Media

Some of the podcasts, television appearances, radio interviews, articles and videos that feature Angie and her work

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August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” Analyzed by Angie Mack

The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson Analyzed by Angie Mack (c) 2007 We all have a

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Today’s Interview with the New York Parrot Literary Magazine

Thank you Dustin Pickering and Mutiu Olawuyi for listening.  Hence caring.  We need more like you

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Embracing The Legacy Of The Blues / From the South To The North by Michael “Hawkeye” Herman Part 2. Grafton, WI and Paramount Records

Angela became obsessed with knowing more about the history and importance of Paramount. The more she learned, the more confused she got. “Why wasn’t this a big deal in Grafton?”

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Angie Featured in Delta Download Mississippi Blues Blog

Angie Mack lives on the Mississippi Blues Trail—in Grafton, Wisconsin—home to legendary Paramount Records.

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Vocal Demo: Midnight Train to Georgia

Vocalist: Angie Mack Educational: R & B Super Hits, Hal Leonard R & B Vocal Demo

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Angie Arranges for Blues in the Schools in Grafton, WI 2006

Michael “Hawkeye” Herman Recounts Music Advocacy Efforts in Grafton, WI by Michael “Hawkeye” Herman Dec. 5,

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Angie Speaks on Grafton Chamber of Commerce Podcast about Chasin dem blues

Angie Mack-Reilly is our local historian and person who literally dug up the Blues history out of the Milwaukee River. Angie has always been very active with the arts in Grafton and most importantly, instrumental in uncovering the blues history in Grafton. We were in awe of her while talking about the extent of research she did to discover the blues history in Grafton and we hope you will appreciate what she did as much as we do!

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Angie interviews playwright kevin ramsey for the milwaukee rep 2007/08 season

Grafton City Blues” Interview with playwright Kevin RamseyPUBLISHED IN THE MILWAUKEE REP 2007/08 SEASON PROLOGUE PUBLICATION

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New Beginnings: Just Angie

Open Your Mouth written, recorded and arranged by Angela Mack in the late 1990s.  Published for

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The Traveling Minstrel poem by Angie Mack

The Son Shall Rise

When I was a young mother of 3 boys, I produced an album called, “Comfort My

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Song of My Beloved and Thelonius Monk

Song of My Beloved and Thelonius Monk

Listen to Song of My Beloved written and recorded by Angie Mack in 1999 as well as her thoughts on Thelonius Monk.

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He’s Like the Wind: One of the First Songs I Ever Wrote

Would like to record this with real musicians. Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com

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Chronic Creativity by Angela Mack Published on Creativity Portal

Angie Mack has been a long-time creativity coach and advocate for musicians….both dead and alive. 

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Grafton WI Honors Blues Legend Son House in 2007 Featuring Dick Waterman

Music Producer and Photographer Dick Waterman speaks on behalf of Son House at the Paramount Walk of Fame Dedication in 2007

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He Makes All Things New by Angie Mack

A Song Written by Angie Mack that Has Been Sung by Congregations in Religious Services

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Breaking Racial Barriers Through Music Education

Angie Mack Leads Marcus School Students on a Guided Paramount Walking Tour Field Trip Contact: angie@ozaukeetalent.com

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Praying at the Piano

For Angie, Prayer and Meditation Has Happened at the Piano….

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Childhood Dream

Loving the Inner Child

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2010: Dutch Author Alex van der Tuuk Visits the Grafton House of Blues

Paramount Records Scholar and Writer Alex van der Tuuk shares rare visit to Grafton WI in 2010. Media Inquiries: angie@ozaukeetalent.com

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2007: Angie in American Profile Magazine

Angie started a campaign that is continuing today.

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Be Free

Purchase Be Free by Female Poet Angie Mack

This book of poems primarily deals with women’s issues and abuse

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Get that “Father of Ragtime Guitar” a Head Stone!

Angie Mack brings the headstone to Blind Blake’s Grave in Milwaukee, WI

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Wisconsin Blues Connection Event Poster Photo by Angie Mack

Angeline’s Blues

A Song that Angie wrote about 2 decades ago. She wrote, arranged produced it all by herself. This song was recorded at 142 W. Falls Road in Grafton, WI . Same road that the old record factory was on. She just didn’t know it at the time of this recording. Destiny.

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My Original Dream Was to Write Music Scores for Films

Read more about this song in my Soundcloud…… Intended for live musicians…..many musicians….

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Be True

Be True

WARNING:  This book of poems which came from Angie’s journals over the years contains adult content

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1998 Tears

Finding Strength in Faith

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1990s: She Sings by Angie Mack

Home Recording from Angie Mack’s Archives

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On My Own

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The Struggle is Real: Gender Disparity in the Arts

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“Fluidity”

FLUIDITY By Angie Mack © 4/3/16 Grafton, WI  When I think of the word “fluidity” I

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1994: Approaching (For Timothy)

Recorded in Grafton, WI

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Fluidity

Impromptu Waterfall

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Three Little Dancers by Photographer Angie Mack

1994: Kyrie (The Angels)

A “One Take” Home Recording Made in Grafton, WI

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My faithful David

1994: Momentum (For David)

Composed and Arranged by Angie Mack 1994

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The Show Must Go On

1994: Impending

Composed, Arranged & Recorded by Angie Mack 1994. Intended for live musicians.

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1994: Repose (For My Students)

Music Teacher in Grafton Taking On New Students

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2018: Television Appearance on Real Milwaukee with Brian Kramp

Angie on Fox 6 News talking about the musical Annie at the North Shore Academy of the Arts

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2016: Television Appearance on the Morning Blend Show

Angie Brings One of Her Private Music Students on The Morning Blend Show in 2016

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2017: Look Who Made it Into First Stage!

Angie Mack Successfully Coaches Student to help her Reach Her Dream

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2014: Making Music with Angie

Making Music With Angie original link Many families in Ozaukee County know who Angie Mack is. 

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Endless Supply of Inspiration

Generally speaking, being alone inspires me.  Being in water inspires me.  Playing in my yard (aka gardening) inspires me.   I could obviously go on and on.   Above all, God is my inspiration.

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Pieces of Angie’s Scrapbook

Here are some bits and pieces from Angie’s scrapbooks, collections and archives spanning over the course

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Why Does Moses Mason Sound Like Son House?

The mysterious Reverend Moses Mason on Paramount Records sounds an awful lot like Son House to this lifetime vocal instructor. The question: Is there some validity to this far-fetched thought?

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Angie Speaking March 10 About Paramount Records at the Grafton American Legion

Angie Mack talks about Paramount Records at the Grafton American Legion March 10 at 5:30 pm. Free and open to the public.

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St. James Infirmary and Motherless Child Medley by Angie Mack

There is a lot to grieve about in the world right now on so many levels. It’s OK to cry.

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Little Pink Anderson on the Paramount Plaza Walk of Fame in Grafton WI

Little Pink Anderson in Grafton, WI September 2021

Little Pink Anderson is a 2nd generation bluesman who is currently working on writing his own autobiography.

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Little Pink Anderson in Nebraska

Little Pink Anderson has been a performing musician since the age of 3.

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Video of Pink Anderson Courtesy of Document Records

Pink Anderson was born in Lawrence, South Carolina, on the 12th of February 1900, and was raised in Spartanburg in the northwestern part of South Carolina.

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Are you Seeking? Are you Seeking?

by Angie Mack based off of the words of a famous carpenter. Go. Labor. Pray for

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New Poem: Fearless

When you’re fearless
you go farther
you go bigger
you go harder

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What is Fun?

Silly talks. Silly walks. Silly gestures. Silly shadows.
Angie Mack Creative

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Black and Blue Photo Series by Angie Mack Creative: Flow

Event Photography by Angie Mack Creative  

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Chronic Creativity by Angela Mack Published on Creativity Portal

Angie Mack has been a long-time creativity coach and advocate for musicians….both dead and alive.  She is passionate about issues that affect musicians and creative people such as mental health issues, economic hardship and pirating.  Angie has spoken to various groups of people about the creative process and how to embrace it. 

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Put Lion of Judah in Your Playlist

Where to find….

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New Literary Discussion on Parrot TV

New York Parrot TV Show with guest Angie Mack

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Adulting with ADHD Documentary

Angie in Upcoming ADHD Documentary

Adulting with ADHD produced by Gloria Joy Sherrod coming out soon for ADHD Awareness month of October.

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The Weary Blues by August Wilson

“The Weary Blues” From the Eyes of a Musician

rescued from https://web.archive.org/web/20130507081715/http://www.creativeconnectionarts.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=43 “The Weary Blues” From the Eyes of a Musician A Harlem Renaissance Poet

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The Piano Lesson Analyzed

Monday, 17 December 2007 The Piano Lesson” by August Wilson Analyzed by Angela K. Mack We

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Voices by Angie Mack

Are we losing the art of listening to one another?

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Pop Art Journalism: The Vaccine

Creative people understand that possibilities are pliable and plentiful.

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Staked Upon History it Didn’t Understand

April 25, 2006 Article by Tim Carpenter, News Graphic

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Embracing The Legacy Of The Blues / From the South To The North by Michael "Hawkeye" Herman Part 2. Grafton, WI and Paramount Records

written by internationally recognized blues educator and performer Michael “Hawkeye” Herman in 2006

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2006: Exclusive Interview

I love it all! Performing arts, music, visual arts, poetry, etc.!

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2009: Angie Quoted in the New York Times

2009 Chairwoman of the Paramount Plaza Walk of Fame

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Angie’s Early Pioneering Activism for Obscure Local Blues History (2004-07)

Here are some of the early efforts trying to recognize the valuable contributions of the early 1900s Paramount Records label

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A review of my book CHRONIC CREATIVITY

I realized Angela possessed a perspective on “being perpetually creative” that I identified with.

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Angie in Corporate Report Wisconsin for Pioneering Social Media Work

Strategies for Profitable Business “Use It … Social Media Marketing by Marcia Tillett-Zinzow Jan. 28, 2001

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“A prophet is not without honor except in his own town”

Angie Lays the Groundwork for a Massive Music History and Culture Initiative That Gains International Attention

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Embracing Grafton’s Blue Legacy by Steve Ostermann 2005, Ozaukee Press

When Angela Mack moved to her Falls Road residence in Grafton eight years ago, she had no idea her home was just up the road from a landmark site in American music history.

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Saturday Panel Discussion to Focus on Paramount Records, Steve Ostermann 2005, Ozaukee Press

Five experts on Grafton’s Wisconsin Chair Co. music studio, which during the 1920s and early ’30s produced more than one quarter of the blues recordings in the United States, will participate in a panel discussion Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Cedarburg Cultural Center.

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New Adult Comptemporary Single! Just Fly

New Adult Contemporary Single! Just Fy (for Julia)
featuring The Striped Frogs with Angie Mack

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2016 News Graphic Headline: Angie Mack Turns the Page

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Today’s Interview with the New York Parrot Literary Magazine

Thank you Dustin Pickering and Mutiu Olawuyi for listening.  Hence caring.  We need more like you

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“Paramount Sings The Blues” Featuring Angie’s Pioneering Efforts

https://angiemackcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/exclusively-yours-magazine-by-angie-mack-reilly.pdf by Exclusively Yours Magazine Writer Judy Jepson .  Published in August 2006  

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2018: Television Appearance on CBS 58 with Michael Schlesinger

CBS 58 at the Cedarburg Peforming Arts Center

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2017: Public Speaker for National Listen to Your Mother Show

Angie Mack Raises Awareness About Mental Illness

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Grafton artist’s job is to inspire talent in Ozaukee

“This is honestly the best job you can ever imagine. I love working with musicians and actors. I feel really lucky to be doing this,” Mack said. 

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2019: Angie on Fox6Now Real Milwaukee with Brian Kramp

North Shore Academy of the Arts Stagekids presented Elf Jr. at the Cedarburg Peforming Arts Center January 11-12

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Michael “Hawkeye” Herman Recounts Music Advocacy Efforts in Grafton, WI

by Michael “Hawkeye” Herman Dec. 5, 2020 As an internationally recognized/touring blues musician/composer/educator/historian I can assure

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grafton city blues: Angie interviews playwright kevin ramsey for the milwaukee rep 2007/08 season

“Grafton City Blues” Interview with playwright Kevin RamseyPUBLISHED IN THE MILWAUKEE REP 2007/08 SEASON PROLOGUE PUBLICATION

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2012-2013 Actress in Leaving Eden Series

About Leaving Eden Series on IMDb

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‘Detectives’ show has eye on Grafton November 3, 2005

How the musicians traveled to Grafton, where they stayed locally and what happened to many of their rare 78-rpm records now sought by collectors around the world are among the questions surrounding the Paramount story.

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Grafton Wisconsin History hawkeyeherman.com

Hawkeye served for six years on the Board of Directors of the Blues Foundation in Memphis, and was chairperson of the Foundation’s education committee. He maintains an active touring schedule performing in concert and at blues festivals throughout the US/Canada/Europe, and his original articles about blues history appear in numerous national and regional blues magazines and newsletters.

In November of 2004, Hawkeye was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in Des Moines, IA.

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