Hooked on Creek

Author: Korre Johnson

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.
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If Max Creek was the only band you ever loved
Episode 65
Saturday, 31 January, 2026

In episode 65 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson takes a step back and asks a simple question: what if Max Creek was the only band you ever loved? Framed as a thought experiment, the episode looks at how the band’s music changes with us, how listening can be shaped by time and distance, and how tapers and fans help carry the music forward.This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek:You Write the Book from May 25, 1986:https://archive.org/details/mc1986-05-25.set1.flac16/mc1986-05-25d1t02.flacCalypso Wind from September 11, 2022:https://archive.org/details/maxcreek2022-09-11.telefunken-ela-m260.flac2448/maxcreek2022-09-11t08.flacDevil’s Heart from March 21, 1997:https://archive.org/details/mc1997-03-21.flac16f/mc1997-03-21d1t03.flacCrystal Clear from January 8, 1983:https://archive.org/details/MC1983-01-08.MaxCreekTaurusBallroomHartfordCtTaperJonesCollectionSBD/05CrystalClear.flacTime from January 24, 2026:https://archive.org/details/mc2026-01-24.-KM140-SBD/MC_20260124_KM14-SBD_S02-04.flacIf you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.comRead a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2026/01/episode-65-if-max-creek-was-the-only-band-you-ever-loved/