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. Korre discusses the deep sense of community that surrounds the band, the improvisational spirit that keeps their music fresh and the genuine love for making music together that fuels their longevity. This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek: Road of Dreams performed at The Old Well Tavern in Simsbury, Connecticut, on March 31, 2012: https://archive.org/details/mc2012-03-31.flac16/mc2012-03-31s1t01.flac Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes performed at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on January 25, 2025: https://archive.org/details/mc2025-01-25/07+Diamonds+on+the+Soles+of+Her+Shoes.wav If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2025/03/episode-59-why-max-creek-has-stood-the-test-of-time/…

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 with Max Creek and shares his insights on what makes Max Creek so special. Phil explains how his personal connection to Max Creek as a fan has shaped his approach to booking their gigs, allowing him to understand the band's needs and the expectations of fans. Phil also reflects on the challenges facing the live music industry today. This episode also features segments of the following songs performed live by Max Creek at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island: Just a Rose performed on December 14, 1988: https://archive.org/details/mc1988-12-14.flac16/mc1988-12-14d2t05.flac Orange Sunshine performed on November 30, 1988: https://archive.org/details/mc1988-11-30.flac16/mc1988-11-30d2t10.flac Big Boat performed on December 14, 1988: https://archive.org/details/mc1988-12-14.flac16/mc1988-12-14d2t06.flac Rainbow performed on October 5, 1988: https://archive.org/details/mc1988-10-05.flac16/mc1988-10-05d2t02.flac Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2025/01/episode-58-phil-simon-talks-about-max-creek-and-promoting-live-music/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 experiences performing, recording and writing music in the band. John also talks about growing up in Virginia, his bass guitars and the evolution of the jam band scene, among many other things. This episode also features segments of the song Crystal Clear performed live by Max Creek on April 20, 2024: https://archive.org/details/mc2024-04-20.jlmatrix/10-crystal+clear.wav Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/12/episode-57-a-conversation-with-john-rider-from-max-creek/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 appreciates the song's powerful reflections on the human condition, its vivid imagery and how the song contrasts judgment and redemption in the verses and chorus. This episode features a live performance of the song Fire & Brimstone performed by Max Creek during Camp Creek at Woodstock Valley Ski Area in Woodstock, Connecticut, on August 1, 1993: https://archive.org/details/mc1993-08-01.JLsbdc/mc+1993-8-1+1b2+fire+and+brimstone.wav Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/11/episode-56-exploring-the-lyrics-of-fire-and-brimstone-by-max-creek/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 Wikipedia page and sharing audio of their live performances on YouTube. Kenny also talks about the community of fans that supports Max Creek, his favorite venues to see the band play and his thoughts on the future of Max Creek. This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek: In Harmony performed at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on November 23, 2018: https://archive.org/details/MC2018-11-23.TheMetCreekendNight1TelefunkenShureMatrix/02InHarmony.flac Emerald Eyes performed at the Strange Creek music festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on May 27, 2017: https://archive.org/details/MC2017-05-27.MaxCreekStrangeCreekMusicFestivalTelefunkenMatrix/16EmeraldEyes.flac Trail To Odeo performed at Boney’s Cafe in Winsted, Connecticut, on May 23, 1975: https://archive.org/details/mc1975-05-23.flac16f/mc1975-05-23d1t02.flac ICU performed at the StrangeCreek Campout music festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on May 23, 2009: https://archive.org/details/mc2009-05-23.aud-mtx.flac16/mc2009-05-23d2t03.flac Three performed at Mill Street Brews in Southbridge, Massachusetts, on March 27, 2010L https://archive.org/details/mmsm2010-03-27.mtx.flac16/mmsm2010-03-27t09.flac Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/09/episode-55-kenny-johnson-discusses-max-creek/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/contact/…

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 contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com This episode also features full performances of the songs In Harmony, See It My Way and Wild Side. Setlist from August 7, 1993 Set one 1: The Field 2: I Know You Rider 3: When That Evening Sun Goes Down 4: Blood Red Roses 5: Tangled and Dark 6: Gypsy Blue 7: Big Boat Set two 8: In Harmony 9: See It My Way 10: In Harmony 11: Wild Side 12: Same Things 13: Tupelo Honey 14: Devil's Heart 15: Signature 16: One More Saturday Night Encore 17: Just a Rose 18: Back Porch Boogie Blues Read a transcript of episode 54 on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/07/episode-54-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-august-7-1993…

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 following songs performed live by Max Creek: I Will Always See Your Face performed at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 7, 1994: https://archive.org/details/mc1994-05-07.flac16/mc1994-05-07d2t02.flac Dark Water performed at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, on April 13, 1994: https://archive.org/details/mc1994-04-13.flac16/mc1994-04-13d2t03.flac You Write the Book performed at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on April 22, 2022: https://archive.org/details/mc2022-04-22.BH.flac16/mc2022-04-22set1t05.flac Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/05/episode-53-bill-hoy-talks-about-max-creek/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 lyrics, that character can embody emotions and states of mind the songwriter wants to communicate. This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek: Silver Jack performed at Katherine Hepburn Art Center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on December 6, 2019: https://archive.org/details/mc2019-12-06.MaxCreekKatherineHepburnCenterStephenDesJardinsDSBD/04+Silver+Jack.flac Silver Jack performed at The Agora Ballroom in West Hartford, Connecticut, on April 1, 1983: https://archive.org/details/MC1983-04-01.MaxCreekAgoraBallroomWestHartfordTaperJonesCollection/04SilverJack.flac You Don't Know performed at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 6, 2002: https://archive.org/details/mc2002-10-02.flac16/mc2002-10-02d1t04.flac You Don't Know performed at The Agora Balroom in West Hartford, Connecticut, on January 31, 1987: https://archive.org/details/MC1987-01-31.TheAgoraBallroomTedDralleVHSCollectionSBD/10YouDontKnow.flac Dream performed at The L.I.E. in Binghamton, New York, on November 17, 1991: https://archive.org/details/mc1991-11-17.flac16/mc1991-11-17d1t03.flac Dream performed at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, on January 17, 1990: https://archive.org/details/mc1990-01-17.flac16/mc1990-01-17d2t06.flac Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/04/episode-52-the-mystery-behind-silver-jack-and-max-creek/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 the stark realities of life and actively create meaning and purpose in a world that offers no guarantees. This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek: Cruel World at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, New York, on January 29, 2000 https://archive.org/details/mc2000-01-29.Rich.flac16/mc2000-01-29-Rich-d1t01.flac Cruel World at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on February 3, 2018 https://archive.org/details/MC2018-02-03._KM140-MTX/MC_20180203_KM140_S01-02.flac If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/01/episode-51-finding-meaning-in-a-cruel-world-by-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 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: Outside of Home performed at Sterling Stage in Hannibal, New York, on July 3, 1999 https://archive.org/details/mc1999-07-03.flac16/mc1999-07-03d3t01.flac Darlin’ performed at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, New York, on January 11, 2002 https://archive.org/details/mc2002-01-11.sbd.shnf/mc2002-01-11d1t02.shn Life During Wartime performed at the Harvest Festival at Cedar Pines Campground in Redfield, New York on September 27, 2008 https://archive.org/details/mc2008-09-27.flac24/mc2008-09-27d3t05.flac Said and Done performed at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, on December 31, 2000 https://archive.org/details/mc2000-12-31/mc2000-12-31d1t05.flac Wooly Bully performed at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Islande, on October 23, 2002 https://archive.org/details/mc2002-10-23.flac16/mc2002-10-23d1t04.flac Heartbeat performed at the Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, on December 31, 2007 https://archive.org/details/mc2007-12-31.flac16f/mc2007-12-31d3t05.flac If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2023/10/episode-50-jimmy-jennings-discusses-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 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 performing in the Mike Gordon Band. This episode also features the following live performances: Concoction performed live by Depth Quartet at StrangeCreek Campout on May 28, 2006, in Greenfield, Massachusetts: https://archive.org/details/dq2006-05-28.neumannkm184.flac16/dq2006-05-28.flac16/dq2006-05-28d1t07.flac Witchi-Tai-To performed live by Julee Avallone with Rob Fried from Max Creek during Camp Creek at Indian Lookout Country Club on July 26, 2003, in Mariaville, New York: https://archive.org/details/mc2003-07-26.mc2003-07-26/mc2003-07-26D04T01.flac Trees performed live by Depth Quartet at StrangeCreek Campout on May 28, 2006, in Greenfield, Massachusetts: https://archive.org/details/dq2006-05-28.neumannkm184.flac16/dq2006-05-28.flac16/dq2006-05-28d1t05.flac Line performed live by Depth Quartet at Sully's Pub on January 7, 2005, in Hartford, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/dq2005-01-07.flac16/dq2005-01-07d1t02.flac 1021 performed live by Depth Quartet at StrangeCreek Campout on May 26, 2007, in Greenfield, Massachusetts: https://archive.org/details/dq2007-05-26.km184.v2.flac16/dq2007-05-26.flac16/dq2007-05-26d1t04.flac Wake performed live by Depth Quartet at StrangeCreek Campout on May 28, 2006, in in Greenfield, Massachusetts: https://archive.org/details/dq2006-05-28.neumannkm184.flac16/dq2006-05-28.flac16/dq2006-05-28d1t03.flac Start Over, including Angry Fruit jam, performed live by Depth Quartet at Sully's Pub on May 14, 2005, in Hartford, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/dq2005-05-14-flac16/dq2005-05-14d2t04.flac If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2023/09/episode-49-julee-avallone-talks-about-depth-quartet-and-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 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 features the following live performances by Max Creek: Fire & Brimstone performed December 31, 1981, at Cell Block Eleven in Hartford, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/MC1981-12-31.MC1981-12-31JohnLombardiMaster/06FireBrimstone.flac High Flying Bird performed November 25, 1978, at Mad Murphy’s in Hartford, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/mc1978-11-25.flac16/mc1978-11-25d1t02.flac Rainbow performed January 7, 1982, at the Great American Music Hall in New Haven, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/MC1982-01-07.MaxCreekTheClosingOfGreatAmericanMusicHallJohnLombardiMaster/14Rainbow.flac Emerald Eyes performed December 17, 2022, at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island: https://archive.org/details/mc2022-12-17.-KM140-SBD/20221217_MC_KM140_S2-06.flac Devil’s Heart into The Field into Signature performed July 27, 1978, at the Shaboo Inn in Willimantic, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/mc1978-07-27.flac16/mc1978-07-27d1t03.flac Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2023/07/episode-48-peter-hurley-talks-about-max-creek/ If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 about what it's like performing in Creamery Station and his excitement for Creamery Station's new album. This episode features the following music: Will The Circle Be Unbroken performed live by Max Creek on December 31, 2017: https://archive.org/details/MC2017-12-31.MaxCreekNewYearsEveToadsPlaceValloMatrix Railroad Blues performed live by Creamery Station on December 31, 2017: https://archive.org/details/CS2017-12-31.NewYearsEveToadsPlaceValloMatrix Crazy Night and Story To Tell performed live by Creamery Station on March 3, 2023: https://archive.org/details/CS2023-03-03.RODENT5-ZOOMH5-FLAC8/ To learn more about Creamery Station visit: https://creamerystation.com If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com Read a transcript of episode 47 on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2023/06/episode-47-dylan-kader-discusses-creamery-station-and-max-creek/…

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 link located on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com This episode also features full performances of the songs Dance and I Want to Die Easy. Setlist from August 19, 1994: Set one 1: Louisiana Sun 2: Fire & Brimstone 3: Rainbow 4: Dance 5: Up on Cripple Creek 6: Eyes of the World 7: Big Boat Set two 8: The Field 9: I Want to Die Easy 10: You Can't Always Get What You Want 11: Just a Rose Encore 12: Can't You See Read a transcript of episode 46 on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2023/05/episode-46-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-august-19-1994 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com…

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 experiences seeing the band over the years. Tom Flanagan's website: https://www.tflan.com Max Creek performing Emerald Eyes live on December 23, 1989: https://archive.org/details/mc1989-12-23.flac16/mc1989-12-23d2t01.flac If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hookedoncreek.com/2023/02/episode-45-tom-flanagan-discusses-his-book-about-max-creek/…