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  • Max Creek: Live on Sept. 12, 1982

    In episode 10 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on September 12, 1982, at Sunny Meadow Farm, in Riverton, Connecticut.

    This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:
    https://archive.org/details/mc1982-09-12.afternoon.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 Gypsy Blue, Promised Land and Ramblin' Gamblin’ Man from Max Creek’s performance on September 12, 1982.

    Setlist
    1: Gypsy Blue
    2: Promised Land
    3: Ramblin' Gamblin’ Man
    4: July, You're a Woman
    5: Loose Lucy
    6: Estimated Prophet
    7: Greatest Story Ever Told
    Encore
    8: I Saw Her Standing There

    Read a transcript of episode 10 of Hooked on Creek:
    https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/09/episode-10-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-sept-12-1982

    40 min
  • John Spignesi discusses Max Creek, performing music and recording his second album

    In episode 9 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews John Spignesi to learn about his appreciation for Max Creek, his interactions with the band and the music he creates through the John Spignesi Band. John also tells the story behind his opportunity to play on stage with Max Creek during this year’s Camp Creek.

    The following songs are featured in this episode:

    • Max Creek with John Spignesi performing Love Makes You Lose Your Mind at Camp Creek on August 4, 2019: https://archive.org/details/mc2019-08-04/mc2019-08-04s1t11.flac
    • Max Creek with John Spignesi performing Just a Rose at Camp Creek on August 4, 2019: https://archive.org/details/mc2019-08-04/mc2019-08-04s1t07.flac
    • John Spignesi Band performing It Could Be True on their album Beautiful Dream: https://johnspignesiband.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful-dream
    • John Spignesi Band performing Mystery Man live at the Love is Louder Music Festival on August 31, 2019, in Branford, Connecticut: https://archive.org/details/JSB2019-08-31.JohnSpignesiBandLoveisLouderMusicFestival2019/06+Mystery+Man+%3E.flac
    • 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

      A full transcript of episode 9 is available here: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/09/episode-9-john-spignesi-discusses-max-creek-performing-music-and-recording-his-second-album

      55 min
    • Max Creek: Live on April 4, 1999

      In episode 8 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on April 4, 1999, at Higher Ground in Winooski, Vermont. This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:

      https://archive.org/details/mc1999-04-10.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 Said and Done and Tangled up in Blue from Max Creek’s performance on April 4, 1999.

      Setlist from from April 4, 1999

      1: Cruel World

      2: See It My Way
      3: Wild Side
      4: Solitaire Love
      5: Said and Done
      6: Blood Red Roses
      7: Something Is Forming
      8: Who Do You Love
      9: You're the Only One
      10: The Same Things
      11: Sailin’ Shoes
      12: Devil's Heart
      13: Life During Wartime

      Encores:

      14: Tangled up in Blue
      15: Back Porch Boogie Blues

      Read a transcript of episode 8 of Hooked on Creek:

      https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/08/episode-8-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-april-4-1999

      Max Creek’s performance on June 15, 2019, at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, New York, discussed in episode 5 is available to stream or download here:

      https://archive.org/details/mc2019-06-15.valchy.mp3.flac16

      29 min
    • Max Creek: Live on Sept. 5, 2015

      In episode 7 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on September 5, 2015, at Hygienic Art Park in New London, Connecticut.

      This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:

      https://archive.org/details/MC2015-08-05.MaxCreekHygienicParkNewLondonCTMatrix

      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 Louisiana Sun and Into the Ocean from Max Creek’s performance on September 5, 2015.

      Setlist from from September 5, 2015

      Set 1

      1: Louisiana Sun
      2: Ophelia
      3: I Want You To Know
      4: Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You
      5: Pollyanna
      6: Peace Train
      7: July, Your a Woman
      8: You Let Me Down

      Set 2

      9: Fire & Brimstone
      10: Gypsy Blue
      11: Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band
      12: Turn on Your Love Light
      13: Into the Ocean
      14: Heartbeat
      15: Sugar Magnolias

      Encore

      16: Rag Mama Rag

      Read a transcript of episode 7 of Hooked on Creek:

      https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/08/episode-7-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-sept-5-2015/

      37 min
    • Grateful Dead’s influence on Max Creek

      In episode 6 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson discusses the Grateful Dead's influence on Max Creek and plays a selection of incredible Grateful Dead songs performed by Max Creek over the years.

      Below are links to interviews featured in this episode:

      WRTC-FM Greasy Tracks (2017)
      http://www.wrtcfm.com/?p=5103

      Jammed Online (2006)
      http://www.taperjones.com/scott_interview.html

      Hartford Courant (April 25, 1996)
      https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1996-04-25-9604250050-story.html

      Below are links to stream or download songs featured in this episode:

      Fire on the Mountain (performed live on Dec. 5, 1986)
      https://archive.org/details/mc1986-12-05.at8505.flac16/mc1986-12-05-at8505d1t01.flac

      Estimated Prophet (performed live on Nov. 24, 2018)
      https://archive.org/details/MC2018-11-24.TheMetCreekendNIght2TelefunkenMatrix/10EstimatedProphet.flac

      He's Gone (performed live on Feb. 19, 1978)
      https://archive.org/details/MC1978-02-19.FMbroadcastUniversityOfHartfordTaperJonesMuzikWizeLiveRecordings/02HesGone.flac

      Bird Song (performed live on Nov. 20, 2002)
      https://archive.org/details/mc2002-11-20.flac16/mc2002-11-20d1t07.flac

      Mexicali Blues (performed live on May 21, 1987)
      https://archive.org/details/mc1987-05-21.sennme80.flac16/mc1987-05-21-sennme80d2t05.flac

      Scarlet Begonias (performed live on Jan. 22, 1994)
      https://archive.org/details/mc1994-01-22.flac16/mc1994-01-22d2t03.flac

      Read a transcript of episode 6 of Hooked on Creek: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/07/episode-6-grateful-dead-influence-on-max-creek/

      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

      13 min
    • Dave Burland discusses Max Creek, Phish and Cactus Area

      In episode 5 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson interviews Dave Burland and discusses Max Creek's performance on June 15, 2019, at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, New York. Dave is a huge fan of Max Creek and a talented singer/songwriter, publishing music under the name Cactus Area.

      Korre's interview with Dave includes conversations about David's love of music, including Max Creek, Phish, Mike Gordon and Trey Anastasio.

      Dave talks about how he was first exposed to Max Creek through seeing Scott Murawski play with Mike Gordon.

      Dave shares memories and highlights from his recent experience seeing Max Creek perform at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, New York, on June 15, 2019.

      And, Korre digs deep into Dave’s passion for playing guitar, singing and writing music as Cactus Area.

      Included in this episode are two Cactus Area songs:

      • After Everything
      • This Is Where the Suffering Ends.

      Dave Burland on Twitter:
      https://twitter.com/cactusarea

      Cactus Area on Bandcamp:
      https://cactusarea.bandcamp.com/

      The Max Creek song She’s Here that was featured in the introduction of this episode was recorded at Max Creek’s performance at the Big Apple BBQ in Madison Square Park in New York, New York, back on June 10, 2018. You can download or stream it here: https://archive.org/details/MC2018-06-10.MadisonSquareParkBBQStephenDesJardinsMasterDSBD/

      Setlist from Max Creek’s performance on June 15, 2019

      Set one:
      1: She's Here
      2: Up on Cripple Creek
      3: I Want You to Know
      4: Sweet Wanomi
      5: The Field
      6: See It My Way
      7: Slow Down

      Set 2
      8: Jones
      9: I Can't Stand the Rain
      10: Blood Red Roses
      11: Television
      12: The Bees
      13: Emerald Eyes
      14: You're the Only One

      Encore
      15: Shakey Ground
      16: Back Porch Boogie Blues

      Read a transcript of episode 5 of Hooked on Creek: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/07/episode-5-david-burland-discusses-max-creek-phish-cactus-area/

      33 min
    • Max Creek: Live on Nov. 8, 1985

      In episode 4 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on November 8, 1985, at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont.

      This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc1985-11-08.MaxCreekJohnsonStateCollegeKirkLuthgrenCollection/

      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 Cocaine Lady and Double Dare from Max Creek’s performance on November 8, 1985.

      Setlist from November 8, 1985

      Set one:

      1: Scarlet Begonias
      2: You Don’t Know
      3: It Takes A lot To Laugh, It Takes a Train To Cry
      4: Cities (labeled at life during wartime on archive.org)
      5: LFS
      6: Me & My Uncle
      7: Cocaine Lady
      8: Bertha

      Set two

      9: Heard It Through the Grapevine
      10: I Know You Rider
      11: Willow Tree
      12: Stagger Lee
      13: Double Dare
      14: St. Stephen
      15: Slow Down

      Encore:

      16: Not Fade Away

      Read a transcript of episode 4 of Hooked on Creek: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/06/episode-4-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-nov-8-1985/

      36 min
    • Max Creek: Live on May 31, 1996

      In episode 3 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on May 31, 1996, at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island.

      This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:

      https://archive.org/details/MC1996-05-31.MaxCreekTheLivingRoomMatrixVassoLastShowJimBirkheadRecording/

      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 The Field and Fire & Brimstone from Max Creek’s performance on May 31, 1996.

      Setlist from May 31, 1996

      1: If You Ask Me
      2: The Field
      3: Fire & Brimstone
      4: Silver Jack
      5: Louisiana Sun
      6: Mama Are You Ready
      7: I Will Always See Your Face
      8: Howard Johnson’s
      9: Blood Red Roses
      10: Drums
      11: Outside of Home
      12: Cruel World
      13: Band from Chicago
      14: Devil's Heart
      15: Leaves
      16: Louisiana Sun
      17: See It My Way
      18: Just a Rose
      19: If You Ask Me

      Encore:

      20: Sympathy for the Devil
      21: Love Makes You Lose Your Mind

      Read a transcript of episode 3 of Hooked on Creek: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/06/episode-3-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-may-31-1996/

      35 min
    • Max Creek: Live on Oct. 2, 2002

      In episode 2 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on October 2, 2002, at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island.

      This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here:
      https://archive.org/details/mc2002-10-02.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

      Setlist from October 2, 2002
      Set One
      1: The Field
      2: You Don't Know
      3: Steady Rollin' Man
      4: You Write the Book
      5: Six Days on the Road
      6: Ophelia
      7: Louisiana Sun
      8: Darlin'
      9: Louisiana Sun
      10: When I Paint My Masterpiece
      11: The Same Things
      12: Want to Die Easy
      13: Baby Please Don't Go
      14: Pissed Off

      Encore
      15: Trippin'

      Read a transcript of episode 2 of Hooked on Creek: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/05/episode-2-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-oct-2-2002/

      6 min
    • Max Creek: Live on Sept. 16, 2018

      In episode 1 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on September 16, 2018, at the Wormtown Music Festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

      This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc2018-09-16.telefunkenM60-sbd.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 Chains of Life and Blood Red Roses from Max Creek’s performance on September 16, 2018.

      Setlist from September 16, 2018

      1. Wild Side
      2. Truck Drivin' Blues
      3. Feelin' Alright
      4. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
      5. Darlin’
      6. If You Ask Me
      7. Walking in Jerusalem
      8. Chains Of Life
      9. Peaceful Warrior
      10. Drums
      11. Angel From Montgomery
      12. Louisiana Sun
      13. It Must Be Nice
      14. Blood Red Roses
      15. Into the Ocean
      16. Going Down the Road Feeling Bad
      17. May the Circle Be Unbroken
      18. Freeborn Man
      19. Read a transcript of episode 1 of Hooked on Creek: https://hookedoncreek.com/2019/05/episode-1-reviewing-max-creek-performance-on-sept-16-2018/

        32 min

      About Hooked on Creek

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      Celebrating the music of Max Creek, including reviews of live shows, conversations with fans and discussions about the history and impact of this legendary jam band.