Hooked on Creek

Episode 60 features a conversation with Graham Gibbs, a lifelong Max Creek fan and guitarist whose connection to the band runs deep. Graham shares heartfelt stories about growing up with a Creek-loving dad, learning guitar by studying Scott Murawski and the personal impact the band's music has had on his life. Graham also talks about his experiences performing on stage with Max Creek.

This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek:

Devil’s Heart performed at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 17, 2000:
https://archive.org/details/mc2000-05-17.sbd.fryinbri.flac16/mc2000-05-17d1t03.flac

Yellow Moon performed at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, on September 19, 2001:
https://archive.org/details/mc2001-09-19.shnf/mc2001-09-19d3t01.shn

Yes We Can Can performed with Graham Gibbs at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on January 21, 2017:
https://archive.org/details/MC2017-01-21.MaxCreekTheMetPawtucketRIwithSpecialGuestGrahamGibbs/17YesWeCanCan.flac

Dance performed at The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on January 25, 2019:
https://archive.org/details/MC2019-01-25.\_KM140/MC\_20190125\_KM140-SBD-S01-05.flac

This episode also features a clip of the band Candle Opera performing a cover of Frank Zappa’s song Cosmik Debris live at Bishop’s Lounge in Northampton, Massachusetts, on March 29, 2025. Learn more about Candel Opera on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/candle\_opera\_music/

Read a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website:
https://hookedoncreek.com/2025/04/episode-60-graham-gibbs-discusses-max-creek/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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 this episode on the Hooked on Creek website:
https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/01/episode-51-finding-meaning-in-a-cruel-world-by-max-creek/