Hooked on 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 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/

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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/

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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 

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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/

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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 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/

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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 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

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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

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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

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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/

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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 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:
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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/