Creek during this year’s Camp Creek. The following songs are feature…
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In episode 8 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on April 4, 1999, at Higher Ground in Winooski, Vermont. This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc1999-04-10.flac16 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link located on t…
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In episode 7 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on September 5, 2015, at Hygienic Art Park in New London, Connecticut. This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/MC2015-08-05.MaxCreekHygienicParkNewLondonCTMatrix If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, sen…
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In episode 6 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson discusses the Grateful Dead's influence on Max Creek and plays a selection of incredible Grateful Dead songs performed by Max Creek over the years. Below are links to interviews featured in this episode: WRTC-FM Greasy Tracks (2017) http://www.wrtcfm.com/?p=5103 Jammed Online (2006) http://www.taperjon…
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Dave Burland discusses Max Creek, Phish and Cactus Area
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In episode 5 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews Dave Burland and discusses Max Creek's performance on June 15, 2019, at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, New York. Dave is a huge fan of Max Creek and a talented singer/songwriter, publishing music under the name Cactus Area. Korre's interview with Dave includes conversations about David's…
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