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PODCAST

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989

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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All Episodes

53:56

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 2 -- Jeff Yantz '90s Americana and...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/11/04

It's the Mid-West story that didn't get the headlines in the Mid-90's--in a decade that saw Americana Music roar back into the fold thanks to the likes of Uncle Tupelo and their fractions of Son Volt and Wilco, Bay City had the One Trick Ponies at the same exact time in the same groove. While blues was taking flight out of the area by Larry McCray and power class a pop rock by the Verve Pipe, the Ponies were left to wipe off the dust as they were the band that just missed the big time. Jeff Yantz

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01:03:16

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 1 --Mike Brush Jazz and Blues

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/10/21

Mike Brush joins us to kick off our second season! Stories from his popular late 60's rock band the Paupers, his work with Dick Wagner on Remember The Child--Live, touring Europe with Larry McCray and Gary Moore, the Mid-Michigan favorites Brush-Lopez Band, and his own songwriting and jazz output with Julie Malady. The teacher opens up to the classroom-class is in session this season!

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52:42

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 20 -- Larry...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/10/07

Legendary Mid-Michigan Blues musician Larry McCray stopped by to dish out his musical history, his viewpoints from the music business, and detail his national spotlight work from Ambition onward. He even brought his guitar! In Part 2 here, catch up with Larry on all his early musical history and get the 'roots' behind his blues. Larry also performs new songs and digs into his Family band history and one-off's like his stint with Phil Lesh and Friends

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01:00:03

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 19 -- Larry...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/09/23

Legendary Mid-Michigan Blues musician Larry McCray stopped by to dish out his musical history, his viewpoints from the music business, and detail his national spotlight work from Ambition onward. He even brought his guitar! In Part 1 here, catch up with Larry on all his early musical history and get the 'roots' behind his blues.

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46:15

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 18 -- Bobby...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/09/09

The legendary guitarist and writer for ? and The Mysterians, Bobby Balderrama joins us for a two-part podcast diving DEEP into his career. Bobby also sheds light on his career with Joe King Carrasco, Bobby's two book releases, his guitar heroes local and national, and his current smooth jazz records. There are some crazy stories of the '80s ? and The Mysterians reunion as well. Abkco Collectable and Bullfrong Records. PART 2...listen to the whole story straight from the originator.

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01:03:46

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 17 -- Bobby...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/08/26

The legendary guitarist and writer for ? and The Mysterians, Bobby Balderrama joins us for a two-part podcast diving DEEP into the original 96 Tears recordings, album and subsequent ? releases. Dr. J shakes it up right off the bat by getting the glorious details of Art Scheill's famed Bay City recording studio where 96 Tears was created. This is just PART 1...we have the whole story straight from the originator right here.

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34:01

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 16 Dr. J...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/08/19

Just before he hit the road for his second trip away from the Podcast, Dr. J wanted to give an update on where the Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame is at as they begin movement forward in Bay City, MI. He also discusses his new book (!) on Frankie Lymon and giving the Rock Legends Award to Jim McCarty at Scotty's Sandbar in July 2021.

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57:54

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 15 Ins & Outs...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/08/12

Fred Reif or as we call him, Sir Fred, Michigan Music Author and Co-Captain on the MMHP squad, steps back in time during his stint at Schoolkids Records in the '90s. What was so special about the label, the vibe of the record store and the independent importance? "It was the best job I ever had," said Reif. Here's the backstory...

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55:14

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 14 Michigan's...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/07/29

From being the equipment and musical partner to everyone from Dick Wagner to Larry McCray, conduit from Glenn Frey to the Mid-Michigan Songwriter's Guild, to sharing the stage with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Laurie Middlebrook, Bob Hausler is Michigan's first and foremost link to Nashville, songwriting, jamming, and bringing the rock and and picking into the entire scene around the state. In Part 2, Bob discusses his 'Nashville jams' and his monster solo career.

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59:29

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 13 Michigan's...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/07/15

From being the equipment and musical partner to everyone from Dick Wagner to Larry McCray, conduit from Glenn Frey to the Mid-Michigan Songwriter's Guild, to sharing the stage with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Laurie Middlebrook, Bob Hausler is Michigan's first and foremost link to Nashville, songwriting, jamming, and bringing the rock and and picking into the entire scene around the state. Part 1 of 2

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56:14

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 12 Michigan...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/07/01

Scott picks the pages with Author Kris Engelhardt and Sir Fred as they discuss their book writing, Michigan music, Mark Farner & Grand Funk, The Beatles, Blues, and the poise of finding ones stride as a writer, journalist, and fact checker. Lock yourself in a room and take notes!

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01:15:56

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 11Diving Deep...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/06/17

Dr. J and Sir Fred split up some Michigan Music heritage artists with tremendous detail. The Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame is proud to have both artists along side of the Rock Hall in Cleveland. You want backstory, welcome to the MMHP989 Play Button!

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57:37

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 10 Goin' Down...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/06/03

In Episode 10, Dr. J and Sir Fred light up the podcast with Motown history, hitting Scott over the head with the Supremes, Barry Gordy, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Rare Earth among many others. Sir Fred ties in the subsidiary labels with speak of Sun and Schoolkids Records as well, and a Dick Wagner easter egg at the end of the Episode as we ask the audience to chime in.

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54:52

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 09--BONUS Jazz...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/06/03

This is the bonus recordings from both our Episode 8 with Mike Johnston and Episode 7 with David Asher. There was so much good podcasting chat left, we didn't want to leave this out! Venues, Destination Out, music equality, Kind Of Blue are some of the left over Jazz speak and around 29:30 into the podcast Michigan calypso, Steven Springer, records of the week, and reggae worship finish out the Reggae episode! Enjoy the bonus chats...

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01:00:23

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 08Michigan...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/05/20

Sir Fred and Scott invited radio dj (Destination Out, WCMU), bassist (Northwoods Improvisers), music guru and free jazz legend, Mike Johnston to Studio 163 for a deep dive into Michigan jazz, the new Northwoods album, and a trip down memory lane with some of Michigan's famous record stores, 78 collections and rogue salesmen.

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01:04:35

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 07 Michigan...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/05/06

Former Process vocalist and Michigan reggae promoter/performer, David Asher from DAB lays out the info on his new DAB album, Michigan reggae and the scene since the Jamican sound filled the Michigan airwaves. Back story from Sir Fred and Dr. J, fill out the vibe. Roll on up and hang for a bit!

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Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 06 Venues,...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/04/22

Special Guest Gary Asel takes a trip back in time with Dr. J and Sir Fred as they recall the great places to see a show back in the day (late '60s -early '70s). All the Michigan bands that became part of history. Plus all the witty music nerd banter you've come to expect from the MMHP in the 989. Quadrophonic records and why it took two extra years for the summer of love to reach Michigan--revel in the details! Part 2 of 2

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47:01

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 05 Venues,...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/04/08

Special Guest Gary Asel takes a trip back in time with Dr. J and Sir Fred as they recall the great places to see a show back in the day (late '60s -early '70s). All the Michigan bands that became part of history. Plus all the witty music nerd banter you've come to expect from the MMHP in the 989. Part 1 of 2

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56:39

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 04 ALICE...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/03/24

Alice Cooper. Detroit Stories is the new #1 Rock Album in the USA and we had a special preview into the songs and music before the release. We share our personal Cooper stories and go deep on the album. Plus all the witty music nerd banter you've come to expect from the MMHP in the 989.

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45:22

Michigan Music History Podcast Episode 03 BEHIND THE...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2021/03/11

Sir Fred dives deep into his Michigan Music books and offers a glimpse into his upcoming book. Dr. J covers his album pick of the week, The Frost's Frost Music. Plus all the witty music nerd banter you've come to expect from the MMHP in the 989.

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