The Hook Rocks!

The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!

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New MUsic Spotlight: Interview With Pablo Van D...
Based in The Netherlands the band DeWolff combines the sounds of R & B, blues, & rock 'n' roll. Singer/Guitarist Pablo Van De Poel talks with The Hook Rocks about their history, music, and new album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts DeWolff https://www.dewolff.nu https://www.facebook.com/dewolfficial/ https://twitter.com/dewolffmusic https://www.instagram.com/dewolfficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks With Co-Host Don Jamieson Welcom...
Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy talks with The Hook Rocks & special guest co-host comedian Don Jamieson about the bands recent release, "The Boys Are Back In Town: Live At The Sydney Opera House. Scott takes us on a journey of that days events and circumstances. Listen to over an hour of storytelling and laughs about the legendary band and so much more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Thin Lizzy https://www.thinlizzyofficial.com/#/ https://twitter.com/thinlizzy_ https://www.instagram.com/thinlizzy/ https://www.facebook.com/ThinLizzyOfficial/ Don Jamieson https://www.donjamieson.com https://www.facebook.com/donjamiesonofficial/ https://twitter.com/realdonjamieson https://www.instagram.com/donjamiesonofficial/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Bourbon House Returns With...
Jason & Lacey of Bourbon House return to The Hook Rocks to discuss their new album "The Fourth Album". From their writing perspective, the realities of touring, and creating new music we talk about it all. Please enjoy the episode. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com https://www.facebook.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://twitter.com/BourbonHouse_ https://www.instagram.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Tyler Bryant Returns To Talk Dirty Work
After releasing their latest full length album "Shake The Roots" in the fall, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown return with their EP "Dirty Work". The Hook Rocks talks with Tyler Bryant about the music and how being an independent band means more music for their fans. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com https://www.facebook.com/TylerBryantAndTheShakedown/ https://twitter.com/tbshakedown https://www.instagram.com/tbshakedown/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Rock Journalist Matt Wake Talks LA Guns & Their...
The new L.A. Guns album "Black Diamonds' arrives this Friday, April 14th. Rock journalist Matt Wake sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands new music, their resurgence, and why they're the only relevant band from the '80s glam scene in today's modern rock music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! https://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ L.A. Guns http://lagunsmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/L.A.GunsOfficial https://www.instagram.com/laguns/ https://twitter.com/laguns Matt Wake https://twitter.com/matthewbwake https://www.facebook.com/matt.wake.10 https://www.instagram.com/matthewbwake/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns Talks Black Diamonds
The revival of L.A. Guns continues with their new epic album "Black Diamonds". Lead singer Phil Lewis joins The Hook Rocks to talk the new album, his friendship with Tracii Guns, and much more. Please enjoy the episode! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ L.A. Guns http://lagunsmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/L.A.GunsOfficial https://www.instagram.com/laguns/ https://twitter.com/laguns The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Our Top Ten Albums From JanuaryThrough March 2023
We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from January through March 2023! Chris Corradetti and I break down all the great music that has been released in the first quarter of 2023 and choose are favorites! Once again, with so much great music being released some difficult choices had to be made. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Chris Corradetti https://twitter.com/CO_Mountaineer The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Jared James Nichols & Tuk Smith Are Ready to Hi...
Rock 'n' roll fans better be ready for an incredible show with two incredible musicians. Jared James Nichols & Tuk Smith discuss their upcoming tour with The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Jared James Nichols https://www.jaredjamesnichols.com https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols https://twitter.com/JJNicholsMusic https://www.instagram.com/jaredjamesnichols/ Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com https://www.facebook.com/TukSmithOfficial/ https://twitter.com/TukSmith_RnR https://www.instagram.com/tuk.smith/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks Concert Review: The Black Moods ...
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent The Biack Moods & The Dead Deads show at The Forge in St. Joliet, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts \The Dead Deads https://www.instagram.com/thedeaddeads/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads/ https://twitter.com/TheDeadDeads https://rumblerecords.bigcartel.com The Black Moods https://theblackmoods.com https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackMoods/ https://twitter.com/theblackmoods https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Meta Dead of The Dead Deads & Josh Kennedy of T...
The tour begins in Nashville and for the next two plus weeks The Dead Deads & The Black Moods will be entertaining audiences throughout the country. The Hook Rocks talks with both Meta of The Dead Deads & Josh of The Black Moods on how the bands came together for this March Madness Tour! Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Tour Dates https://ffm.live/marchradness The Dead Deads https://www.instagram.com/thedeaddeads/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads/ https://twitter.com/TheDeadDeads https://rumblerecords.bigcartel.com The Black Moods https://theblackmoods.com https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackMoods/ https://twitter.com/theblackmoods https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks & Rock 'n' Pod 2023
Enjoy The Hook Rocks Podcast Rock 'n' Pod experience with: Singer/Songwriters: Tuk Smith & Leilani Kilgore Comedians: Crag Gass & Courtney Cronin Dodd Fellow Podcasters: Ugly American Werewolf in London, All Things Blues & Southern Rock, & Podcast Rock City! Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Tuk Smith http://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com Leilani Kilgore https://leilanikilgore.com Craig Gass https://getgass.com Courtney Cronin Dold https://www.courtneycronindold.com Ugly American Werewolf In London https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/werewolf All Things Blues & Southern Rock https://open.spotify.com/show/7zeAzyvvb6eHsQyIgzjYlY Podcast Rock City https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/podcastrockcity The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Talking Vintage Audio Systems
The Hook Rocks resident audio expert Rob (SkylabTapes) returns to talk vintage audio systems. . Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rob/SkyLabTapes https://twitter.com/SkyLabTapes The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Interview with Guernica, ...
Ex Thundermother members, Emlee, Guernica, & Mona sit down with The Hook Rocks Podcast in an honest and heartfelt conversation about leaving the band after a highly successful North American tour with The Scorpions. They talk candidly about the challenges they endured and what lead to the separation as well as Guernica's & Mona's recent solo projects and their new band The Gems! New music coming soon! Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ The Gems https://www.youtube.com/@thegemsmusic https://www.facebook.com/thegemsbandswe https://www.instagram.com/thegems.music/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks Concert Review: The Winery Dogs ...
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Baz From Massive Wagons Talks Triggered!
Massive Wagons lead singer Baz Mills talks their latest album "Triggered" released in the fall of 2022. One of the top emerging rock bands in the UK they continue to build their audience and catalog. Baz reflects on Massive Wagons evolution and what's next. Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Massive Wagons https://www.massivewagons.com https://www.facebook.com/MassiveWagons/ https://www.instagram.com/massivewagons/ https://twitter.com/MassiveWagons The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: South of Eden
The band South of Eden is looking to get back on track and regain the momentum they had heading into 2021. Now it's a new year and South of Eden is ready for what's to come. The Hook Rocks talks candidly with Nick, Justin, and Tommy about their new EP and the challenges they've faced the past two years! Please enjoy the episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ South of Eden https://www.southofedenband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/southofedenmusic https://www.instagram.com/southofedenband/ https://twitter.com/southofedenband The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Live Album Review: Rush "Exit Stage Left"
The Hook Rocks Live Album Review Quarterly series continues with a discussion on the legendary Rush album "Exit Stage Left". Joined once again by Twitter follower & Super Fan 'Rob in The Hood' we reflect on it's importance to bands legacy and what lead to this being the peak of Rush's career. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Rush https://www.rush.com https://www.facebook.com/rushtheband https://twitter.com/rushtheband https://www.instagram.com/rush/ Rob In The Hood https://twitter.com/TheRecidivists The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares
Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares talks the bands new album "Voices" out March 10th and the addition of a third member on the latest Hook Rocks Podcast. Chris speaks to the growth and evolution of the band and his approach on the new album versus "Heavy Shoes". Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods The Cold Stares https://www.thecoldstares.com https://www.facebook.com/thecoldstares/ https://www.instagram.com/thecoldstares/ https://twitter.com/thecoldstares The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Dorothy Martin Returns
Dorothy Martin from Dorothy returns to The Hook Rocks Podcast to talk Women in Rock, her latest single "Black Sheep", and the year anniversary of her critically acclaimed album "Gifts From The Holy Ghost". Please enjoy the conversation! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Dorothy https://dorothyonfire.com https://www.facebook.com/itsdorothysucka/ https://www.instagram.com/dorothy/ https://twitter.com/itsdorothysucka The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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Conversations & Collaborations Episode 5: Ace V...
On the fifth installment of The Hook Rocks Conversations & Collaborations we get another peek behind the curtain with Ace Von Johnson from LA Guns & Sam "Bam" Koltun from Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, & Budderside. We discuss their friendship, the grind of touring, being a hired gun, and much more. Please enjoy the conversation. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ Ace Von Johnson http://lagunsmusic.com http://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/ https://twitter.com/acevonjohnson https://www.instagram.com/acevonjohnson/ Sam "Bam" Koltun https://www.facebook.com/sambamkoltun/ https://www.instagram.com/sambamkoltun/ https://twitter.com/SamBamKoltun The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks
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New Music Spotlight: Interview With Austin Meade
Singer/Songwriter Austin Meade checks while on the road with The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight. Austin talks about his latest album "Abstract Art of An Unstable Mind" and his approach to writing music. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Austin Meade https://www.austinmeade.com https://www.facebook.com/AustinMeademusic https://www.instagram.com/austin_meade/ https://twitter.com/austin_meade The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: AbbyK Returns "Better Off"
After a year out on the road Abbyk returns to The Hook Rocks New Music Spotlight with her new single "Better Off". The song is her hardest and heaviest song yet. Abby shares stories about her journey over the past year and what lead to the creation of her new song. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Abbyk https://www.abbykrocks.com https://www.facebook.com/abbykrocks/ https://www.instagram.com/abbykrocks/ https://twitter.com/abbykrocks The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Gary Walker From Deadblond...
The UK rock scene is producing great music from several great bands and Deadblondestars has positioned themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Singer/guitarist Gary Walker joins The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands highly acclaimed new album "Metamorphosis" on an all new episode of The New Music Spotlight. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Deadblondestars https://www.deadblondestars.com https://www.facebook.com/deadblondestars https://www.instagram.com/deadblondestars/ https://twitter.com/deadblondestars The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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The Hook Rocks Concert Review: Orianthi Lights ...
The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Orianthi show at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Orianthi https://www.orianthi.me https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi/ https://twitter.com/orianthi https://www.instagram.com/iamorianthi/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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New Music Spotlight: Empyre Lead Singer Henrik ...
The band Empyre is quickly becoming one of the faces of the emerging UK rock scene! WIth their new album "Relentless" out March 31st lead singer Henrik Steenholdt returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss the bands new music and how the creative process differed from the previous album. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Empyre https://www.empyre.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/EMPYRE https://www.instagram.com/empyrerock/ https://twitter.com/empyrerock The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/
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