Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989

Author: Scott Baker, Gary Johnson, Fred Reif, Mike Beattie

The MMHP989 brings together every style of Michigan Music, its history and backstory with detail. Featuring Dr. J (Gary Johnson) and Sir Fred (Fred Reif), Archivist/Wingman Mike Beattie, along with host, musician/journalist Scott Baker
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Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews

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MMHP Season 6 Ep:09--Peter 'Madcat' Ruth: Harmonica Heard From Ann Arbor To The World Part 1 of 2
Episode 9
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025

A Grammy Award winning world renown man of harmonicas--acoustics, intellect, incredible sound telepathy, time signatures, and known to play many styles, Peter 'Madcat' Ruth joins the MMHP for a two-part series that discusses his career, his styles, his sounds, and we touch base on many of his guest sessions. He even performs for us! In Part 1, Madcat gives us the Brubeck family background he was touring with from the '60s into the '70s, and brings us around to sessions with Blackfoot and George Clinton. There are many stops along this historic podcast way. Tune into part 1 of 2 NOW!