Here's the Deal

Right off the bat, at the very begining of the Episode, Listen to Big Dad Ritch of the Texas Hippie Coalition do his impersonation of Max Baker Jr. & hear his take on "Here's The Deal"... We left off at Feb. 21st, 2003, a show with Malevolent Creation & Anal Blast at the Otherside in Tulsa. Max tells his adventures of distributing flyers for that show at Oral Roberts University... Who knew...

If you've ever wanted to know what it takes to put on a concert or event with a National touring artist, this is the episode for you. We will discuss putting on a show from the start to finish. Max revisits some Diana Ross shows he was a part of as well as the Tornado relief show at Owen Field w/ Toby Keith, Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson & more....  See omnystudio.com/l...

Episode 38 begins with Max Baker Jr being influenced by The Blues Brothers.... Max Style.... Brad White & Max Baker Jr. come together with Tony Holden & Holden Productions putting on Boxing Matches at Native American Bingo Halls (Pre-Casino's in Oklahoma). Those fights & working with Holden Productions, lead to doing the labor for a Pam Tillis show at Creek Nation Casino, the future ho...

This Episode features, Special Guest & Lifelong friend, Mike Cook who has been featured on Monster Garage, America's Got Talent, MTV's Jackass Presents: Matt Hoffman's Tribute to Evel Knievel. Mike is a Rockabilly & Hot Rod enthusiast who's lived the life of a true rockstar. He & Max have travelled many miles together & caused lots of chaos in the wake. They talk about those crazy...

At this point in 2002, Max was asked to go on tour with a Brazilian band named Udora, that had a record deal with Clive Davis's record label called J Records. Udora was one of the opening bands for Jerry Cantrell, Mad At Gravity, & a band called Comes With The Fall that featured future Alice In Chains vocalist William DuVall. As you can imagine, there are many hilarious stories that come along...

We pick up in 2002 with a legendary show at The Otherside in Tulsa w/ Hatebreed, Six Feet Under, Shadows Fall & Death Threat. Absolutely incredible, sold out show in Tulsa w/ an even funnier story behind it as venue security uses Jay Ramone's head as a door opener as he gets hurled into the parking lot, rolling past Max Baker Jr. & Hatebreed's Tour Manager at the time, known as Sully The B...

Episode 34 is a special one to everyone involved in The Here's The Deal Podcast. This episode includes Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, & Special Guests Kerry Staton, & THE BEST BASS GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD... Mr. Rev Jones.  These 4 individuals have been apart of, played, put on, or built more shows than the rest of the Oklahoma Population combined. When it comes to working behind the scen...

In episode 33 we start off discussing the new website, www.heresthedealok.com  Here's The Deal Vintage & Memorabillia store coming soon! We discuss how crazy it is that we have listeners of this podcast in 42 different states & 12 different countries! We left off May 3rd, 2002 & we talk about the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Diamond Ballroom! Gov't. Mule comes to the Bricktown Ev...

During 2001, Max began to branch out & do more shows in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One venue where many legendary Metal shows happened was at 69th & South Lewis in Tulsa, called The Otherside. We discuss talk about many Otherside shows like Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Clutch, Murphys Law, Wasp, Lamb of God, Mushroomhead, Soil, Mudvayne, American Head Charge, as well as, The Rollins Band show where Jay...

Episode 31 begins in the year 2001. Max announces the launch of www.heresthedealok.com - we want you to send pictures of these shows as well as pictures of setlists, posters, flyers, etc.... We would like to share these Oklahoma Music Memories. January 5th 2001, David Alan Coe plays the Bricktown Brewery with over a thousand people in attendance. Lots of Nu Metal shows came through the area includ...

The Millenium / Y2K has come & gone.. The legendary Slipknot show happened January 11th, 2000. (episode 29 is all about that show). January 14th, 2000 The Misfits, Speed Dealer, & Element were scheduled to play at the Tower but due to the situation that arose at the Slipknot show, this one was moved to the Diamond Ballroom as well as the following Bo Diddley show. Next, the Insane Clown Po...

January 11th, 2000 is a very historic day in Oklahoma City concert history. Slipknot was scheduled to play the Tower Theater for the 3rd time. The first show, they didn't have enough room to play the show due to being the opener on a Coal Chamber & Machine Head Package Tour. Max & Jimmy Johnson from Element, scramble, put their heads together to figure out how to get Slipknot back to OKC t...

One of Max's many musical adventures included owning a few record stores. Midnight Music came first with Max becoming a partner in an existing record store. In true Max fashion, tempers flared, ultimately causing Max to leave Midnight Music behind, eventually landing on a new spot off I-240 & Penn, South Okahoma City & Choice Music was born! There were a few versions of Choice Music, from...

In Episode 27, Max's adventure begins with a ZZ Top / Skynyrd show, then we talk about some of the legendary shows at the State Fair Speedway. Now days, considered a one hit wonder, but back in 1999, Days of The New became a big deal really fast at a very young age. We talk about a couple of Days of The New / Travis Meeks shows as well as a historic Mr. Bungle show! Max tells the story about talki...

We left off at July 17th of 1999 with a Hank Williams Jr. show at the Zoo Amp. Collective Soul at the TnT Building. August 19th, 1999 with Testament at the Tower! We start the Slipknot discussion.... Most people don't realize the first time Slipknot was scheduled to play the Tower, wasn't the one that made national news & due to the cancellation & the angry fans causing a riot. This Slipkn...

Instead of "The Deal...", Here's Some Christmas Cheer for all to hear! There's nothing more special than bringing a family together for the Holidays!!! Episode 25 is a special one, as we bring in Max's sons' Austin & Dylan to discuss what it was like growing up with Max as their Father. Going to numerous Rolling Stones shows, all across the United States. Austin, Learning the blues from Bo Did...

We begin this Episode, January 6th 1999 with a show at the Diamond Ballroom, followed by a Bo Diddley show at the Tower Theater! Bo Diddley buys Max's 3 year old son Austin a guitar & teaches him guitar lessons at Max's house. Florida Death Metal pioneers Malevolent Creation come to OKC & play the Tower Theater. The end of this Episode we discuss the Slayer, System of a Down, & Hed PE...

We pick up in 1998 & discuss the Horde Festival coming to Oklahoma City as well as Vans Warped Tour with bands like NOFX, No Use For A Name, Fu Manchu, Ozomatli, Reverend Horton Heat, & more. This was during the very beginnings of Vans Warped Tour. During this time Max owned Choice Music & was selling concert tickets & music directly to the fans through the music store. Cannibal Co...

October 28, 1997 - Max attended The Rolling Stones at Owen Field in Norman & watched the show from the 2nd Row! Dylan fell asleep, catches a pick from Keith Richards. Max discusses his youngest son Austin being put on stage with Aerosmith by Steven Tyler at the Starplex in Dallas, TX. November 26th, 1997, the night before Thanksgiving, Toadies, Nixons, & Baboon played the Diamond Ballroom....

SPECIAL EDITION/BONUS EPISODE - CAIN'S BALLROOM - www.cainsballroom.com   In this episode, the Here's The Deal Podcast crew, Jay, Josh, Jeff & Max all travel to the historic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma and set up shop, backstage in the green room at this legendary venue. We all take turns talking about legendary shows we've seen in this venue. We are also joined by Big Dad Ritch of The...

In this episode we start out in 96/97. We discuss shows with the United States of America as well as St. Patricks Day with Cake at the Diamond Ballroom. Max also pays tribute to his dear friend Stu Baby. We also discuss Suicidal Tendencies coming through Oklahoma and a Zoo Amp show w/ Gravity Kills, Sevendust, Sponge, Iggy Pop, The Nixons & more....  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

In Episode 19, we left off in August of 1996. We talk about a great Zoo Amp Season with Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Def Leppard & several others. Max also takes another attempt at pronouncing "Longevity". Another legendary Metal show happened at the Diamond Ballroom with Sepultura & Biohazard. Max talks about seeing AC/DC with Bon Scott as well as Brian Johnson & recalls seeing J...

In this episode we pick up in 1996 & discuss several shows along the way including White Zombie & Pantera at the Kansas Colosseum. Jeff breaks out the production rider for this historic show & the details will blow your mind! We also talk about Ozzy's Retirement Sucks Tour as well as a Tripping Daisy show at the Diamond Ballroom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 17 is Part 2 of the sessions with Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, & Kerry Staton. In the beginning, Max enters an after hours party wearing a trench coat & meets Kerry in the closet and the rest is history.... There were many legendary concerts in Oklahoma where you could find Max, Jeff, & Kerry behind the scenes making it happen. We talk about OKC bands FX, X-tatic, Black Star, I...

Max starts this episode with a message & tribute to his lifelong, Dear Friend & Here's The Deal Podcast fan, Stu Baby who recently passed away. Then we bring in guest Kerry Staton, along with Max & Jeff, they recall the legacy of the Midnight Dolls & the epic stories along the way! Kerry gets detained in La Grange, TX & Max catches a case in Ardmore, Oklahoma but it ends up get...