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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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43:37

MMHP Season 3 Ep:13--Butch Heath--Michigan's ORIGINAL...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2023/02/23

Donning the proper cowboy hat in the Mid-West isn't always the way to rock. Butch Heath did not care one bit. Stories, feelings, songs, the old fashioned way, Heath had his share of attempts with rockabilly and a touch of Rock Around The Clock. But it was the singers, songs, and songwriting that told the old tales like no one else could that pulled Heath into his own time zone as a master country artist. For the first time, we get to share HIS story. Part 1 here of 2 is only the tip of the cap.

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01:31:49

MMHP Season 3 Ep:12--Scott Seeburger--Midland...

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2023/02/09

Chances are you have seen this man at a music event, or a local promotion, or maybe in your grocery store. You have probably heard his voice and not realized that Scott Seeburger plays a monster role in the Mid-Michigan Arts scene. From his own WSJS Am pirate radio station to becoming a scholarship granter to the local arts, Scott has mentioned, promoted, or team-lead something you and your family has been tied to throughout all of the state. A firm Midland Music Historian, Seeburger can cut the

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01:07:27

MMHP Season 3 Ep:11--Craig Maki: Michigan Rockabilly...

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2023/01/26

Although not well known at the time, Universal was the first record company in Michigan and Author/Musician/DJ Craig Maki has just released his second book, detailing all about it. Titled Tomorrow Brings Memories--Michigan's First Underground Record Company, Maki explores a selection of music which became a jukebox phenomenon in the heyday of the burgeoning state. Maki's previous book, Detroit Country Music--Mountaineers, Cowboys and Rockabillies put him on the map as far as a detailed account of

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57:35

MMHP Season 3 Ep:10--Dennis Loren Master Poster...

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2023/01/12

Renown for his LEGENDARY Poster art, from Detroit to San Francisco and beyond, artist/musician/storyteller/Military Vet Dennis Loren has been a staple in visuals and artistic music since the dawn of rock and roll. Dennis takes us on a journey from Michigan to San Francisco and back--right up to delivering Carlos Santana's mail back in the day to marking The White Stripes music take over in the late '90s. Still working art for San Francisco music collective Moonalice (among others), Loren was there

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01:01:22

MMHP Season 3 Ep:9--Dennis Loren Master Poster Artist...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2023/01/05

Renown for his LEGENDARY Poster art, from Detroit to San Francisco and beyond, artist/musician/storyteller/Military Vet Dennis Loren has been a staple in visuals and artistic music since the dawn of rock and roll. Dennis takes us on a journey from Michigan to San Francisco and back--right up to delivering Carlos Santana's mail back in the day to marking The White Stripes music take over in the late '90s. Still working art for San Francisco music collective Moonalice (among others), Loren was there

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01:03:08

MMHP Season 3 Ep:8--Dennis Loren Master Poster Artist...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2022/12/29

Renown for his LEGENDARY Poster art, from Detroit to San Francisco and beyond, artist/musician/storyteller/Military Vet Dennis Loren has been a staple in visuals and artistic music since the dawn of rock and roll. Dennis takes us on a journey from Michigan to San Francisco and back--right up to delivering Carlos Santana's mail back in the day to marking The White Stripes music take over in the late '90s. Still working art for San Francisco music collective Moonalice (among others), Loren was there

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49:44

MMHP Season 3 Ep:7--The Gilmour Brothers and...

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2022/12/15

The Gilmour Brothers may be their claim to fame, but the backstory for the trio that joined the MMHP for this 2 part episode, John Gilmour, Tom 'Jigger' Jurgens, and Mike Jahncke goes DEEP! Jug Band (Original Low-Classed Half-Fast Jug and Blues Band), The Zoo, and beyond... They have shared the stage with the Turtles, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Chuck Berry, Joni Mitchell, and so many more. Yet it was the Gilmour Brothers that have taken their Irish sound to the streets, records, tours and reunions

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49:50

MMHP Season 3 Ep:6--The Gilmour Brothers and...

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2022/12/01

The Gilmour Brothers may be their claim to fame, but the backstory for the trio that joined the MMHP for this 2 part episode, John Gilmour, Tom 'Jigger' Jurgens, and Mike Jahncke goes DEEP! Jug Band (Original Low-Classed Half-Fast Jug and Blues Band), The Zoo, and beyond... They have shared the stage with the Turtles, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Chuck Berry, Joni Mitchell, and so many more. Yet it was the Gilmour Brothers that have taken their Irish sound to the streets, records, tours and reunions

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01:20:45

MMHP Season 3 Ep:5--Charlie Walmsley-A Michigan...

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2022/11/17

When Larry McCray was nominated for a Grammy for his new album in 2022, standing along side of him on the songwriter mountain was our next guest Charlie Walmsley. Charlie has written and recorded with McCray for over 30 years. Not to mention his own time with various bands including the '90s popular Bluegills and his current outfit of class A musicians, Crazy Chestur. Walmsley takes us on a trip to where it all began for him as well as each step along the way via his pen and piano. He even

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01:02:42

MMHP Season 3 Ep:4--Jim Bauer-Radio Triangle from...

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2022/11/03

Jim Bauer was one of the voices on radio people couldn't help but tune into. Synonymous with listeners on WKNX in Saginaw, CHUM FM in Toronto and WRIF in Detroit, Bauer also was out East briefly at WHVY Massachusetts, among others. Tuning in to the trusted voice, one could hear classic rock and FM in its earliest stages. He debut songs from Alice Cooper's Welcome To My Nightmare months before the release (Dick Wagner and Bob Ezrin contribution while in Toronto), Rush, partied with Lightfoot and

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55:23

MMHP Season 3 Ep:3--Rick Dishaw & SOAP--The *ARMY* Album

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2022/10/20

Getting his start on bass around the same time of the breakthrough for Question Mark and the Mysterians, Bay City Central musician Rickey Dishaw was drafted and went overseas, leaving his popular '60s band Standing Room Only at home. When he least expected it, the Army needed a bassist for one of the first American Army rock bands. He got to tour that way and record SOAP, a covers based album that was funded by the US Army and eventually recently reissued. Here is his amazing story...

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50:02

MMHP Season 3 Ep:2--Jen Cass Michigan Folk Royalty...

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2022/10/06

We kicked off Season 3 the right way, with a two part series from Michigan's Folk Queen and current Lucky Nows frontperson, Jen Cass. Pulling her away from her comfortable life in Flushing, MI, Jen took us back to her roots, performs songs, and delivers why she fights the good fight for the people with her music and at her day job. Part 2 contains performance and background on the colorful touring life and songwriting career that Jen has had. Tune in now!

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47:46

MMHP Season 3 Ep:1--Jen Cass Michigan Folk Royalty...

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2022/09/22

WELCOME TO SEASON 3 of the MMHP in the 989! We offer another year of fantastic, in-depth interviews and music directly from Michigan artists from ALL genres. We kick off Season 3 the right way, with a two part series from Michigan's Folk Queen and current Lucky Nows frontperson, Jen Cass. Pulling her away from her comfortable life in Flushing, MI, Jen took us back to her roots, performs songs, and delivers why she fights the good fight for the people with her music and at her day job. Enjoy

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01:27:05

MMHP Season 2 *BONUS* Ep: 26-- INDY MUSIC and Hell's...

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2022/09/15

STOP THE PRESSES--the MMHP989 are adding this Midweek Podcast SPECIAL EDITION to honor our Michigan friends at the Hells Half Mile Film and Music Festival next weekend! On this episode--our longest ever-we have Don Hessell, curator of the Indy Music featured over the past few years at the HHM Fest. Bridging the gap, we have our INDY feature with original bev.clone bassist, Ben Padget, who is currently doing press on the first issue of their boxset Compendium and bonus, unreleased Live 1994

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50:39

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 25 Clark Sullivan--From The U.P. to...

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2022/09/08

The Excels exploded from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to share the stage with the Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder and so many more. Clark Sullivan's vocals and solo career expanded into singles, produced by long time friend Ollie McLaughlin, entering charts via Atlantic sub-labels such as Atco Records. Entering Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame in 2017, the backstory is amazing--in part 2, Clark performs live and provides color commentary on hilarious moments, and deep cultural

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52:28

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 24 Clark Sullivan--From The U.P. to...

Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 ·

2022/08/25

The Excels exploded from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to share the stage with the Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder and so many more. Clark Sullivan's vocals and solo career expanded into singles, produced by long time friend Ollie McLaughlin, entering charts via Atlantic sub-labels such as Atco Records. Entering Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame in 2017, the backstory is amazing--so amazing, it's going to take two podcasts to cover it all--plus Clark will perform Live as well...tune

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52:46

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 23 Frank Lugo--From ? and The...

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2022/08/11

Frank Lugo is the veteran long time bassist for ? and The Mysterians. After touring extensively with the band in the late '60s, Lugo came back to Mid-Michigan and began a solo music career that still continues to this day. He also hosted a long-running Tejano radio show that put the roots of his Mexican-American Heritage into the ears of people all over Michigan. Lugo still performs with ? and The Mysterians when the band reunites, as well as plugged back in for the throwback tour and Rolling

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01:10:07

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 22 Chad Cunningham--From Bay City,...

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2022/07/28

Chad Cunningham has long been known as a Michigan music promoter, manager, and music fan. Based out of Mid-Michigan, Cunningham took a cue early as a drummer, following in his Father's footsteps for a love of music and performance. Cunningham upped the ante when he started to bring national performances to downtown Bay City as well as took on newer bands to take to major labels. He has also been behind many of Bobby Balderrama's solo releases for the past 30 years, including the ? and The Mysterians

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01:02:24

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 21 Dr. Don Steele--From '60s Pop to...

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2022/07/14

Dr. Don Steele made an early career out of touring as a cover band musician, laying vocals and harmonies across the classics from Mt. Pleasant to California and back. When he took note of Dick Wagner recording music and doing radio promotions, he took the leap of getting his act to a higher place. Fast forward to Seattle years later and the impact of his teaching abilities as a teacher and school principal while still performing took him into the country music world pairing him with Tammy Wynette

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01:17:12

MMHP Season 2 Ep: 20 Laurie Middlebook--Michigan's...

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2022/06/30

Telling the truth through song and stage, Laurie Middlebrook has wrote her own chapter into the Michigan Music History book. Having been back and forth across the country growing up, it was a guitar left behind that Middlebrook grabbed to find her way to the main stage. In a 30+ music career that has taken her from Freeland to Nashville and back, Middlebrook only released music as she felt ready to do so and never succumbed to the pressure of major labels. Beginning as a country artist, Middlebrook

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