Hooked on 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 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 supporting the band's live sound at concerts. Fred...

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 music he creates, including with Max Creek. Jamemurr...

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 Watch Max Creek perform Southbound Train live in 360...

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 Creek on October 30, 1999: https://archive.org/deta...

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://archive.org/details/MC2019-01-25._KM140/MC_2019012...

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 located on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hook...

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 following songs featuring Dave Reed. Back Porch Boo...

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 episode includes full performance of the songs Lif...

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 You Ready performed live October 13, 1995: https://...

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 so...

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 pr...

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://h...

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...

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 contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website...

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:...

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 a...

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 located on the Hooked on Creek website: https://hooke...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 contact link located on the Hooked on Creek website:...

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 cove...

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...

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 message via the contact link located on the Hooked on Cr...