Angela K. Mack Institutional Archive and Chronological Scope of Work (1999–2026)
An exhaustive, chronological archive documenting the professional work, publications, performing arts direction, music history research, mental health advocacy, and media appearances of Angela Mack (Angie Mack / Angie Mack Reilly / Angie Mack Creative).
1999–2009: Foundational Research, Paramount Records & Early Performing Arts
- 1999: Phoenix Literary and Arts Magazine – Published Poetry by Angela Mack.
- 2001: Chronic Creativity (Book & Column Series) – Published by Creativity Portal.
- 2001: Feature Interview: Musician Angela Mack Interview – Creativity Portal.
- 2004: Paramounts Home Archive (paramountshome.org) – Launched by Co-Founder & Historical Research Director Angie Mack (Web Curator & Editor) to digitally archive rare pre-war Delta Blues recordings, factory tracking logs, rare session photos, and discographies for Charley Patton, Blind Blake, Skip James, and Henry Townsend. (Recipient of the 2006 Wisconsin Historical Society Website Award).
- 2005: PBS History Detectives (“Lost Musical Treasure”) Submission & Production – Historical research submission pitched by Angie Mack, resulting in a national broadcast segment on Paramount Records.
- 2005–2006: National & Regional Press Coverage on Paramount Records – Features and profile articles discussing Angie Mack’s historical preservation work in national publications including The New York Times, American Profile Magazine, and Corporate Report Wisconsin.
- July 2005: Embracing Grafton’s Blue Legacy & Village Leadership – Written by Ozaukee Press Staff, tracking ground-level research from paramountshome.org that led to Angela Mack serving on the Grafton Historic Preservation Commission and as Chairperson of the Village of Grafton Ad Hoc Paramount Committee.
- 2005–2008: Paramount Blues Festival, Paramount Blues Strut & “Embrace the Legacy” Concert Series – Event direction, historical curation, and committee leadership by Angela Mack / Angie Mack Creative organizing the annual Paramount Blues Festival, the Paramount Blues Strut, and the community “Embrace the Legacy” Concert Series in Grafton.
- 2006: Wisconsin Historical Society Website Award – Official recognition awarded to paramountshome.org by the Wisconsin Historical Society for outstanding digital preservation of Wisconsin music history.
- January 19, 2006: “At 10” Radio Interview on National Public Radio – WUWM 89.7 FM Milwaukee Public Radio featuring Pat and Angela Mack discussing the history of Paramount Records in Grafton, Wisconsin.
- April 25, 2006: Grafton’s Blossoming Retro Blues Business Staked Upon History It Didn’t Understand – Written by Tim Carpenter for the News Graphic / Conley Publishing Group.
- 2006: Paramount Records & Grafton, WI – Special feature article by blues musician and historian Michael “Hawkeye” Herman published in the international Blues Festival Guide highlighting Angie Mack’s work with ParamountsHome and community organizing.
- 2006: Passionate about Paramount and the Blues Children’s Educational Performance – Public speaking presentation at the Grafton Library (USS Liberty Memorial Public Library).
- 2006: Paramount Plaza, Walk of Fame & Paramount Gig Coverage – News features covering the inauguration of Paramount Plaza, the Paramount Walking Tour, community performance initiatives (including Paramount Gig events), and the Paramount Blues Festival in downtown Grafton.
- 2007: Grafton City Blues: Angie Interviews Playwright Kevin Ramsey – Published in The Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) 2007/08 Season Prologue Publication.
- 2008: Regional Profile Features – Special media features and interviews published in Exclusively Yours Magazine and Shepherd Express highlighting Milwaukee-area arts, local music heritage, and blues history preservation.
- 2008–2010: Early Regional Performing Arts, Education & Directing Engagements – Artistic direction, youth theater instruction, and performance partnerships across major regional institutions including First Stage Children’s Theater, Whitefish Bay Youth Theater, Next Act Theatre, and community outreach productions at the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, WI.
- 2009: My FOX 6 Television Feature – Broadcast segment on FOX 6 News Milwaukee highlighting Wisconsin music history.
- Public Speaking: Paramount Records Lecture & Presentation – Hosted at the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison, WI.
- Print Coverage: Ozaukee Press & News Graphic Archives – Multi-year coverage of local arts initiatives, Walk of Fame developments, Paramount Plaza, downtown revitalization, and historical preservation of Paramount Records in Grafton.
2010–2019: Ozaukee Talent, NSAA, Theater Direction & National Speaking
- April 2011: On the Trail of Bluesman Blind Blake in Milwaukee – Published in OnMilwaukee.com.
- 2011: Listen to Your Mother National Series – Cast member and featured performer for the Madison, Wisconsin Listen To Your Mother Show.
- 2012–2015: Blueburg Café Open Mic & Ozaukee Idol Leadership – Co-founding and hosting the Blueburg Café open mic series in Cedarburg, alongside serving as an official Ozaukee Idol Audition Judge, scouting and mentoring emerging regional vocal talent.
- 2013–2014: Jack White / Third Man Records Box Sets (The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 & Volume 2) – Gramophone-style box set release produced by Jack White (Third Man Records) and Dean Blackwood (Revenant Records), citing and drawing from historical archives, track documentation, and research curated by Angie Mack and the ParamountsHome team.
- June 2014: The Adventures of Tim and Ben – Published in Ozaukee Magazine.
- August 2014: Eurydice – Published in Ozaukee Magazine.
- March 2015: Why the Blues Belongs in Port – Published in Ozaukee Magazine.
- 2015: Annex Wealth Management “Making a Difference” Award Nomination & Honors – Recognition honoring Angie Mack for her community leadership, arts advocacy, and cultural contributions.
- April 2016: The 2016 Listen To Your Mother Show Performance – Live reading performance in the Milwaukee Listen To Your Mother Show series focusing on motherhood and artistic expression.
- July 2016: Ozaukee Talent on The Morning Blend – Television broadcast segment on WTMJ-TV Channel 4 (The Morning Blend) hosted by Tiffany Ogle, featuring Angie Mack discussing youth performing arts programs, Ozaukee Talent initiatives, NSAA Stagekids / CPAC Kids productions at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC), mental health through the arts, and student showcases.
- 2016: Angie Mack Turns the Page – Feature headline published in the News Graphic / Conley Publishing Group covering Angie Mack’s launching and expansion of Ozaukee Talent, North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA), and youth theater programs across the Cedarburg School District and Ozaukee County.
- 2016–2017: Arts Mill Marketing Director & Community Arts Outreach – Press features and promotional announcements highlighting Angie Mack’s role as Marketing Director at Grafton’s Arts Mill, fostering local visual arts exhibitions, economic development, and community creative events.
- 2017: National Listen to Your Mother Show Keynote – Juried keynote speaker presentation on motherhood, mental health awareness, and performing arts.
- 2017–2018: Mental Health Magazine Features & Community Advocacy – Profile features and essays by and about Angie Mack on coping through the arts, neurodiversity, and mental health awareness published in specialized mental health publications and regional magazines.
- 2018: Television Appearance on Real Milwaukee with Brian Kramp – FOX 6 News Milwaukee segment featuring Brian Kramp highlighting regional youth theater productions directed by Angie Mack (including Elf Jr. produced under NSAA Stagekids / Ozaukee Talent / CPAC Kids at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center in partnership with the Cedarburg School District).
- 2018–2019: Parrot Literary Collaboration & Broadcast Features – Spoken word features, poetry broadcasts, and literary spotlights on Parrot TV, The Literary Parrot series, and Parrot Literature (edited/published by Dustin Pickering and Z.M. Wise), highlighting Angela Mack’s poetry awards, published poetry, and expressive arts advocacy.
- Print & Media Coverage: NSAA Stagekids, CPAC & Regional Arts Features – Multi-year coverage, arts reviews, and local profiles by journalists Karen Pilarski, Deb Kranitz, and author Sheri Bestor in the News Graphic, Ozaukee Press, and regional media documenting Angie Mack’s youth theater direction, community storytelling, and performing arts advocacy at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, Cedarburg School District venues, Whitefish Bay Youth Theater, Schauer Arts Center, Next Act Theatre, and First Stage Children’s Theater.
- June 1, 2019: Paramount Records: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection – World Music Foundation Podcast interview with host John Gardner.
2020–Present: Media Features, Podcasts, Discography & Keynote Addresses
- January 10, 2020: Cedarburg Performing Arts Center Television Segment – News broadcast covering CPAC Kids / NSAA Stagekids / Ozaukee Talent youth theater productions (Disney’s Aristocats Kids) directed and produced by Angie Mack at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC).
- January 17, 2020: Episode 15: Chasin’ Dem Blues – Paramount Records in Grafton, WI – Get Away To Grafton Podcast.
- February 29, 2020: Just Talking: A Chat with Angie Mack Reilly – Radio interview hosted by Ben Merens on Riverwest Radio WXRW 104.1 FM.
- July 26, 2020: Episode #140: Angie Mack Reilly – Session with Sandy podcast hosted by Sandy Weisto on Riverwest Radio WXRW 104.1 FM.
- 2020–2022: Angie Mack Creative People Podcast & Interview Series:
- Interview with Fred Bolden – Oral history and oral lineage interview conducted by Angie Mack with Fred Bolden, cousin of legendary Delta Blues artist Skip James, exploring Paramount Records legacy and family history.
- Interview with Calvin “The Hoy Hoy Boy” – Historical blues radio and music feature interview.
- Interview with Immortal Girlfriend – Artist feature highlighting electronic/synth-pop music production and regional Milwaukee sound.
- Ben Merens: Interviewing the Interviewer – Multi-part conversational feature between Angie Mack and veteran broadcaster Ben Merens.
- Interview with Tennjim – Independent music, artist spotlight, and creative process interview.
- Interview with Trelly Mack – Video interview on Angie Mack Creative People Podcast / YouTube.
- Interview with Ed Kleist – Historical preservation and community heritage discussion.
- 2021: 106 People in Ozaukee County Feature – Profile and community spotlight highlighting Angie Mack’s creative leadership and cultural footprint across Ozaukee County.
- 2021: Grafton House of Blues Archives & Books Hub – Launch and curation of the Grafton House of Blues digital archive and creative platform (graftonhouseofblues.com), dedicated to pre-war blues heritage, music history education, and regional artist showcases.
- December 6, 2021: The Pink Anderson Interviews (Intro featuring “Little Pink” and Angie Mack) – Video interview on YouTube.
- February 21, 2022: “Open Your Mouth” Conversations with Angie featuring Artist “Noble” – YouTube / Grafton House of Blues.
- 2022: Leaving Eden Podcast Series – Feature interview with Angie Mack on the Leaving Eden Podcast, discussing high-control group recovery, cult awareness, creative liberation through performing arts, and personal narrative transformation.
- 2022: Adulting with ADHD: A Documentary – Documentary film produced by Gloria Joy Sherrod featuring Angie Mack.
- June 10, 2022: What’s the Story Behind the Grafton House of Blues? “Angie Mack Extended” – Video feature by Loki Martin on YouTube / Grafton House of Blues.
- June 27, 2022: How Art Can Help with Coping and Mental Health: An Interview with Artist Angie Mack – Lakeshore Psych Podcast with Dr. Lee Hildebrand.
- 2022: CBS 58 News Feature with Michael Schlesinger – Television feature on CBS 58 Milwaukee hosted by Michael Schlesinger, featuring Angie Mack and Zoe Fertnig highlighting CPAC Kids / NSAA Stagekids / Ozaukee Talent youth theater productions directed by Angie Mack (The Lion King Jr.) at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC) in connection with the Cedarburg School District.
- 2022: Uncovering Grafton’s Blues Heritage – Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin television feature and interview by reporter Maddie Burakoff featuring Paramount Records historian Angie Mack highlighting Grafton’s blues history and cultural preservation.
- February 17, 2023 / 2024: What’s on Tap with Sandy Maxx – Radio interview on 620 WTMJ featuring Angie Mack Creative and Sarah Fierek.
- April 19, 2023: CBS 58 Hometowns: Grafton – News broadcast with Nicole Koglin featuring an interview with Angie Mack in Paramount Plaza.
- September 4, 2023: Angie Mack, Businesswoman and Performing Artist – Video interview with Katherine Ellison and Cynthia Hammer produced for the Inattentive ADHD Coalition / YouTube.
- 2023: “Do What You Desire” Creative Interview – Specialized media interview focusing on artistic entrepreneurship, music production, and creative workflow.
- 2023: Insider / Regional Press Coverage by Talia Lakritz – Journalistic features and profiles covering Grafton’s cultural transformation, Paramount Records heritage, and Angie Mack’s preservation work.
- 2023 / 2024: Delta Download Series Interview – Featured interview and commentary by Angie Mack on blues heritage, historical record preservation, and Delta Blues music roots.
- 2023–2024: Poetry Baths / Spoken Word & Meditative Expressive Arts – Creative series by Angela Mack / Angie Mack Creative, integrating award-winning spoken word poetry, immersive ambient soundscapes, and public poetry readings.
- January 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. “Drum Major Instinct” Reflection & Tribute – Public presentation, performance, and spoken-word tribute by Angie Mack honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Drum Major Instinct” speech, civil rights legacy, and community service values.
- March 2024: Singing the Blues – Profile and interview by Tom Kertscher in Milwaukee Magazine.
- May 30, 2024: History of Paramount Records – Celebrate Zip Code Day! – Public speaking presentation, historical lecture, and guided walking tour overview at the Grafton Library (USS Liberty Memorial Public Library).
- August 25, 2024: Play Music on the Porch Day Interview with Libby Collins – Radio interview on Wisconsin’s Weekend Morning News / 620 WTMJ.
- October 7, 2024: The Performing Arts Perspective Keynote – Presentation at the Wisconsin Association for Gifted and Talented (WAGT) Conference.
- September 5, 2025: Sonia’s Blues Drive – Radio interview on WMSE 91.7 FM with host Sonia.
- February 1, 2026: New Music Release: Raggedy Angie EP Press Release – Press release announcement for the debut EP Raggedy Angie produced alongside Chris Crain via EIN.
- February 13, 2026: Sonia’s Blues Drive on WMSE 91.7 FM – Radio interview with Angie Mack Creative on WMSE 91.7 FM with host Sonia, featuring the track debuts of “Proof is in the Puddin'” and “Revolutionary” from the Raggedy Angie EP (Music Awards & Honors recipient).
- September 22, 2026: Angela K. Mack Institutional Archive and Chronological Scope of Work – Published on Angie Mack Creative.
- National Broadcast: CBS Sunday Morning Feature – Broadcast coverage featuring Angie Mack highlighting neurodiversity, performing arts, and late-in-life ADHD awareness.
- Community Speaking Events: Grafton Rose-Harms American Legion Post 355 Events – Public speaking, community artistic presentations, and youth event organizing.
- Additional Broadcast Contributions: Media coverage alongside news anchor Mark Concannon (FOX 6 Milwaukee) and broad broadcast features with local personalities including Bree Puechner.
Selected Print Media Bibliography & Publication Citations
- American Profile Magazine Staff. “Grafton’s Delta Blues Connection.” American Profile Magazine, National Feature Coverage.
- Annex Wealth Management. “Making a Difference Award: Honoring Angie Mack.” Community Leadership Feature, 2015.
- Bestor, Sheri. Arts, literary, and youth performance coverage featuring Angie Mack. Ozaukee Press / Regional Publications.
- Burakoff, Maddie. Uncovering Grafton’s Blues Heritage: Paramount Records’ Local Legacy. Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin, November 4, 2022.
- Carpenter, Tim. “Grafton’s Blossoming Retro Blues Business Staked Upon History It Didn’t Understand.” News Graphic (Conley Publishing Group), April 25, 2006.
- Corporate Report Wisconsin Staff. “Preserving Wisconsin’s Musical Heritage: The Paramount Records Revival.” Corporate Report Wisconsin, Business & Culture Feature.
- Exclusively Yours Staff. “Profiles in Performing Arts and Heritage Preservation.” Exclusively Yours Magazine, Regional Feature.
- Herman, Michael “Hawkeye”. “Paramount Records & Grafton, WI.” Blues Festival Guide, 2006 Feature Article.
- Kranitz, Deb. Regional arts, youth theater reviews, and feature stories on Angie Mack Creative, Blueburg Café open mic events, and local performance initiatives. News Graphic / Conley Publishing Group.
- Lakritz, Talia. Feature articles and historical spotlights on Grafton’s Paramount Records and Angie Mack’s heritage work. Insider / Regional Media Features.
- Mack, Angela. Musician Angela Mack Interview. Creativity Portal, 2001.
- Mental Health Magazine Staff / Regional Editors. “Art as Coping and Healing: Profile on Artist Angie Mack.” Mental Health Magazine / Specialized Health Features, 2017/2018.
- New York Times Staff. “Wisconsin’s Hidden Blues History & Paramount Records.” The New York Times, Cultural Heritage & Historical Preservation Feature.
- News Graphic Staff. “Angie Mack Turns the Page.” News Graphic (Conley Publishing Group), 2016. (Features the establishment of Ozaukee Talent, North Shore Academy of the Arts [NSAA], NSAA Stagekids, Arts Mill Marketing Director role, Ozaukee Idol judging, and youth theater programs including CPAC Kids directed at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center [CPAC] in partnership with the Cedarburg School District).
- Osterman, Steve. “Downtown Grafton Revitalization, Paramount Walk of Fame, Paramount Plaza, Paramount Blues Strut, and Blues Festival Coverage.” Ozaukee Press, various editions.
- Ozaukee Press Staff. “Embracing Grafton’s Blue Legacy.” Ozaukee Press, July 2005 Feature. (Details Angela Mack’s leadership as Chairperson of the Village of Grafton Ad Hoc Paramount Committee and member of the Grafton Historic Preservation Commission).
- Ozaukee Press Staff. “Paramount Sings The Blues Featuring Angie Mack.” Ozaukee Press, July 5, 2021.
- Ozaukee Press Staff. Ozaukee Press Article About Angie’s Award Winning Poems. Ozaukee Press, July 5, 2021. (Highlighting Poetry Awards and published verse by Angela Mack).
- Ozaukee Press Staff / County Features. “106 People in Ozaukee County Spotlight: Angie Mack.” Ozaukee Press / County Profiles, 2021.
- Pickering, Dustin & Wise, Z.M., eds. The Literary Parrot & Parrot TV / Parrot Literature Features. Anthologies and media broadcasts featuring published poetry, soundscapes, and interviews with Angela Mack.
- Pilarski, Karen. Feature stories, community arts reporting, and youth theater coverage on Angie Mack, Ozaukee Talent, Whitefish Bay Youth Theater, Schauer Arts Center programs, Next Act Theatre outreach, First Stage Children’s Theater collaboration, and NSAA Stagekids at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. News Graphic (Conley Publishing Group) / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel regional updates.
- Ramsey, Kevin. Grafton City Blues: Angie Interviews Playwright Kevin Ramsey. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) Prologue Publication, 2007.
- Shepherd Express Staff. “Milwaukee Area Performing Arts & Blues Preservation.” Shepherd Express, Regional Media Feature.
- Standlee, Michelle. “Feature Profile on Angie Mack and Ozaukee Talent Performing Arts.” The Epoch Times, national features and regional media profile.
- Standlee, Michelle. Features, local youth theater reviews, and regional arts coverage on Angie Mack Creative, Arts Mill exhibitions, Ozaukee Talent, NSAA Stagekids, CPAC Kids productions directed at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC), Paramount Gig events, and Paramount Walking Tour initiatives. Ozaukee Press / News Graphic, various editions.
- van der Tuuk, Alex. Hot Time Blues: On the Trail of Long-Gone Blues and Gospel Singers & The New Paramount Book of Blues. Works featuring research credits, discographical contributions, and collaborative historical investigation with Angie Mack.
- White, Jack & Blackwood, Dean. The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records, Volume 1 & Volume 2. Third Man Records / Revenant Records Box Sets. Includes historical liner notes, research documentation, and archive materials originating from Paramounts Home Archive curated by Angie Mack.
- Wisconsin Historical Society. Official Commendation and 2006 Website Award conferred on paramountshome.org (Angela Mack, Co-Founder & Web Curator) for excellence in state historical preservation.
